Brown Hill Barber Shop

260 Humffray St N, 3350, Ballarat

All Haircuts are $10, Beard Trims are $2, No Shaves are done. All Services are cash, there is no card or EFTPOS available.

Opening hours

  • sunday: (closed)
  • monday: 9h-18h
  • tuesday: 9h-18h
  • wednesday: 9h-18h
  • thursday: 9h-18h
  • friday: 9h-18h
  • saturday: 8h-13h
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Brown Hill Barber Shop

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A Timeless Ballarat Institution

Brown Hill Barber Shop stands as a true local landmark in Ballarat, offering a refreshing return to traditional barbering values. For over two decades, this establishment has maintained an unwavering commitment to quality and affordability, becoming a beloved community hub where generations of customers have trusted their hair to the skilled hands of its owner, Walter.

Unbeatable Value and Consistency

The shop is renowned for its exceptional value, charging a flat rate of just $10 for a standard haircut and $5 for a beard trim. This pricing has remained remarkably stable for years, allowing clients to enjoy premium service without breaking the bank. Customers frequently highlight the consistency of the results, noting that Walter delivers precise, well-executed cuts regardless of hair type or length.

Expertise and Traditional Style

Walter is celebrated as a master of classic barbering, specializing in:

  • Traditional men's and boys' haircuts
  • Quick and efficient beard trims
  • Simple, clean styles that require no complicated descriptions

While the shop focuses on fundamental barbering rather than trendy salon treatments, the expertise is undeniable. Regulars appreciate the "old-school" approach, where the focus is on skill, precision, and a solid cut rather than flashy trends.

Authentic Atmosphere and Conversation

More than just a place to get a haircut, the shop offers a warm, friendly, and nostalgic atmosphere. Walter is described as a character and a legend, known for his engaging personality, dry humor, and willingness to chat. Clients often mention that the experience is enhanced by the genuine conversation and the sense of history embedded in the shop. It is a no-nonsense environment where customers feel welcomed and valued.

Walk-In Service and Popularity

Operating on a first-come, first-served basis with no appointments, the shop is consistently busy due to its popularity. While this means customers may need to wait their turn, most agree that the wait is well worth it for the combination of low cost, high quality, and the unique charm of the experience. It is highly recommended for those seeking a reliable, affordable, and authentic barbering experience.

Brown Hill Barber Shop: Reviews

4.9/5 (158 Reviews)
George K Kuruvila Published on Google 2 years ago

Positive experience: Service is cheap and a friendly atmosphere

Robert Cebula Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Been going here for years. Walter never disappoints, quality haircut for $10. You can't go wrong.

Trent Zuidland Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Always friendly service, can be a bit of a wait at times as Walter can be extremely popular. Great value for money.

Shaylene Drury Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Hubby loves Walter. He's quick, he's very reasonably priced and I love my hubby's new hair cut.

Dean Hobson Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: There is nowhere quite like Walter's barber shop. This is how it used to be and still is in this frozen in time business. Haircuts for $10 (cash only), no appointments, just walk in, sit down and wait your turn. Walter is the real deal, and I've never had a bad haircut. Love the place.

Alex Pot Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Walter does an awesome cut

Dennis Salamida Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Haircut is $10, beard trim is $5, I can now have a haircut every month. Highly recommended.

Tom Byrne Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great barber !!!! Number 1

praneet sharma Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Always great experience and service

Andrew Hansen Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: 10 buck haircut cheapest in ballarat

Sasha-Maree Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Take my son for his haircuts. Men and boy cuts. $10 cash. Have to wait, no appointments, walkin, sometimes busy. Good, old school barber with cool decor.

Terry McGilvray Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Busy as always, but cheap as

Tracey Tolhurst Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Husband's haircut

B & RA Barker Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Cheap haircuts $10. Always have to wait

Ahsan Raja Chowdhury Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Loved the place. The gentleman was amazing.

Stephen Hughes Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent

Wayne D Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great job on my dads hair.

Megan Hutchinson Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Beautiful place so recommend to guys who need a cut

Peter “PeteGun” Gunston Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: $10 a cut, what more can I say. It's first come first served with no bookings, so time your visit to avoid a short wait

Gary Thompson Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: This was a great barber shop. I will be going back every 6 weeks from now on.

clint stowe Published on Google 3 years ago

Positive experience: Very good service and cheap to

Minjor Chow Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Why do people say that professional things should be left to professional people? Because you can't handle things beyond your ability…… It's like cutting your own hair, you don't know what the hell you're going to end up with. So I had to go to the barbershop to save my hair. I found a nearest one on google maps, there were already many people queuing up there. As soon as the barber saw me, he said, young man, why does your hair look so strange? I told him my girlfriend gave me a hair clipper and suddenly wanted to try it out today. As you can see, I failed, so here I am, please make my hair look more normal. And I sent this ugly hair to my girlfriend and she laughed at me too. The barber laughed and he said I wouldn't use that clipper a second time. I asked him, do people in the neighborhood always like to come to your shop for a haircut? This barber is proud to say that he has been here for more than 30 years, and many people have cut their hair here from childhood to adulthood. I feel so amazed and in awe that this barbershop has a history longer than my life. And when I do a Google Maps search for this barbershop review, it's been ten dollars for thirty years, and the price has never changed. Salute like this esteemed Mr. Barber！

Asad Mumtaz Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Nice, clean, old-fashioned barber shop

lorrinda890 Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very friendly, cost effective, has never changed prices in 30 years, Walter is a star.

Greg Published on Google 3 years ago

Positive experience: Good cheap haircuts.

Daniel Pavlovitch Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very friendly staff. Was very happy with my haircut and the price

Trevor Kay Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent service

Jenny Dumesny Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: $10 CUTS...doesn't matter how much hair you have, Walter can tidy it up. It's a sit in line and wait, he loves a chat.

Kim Browne Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great place to go for a haircut. Walter, the barber, is friendly and up for a chat. Many members of my family visit Walter. Great haircuts, all for a flat rate of $10 regardless, and the chat and a smile are all part of the service.

Hamish Brown Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: What a character, and great $10 barber haircuts.

Graham Gooding Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Tops

Stan Bilston Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best , most efficient barber in Ballarat . Cheap , quick and friendly. Doesn't muck around in the way he does the job . Walter is the best there is if you want a simple well done haircut.

G Glen Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: This guy is old school but knows what's going on. Great haircut, great conversation. I found him once in Ballarat and now come from Melbourne for a haircut when needed. I get lunch and a few other things done as well. Great day out. I will keep coming. Gavan

Me Me Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Walter

Scotty Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Has always been good here, even coming here for awhile and always does a good job!

Ben Woolfe Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Can't recommend Walt enough. Great guy to have cutting your hair.

Keith Burfoot Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: A simple haircut speedily done at a very good price.

Scott Wilson Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Been going to Walter since he opened, Great bloke and Better price

tony dehn Published on Google 4 years ago

Positive experience: Can't beat a $10 haircut.

John Richards Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Walter is a legend. A gentleman and a top barber. Highly recommended.

becca Macca Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Didn't get my hair cut but I know men that do and they all look great coming out. Walter, the owner, is a fellow American. You always get the same cut - he is very consistent and takes care of his customers.

Jack Hynes Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good cut at a great price. Wal is worth much more than he charges

Matt Doyle Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great haircut Great price Great service

Tamara Burt Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great service, quick cheap and friendly

Doug Ellery Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Decent hair cut at a very reasonable price, Walter is also an interesting man to talk with.

Hudson _ (Ruthless Cabbage) Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good haircut

Christopher Donaldson Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good value for money

Mickey Mouse Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great customer service perfect place fpr the classic hair styles

James Sivell Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: $10 haircut good value.

Selena Smith Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome value . Hubby goes every month for a $10 trim

David Jowett Published on Google 4 years ago

Positive experience: Great haircut at fair price. Friendly polite proprietor

Jason Risk Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic Barber, hair cuts and beard trims n very friendly

Frank Milne Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great value

James Muir Published on Google 4 years ago

Positive experience: Excellent as usual.

Ballarat Wellness Centre Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Walter always shapes my hair just the way I like it

Rod Lewis Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great price and service!

Kevin Parker Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best barber in town

Luke Hindle Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Walter was very lovely to chat too. Had my hair cut quickly and exactly how I wanted, and only $10, and open till 6pm. Fantastic. I'll be making this the only place I get my hair cut from now on. Definitely recommend

Farad Liszt Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Swift and precise

M B Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great service and exceptional price

Nitin Arora Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best barber in ballarat .

garry white Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great service great price

Stewart Marshall Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Is what it is, where else can you get a $10 haircut. Actually worth it just to go back in time but the haircut was good.

Daniel Chappell Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great service, great price

Barry Tuncks Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Quick, cheep and to the point. Excellent.

Peter Lockett Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent cut. Pleasant conversation. Don't need an appointment. Very easy on the pocket.

18B Talbot N Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: great haircut at a reasonable price. bit of a wait. no appointments.

Lindsay Morley Published on Google 5 years ago

Positive experience: This place would have to be the best barber shop in Ballarat. Always busy, proprietor has been here 27 years. Service is rapid, not expensive with adequate car parking in the street.

Gordo Wilson (Gordo) Published on Google 5 years ago

Positive experience: Excellent service and results. Highly recommended.

ROBERT Soar Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Walter does a fantastic job and is such a happy and easy going person.

Jon Guymer Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Walter is the best.

Mick Kirby Published on Google 5 years ago

Positive experience: Best hair cut in town for pensioners!

Joshua Treacy Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Old school cuts amd super cheap CASH ONLY its a walk in amd wait set up

Anub KJ Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Walter is an excellent barber. Service with a smile and impeccable results.

Doug Burgess Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great service, walk in only. Excellent price for a good trim.

Nathanael Cotton Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: This bloke is a legend always up for a good chat

Euan Smith Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Walter everett burt the second when you talk of clippers he up there with the cutty sark

Danny Birkett Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great barber

Bephel Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Walter is great and the cheapest in town. No nonsense.

Duncan Sykes Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great

Brian Foo Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly service and good price

Josh Weaver Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic cut from Walter - got a modern cut, super cheap, and added a beard trim for the steep steep price of 2 dollars extra! Great service, excellent vibe, Walter's been Ballarat's local gem for ~27 years and doesn't seem to be stopping any time soon! Couldn't recommend enough!

Matthew Ryan Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Walt is an institution of ballarat Boys and mens haircuts with no booking required

Mark Almond Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: First time here nice to meet Walter And a great haircut

Jonathan Brown Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Such a great experience. The Barber is such a nice guy, who is happy to have a convo about anything. The atmosphere is amazing. Everything about this place is astonishing.

Paul Webb Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best in town $10 you carnt go wrong....

Hla Tun Kyi Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very convenient reasonably priced and courteous.

Fiona Browne Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Does amazing men haircuts.

Levente Varga Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great haircut and barber

Gerry O'connor Published on Google 5 years ago

Positive experience: Cheap and quick

Heinrich Martz Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: A 1 Service

Luke Quinn Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Walter is a great bloke and can't beat it value for money only $10

SamTom samtom Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Cheap cuts, casual atmosphere. Love it

Jason Chandler Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Old school cool! Walter is a legend.

John Barnes Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great old fashioned service and value for money :)

Rick White (Rickyc12s) Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Seriously $10 cuts whats not to love! Been going Walter for 15 years and will to do the day he retires

Ron C Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: The best cheapest and quickest barber within 100 kilometres

backyardbeekeepingballarat buzz Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Take my two teenage boys(the 16 year old in Army Cadets so does s great standard cut) Walter is a local legend.

John Hofstra Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fast, efficient but be prepared for a wait as it is popular.

Daveo Finley Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very friendly and goo d hair cuts

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