The Barbers Inn

This place has come a long way since opening in 2008. I think the bad reviews reflect the growing pains of a new business. This is a great upscale barbershop that has a mini bar, multiple t. v’s, leather furniture and a pool table.
Finally there’s a great group of barber’s that work there. They can cut all types of hair therefore, making it a multi-​cultural barbershop. Prices are reasonable ($ 16-​$ 33) considering a man’s cut in a salon is $ 40+. Salons lack the skill level of this barbershop. Here they do hot lather straight razor shave, razor line beard trims and seems like any type of haircut.
Not your typical barbershop

May 2014 Review: After an expensive meh-​cut from Kevin (too long in the back & sides, too short on top) which required me to fix my hair at home, I’ve decided to find another place to get my head cut. Very disappointed, #WontGetFooledAgain. Adiós muchachos!!!

Eric is the best barber I have found on the East Coast. He is knowledgable and focused and even impressed my partner with the job he did on my beard. If you want a great haircut see Eric at the Barber’s Inn.

Just terrible. I went in and had a new barber give me a cut — my mistake all the way and I’ll take that. It was my first time getting a haircut by a chick. She was talking during the cut and I learned that she was a rookie and didn’t have a passion for cutting and was just trying to get her hustle game on. Half way through the cut I noticed several patches on my head and I had to practically hold her hand to get the rest of the cut done properly. Apparently no one else works there. I got in there primetime, between 5 and 8 on a Wednesday. The place was empty. The owner of the place only takes clients by appointment and the rest of the staff are hacks who don’t show up to work, leaving the rookie to bottom feed. Never again. Pittsburgh is in short supply of decent urban barbershops that cater to an upscale clientele. If you think this place is it dont waste your time or $ 23 bucks like I did. It was an expensive lesson that no one else should have to learn.

This place is terrific — I went in for a straight razor shave, something not so easy to find these days, and was treated to a steady head and great skill. It’s a really comfortable environment — TVs, pool table, soda available — and the two guys running the place are cool. They even seem to run a car detailing service out back! What’s not to like?

The idea and theme of The Barbers Inn is spot on. A manly barbershop where you can watch football and be a guy. They do have a pool table and alcohol is available to members. I didn’t get to see the table, but I definitely heard the familiar sounds of a billiards’ break.
As soon as I walked in, I was pretty much immediately greeted. I’m pretty sure that this place is pretty new, for it didn’t seem like it had that worn in feeling quite yet (in doing a little research, it seems that it’s been open since around 2008). As for the haircut itself, it seemed like their specialty is the classic shave, though I don’t know if they offer a straight razor. If they do, I’m glad that she didn’t because I’m not sure I trust her like that. No offense to her, it just didn’t seem like she was quite seasoned yet.
The haircut wasn’t bad, but I’m sure some 18 year old at best cuts could do an equal hack job for half the price. I’m pretty easy going about life in general and maybe it’s my own fault for not being more specific about my expectations. I usually go to a place and just tell the lady (I’ve never let a man cut my hair, strange, I know) to do whatever she thinks will look good as long as it’s shorter than it is at that moment. I mean, it’s pretty standard that the only difference in a men’s cut is the length. Thus, I always ask for no clippers because I don’t like it being real short.
I had Anita, an alternative styled chick who was friendly, but seemed a little shy and a bit eccentric. She didn’t do a horrible job, but I have noticed that she could use a little more practice with scissors. She may be excellent with the clippers, but I just don’t go for the shave job if I’m paying. The cut is a bit uneven for I had went in with a pretty even head, just shaggy as all hell. It seems as though she thinned one side more than the other. When I got home, I did a few minor alterations for I had found some patches where it was clear that section was just too much longer than the other.
I’m uncertain if I’ll return here. I’m thinking I’d like to go back because the idea is right up my alley and next time I’ll be a bit more demanding. I hate going to corporate chains, especially for any type of service (in this case, grooming). Thus, the concept of trying to make it a men’s salon is pretty unique to Pittsburgh and definitely appealing to me. I’m also on the fence as to whether or not the cut was worth $ 23 plus tip (I don’t think I’m cheap, but my $ 5 is pretty standard for me). After moving here from Chicago, I was on a search for 2 months trying to find a place to get a haircut that wasn’t a chain or a place you could get a bikini wax after your cut.