Barbers on Belgrave Road, Ilford
A warm welcome, a hot towel, a clean cut.
Trims and fades from Ari, Sarwar, Kay and Ali, with a hot towel before the shave and, reviewers say, a free face mask to finish. Open seven days.
Open every day from 9am

4.5
from 725 Google reviews
Hot towel
in 13 reviews
- Mentioned most
- Trims, in 41 reviews
- Next most
- A welcoming atmosphere
- Opening hours
- Every day from 9am
- Getting here
- 10 min from Ilford station
How a visit goes, in the order reviewers tell it
Trims and fades, finished properly: a wash, a hot towel before the shave, and a face mask reviewers say comes free.
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reviews mention a welcoming atmosphere
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A warm welcome
A welcoming atmosphere comes up in 25 reviews, and welcoming staff in 12 more.
Ari
steered one customer away from a buzz cut
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An honest word first
Ari told one customer a buzz cut wouldn’t suit his hairline, and steered him to a mid skin fade he was pleased with.

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Trim or fade
Trims in 41 reviews, fades in 12. “The fade is always clean, the lines are sharp.”
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The hot towel
Mentioned in 13 reviews: a wash, then a hot towel on the face before the shave.
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A face mask to finish
Free face masks come up in five reviews. Ask for one when you sit down.
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Your arrival
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“Once you’ve had a cut from Ari, you won’t want to go anywhere else.”
I've been going to Ari for a while now at Goodfellas barbershop, and I can honestly say he's one of the best barbers I've ever had. His attention to detail is unmatched: every cut is precise, clean, and tailored perfectly to suit your style. He takes the time to really listen to what you want, and somehow always makes it even better than you imagined. Ari creates a genuinely welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. You never feel rushed in his chair.
What 725 reviews mention most
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- 41 trims
- 25 welcoming atmosphere
- 13 hot towel
- 12 fades
- 5 free face masks
- 5 clean cuts
“Every visit is more than just a haircut, it's a relaxing experience where I know I'm in good hands. The fade is always clean, the lines are sharp, and the service is top-notch.”
George Fodor, Google review “Amazing service provided by Ali. Did not have to wait long, hair was washed and hot towel for face prior to shave.”
Faheem Uddin, Google review “Been going here for 13 years, amazing shop and staff and fantastic barbers. Also, accommodates you when you need to perform your prayers!”
Maaz Patel, Google review

Ask for them by name
- Ari
“He takes the time to really listen to what you want.”
Mohammed Efrat Opu, Google review
- Sarwar
“All of them are really good barbers. I personally cut with Ari and Sarwar.”
Abu bakr Siddique, Google review
- Kay
“Kay and Ali, top professionals at barbering, worth every penny.”
Abu bakr Siddique, Google review
- Ali
“Did not have to wait long, hair was washed and hot towel for face prior to shave.”
Faheem Uddin, Google review
Call ahead to check who’s in that day.
Find us on Belgrave Road
77 Belgrave Road, Ilford, IG1 3AL
About ten minutes’ walk from Ilford station.
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This week
- Monday
- 9am to 7pm
- Tuesday
- 9am to 7pm
- Wednesday
- 9am to 7pm
- Thursday
- 9am to 7pm
- Friday
- 9am to 7pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 7pm
- Sunday
- 9am to 5pm
Open every day from 9am
Good to know
- Do I need to book?
- Reviewers mention not having to wait long. If you're coming at a set time or near closing, ring 020 8554 2120 first to check the wait.
- Is the hot towel included?
- Reviewers describe a hot towel on the face before the shave, and several mention a free face mask. Ask in the chair, or call to check what comes with your cut.
- I don't know what style suits me. Can you help?
- Yes. Reviewers say the barbers give honest advice on what suits your hairline and face shape before they start.
- Can I ask for a particular barber?
- Yes. Reviewers ask for Ari, Sarwar, Kay and Ali by name. Call ahead to check who's in.
77 Belgrave Road, Ilford IG1 3AL
Ring ahead, and the chair’s waiting.
Open every day from 9am