
A1 Ilford
Quick info
About A1 Ilford
On Ilford Lane in Ilford, A1 Ilford operates as a barber shop taking customers on a walk-in basis. Alongside the walk-in queue, the shop also runs a booking system that customers can use to reduce their wait time, giving people a choice between lining up on the day or arranging a slot in advance. The shop opens Tuesday to Sunday and stays closed on Mondays, giving the week a steady rhythm without a midweek closure. Whether someone arrives without notice or books ahead, the same queue and counter handle both routes into a chair.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention booking system, queue jumping by friends, skin fade skills and uneven haircut length.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention booking system, queue jumping by friends, skin fade skills and uneven haircut length.
Customer Review Summary
Opinions on A1 Ilford split sharply between long-time regulars and newer or one-time visitors. Several reviewers who have used the shop for years, some over a decade, praise the booking system for cutting down wait times and describe a barber who reliably delivers an "old school type of hair cut." Close behind, other diners raise a recurring complaint about queue order, with multiple reviewers reporting that walk-ins or friends of staff get taken ahead of those already waiting. A few also describe specific technical problems: one reviewer got a haircut left shorter on one side than the other, and another names the barber at the last chair as unable to do a proper skin fade or shape up. One reviewer also describes an incident where an older barber handled their 8 year old roughly during a cut, and another reports arriving at the stated 11am opening time only to wait outside until the shop opened late.
Customer Review Summary
Opinions on A1 Ilford split sharply between long-time regulars and newer or one-time visitors. Several reviewers who have used the shop for years, some over a decade, praise the booking system for cutting down wait times and describe a barber who reliably delivers an "old school type of hair cut." Close behind, other diners raise a recurring complaint about queue order, with multiple reviewers reporting that walk-ins or friends of staff get taken ahead of those already waiting. A few also describe specific technical problems: one reviewer got a haircut left shorter on one side than the other, and another names the barber at the last chair as unable to do a proper skin fade or shape up. One reviewer also describes an incident where an older barber handled their 8 year old roughly during a cut, and another reports arriving at the stated 11am opening time only to wait outside until the shop opened late.
Featured reviews
- Shahan Malik
“The barber right at the end is of the shop (the last chair 3rd one) don't get a haircut from him. Does not know how to give skin fades and as a barber doesn't understand the concept of a shape up. Doesn't know how to fade whatsoever. Only …”
- muhammad Ali
“They are hands down the best barbers in ilford I have been going to then for 9 years and never messed my haircut up so I highly recommend”
- Naseem Khan
“This was my first time at A1 Saloon, the barber was a lovely person but with very little skills in the haircut profession,it was the worst haircut I ever had, for example:left side haircut was much shorter than the right side haircut. Only realised later and returning back 10 miles was very frustrating and on Monday they are closed.”
- Ali Kyo
“What an amazing place to get your haircut. Friendly atmosphere snd very professional God gifted team. I take all my kids there. Specially Lord Zahoor”
- Prasanth Pindimana
“The older guy in there was very rough towards my 8 year old boy today evening during hair cut. My boy told me after hair cut that man was actually shifting his head like a gear. Will never ever go there and won't recommend to anyone!! I strongly believe the ones rating them are their own fellows 👎 …”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for kids
- On-site services available
Location
Barbershops near A1 Ilford
- 7 Kings Barbers4.8531.2 mi
speaks urdu hindi punjabi english, patient with special needs clients, welcomes walk-ins
- Kurd cuts4.2951.5 mi
fade haircuts, hot towel treatment with face mask, facial waxing
- K1 Barbers4.63951.5 mi
fade haircuts, hot towel press service, kids' haircuts
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Ilford | 4.1148 | — | booking system, queue jumping by friends, skin fade skills |
| 7 Kings Barbers | 4.853 | 1.2 mi | speaks urdu hindi punjabi english, patient with special needs clients, welcomes walk-ins |
| Kurd cuts | 4.295 | 1.5 mi | fade haircuts, hot towel treatment with face mask, facial waxing |
| K1 Barbers | 4.6395 | 1.5 mi | fade haircuts, hot towel press service, kids' haircuts |
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