Went for a beard trim, came down to about 1€ the minute for the time I stayed, which I didn’t enjoy very much. The barber was busy talking with his friends all along, so wasn’t relaxing. When I got home I realized I still had hair on both sides. My gf actually didn’t even realized I’ve had a shave. Yet I give it two stars because I believe I might have had a better experience in another parlor from the same company, where older and seemingly more professional barber were working. That being said I saw another local barber in the same neighborhood (Alfama) 20mn later I visited the barbarria oliveria that was charging a quarter of what i actually paid for a beard trim earlier, made me think I might have overpaid only for the trendy hipster feel of the...
Read moreArrived at Barbera Oliveria late Saturday afternoon after passing it on my way to the nearby thieves market.
Once inside I was seen almost immediately and after a short conversation with my barber (who spoke very good English) we were away.
Barberia Oliveria has exceeded my expectations offering a very good shave (at the very reasonable price of €11) complete with all the trappings that I would expect from a razor shave in the UK i.e hot towels, beard oil and some general grooming plus some extras in the form of neatening up using an alum Rock which almost completely eliminated the sensation of razor burn that I often encounter after a shave.
All in all if you are in need of a shave in Lisbon I cannot recommended these...
Read moreI came across Barbearía Oliveira at the perfect time. I had been traveling for a week and a half already and my beard/hairline was looking a full mess. The old school aesthetic alone was enough to convince me this barber shop was special. Johnny (the barber) was extremely proficient and stuck to the traditional straight blade method of shaving and cutting my hairline. Warm towels, aftershave, the whole 9 yards. I left the barber looking fresh and feeling...
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