Classic craftsmanship meets modern style at City Barbers. Over 50 years of expert haircuts on East 74th Street.
Since 1972, City Barbers has been a cornerstone of the Upper East Side. We're not the flashiest shop on the block — we're the one people come back to, year after year, because every cut is done right.
Our team brings decades of combined experience to our chairs at 223 East 74th Street. From precision skin fades to relaxing hot towel shaves, we take pride in the craft.
No gimmicks, no upselling. Just expert barbers and honest pricing at our Upper East Side barbershop.
Classic or modern styles with consultation, shampoo, and precision styling.
Seamless blending and clean lines from our fade specialists.
Sculpted shaping and detailing with a hot towel finish.
Traditional hot lather and straight razor. The full barbershop experience.
Clean, sharp, and low-maintenance. Choose your guard length.
Clean edges and line up to keep your cut looking fresh.
Patient, fun, and kid-friendly. Ages 12 and under welcome at City Barbers.
The complete package — precision haircut plus sculpted beard shaping.
Experienced professionals delivering the best cuts on the Upper East Side.
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Read More →From the classic shops of the 1960s to today, the UES has always had a strong barbershop tradition. City Barbers has been part of it since 1972.
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City Barbers is located at 223 E 74th St, New York, NY 10021, in the Upper East Side neighborhood of Manhattan, between 2nd and 3rd Avenue. We've been at this location since 1972.
Yes! City Barbers welcomes walk-ins seven days a week. You can also book an appointment online through Square for a guaranteed time slot with your preferred barber.
A men's haircut at City Barbers is $40. Other services include beard trims ($25), haircut & beard trim combo ($60), hot towel royal shave ($50), buzz cuts ($30), shape ups ($20), and kids' haircuts ($40).
We're open Monday 9 AM–7 PM, Tuesday through Friday 8 AM–7 PM, Saturday 8 AM–5 PM, and Sunday 9 AM–6 PM. Open seven days a week on the Upper East Side.
Absolutely. City Barbers is family-friendly and offers kids' haircuts for ages 12 and under at $40. Our barbers are patient and experienced with younger clients.
Walk-ins welcome, appointments preferred. We're on East 74th Street between 2nd and 3rd Ave in the Upper East Side.