Spence Street Barber

46 Spence St
4870, Cairns
+61740410599

Opening hours

  • sunday: (closed)
  • monday: 8:30-16h
  • tuesday: 8:30-16h
  • wednesday: 8:30-16h
  • thursday: 8:30-16h
  • friday: 8:30-16h
  • saturday: 8:30-14h

Our comment from BarberSpot about Spence Street Barber:

Spence Street Barber is highly regarded for its friendly atmosphere and skilled staff. Customers often praise the warm and inviting environment, with many expressing that they always leave with a satisfied haircut. The barbers are known to take their time, paying close attention to detail and ensuring a perfect result for every client. Some highlights from customer experiences include:

  • Amazing Service: Several customers commend the personal touch and expertise of the stylists, making their visits enjoyable.
  • Affordability: The prices at Spence Street Barber are described as competitive and reasonable, especially for the quality of service provided.
  • Regular Clientele: Many patrons have been returning for years, underscoring the barber shop's reliability and quality.
  • Positive Atmosphere: Customers appreciate the friendly banter and lively conversations, which enhance the overall experience.

However, there have been some complaints regarding inconsistencies in pricing and service quality, particularly with newer staff members. A few users express dissatisfaction over being charged more than what was advertised, and some negative experiences involve specific haircuts that did not meet the expectations. Despite these issues, the overall consensus leans towards Spence Street Barber being a great place to get a haircut, especially given its charm and community feel.

Spence Street Barber: Reviews

4.3/5 (199 Reviews)
Maxime Laurent Published on Google 2 months ago

Negative experience: Friendly but don’t go there for a skin fade… they messed up even my wife could do the same result not being a barber/hairdresser.

Farron Geary Published on Google 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: My first time coming here and I’m Just amazed just amazing service , Billy did the most amazing job on my hair , a kind hearted soul to be around I’ll be definitely coming back every time I need a cut :)

C N Published on Google 3 months ago

Negative experience: Not happy with the service as the trimmer left lots of bruises on my head.

Monty Christy Published on Google 4 months ago

Negative experience: Liers display 15 $ and charge 35 $

Monty Parmar Published on Google 4 months ago

Negative experience: Price what they mentioned on their shop is lie..

Troys playlist Published on Google 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: These ladys know how to cut hair.. Ive been going to this barber shop 3yrs.. Always leave with happy result.. Big shout out to my hairdresser clair...

Patrick Byrne Published on Google 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great haircut great price lovely staff and they’re so friendly no waiting

Jason Church Published on Google 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: The very best

dildaar rajan Published on Google 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing staff , affordable prices - a very fun jovial atmosphere. 1 downside is they only take cash to mitigate that there is an atm machine right outside the shop

Henry Morrow Published on Google 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Been going here for years now. There are other fancy looking barbers and hairdressers around. But.... Barb and her tribe of hairdressers are the best in town and will always provide the finest of cuts at insanely low prices. Remember to bring cash or you will have to pay the dreaded ATM fee to withdraw your hard earned dollaridoos.

Sunny Fox Published on Google 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Best walk in barber in Cairns

Rotman Yanis Published on Google 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Really good, the Asian women who cut my hair did a really good job, really professional

Adie V Published on Google 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome cuts for my 2 boys! Thanks ladies.

William Tabet Published on Google 1 year ago

Negative experience: Bad experience Charges you more than is stated on the price list. Tells you a price at the end then comes back and asks for more. Don't write down prices if you don't respect them.

Reuben Smith Published on Google 1 year ago

Negative experience: They messed me up so bad. Asked for a textured fringe and got a buzz cut instead. Do not recommend this.

Emri Elia Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Very professional old school barbers, Highly recommended, suitable prices. Will definitely come back soon!!

Shaun Rogerson Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great hair cut Great service. Great vibe Thank you.

Luc Kosters Published on Google 1 year ago

Negative experience: Very unskilled ‘barber’ had no clue what she was doing. Had to go to a different barber to fix my fade

Tom Goulding Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly service and good prices

Gavin Austin Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Nice haircut and conversation with Fay. Would recommend.

Tob K Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very nice experience. A very kind woman colorized my hair. Would come back anytime. Thanks

Craig & Shelley Walker Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have been coming to Cairns for about 20 years, and every time I am in town, I get my very fine hair, cut. I have never had a bad haircut at this shop. They are amazing.

Clint Moller Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Reasonably priced and always welcoming.

Gerardo Jiménez Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I went to several barbershops in Cairns, however this is the only one that makes me happy. Excellent atmosphere, better conversations, the cut I wanted. Unbeatable price, you will not find a better place.

Rick Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Really great people. Alll way's very professional. Thay also cut my 83 year old Mum's hair and she always loves coming thankyou all.

Nick Filippone Published on Google 2 years ago

Positive experience: I used to live in Cairns many yrs ago and i am familiar with this shop. As a qualified barber with my own shop in Adelaide..i found myself reading many of these reviews with next to nothing in reply from the owner which i think says a lot about their care factor. The most common thing i found people complaining about was price. Dear people..barbering is a skilled art that requires a 3yr apprenticeship with certification. For to many yrs people have expected to pay little for this service and it has to stop. Good barbers attract good client not bargain hunters. If you want a $10 service thats what will reflect in it. If you pay $50 then your experience should also reflect it. We are no longer living in the 80's..wages and cost of living has increased for everyone including barber shops. So STOP complaining about spending $10 ,$30 or $40..when you'll buy 3 scooners at the pub without complaining. You dont like it buy your own clippers and scissors and do it yourself.if your not happy with the barber go elsewhere.

Daniel Enderes Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Deb was a wonderful barber, very kind and skilled. Happy with the cut from a walk in… and the price. Thanks again!

Antonia Schellert Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Absolutely amazing! 10/10!! I wanted some highlights so that my hair looks sunkissed, and the young local girl from Cairns did an absolutely incredible job for just 120$!! Every time I want highlights in the future, I’ll just come to you, all the way to Cairns. Thank you! I am beyond grateful for the spontaneous and lovely treatment, Antonia

Kensuke Ogita Published on Google 2 years ago

Negative experience: Starting from $10 I only done side on #1 blade(one side blend in) They haven't touched top. Charged $30 very expensive for what they done and what's o the wall is very different not honest showing the actual price.

Nicholas Hill Published on Google 2 years ago

Negative experience: I was happy with the haircut I got but was very disappointed with how much I got charged. The price list said $20 which I thought was fine but during the haircut I got asked "would you like me to do your eyebrows" to which I agreed to and took approx 30 seconds to complete. When I went to pay the price had jumped by $10 just for the trimming of two eyebrows.That's an hourly rate of $1200!. I wish I had asked if there was a charge before agreeing to the eyebrows. I wonder if this overcharging is reserved for tourists like me or if everyone gets the same.

Johanna Jodaa Svensson Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: The only place you should get your hair done EVER! They did many highlights, a wash and a cut for $135 so kind and professional. My boyfriend was also very happy about his haircut! 10/10

Orell v.Z. Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Cheap, friendly and skilled barber they take their time and advise you so you can leave with the cut that you wanted.

Adam L Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Cheap haircut. Walk in. Friendly staff. Cash only.

John Hoyle Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent customer service and really good value.

S S Published on Google 2 years ago

Negative experience: The owner and one other hairdresser give good cuts, but the others are very hit and miss. In 2018 I was paying $15, but now it's $30. Time to look elsewhere.

Anish Philip Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Lovely ladies cutting hairs. Very friendly and did a very good haircut for $30.

Colm Doherty Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great cut, no nonsense. Friendly local staff.

Tom Fox Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I really like the skill in this place and she was really Nice to me. Millimeters haircut and Nice transition. "Merci beaucoup "

Frodo Baggins Published on Google 3 years ago

Negative experience: Really bad quality for $30. They advertise $10 outside but it’s a big lie.

Access Denied Published on Google 3 years ago

Negative experience: Ripped Off! I took a person I care for that is visually impaired in for an easy clipper number 1 high nothing else which on the board is $10 I watched her clipper his hair with 1 comb she did not change combs when she finished she told him she used 2 combs .. she lied .. I wasn’t going to say anything to see if she would be truthful but no. This is a horrible thing to do to a disabled person. We will not be returning and we will be telling people to stay away. SHAME ON YOU for taking advantage of people!

Patricio Llordella Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I love to go there for my hair cut. The staff is very friendly, and the prices are very competitive with the surrounding places. Since I went for first time, I never went to any other place.

Skindhøj Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very very good experience. Professional, knowledgeable, good prices and a phenomenal result. I have been on a world tour for almost a year now, and this is BY FAR the best haircut I’ve had. Very good service and you will be guided through the process in an easy to understand manner so that you get exactly what you want. Recommended!

Col Ramsay Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great!!! Girls were friendly and very efficient.

Red Rocks Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Top Sheila's in this joint. Quick and friendly service. Great haircuts. Highly recommend. 10 stars

Andrew O'SHEA Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I've been going here for nearly 20 years that should speak for itself

Tiago Cardeira Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: The hairdresser gave a nice and stylish hair cut.

Nick McLaughlin Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Quick and easy no frills barbershop. Great end result!

Anthony Stocker Published on Google 3 years ago

Negative experience: Been coming here for a while now but no more. It's a walk in set up so no booking required. This will suit some people. The issues are that everyone seems to want to wait for the owner or her daughter for a hair cut. If you get someone else it's a disaster. Waited half an hour for my son to get a 9 minute hack job for $25. They seem more interested now in discussing the price at the end of the cut rather than the quality. All pricing has to go through the owner as its a cash business. More like a shearing shed. On the pricing issue this place is no longer able to be considered reasonably priced. The charge is at least $30 for a supposed style cut no matter who does it. This is nearly comparable to all the really smart barbers in Cairns. Tip for the owner. If you want to charge premium prices offer a premium service, at least clean the clipper hair off people when they leave and offer a hot towel service or something suitable.

Glen Pfeffer Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: A big thank you to all the staff. The best, next day haircut I've ever had.

Barry Bradley Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best $10 buzz cut in Cairns

William King Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Nice hair cut.very quick service

Ian Nash Published on Google 3 years ago

Negative experience: Price has gone up to $30 for basic quick men’s cut. Showed picture of the main Google image here of half that price and it wasn’t honoured. Nor was the $25 price honoured from their website. Seems like false advertising. Same cut costs $15 at other barbers in the area.

James Hubbard Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Lovely staff and very happy with the fresh trim. Only $30

Finn Clulow Published on Google 3 years ago

Negative experience: Didn’t do what I asked for now I look like and egg if I could give negative stars I would.

Brendan Murphy Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Lovely attentive stylists with years of experience. Go for the all over $10 crewcuts, or I chose a fade 1-2. Cost $20 and significantly dropped the temperature around my ears.

Robbie MacLean Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have been having my hair cut here for years now. Sometimes a simple buzz cut and occasionally a more styled cut. The staff are friendly, very competent and the prices are very reasonable. I always just walk in off the street and never have to wait long.

Riccardo Gonzini Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Billie has done a great cut, she gave me some suggestions about hair care and I had a lovely chat while she was cutting. Cheap (25$) and efficient service at the same time, congratulations.

Geoff B Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great Service, Price and Conversation..

Andy Maidens Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Still the Best barbers in Cairns. Lovely ladies and great service and great prices.

Sharon Muschialli Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best hairdressers in Cairns Deb & her team xx

Andrea Gennusa Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Went there just before closing time, likely the owner was still there happy to keep going for her business and his costumers. Not only a wanderfull woman but also very accurate in her job. I personally admire her hard working keep up with the good work. I recommend it, see you next time.

James Bristow Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: They do a great job for a really good price. Friendly service as well

Mark Redmond Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great cut at a great price. I can see why people are happy to sit and wait for a haircut. Best cut and beard trim I’ve ever had!

Arthur Perry Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best $10.00 Buzz Cut in FNQ.

Raina Dean Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Beautiful ladies with lovely manners and they will cut your hair how you want it. 5stars recommended if I could give them more I would ❤️

Mitch Vella Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great Barbers, very friendly staff. Well priced.

Gregory Millett Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly staff. Not a long wait to get a hair cut and beard trim. Easy location in the CBD on Spence Street

carl pearce Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Decent price, experienced staff and friendly

David Remnant Published on Google 4 years ago

Negative experience: The manager is a very rude person! Once she realised she was being caught out for taking advantage of a disable person she became very abrupt and spoke like she was a victim. Point blank she allowed her staff to rip off a person with a disability! Very low! Absolutely disgraceful! Word of mouth is a very strong way of having people avoid your barber.

Jamie Fischer Published on Google 4 years ago

Positive experience: I'm a regular here, absolutely love the service provided and the women here are always so friendly.

Karl Erana (El Karlo) Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best Barbers in Town! Absolutely Beautiful creations

Tiffany Woolfield Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: My haircut place of choice. They cut women's hair, I ask for mine to be cut with layers and they do that. They're quick and professional without rushing and being hasty. You do have to pay in cash, but when a haircut costs only $25, it's worth it!

Geoff Booth Published on Google 4 years ago

Positive experience: I stopped in for a shave and have a mixed review. On the good side, the staff were all friendly, the shop very clean and the chatter from the other customers all positive. I got the feeling many were happy repeats. On the negative the shave was very average.

Shivam Arora Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good service, experienced staff, value for money, friendly staff. What else do you want

Greg Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great service, cheap, friendly staff and they do an amazing job

Sam Kelly Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great place to get a haircut. I go with my 2 sons regularly. The prices are cheap and the haircuts are fantastic

Rae Rowdee Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: My husband needed a haircut urgently and this lovely place was able to accommodate him. When I saw him, I gasped, because he had the most perfect haircut. He also mentioned that the service provided by the young hair stylist was impeccable. Keep up the great work!

Ryan Fray Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Such amazing work perfect hair cuts i definitely recommend going their for your next hair cut perfect work!

Phil Todd Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: This is a great place for a haircut! Short wait times and excellent prices. Nice staff too.

Troy winter Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Deb and her friends (I won't call them staff or team as it's far below the relationship they have together), always accomplish to make you feel welcomed and genuinely appreciated~ a lost primary narrative in today's business acumen. • A relaxing comfortable setting • Accomplished trades persons. • Excellent attention to detail. • High standard of cleanliness. • Your not just a number... Your somebody. • You walk out the door knowing you got above more than what you paid for. A professional local business to support and pass on the word of where to get a great cut. They're good people.

Jeremy Bray Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great haircut and easy going atmosphere!

Phillip Milnes Published on Google 4 years ago

Positive experience: It is a great place to get a haircut the staff will cut your hair to your satisfaction

Giulio Published on Google 4 years ago

Positive experience: Careful cause it says from $10! I made that mistake as well. It turned up to be $25 but it still is a reasonable price. Staff is also very friendly and professional. Thank you

Fernando Wierna Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Just had an awesome hair cut with the tall, blonde lady. She really knows what she’s doing and pays attention to your requests. I’d come here often if I lived in Cairns. Thanks!

Damien Bower Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great friendly staff and great haircuts everytime

Marcus Ardern Published on Google 4 years ago

Negative experience: Less expensive than other places.i only have a shaven hed .where I used to go charges 20 dollars more.

VAUGHAN MARKS Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great haircuts, quality and still cheap

Eddie O'Brien Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good value for money, good honest service, friendly staff = happy customer

Alan Checchetto Published on Google 4 years ago

Positive experience: Good haircut honestly but how rude is the owner? Just asked a simple question ‘how long you think I have to wait?’ and she said in a brutal way ‘Just sit down you have to wait’. Thank you lady with blue hair for the haircut.

Raymond Lind Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very professional haircuts at great prices. No cards. Cash only.

John Heslop Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great cut! Lovely staff! Reasonable price!

Talei Higgins Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: My boys love their new hair styles, the girls are awesome.

Morgan Thompson Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic service everytime I go, the team here is the best you'll find around.

Rishabh Sharma Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Absolutely loved the service the girls are doing a great job and very friendly down to earth and professional ...... great hair and keep up the good work thanks

Erick Theo Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Affordable barber in town. All the ladies are very friendly to the customers. And I feel alive again every time after they cut my hair!

Aaron H Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: The only place I get haircuts. Great people quality workmanship.

Tannia Matheson Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great for the gentleman and ladies Great price and very friendly staff.. They get you in and out in a flash !!

Scott McIntyre Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great barber. Friendly staff great work

Peter Zaj Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: All the girls are GREAT!!!! Thank you Deb and your girls for providing an excellent service to all!!!

Adam Mok Published on Google 5 years ago

Positive experience: Good haircut, cheap but super long wait while the ladies just chatted.

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