Rudy's Barbershop (formerly Bishop's)
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About Rudy's Barbershop (formerly Bishop's)
Rudy's Barbershop (formerly Bishop's) is a barber shop in Seattle, operating at 2145 6th Ave. The shop's name change from Bishop's to Rudy's signals a shift in ownership and identity while maintaining its presence on a busy Sixth Avenue corridor. The location along 6th Avenue places it within a well-trafficked stretch of the city, serving walk-ins and regulars who rely on its consistent presence. The barber shop format focuses on cuts, shaves, and grooming services typical of the trade, with an emphasis on traditional techniques and straightforward styling. Appointments can be booked directly through the shop, and the setup accommodates both scheduled visits and drop-in clients depending on availability. The transition from Bishop's to Rudy's reflects a long-standing tradition of barbering in this Seattle spot, where the chair and clippers remain central to the neighborhood's grooming routine.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention natural looking highlights, wolf shaggy cut, razor shearing method and scissor and clipper cuts.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention natural looking highlights, wolf shaggy cut, razor shearing method and scissor and clipper cuts.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently single out the stylists' skill and the shop's relaxed, identity-respecting atmosphere. Multiple reviewers return specifically to one stylist for scissor and clipper cuts, natural-looking highlights, and beard trims, describing the experience as catching up with an old friend. Another stylist earns praise for intuitively creating a shaggy wolf cut using a razor shearing method that gave healthy lift, while a third is credited with turning a jungle head into a handsome masterpiece. The welcoming staff and chill vibe are recurring draws. However, two reviewers report distinctly negative experiences with the same stylist, describing him as rude and intimidating, noting he snapped at them and would not allow them to explain the cut they wanted, and citing an unsolicited very short bald cut with no hair wash offered. Several reviewers describe leaving with hair that draws compliments from strangers.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently single out the stylists' skill and the shop's relaxed, identity-respecting atmosphere. Multiple reviewers return specifically to one stylist for scissor and clipper cuts, natural-looking highlights, and beard trims, describing the experience as catching up with an old friend. Another stylist earns praise for intuitively creating a shaggy wolf cut using a razor shearing method that gave healthy lift, while a third is credited with turning a jungle head into a handsome masterpiece. The welcoming staff and chill vibe are recurring draws. However, two reviewers report distinctly negative experiences with the same stylist, describing him as rude and intimidating, noting he snapped at them and would not allow them to explain the cut they wanted, and citing an unsolicited very short bald cut with no hair wash offered. Several reviewers describe leaving with hair that draws compliments from strangers.
Featured reviews
- Auren Ireland
“Had an absolutely excellent experience and an awesome conversation with Stephanie! Thank you so much for taking my hot mess of a jungle head and turning it into a handsome masterpiece!”
- Michael McConaughey
“Finally! I can't remember the last time I actually got more than 1 satisfactory haircut in a row. I just recieved my 4th haircut from Mike Baronowski and I can honestly say that he has yet to let me down. On average I used to get a good cut …”
- Plus Plus
“Total waste of money. I booked an appointment with Mike (Level 6) expecting a good hairstyle, but he ended up giving me a very short/bald cut. I was extremely disappointed. He didn’t even offer to wash my hair. Now I have to live with this hairstyle for at least three months. I would not recommend booking with Mike”
- matthew vroman
“Such a nice cool relaxed go with the flow guy Shain is. I took my friend to get his bushweed hacked off… lol and Shain cut my friends hair perfectly after a short debate between my friend and I.. it was a lovely experience. I go regularly here since before it was Rudy’s and I keep coming back always awesome employees!!”
- Nihal Umesh
“This is based on my Feb 3, 2026 haircut with Mike Baronwski: Mike is extremely rude and intimidating. He did not allow me to explain the haircut I wanted. He snapped at me multiple times. I’m never gonna get an haircut from him. I had an …”
Hours
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Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Good for kids
- On-site services available
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Appointment required
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- Accepts walk-ins
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Planning· 1
- Appointments recommended
Location
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