Monteleone Barber Shop

Indistinguishable from any other place in the French Quarter, except for the old fashioned barber pole above the door, Pat Trims Hair taking his time. Entering the shop takes you back 40 years when you had more hair. Pat and the atmosphere which surrounds him is the absolute definition of the shave and haircut experience.

One barber with several traditional barber chairs. I called for an appointment and was scheduled within a couple of hours. He carefully asked how I wanted my hair cut and accomplished it perfectly. The shave was close, and he took his time with several treatments and hot towels. I strongly recommend this shop for a shave and haircut.

Pas besoin de rendez-​vous. Bien accueilli, travail soigné et délicat. Pour une coupe 20 $

He was able to get us in on the same day and it might be one of the best haircuts that my brother ever received. Great location, allowing me to wonder around for 30 minutes and the place itself has great music.

This place is ALL NEW ORLEANS! Pat is way cool — best hair cut ever! Super busy shop so call ahead. Nice clean shop– friendly service. I highly recommend you get a haircut here!!!

I called for an appointment today and it one about 4 hours later easily over the phone.
After reading many reviews I felt very comfortable with the best choice to get a haircut while in the French Quarter.
I am so very happy with my haircut and it’s the best one I hve gotten in years. Perfection with a strait razor finish!!!
Loved it! And so does my girlfirend!

Went in for a straight razor shave (cut throat). Lovely atmosphere, feels authentic. Pat is a bit rough in the shave but does a satisfactory job.

Bad experience today. Not going back. Asked for hair to be cut with scissors instead of clippers. Since there was a line of walk ins barber was trying to rush through my hair though I made an appointment. Proceded to argue with me as if I was nuts. Whatever happened to the customer is always right.

Consistently great haircuts, no bullcrap. Pat knows what he’s doing and with only minimal explanation gives the best haircut for your hair type. I’ve gotten a couple cuts from him and I can always trust it’ll be a good haircut. Pat always finds a way to fit me in last-​minute (I’m impulsive), but be sure to make an appointment (it’s a one-​man shop). The décor is awesome (retro) and $ 20 is a fair rate. Plus, he gives a hot shave with a straight blade to finish it off– impeccable service. Thanks Pat!

Mr. Patrick (Pat) O’Connell has been running the Monteleone Hotel Barber Shop for as long as I can remember. In fact, I recall getting my 1^st haircut here circa 1977. (Yeah, I know I’m no spring chicken anymore) So just like the hotel itself, Mr. Pat is somewhat of a landmark himself.
As the sole barber/​stylist, Mr. Pat runs a very cool and very organized/​neat barber shop. If he’s not cutting hair when you walk through the door, you’ll find him quietly sitting in one of the 2 chairs enjoying the morning newspaper. But as soon as a customer walks in, he immediately and enthusiastically greets the patron and proceeds to inquire on what type of haircut or shave would they like.
The shop, like Mr. Pat, is all about business. The décor is that of an «old school» barber shop and he is always dressed professionally. His tools of the trade and counter space are clean and meticulously organized. I have had several haircuts here and have always left completely satisfied. He, like most true barbers, offer a true hot lather shave, which I implore everyone to try at least once in their lives; as it is an experience you will not forget and most certainly will enjoy.
This is another cash only business, so leave that AMEX at home. I would definitely recommend this shop to anyone who works in the F.Q. or CBD, or to any Unilocaling tourist that needs a good haircut.

Pat did a great job my kids loved him, he really takes his time he is a perfectionist… it’s old school in there Art Deco chairs rock!!! we will be back when in Nola .old fashion hot towel close shaves, this is a great place for men and boys

Worst haircut experience of my life. The clippers he used on me had hair on them from previous customers. That’s got to be a health code violation. If I get lice I’m suing. The haircut itself was not very good. Should have known by the barber’s own terrible haircut. And $ 20 bucks for all this was a bit much even if the place had been clean. It wasn’t. I hesitated to get my hair cut at a different fancy hipster place cause it cost twice as much as this joint. But it would have been well worth it.

So instead of doing the usual three pass shave, pat wants to prove he gives the closest shave in New Orleans by slowly skinning your face off with 10 or more passes. Enjoy the post shave acne. Hopefully the skin grows back.

Pat is friendly and accommodating. He made time for me as a walk-​in at 10am, even though he also takes appointments. The cut was done mostly in silence – my preference since I like to close my eyes and rest a while. I asked him a question towards the end, and he gave a thoughtful answer. Great cut and hot back of the neck shave for $ 20. Recommended.

Worst haircut i ever had in my life.
— went here for the first time, after reading all the good reviews.
— complete haircut done using electric clippers.
— didn’t get what i expected.
— haircut was done in rush as mr. Barber was running out of time to attend another customer.
— i explained 3 times what i need but still my hair was ruined.
— no offense to positive feedbacks, but i would never ever go to this shop again.

I lived in New Orleans for many years before I decided to try out this shop, and even longer before I actually got up enough nerve to ignore Pat’s somewhat offputting attitude towards walk-​ins and stick around for a haircut: no matter how empty the shop appears, or how few people are waiting, he will likely tell you that it may be a long while before he’ll get to you, or that he probably won’t be able to take you at all. I’ve since realized that’s because he prefers people to make appointments, and that he really is trying to save you your own valuable time in case you’re in a hurry. But if you’re used to simply walking in from the street to get a quick haircut, you may have to adjust your expectations a bit.
I’m glad I did, because Pat consistently gives me great haircuts at a more than fair price.
Pat works by himself, and is meticulous in his craft — he’s one of the few barbers left in town who finishes off the back of your neck with a straight razor. It’s a complete old-​school barber experience without the pretentiousness of Aiden Gill or the strained bonhomie of Magazine Street Barber. And at $ 20 for a basic haircut (I usually give him $ 25, including tip), it’s cheaper than both by almost half.
Knocking off a star because the shop could be a little cleaner, but it really is practically perfect and I hope it never changes. I’ll also be sure to give Pat a call a day before I need a haircut to give him a heads-​up. You should do the same.

I got a full shave here the day I got married. I really really enjoyed the entire experience. I had called ahead for an appointment and I walked in and he put me right on the shaving chair. He spent the next 30 minutes working away on my day old beard. Several times he would stop to check his work and go back for a second spin if he thought it was needed. I walked out feeling like I’d just had the best shave of my life, which is exactly what I was looking for. Really enjoyed the entire experience. And for $ 30, it was a bargain!

Pat was meticulous and detailed like a stone carver, but efficiently delivered one of the better haircuts + neck shaves I’ve had in a while. And for only $ 25 — including the tip! This easily would have been a $ 50+ haircut elsewhere, and I probably wouldn’t have met as interesting and polite a guy as Pat. Two thumbs way up.

Just got the best haircut here. The place is very old school but that’s what makes its unique. Pat takes his time and makes sure you’re happy with your cut. Make sure you bring cash because he doesn’t accept cards. I’ll definitely go back!

My wife and I have been traveling across country for a few weeks and I found that I could not wait to get home for a much needed haircut. We are staying at the Monteleone Hotel and learned they have a barber shop across the street. After reading the reviews on Unilocal,decided to give them a try. Pat O’Connell runs the shop. Very friendly, and very experienced as he stated he’s been cutting hair at this shop for more than 35 years.
If you are away from home and need a cut, don’t hesitate to give Pat a call for an appointment. A+

I was in dire need of a haircut and was excited to find an old school barber shop right next to my hotel. This guy has been here for more than 20 years, runs the shop himself and is a no bs kind of guy. I’d suggest calling to schedule an appointment or you can risk walking in and hope hes not busy. Once I got my trim many of my friends went to him over the next few days.
He has the straight razor and will do the full shave and haircut for 50. If you’re like me and still can’t grow facial hair fast enough like a big boy to make this worth it, the haircut will cost you 20 bucks. Walking into this place is a blast from the past, definitely check it out if you are in the area.