The Portland Barbers
Information about The Portland Barbers
M1 1FL, Manchester
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 7h-19h
- tuesday: 7h-19h
- wednesday: 7h-19h
- thursday: 10h-19h
- friday: 7h-19h
- saturday: 9h-17h
Welcome to The Portland Barbers, your trusted barbershop in the heart of Manchester. If you're looking for the best barbers in the city, you’ve come to the right place. Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality services and education to help our clients look good and feel confident in a relaxing environment.
We offer a wide range of haircuts, including modern styles like skin fades and tapers, as well as classic scissor cuts, all at affordable prices. Plus, we offer a 20% discount for students and 10% off for emergency service personnel and armed forces (valid ID required).
Our location is convenient at 65-67 Lever Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M1 1FL, just a two-minute walk from Piccadilly Gardens and 100 yards from Stevenson Square. Feel free to come and enjoy our exceptional service.
You can follow us on Instagram (@ThePortlandBarbersMcr) to check out our barbers' portfolios and stay updated with our news.
Our comment from BarberSpot about The Portland Barbers:
The Portland Barbers is a highly recommended barbershop in Manchester, known for its friendly atmosphere and skilled barbers. Customers have consistently praised the quality of haircuts and the personable service they receive. Here are some highlights:
- Experienced Barbers: The team, including Jack, Jordan, and Bailey, is acclaimed for their attention to detail and ability to deliver exactly what clients want, making each haircut a personalized experience.
- Welcoming Environment: Many reviews mention the friendly vibe of the shop, where customers feel comfortable and engaged during their visits.
- Competitive Pricing: With fair prices for high-quality cuts, clients appreciate the value they receive, making it an attractive option in the area.
- Positive Client Feedback: Numerous customers express satisfaction with their hairstyles and have become repeat visitors, often having delightful chats with the barbers.
- Booking Recommendations: During busy times, it is advisable to book an appointment to avoid waiting, which some patrons have noted as a minor inconvenience.
Despite some occasional feedback regarding late arrivals and scheduling issues, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive. The Portland Barbers stands out as a top choice for anyone looking for a professional and enjoyable haircut experience.
The Portland Barbers: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Been going to Jack for a while now, always gives great cuts and have a good chat. Nice atmosphere and a fair price. Would highly recommend
Fantastic experience: Great trim, cool shop, was a walk-in although gonna book next time as apparently they get quite busy. Jordan did a fantastic job and had great chat. Definitely coming back, cheers guys!
Thank you for the great review Sam, really appreciate you taking the time to leave it!
It was a pleasure meeting you — glad you were happy with the trim and the shop vibe!
We do get busy at times, so booking ahead is definitely a good shout.
Cheers for the support!
Negative experience: Been here a few times and really liked the service had a problem the last time though- I was running a bit late and they refused to serve me when I called up-only being 5 minutes away- the guy who answered the phone was very rude, I got charged 24£ aswell as being told to re book and spend another 24£ on an appointment- so totalling 48£ for one haircut.
Hi Josh,
We’re glad to hear you’d previously been happy with the service, but we’d like to clarify what happened on this occasion.
Your appointment was booked for a 30-minute slot. We received your call around 15 minutes after the appointment start time, letting us know you would be a further 5 minutes late. This meant arriving around 20 minutes into a 30-minute booking, which unfortunately doesn’t leave enough time to complete the service without delaying the next client.
As outlined in our booking confirmation emails and cancellation policy, missed or significantly late appointments are charged the full booking fee, which in this case was £24. Our barber then offered you another appointment later the same day to accommodate you.
When appointment time is reserved, that time is unavailable to other clients, so missed bookings come at a cost to the business and the barber.
We always aim to be fair and to keep the day running on time for all clients, and we appreciate everyone’s understanding of this policy.
Fantastic experience: Jack is the man to go too. I will be coming back I’m looking sharp
Thank you! See you again mate
Fantastic experience: I have never been in but, after some research, I send my boyfriend here and he always comes back looking good so five stars.
Thank you Hattie! Happy new year!
Fantastic experience: Knowledgeable, professional and friendly. Great haircuts at a great price, highly recommend Portland Barbers.
Fantastic experience: Jordan and team are all so friendly, and a fair price for the quality of haircut
Thank you! See you soon pal
Fantastic experience: Hama was great very friendly and professional-did a great job with my haircut and beard trim. Five stars would definitely go back.
Thank you Shraddha! See you again mate
Fantastic experience: Great experience! I got a taper fade, and it turned out perfect — clean, sharp, and exactly how I wanted it. The barber was really friendly and professional, and the place has a nice vibe. Definitely one of the best barbershops I’ve been to in Manchester. Highly recommend!
Thank you Abdallahi, see you soon mate
Fantastic experience: I live 100 miles away now, but still pop in once a month when working in town.
Fantastic experience: Booked in with Jordan! Best cut I’ve had in Manchester by far I’ll definitely make a return
Thank you Jake, we appreciate the review.
Have a safe flight mate ✈️
Fantastic experience: Great friendly lads, excellent hair cut. Highly recommend. So much attention to detail! Best hair cut I’ve had, definitely will be going back.
Fantastic experience: Jarvo never disappoints. 10/10 trim every time
Fantastic experience: Had a great haircut from J Altham. Made me feel comfortable, talked me through my cut choices and even explained how to better maintain it at home. My wife (former professional stylist) says it's the best haircut I've ever had!
Thank you for the review Jesse! We appreciate the time you’ve taken to write this & look forward to seeing you again :)
Fantastic experience: Excellent barbers, nice setting and good folk. Would recommend - Altham was great.
Fantastic experience: This place is absolutely amazing!! Jordan is incredibly detail-oriented—every single trim I’ve had with him has been spot-on. He’s not only professional, but also genuinely friendly and cool, which makes the whole experience even better. As someone with Asian hair, it can be difficult to find a barber who understands how to work with it, but finding Portland Barbers was a game-changer. I haven’t looked back since! Hands down, the best barbershop in town.
Thank you Nguyen! We appreciate you! See you soon
Fantastic experience: Fantastic service as always, Jack does a brilliant job no matter what state my hair is in. Friendly and nice team, can't ask for more.
Fantastic experience: Good lads who know what they’re doing. 10/10 service and good prices
Fantastic experience: Altham did an amazing job on cutting my hair, I absolutely loved the results, he is really good at what he is doing. If you are in doubt, just book a cut with Altham, you will LOVE the cut he will give you. Place is very welcoming and lovely too.
Thank You Ubi! See you soon! Happy New Year!
Fantastic experience: 10/10 service every time, these guys know there stuff and will listen to you. You won’t find anywhere better in MCR
Fantastic experience: Great experience with Altham at Portland barbers - he really took the time to make sure I was happy with the results ! Definitely be back
Fantastic experience: Not a local to the area but was recommended by a friend and I’m so glad he did, if I was local this would be my barber! Really thorough; great vibe, fully trustworthy and genuinely care for the work they do. 10/10
Thank you James! If you’re ever in Manchester you know where we are
Fantastic experience: Superb. Great cut. Great barbers.
Fantastic experience: Quality hair cut, friendly, can see why they're so highly rated.
Fantastic experience: Very nice set up. Great haircut. Will be back for sure!
Fantastic experience: Great service from Jarvo! I have straight Asian hair of medium length. Best haircut I’ve had in a long time! Will be back! Tenzin
Fantastic experience: Definitely will come back if I’m ever in Manchester, best haircut I’ve had and cheap compared to nearby places - cheers!
Fantastic experience: Been to a few barbers in Manchester and this is the first one I've been to that really know their stuff. Jack was great and did exactly what I was looking for, even with my poor explanation. Definitely going to be my new barber from now on
Thank you for the review Cormac! See you again mate
Fantastic experience: 10/10 experience Jordan is a top guy and the haircut went as smooth as possible. From consultation to the end product everything was great. Top notch.
Fantastic experience: Great haircut, sound blokes and a cute dog
Fantastic experience: Quality trim by Jarvo as usual. Great atmosphere in the shop as well
Fantastic experience: Best haircut I've had - Jack was class and talked me through it giving me advice and his thoughts on it. Top place
Thanks mate. See you next time mate
Fantastic experience: Haircut was class and exactly what I was after. Jack was top banter and gave me good recommendations for my time in Manchester. Would highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: Really friendly guys and a great haircut.
Fantastic experience: best haircut I’ve ever had one of the barbers jack even though I didn’t really know what I wanted he was patient and worked with me to achieve what I wanted unlike any other barber I’ve been too
Thank you Joshua! We’re glad you’re happy with the haircut. See you again soon mate
Fantastic experience: Jack is a top lad who does great trims consistently - recommended.
Fantastic experience: Got my haircut with Bailey. Did a fantastic job and extremely nice guy.
Fantastic experience: First time I’ve grown my hair long and had no idea what to do with it. Bailey sorted it right out. Great barbers and very pleased with the cut! Thanks
Thank you Ashley! See you again mate
Fantastic experience: Jordan really understood what I wanted, gave me an amazing haircut, was really friendly, and had great energy! Will definitely be returning!!
Thank you Lawson! See you again mate
Fantastic experience: Been coming to a Portland for a couple of months now. Jack is a top barber who I’ve had a couple of different types of haircuts from and all have been great. Spot on takes his time and gets its right!
Fantastic experience: Fantastic haircut from Jack love the way he made me feel. Great guy great haircut very welcoming and made me laugh a-lot. Will be coming back that is for sure. Also thanks for the coffee! Needed that
We appreciate the kind words Craig! See you again mate
Fantastic experience: Great salon, amazing Hair dressers, can’t go wrong.
Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere and fantastic haircut. Highly recommended
Fantastic experience: Excellent service and haircuts, I haven't been able to find someone who can cut my hair as well as Bailey does in years. Couldn't recommend any more!
Thank you Josh! We appreciate the review & we’re glad you’re happy with your haircuts
See you again mate!
Fantastic experience: Best cut in a long time. Jordan so personable and friendly. Firdt visit...Will definitely be returning
Fantastic experience: Attention to detail is crazy. Overall great experience. Nice staff and the location is very good too.
Fantastic experience: Best haircut I’ve ever received! First time ever after a haircut I received compliments from friends and colleagues. Haha Jordan is really skilled, cool and easy to chat with. I’ll be definetly visiting again for future cuts and would recommend others to pop by as well. Thanks Jordan!
Thank you Kumaran! We are glad you’re happy with your haircut & service
See you next time mate
Fantastic experience: Just absolutely love the place. All staff are excellent, my only place I always go to for my haircut. Jordan is simply amazing. So welcoming, attentive and caring. A true gent! 5 star service as always.
Fantastic experience: They’re as sharp as my current haircut. Pure therapy and I just got healed!
Fantastic experience: Great haircut and lovely barbers, they know their stuff
Fantastic experience: Best barbers I’ve been to, haircut is always spot on and the lads are great to talk to. Would highly recommend!!!
Fantastic experience: really nice place and people, and given what i wanted with some advice on what works well too
Fantastic experience: The guys are so lovely and welcoming! Jack did an incredible job fixing a terrible haircut I had in another place deffo becoming a client now
Fantastic experience: Been coming here for years now. I wouldn't go anywhere else in Manchester
Fantastic experience: Been going here for 2 years, and I’ll keep coming. Can always trust Jack for an amazing cut, and the new location they’ve moved to makes it an even better experience. You won’t regret coming here
Thank you Ethan! We appreciate you.
See you next time mate
Fantastic experience: Despite being their first day in their new location, had a great cut with Jordan.
Fantastic experience: Best barbers I've been to in Manchester, walked out feeling pleased and confident.
Fantastic experience: Great barber, very pleased with the cut for both myself and my Son.
Fantastic experience: Solid long hair haircut, Bailey knew what he was doing, will come back!
Fantastic experience: Always a great experience here when getting a haircut and beard trim
Fantastic experience: Great trim and top guys. Fade is will be going back
Fantastic experience: Great cut from Jack, he helped me decide on a new style and really pleased with the result!
Fantastic experience: Excellent customer service and an even better haircut… 10/10!
Fantastic experience: Great cut from bailey, good scissor cut and fade. overall good service, highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: Great haircut and beard trim, Jordan is a lovely guy. Great vibe also!
Fantastic experience: Great trim, friendly staff & good location - will be back
Fantastic experience: Jordan never disappoints, great atmosphere inside the shop and quality haircut every time. Won’t be changing barbers anytime soon. 10/10
Fantastic experience: Amazing experience. Definitely one the best barbers in the city centre. Would recommend to anyone looking for cheap therapy ;)
Fantastic experience: This place was awesome. Got my first ever fade from Jack. He did a great job, definitely the best cut I’ve ever had. Had some great conversations as well. Would recommend for sure
Fantastic experience: Absolutely amazing place, Amazing service, lovely atmosphere worth getting your cut here such a positive place
Fantastic experience: I've recently moved to the city and was recommended Portland Barbers. As someone who tends to feel anxious when switching barbers, Bailey took the time to understand exactly what I wanted and executed it flawlessly. The fade he gave me was hands down the best I've had. I couldn't have asked for a better haircut. I'll definitely be back. Thank you, Bailey and Zuke
Thank you Giles. We look forward to seeing you again
Fantastic experience: Normally hesitant to try new barbers.. Found myself a new pro barber = Jack, didn't have explain much, normally have to tell my barber not and what not, the experience shows, top man!! Right next to work as well.
Fantastic experience: Great haircut - definitely recommend Keon (@keontrimz)
Fantastic experience: Fantastic haircut- top guys. Thanks for the chicken wings lads they were absolutely beautiful nice touch
Fantastic experience: Solid group of staff and quality barbering for a competitive price
Fantastic experience: Top barbers, good city centre location and they take the time to do a good job.
Fantastic experience: Absolutely amazing!!! I super recommended, barbers very kind and professional.
Fantastic experience: Ayo Jordan saved my life. That trim was a 10 10 after the trim my standards in gyal went High. Feel like brand new person
Fantastic experience: Always a good experience, made to feel comfortable by all the friendly staff. Always walk away with a good trim. Highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: Great appointment with Jack, a nice guy and he did a quick and really good haircut.
Negative experience: Got my hair cut by Jordan, he’s made me look like a thumb. £21 for a horrific trim. Asked for a number 5 short back and sides. He went all the way up my head and basically cut the top at the same length as the sides and left a little tuft of hair. I look like I should be hanging around under bridges shooting up. Cheers mate.
Fantastic experience: Had a really good cut from Bailey, very nice and laid back place - highly recommend
Fantastic experience: Fantastic barbers. The shop was clean, Bailey was great and gave me the best haircut possible! Highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: Haircut with Bailey today, great service & great barbers!
Fantastic experience: Got a good haircut from jack and was a sound guy. Would recommend
Fantastic experience: Would 110% recommend going here for your haircut. Great bunch of lads. I can’t spell the dogs name but he’s absolutely adorable. Big up Bailey as well for sorting out my trim!
Fantastic experience: It was my first time here and I'm very happy, see you again soon
Fantastic experience: Great haircut as well as great service. All barbers are welcoming and for my first time, definitely recommend.
Fantastic experience: Great place, great atmosphere and Jack did wonders with the cut and beard
Fantastic experience: 100% best barbers to go to in Manchester, all great lads to talk to, really friendly and know exactly what you want
Fantastic experience: Really nice place and friendly atmosphere. Got a 10/10 cut from Bailey. He walked me through the whole process so I knew what I was getting. Definitely recommend!
Fantastic experience: Top barbers, good crack, great trims and good customer service. Jack always sorts you out
Fantastic experience: Great place to get a quick and stylish haircut. Got a decent trim from Roger, highly recommend!! Defo my barber in Manchester!!
Fantastic experience: First time going here, had jack as my barber, he did a great job and was very friendly.
Fantastic experience: Trim is cold, Jordan is by far the best barber I’ve had in Manchester.
Fantastic experience: Bailey took the time to help me work out what I wanted. Great scissor cut, knew how to work with longer hair and was able to give lots of good advice. Beard trim perfect. Great experience overall. Will be back
Fantastic experience: Jordan gave me a really good haircut and was also happy to give me a couple of tips on how to use the correct products for my very stubborn hair. I had a great time.
Fantastic experience: Had a skin fade off jack, top quality as always. Best barbers in Manchester
Fantastic experience: Really friendly service and a great cut only £21
Fantastic experience: Had my hair cut here done by Imran,very happy with the result. Well done and keep it up.
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