Forty Thieves Barbershop

Name: Forty Thieves Barbershop
Address: 204 Maunganui Rd, Tauranga, 3116, NZ
Telephone: +6479259959
Rating: 9.7

204 Maunganui Rd, 3116, Tauranga

+6479259959 [email protected]

Located in the heart of vibrant downtown Mount Maunganui, Forty Thieves Barbershop invites you to experience exceptional haircuts and a space filled with good vibes. Our inclusive environment caters to everyone, inspired by our love for surfing, fashion, music, and art.

We offer a variety of services suited for all ages, ranging from basic cuts to fades and more elaborate styles. Every detail is designed to ensure you feel comfortable and pleased with your look. Our talented team of barbers is dedicated to making sure you leave looking and feeling great.

Whether you need a simple trim or a complete restyle, Forty Thieves Barbershop is here to assist you. Feel free to visit us from Tuesday to Saturday and immerse yourself in our passionate barber culture.

Opening hours

sunday: (closed)
monday: (closed)
tuesday: 9h-18h
wednesday: 9h-18h
thursday: 9h-18h
friday: 9h-18h
saturday: 9h-15h

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A Surf-Inspired Sanctuary in Mount Maunganui

Located in the heart of downtown Mount Maunganui, Forty Thieves Barbershop serves as a premier destination for men’s grooming, blending a relaxed coastal vibe with professional excellence. The shop is celebrated for its inclusive atmosphere, where the passion for surfing, fashion, music, and art creates a unique environment that feels more like a local hangout than a traditional salon. Customers frequently describe the space as cool, accessible, and welcoming, making it a favorite spot for both long-time regulars and first-time visitors.

Masterful Cuts and Unmatched Attention to Detail

The barbers at Forty Thieves are widely praised for their technical skill and meticulous approach to every haircut. Whether clients are seeking a classic fade, a sharp trim, or a complete style transformation, the team delivers consistent, high-quality results. Many reviewers highlight the barbers' ability to listen carefully to client requests while also offering expert advice on styles that best suit individual features. The shop is particularly noted for its exceptional fades and precise skin fades, with several customers claiming they have never received better cuts in the region.

Precision Fades: Highly recommended for those seeking sharp, clean lines and expert blending techniques.
Custom Styles: Barbers are skilled at executing specific requests and suggesting tailored styles based on hair type and face shape.
Beard Grooming: The team provides excellent beard trims and styling, often including tips on maintenance and product use.

Personable Service and Relaxing Atmosphere

One of the most frequently mentioned aspects of the Forty Thieves experience is the personal connection with the barbers. Staff members like Ali, Sarah, Brad, and Tay are repeatedly commended for their friendliness, professionalism, and engaging conversation. Clients appreciate the relaxed pace of the service, noting that they never feel rushed. The barbers are described as "chill," approachable, and genuinely interested in their customers, turning a simple haircut into a enjoyable social interaction. For those who prefer a quieter experience, several barbers are noted for being respectful of clients who wish to keep conversation minimal.

Convenience and Booking Experience

Due to its high popularity, Forty Thieves Barbershop operates primarily on an appointment basis. The online booking system is praised for its ease of use, allowing customers to secure their preferred time slot and barber in advance. While walk-ins may occasionally be accommodated, the consensus among reviewers is that booking ahead is the best way to ensure a smooth and timely experience. The shop’s central location in Mount Maunganui makes it easily accessible, and the efficient workflow ensures that clients spend minimal time waiting once their appointment begins.

Forty Thieves Barbershop: Reviews

4.9/5 (107 Reviews)

Ethan Richards Published on Google

1 month ago

Fantastic experience: This will definitely be my new local. I’ve had a few cuts at other places where the haircut should’ve come with a beanie included to hide the result, but this place was the complete opposite. Super friendly, great attention to detail, and a really solid cut. I’ll definitely be back.

Paul Curley Published on Google

1 month ago

Fantastic experience: Have been going to Ali for years. Amazing barber, great space and extremely welcoming. Definitely book in advance when possible to secure your spot.

Cameron Marks Published on Google

2 months ago

Fantastic experience: Had my first haircut with forty thieves this morning, stoked to have found a solid barber on my first cut in the Mount. Thoroughly enjoyed some good yarns with Ali and was super impressed with his attention to detail

Theo Aslan Published on Google

6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great place . Very friendly and casual atmosphere. Great music . Very nice people .

Justin Hanes Published on Google

7 months ago

Fantastic experience: I just had my first haircut at Forty Thieves with Sarah and she did an excellent job. It was probably one of the most relaxing haircuts that I’ve ever had and it looks great! I would highly recommend going to Forty Thieves and especially booking Sarah!

Levi Carson Published on Google

1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Gave Brad a real good challenge with my mid back length hair and he delivered spectacularly. Real eye for detail and a self proclaimed perfectionist which is a very accurate description. Will definitely be returning next time I'm in the area!

Leo With HSP Published on Google

1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Best place to get a haircut everyone is so awesome and as a wheelchair user they are so accessible love coming here

mat lamenace Published on Google

1 year ago

Fantastic experience: So happy about my haircut there!! I would 100% recommend Brett, super nice guy really really good at his job! Probably one of the best haircut I ever had!! Will be back for sure.

caswy brennan Published on Google

1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great vibe and great service Jackie gave me a great cut

James O'Dowd Published on Google

1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Couldn't recommend Brett (The lanky barber) enough best fade/snips cut with personable service, and I'm picky. Long live the low fade!

Jason Pole Published on Google

1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great friendly bunch, and and great work aswell

Sam Reichmuth Published on Google

1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Was in need for a haircut for my brothers wedding, went and saw Ali and he did a fantastic job, did exactly what I asked for, highly recommend. 10/10

dave walker Published on Google

1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Thanks to Sarah for making time for an awesome cut this morning much appreciated and to be her first cut for 2025. Highly Recommended

Leigh Anselmi Published on Google

1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Thanks for cutting lil man Ari’s mullet today. He’s loving his new do!

Dale Frew Published on Google

1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Intelligent conversation and a great haircut. Seriously, if you need a barber see these guys, I'll become a long haired hippy before anyone else cuts my hair

Jim W Published on Google

1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great friendly team.

Daniel Truman Published on Google

2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Been getting my hair cut by Ali for almost 6 years now. Always amazing service and haircut, the shop is a cool vibe tucked away down an alley off Mount main street. I wouldn't go anywhere else!

Joel J Published on Google

2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best barber shop in the bay, great setup, good music, can highly recommend brad

James Hoskins Published on Google

2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Premium cuts! Always a perfect result with Ali and the crew. 100% Highly recommend

Jesse Oldershaw Published on Google

2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best place for a haircut in Mount Maunganui. Great atmosphere, friendly staff and they’re really good at what they do. Highly recommend!

Terry Ferguson Published on Google

2 years ago

Fantastic experience: My favourite barbershop of course!, Ali does my hair and I always love my haircut and hanging in the shop. I would be happy to go to anyone else in the shop as well. Fun, relaxing and chill. great barbers!!!

Paul Darragh Published on Google

2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Incredible service, great vibe, talented and friendly barbers. Love this place!!!

Sam Published on Google

2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I’ve been coming here for a while to see Ali and his team. Ali runs a great operation, cool shop tucked away off the main street, always feel welcome, great cuts, stoked to have it as my local barber.

Cheryl Johnson Published on Google

2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome barbers, very popular, you have to book to get a cut. Handy location at The Mount.

MATT Armour Published on Google

2 years ago

Fantastic experience: We have been going to Forty Thieves since it opened around 6 years ago when it was just Ali, he is brilliant . My son and I always leave with a perfect cut . Always good confo with a bit of humour and always feel welcome in the chair . Have watched the biz grow over the years and turn into one of the best barber shops in the Bay . Have also had cuts from other staff and they have also been 10/ 10 ( apart from one guy who was a bit strange but he has left, I think he must be leaving the bad reviews fyi ) All in all its a fantastic barber shop, will always continue to go there ! ( we actually drive across Tga just to go there).

Keith Bangs Published on Google

2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Always my go to to get a great haircut. Ali and the team are fantastic.

Todd Hunter Published on Google

2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great place , book early for your best experience !! The entire team are great humans

Brent Fisher Published on Google

2 years ago

Negative experience: Normally go to brad and his service is amazing. Have also been to Sarah a couple of times service also amazing. Made a mistake and went to the other guy with glasses. Wouldn't talk to me most of the haircut and did not care about my haircut at all will not be going to him again stick with Brad and Sarah.......

german g Published on Google

2 years ago

Positive experience: Good

Sofie Published on Google

2 years ago

Negative experience: Sent my son in for a haircut one of the worst I have seen did a terrible job and very over priced. I think the small Asian man is the owner. ail i think. he is very rude will not be going back.

Forty Thieves Barbershop

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Peter Lean Published on Google

2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great haircuts with personable barbers

Amanvir Singh Published on Google

2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ali is the best barber in town . Attention to detail

Nathan Ruddell Published on Google

2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Love this barbesr, very skilled at their craft, the lot of them. Appointments are necessary. But for good reason.

Logan teao Published on Google

3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Haircut

Awesome Poihipi Published on Google

3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thank you heaps to Sarah, you weren't chewing my ear off like other barbers around the bay do, you were nice and quiet and you've made me look normal again. I definitely recommend getting a cut from her

sumit stha Published on Google

3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best Barber shop in Town.

Rod Percival Published on Google

3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic

emilio Kilgour Published on Google

3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best fades in nz

Alex Obers Published on Google

3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Sarah was awesome! Cheers guys

Anaru Timutimu Published on Google

3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great. Thanks for the cut and shave.

Paul Rea Published on Google

3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Attention to detail, never had a bad cut here.

rodandjacqui Published on Google

3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic

Henry Brain Published on Google

3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Top service! if you’re looking for attention to detail, Ali is your man. Cracking shop, would highly recommend

Matthew Hammond Published on Google

3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best place for a haircut in town. Amazing people who have great attention to detail.

Christian Simon Published on Google

3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome barber, got the full package beard hair everything. Alongside the haircut I got tips on styling my hair and maintain my beard. Highly recommend this place

Will Perry Published on Google

3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Haircuts by nice people.

Some Vim Published on Google

3 years ago

Fantastic experience: It's rare that I'm 100% satisfied with the haircut after leaving a hairdresser. But after I got a cut from Tay this definitely was the case! I'll come back for sure!

Dion Chamberlin Published on Google

3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Sarah was fantastic. Good chat and a great haircut. Exactly what I asked for and was very particular. Will be a return customer for sure.

Kathryn Mccoll Published on Google

3 years ago

Fantastic experience: A great trim for beard and hair. Excellent. Recommend.

Michael Christenhusz Published on Google

3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great barbershop, very popular so pays to book. Been many times and always does a nice cut.

Nathan Turley Published on Google

3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Slick cuts and good chats

Dan Published on Google

3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Got a good cut by Tay. Rarely leave a barbers 100% satisfied with a hair cut but today was spot on. Would recommend.

Marc Brakenrig Published on Google

4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great cut and chat

josh Bennett Published on Google

4 years ago

Fantastic experience: they best hair cut I have ever had, done by Tay, I would high recommend good environment awesome people definitely going back there again, Well worth it.

Brendon Hannah Published on Google

4 years ago

Fantastic experience: In for my weekly beard trim. Sarah is a total professional and is the most consistent barber I’ve ever met. Always happy and does a great job every time. Thanks Sarah

ged slaven Published on Google

4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very relaxed and got what I asked for, thanks

A Sharma Published on Google

4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great fit out, and awesome team Ali is always helpful with recommendations

Alex Hofsteede Published on Google

4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Taylor is great

Stan Silbery Published on Google

4 years ago

Fantastic experience: It was my first time at this barber and it was well worth it .Ali was professional and courteous. His skills were on point and my fade is the best I have had in a long time.I will definitely be returning.Thanks Ali

Logan Stewart Published on Google

4 years ago

Fantastic experience: This is an awesome barbershop. Tay is the man and nails the cut every time! They have my loyalty for sure.

Matthew Hickson Published on Google

4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Lovely people, great cut. Definitely recommend.

daniel joblin Published on Google

4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Only the best barber in town

Michael Mellett Published on Google

4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Had the absolute pleasure of getting my hair cut by Tay today. We had a great conversation whilst he cut my hair. I was so chuffed walking out of the shop today, I must say it was the best haircut I have had in years. His professional and service are next level! Definitely the best barber in the Mount!! Would highly recommend.

Gary Bishell Published on Google

4 years ago

Negative experience: BOOKED AND HAD CONFIRMED 2 APPOIINTMENTS FOR SUNDAY 14 NOV, @ 12.30 THEN AGAIN @4PM. BOTH WERE CANCELLED AT SEPARATE TIMES BY THEM. WHEN I PHONED THEM TO DISCUSS THIS THEY SAID THE REASON WAS " ITS NOT REALLY OUR THING, TRY A HAIRDRESSER!!!!" WHY DO THEY HAVE A" LONG HAIR CHILDS CUT "ON THE BOOKING MENU?? TOTALLY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, IF YOU TAKE A BOOKING AND ESPECIALLY 2... YOU HONOUR IT. :(

Forty Thieves Barbershop

Hi Gary
I’m really sorry that you’ve had a bad experience with us. I have had a chat with the member of staff on duty and he has said that he tried to get in touch with you prior to your appointment but to no response. He’s new and not that confident doing long hair. Nevertheless, he should not have cancelled that booking without your knowledge and I truly apologise for that. If you’d like to get in touch with me personally at 0275276159, let’s see how we can make things better. Again, my sincerest apologies for what happened.

Thank you
Ali

Gerry Don Published on Google

4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great cut..good people.!

Dibs Dawson Published on Google

4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome barber shop. Had one of the best skin fades ever with Tay. Highly recommend this place

Cauã Dias Published on Google

5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best barber shop in Tauranga, great service and supper friendly barbers

Jamie Smith Published on Google

5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great team and great cuts

Shayne Wyllie Published on Google

5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great place to get a haircut, the guys there are quality barbers and I always look good when I leave there, which these days is no mean feat. It's now my regular, highly recommended.

Lino Reis Published on Google

5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Cool people work there

Te Arai Bryers Published on Google

5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Beat hair cuts ever

Adam Barrett Published on Google

5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best place in Tauranga/mount. Honestly these guys are awesome. Ali is the man.

Marko Velickovic Published on Google

5 years ago

Fantastic experience: What an amazing barbershop.Thank you for today

Ricardo Borgo 81 Published on Google

5 years ago

Fantastic experience: You can booking on the website and don't need to wait. Very good quality and amazing professionals. Recommended !!

Ted Ebbing Published on Google

5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great Barber. High attention to detail so you get an excellent result.

Neil Published on Google

5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend 40 Thieves Barbershop, never had a bad haircut to date and have been going since day 1 when they opened. Big ups to Ali & Brandon, really great guys and awesome atmosphere

Guy Purcell Published on Google

5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best in the Bay

Tim Hoeberigs Published on Google

5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great team and service. Book ahead to make sure they can fit you in!

Lars Thiel-Lardon Published on Google

5 years ago

Fantastic experience: What an amazing barbershop. Ali is great dude with a great touch for style. If you like to hear about his life, he can enrich yours. Thanks Ali

Kim Mackay Published on Google

5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best barbers in tauranga, amazing service and haircuts

Tanushk Martyn Published on Google

5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best place to get a haircut in Tauranga

Matt Jull Published on Google

5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Top blokes, good cut

Dan Joblin Published on Google

5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best place for men's cuts in the tauranga area.... Bookings... Because not everyone wants to wait 2hrs to get a cut.... Top reccomendations on what style to go for.... Been getting hair cut here for 12months never disappointed.

itsLocky Published on Google

5 years ago

Fantastic experience: A very good shop to get a cut! If you are ever around Mount in Tauranga I would recommend

Rob Axton Published on Google

5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Another great cut by Ali, keep up the good work. Highly recommended.

Cole Cameron Published on Google

6 years ago

Fantastic experience: amazing friendly service deffinatley recommend :)

Rob Tuilave Published on Google

6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brad is the man!

Ian Carter Published on Google

6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ausome hair cut, thanks guy's

Tamara Published on Google

6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Supertoller Service! Personal ist voll cool drauf! Danke!

under scored Published on Google

6 years ago

Fantastic experience: fast and professional. all of the barber's are friendly and can hold a good conversation. i always leave here happy

Jitu Patel Published on Google

6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ali and the team are friendly and do great cuts!

JMAC Architecture Ltd Published on Google

6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Always guaranteed a slick grooming by Ali

Mettie Reis Published on Google

6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly guys, great service. My husband love the barbers! Ali is the best in town,he has a great team.

Mark Stewart Published on Google

6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great cut from Brad!!!

Nick Handley Published on Google

6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best barbershop around. They focus on providing the best cuts rather than just getting you out the door as fast as possible. The atmosphere and service is fantastic. Couldn't recommend these guys more!

Jordan Lawlor Published on Google

6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best in the Mount

A H Published on Google

7 years ago

Positive experience: These nice friendly folk will have you looking great in no time. Appointments not necessary. A little pricey though.

EasyPuff Vape Store (Bobby) Published on Google

7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Loved the place, good atmosphere, great job, will be using these guys from now on Alex was the guy who cut my hair super cool dude that knows his stuff.