Sams Barbers
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About Sams Barbers
Sams Barbers is a barber shop on Chestnut Grove in London, next to Balham station. The shop takes walk-ins rather than bookings, and the counter handles haircuts and beard trims and styling as they come in. Payment is cash only, so customers should plan ahead for that. A step-free, wheelchair-accessible entrance serves visitors with mobility needs. It opens daily, giving flexibility for those who prefer not to schedule an appointment in advance.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention great haircuts, beard trims and short back and sides.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention great haircuts, beard trims and short back and sides.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return mainly for the haircuts, with short back and sides and beard work named among them, and describe the results as great and consistent. Several say they have been going for 10 or 15 years, one with their whole family, and the staff are repeatedly called friendly and welcoming. Others mention a good atmosphere and chat, and one calls the barbers brilliant with no fuss. The picture is not uniform. One reviewer found the shop clean and quick but the staff not very friendly, with little time spent on the cut, and says quality varies a lot by person. Another reports that the barbers did not listen to what was asked and gave poor trims. On the positive side, one regular describes a young man by the door suggesting an alternative haircut that left them looking smart and professional.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return mainly for the haircuts, with short back and sides and beard work named among them, and describe the results as great and consistent. Several say they have been going for 10 or 15 years, one with their whole family, and the staff are repeatedly called friendly and welcoming. Others mention a good atmosphere and chat, and one calls the barbers brilliant with no fuss. The picture is not uniform. One reviewer found the shop clean and quick but the staff not very friendly, with little time spent on the cut, and says quality varies a lot by person. Another reports that the barbers did not listen to what was asked and gave poor trims. On the positive side, one regular describes a young man by the door suggesting an alternative haircut that left them looking smart and professional.
Featured reviews
- Benji Tomás
“excellent barber knows what he’s doing lovely chat and great atmosphere”
- Daivd Hartley
“Fine, clean and quite quick but not very friendly and don’t spend long on the cut. However, varies a lot by person. £22 basic short back and sides”
- Henry Reed
“its complete shit cash only obviously who couldve guessed they dont listen to what you say and give shit trims”
- Noah C
“Great barber, always do a brilliant job and no fuss”
- Orbit London
“I have been going there for over 10 years ! Always nice and welcoming staff , great haircuts. Alex and Jo are really good .”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for kids
- On-site services
- Gender-neutral toilets
Show more amenities
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
Barbershops near Sams Barbers
- Jacksons Barber shop4.91,2080.1 mi
tapered mullet cut, beard trim and shave, razor line-up detail
- MR Cutz4.88121.5 mi
clean fade, beard trim, taper fade
- 1.5 mi
clean fades, wet shave, beard trim
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sams Barbers | 4.5193 | — | great haircuts, beard trims, short back and sides |
| Jacksons Barber shop | 4.91,208 | 0.1 mi | tapered mullet cut, beard trim and shave, razor line-up detail |
| MR Cutz | 4.8812 | 1.5 mi | clean fade, beard trim, taper fade |
| Stars Barbers Haircuts & Shaves | 4.8301 | 1.5 mi | clean fades, wet shave, beard trim |
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