Reviews of Oak Bay Barber Shoppe (Barber Shop)

Djprecarious

Best barber on the island hands down

Tallis Stevenson

Great place to get your hair cut, the best place really!

Todd B

Was nice to meet Happy on my inaugural visit. Gives a good cut for $25

Bob McD

Thoroughly enjoyed my experience here with my first cut with this barber. My old one finally retired after cutting my hair for 25 years plus so I was pleased he recommended I try out Happy. I will be back.

Jonathan Loring

The best Barber shoppe in town! I went on a recommendation and I'm glad I did. Enter the shop and immediately felt like a regular, chatting with gentlemen who have been going for years. The barbers Happy and Tim have created an amazing atmosphere in the shop, history and stories cover the walls. Tim helped me find a new cut that is completely my own, even advising how I can style my beard in the future. With the best quality and best price I have come across, I will definitely come back for my future cuts!

Tim Willis

Brilliant Place, Great Barber It's a pleasure to have your haircut here. Tim is a total pro. And ... he's a very fine person.

h n

Good guy, this barber. Always good conversations at a bber shop.

Jay Jirka

A friend of mine recommended this place and I am glad he did! So far I only met Tim (who cut my hair and a my son's hair a few times), he's a super nice guy and he knows what he's doing. It's almost like going for a chat with a friend, who happens to be great at cutting hair. A walking distance from home doesn't hurt either but there's a lot of parking, if needed.

Ian Tuck

I recently recieved my first hair cut from Oak Bay Barbershoppe and it was amazing! Can't rave about this place enough. My barber was Tim and he was excellent, we had a great conversation and I almost forgot I was getting my haircut. The service is exceptional and the cut was great. 10/10 would recommend to anyone.

Mark Hooper

Really good people. Great haircut at a great price. What more could you ask for

Patrick Coble

Happy (yes this is his name) is easily the best Barber on Vancouver Island. Happy is one of those rare people with natural esthetics and talent. I've never seen anyone more expertly use clippers on comb to perfect transitions. After Happy cuts your hair have someone look for errant hairs or inconsistences and you will only hear compliments. This is not the cheapest place in town and not the most expensive. Be advised it's walk in only and Happy sometimes calls it a day early afternoon.

Sean Ho

You have to go in and see my boy Tim. He’s great at what he does, and never fails to impress. This gem is a throwback to classic barber shops. Don’t miss out!

lukose scaria

Fully satisfied with the haircut and customer service. Loved the ambience too

Virginpacific

Great guy

Kroniclogical Gaming

Tim.... Last minute hair cut. Great conversation. Really really real personality.... I couldn't be happier and I can't see going to anyone else!!! Do yourself a solid. Get the cut here. You won't be disappointed!!! Too notch thanks man!!

Kenzie C

Husband went in for a haircut. There were some regulars there before us and we were included in the conversation between them and the barbers. What a fun little store! Great experience, will definitely come back as the haircut was quality as well!

slideshowphil

My dad became a customer back in '92. Now I've been sitting in Happy's chair regularly for a few years too. It's a friendly neighbourhood place full of character ...and characters. Love the banter.

Gordon Trick

It was great discovering in Oak Bay one of the few pockets of civilization this side of Newfoundland, but it was an extra bonus to meet the best barber I've gone to in 60+ years - Happy Coxford at the Oak Bay Barber Shoppe. Always an excellent hair cut from Happy, accompanied by cheery conversation and good music amidst his eclectic collection of mementos from far and wide. If you're looking for a happy haircut experience, this is the place! And the price is right, too.

Colleen Marsel

Excellent service and cuts. Reasonably priced.Nice guys!

Allan Lloyd

A great haircut at an excellent price. It had been a very long time since my last cut and Tim know just what to do with my shaggy mop.

Paton Hetherington

Tim is amazing as always! A real gentleman's gentleman.

Nick Redding

Hap will make your hair great again.

Fred Blue

Tim was awesome. My boys think their haircuts are terrific.

Laura Underwood

Never disappointed!

JungleJeff

Been visiting Happy at Oak Bay Barber Shoppe for the past 12 years. Always a great experience and interesting conversations to be had with Happy and his other patrons

Shivam Nagpal

The place is good and has a very local feel to it. I went here for the first time and Tim welcomed me to the shop! I gave 4 stars because, I felt that Tim cut my hair too fast within 8 to 10 minutes (I had very long hair & went very short). Though it is one thing to be fast, I feel like cutting that quick is not doing the job properly, but I guess he is a professional and has a lot of practice which built his speed over the years! I'd still love to go here, but I wish they take a bit more time to cut and start including SHAMPOO with haircuts soon! ????‍♂️

Jason Warner

Great old school place and atmosphere. Funny as h*ll. The priest that came in really added to the ambiance.

PR55 Russell

Excellent barber from every point of view - highly recommended.

Eli Wood

My go to

Bonn Johnston

Great haircut, great price, and lots of good conversation. This is my new go-to place to get a cut in Victoria.

Chris Daley

Best barbershop on the planet.

Christian Gosselin

Skilled barbers and all around nice guys. The best place in Victoria for a clean and simple haircut and interesting conversations. I’ve been a customer since 2013 and I highly recommend it.

Tristan Cusi

Absolute best barber in town. Tim is the man and he does a fantastic job. First time I went in I asked Tim to change up my hairstyle and I've been going with that for years after. Great service, great price, quality haircut.

Tyler

Nice guy, cut was quick but still quality. Flat rate of 25. Would go again.

Brendan Berbenuik

Great people

Alexander Aldridge

A great barber shop. I got a fantastic haircut, and the inside has so much personality

Kai Michaluk

I've been visiting Happy for about 4 years now exclusively since cheating on your barber is like cheating on your wife. Never walked out with anything that I didn't receive a compliment for later on. I'll keep coming back here until I leave Victoria.

JEFF M.

First Timer here. Nice easy going atmosphere great haircut and interesting conversation. Thanks Happy see you again my search is over.

Aaron G

Best barber ever! I only let TIM cut my hair and every time I go in it’s a great experience! Tim has the skills and experience to create any style. I’ve been going to Tim for years and would never go anywhere else! You’ll have people asking you where you got the haircut and the experience alone is amazing! Not to mention he’s able to get you in and out if you’re in a rush and you’ll never feel like another haircut but an actual human. Stop by and I can promise you WILL be back! Great work Tim, see you next time!

Greg Hasey

A solid cut and a friendly place

Duane Hannas

Aware of covid protection, welcoming atmosphere, my new Barber ... love it.

steave joseph

Tim is awesome. Very friendly. And does the job neat and exactly how you want. Worth the money you spend. Best place in town for a good haircut and beard trim. Well recommended.

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Friendly service, Sean is a skilled and efficient barber. Cozy and clean shop. Highly recommend.

Lucas Mayall

Best barber I've ever been to. Tim is fantastic, remembers my name and what cut I like even if I don't go for 4 months! All in all a fantastic place.

Ben Fyfe

Tim is a great barber. Does exactly what you ask for and is a really chill guy!

les donaldson

Loved it, I will be back.

Ronald W

Traditional man Barber shop. Good hair cuts, good company.

Nathan Visser

Best barber shop in Victoria. Always a quality cut in a short amount of time. Very welcoming atmosphere. Tim is a outstanding barber with lots of experience. Great personality and great conversation. Will exclusively get my hair cut here when in Victoria.

Adam Nott

Happy right now a great barber shop nice been around the world and never received a better haircut. Friendly, comfortable place for a good haircut and at a fair price.

Cole Gamborski

Happy is the best

Kerry Wright

Classic barber shop. Prompt service, no frills, good cut. It's back to being my regular spot

Sam Roy

Best barber shop in town. Tim is very skilled and a chill guy too

Bill Callin

Enjoyable place to sit back , relax and enjoy a good conversation

Jonathan Adams

Great place for a haircut.

Rob Miller

Gotta say that Happy gives the best haircuts in town. Hes been my barber for 26 years and I'm still married! Conversations cover the entire spectrum of the human condition and are almost always hilarious. You could spend a day just exploring the stuff on the walls. Highly recommend - I give it a rare 5 stars.