Classic craftsmanship meets modern style. Over 50 years of expert haircuts, skin fades, and hot towel shaves on East 74th Street in Manhattan.
Serving the Upper East Side since 1972 — City Barbers has been a cornerstone of the neighborhood for over five decades. 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 of experienced barbers works out of our classic shop at 223 East 74th Street, between 2nd and 3rd Avenue in Lenox Hill. From precision skin fades to relaxing hot towel shaves, we take pride in every service we offer. Three generations of Manhattan families have trusted us with their cuts.
We've been the go-to barbershop for Upper East Side men, families, and professionals for over five decades. Here's why.
Serving the Upper East Side since 1972. Three generations of families trust us with their cuts. Experience you can see and feel.
232 five-star reviews from real clients. One of the highest-rated barbershops in the Upper East Side and all of Manhattan.
No appointment needed. Walk in 7 days a week, or book online for a guaranteed slot with your preferred barber.
Transparent prices with no hidden fees or upselling. Haircuts from $20, with cash and all major credit cards accepted.
No gimmicks, no upselling. Just expert barbers and honest pricing at our Upper East Side barbershop on East 74th Street.
Traditional hot lather and straight razor. The full classic barbershop experience.
Experienced professionals delivering the best cuts on the Upper East Side. Book with your preferred barber online.
A glimpse inside our classic barbershop at 223 E 74th St on the Upper East Side.
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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. Closest subway: 6 train to 77th St or Q train to 72nd St.
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 — Mike, Alvaro, Arthur, or Igor.
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 from Yorkville, Carnegie Hill, and across the Upper East Side.
City Barbers primarily serves the Upper East Side, including Lenox Hill, Yorkville, Carnegie Hill, and the broader Manhattan area. We're also convenient for clients from Midtown and the East 70s–90s.
Walk in or book online — either way, you'll be greeted by one of our experienced barbers. We start with a quick consultation about your desired style, then get to work. No pressure, no upselling. Just a great cut in a relaxed, classic barbershop atmosphere. Cash and all major credit cards accepted.
The closest subway stops are the 6 train at 77th Street (3 blocks north) and the Q train at 72nd Street (2 blocks south). We're on East 74th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenue. M72, M1, M2, and M3 buses also serve our location.
Yes! When you book online through Square, you can select your preferred barber — Mike, Alvaro, Arthur, or Igor. For walk-ins, just let us know who you'd like and we'll do our best to accommodate you.
Walk-ins welcome, appointments preferred. City Barbers is on East 74th Street between 2nd and 3rd Ave in the Upper East Side, Lenox Hill neighborhood of Manhattan.
City Barbers at 223 E 74th St is conveniently located for clients throughout the Upper East Side and greater Manhattan.
City Barbers is your local barbershop for the entire Upper East Side — from Lenox Hill in the south to Carnegie Hill in the north.
East 60s–70s · Near Lexington Ave, Park Ave & Lenox Hill Hospital. ZIP codes 10021, 10065.
East 80s–90s · Near 86th St, Carl Schurz Park & East River. ZIP codes 10028, 10075.
East 90s–100s · Near Museum Mile, Guggenheim & Cooper Hewitt. ZIP code 10128.
Conveniently located at 223 E 74th St in the heart of the Upper East Side — steps from the 77th Street Q/6 train stop, near Lenox Hill Hospital, Memorial Sloan Kettering, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. We serve clients across ZIP codes 10021, 10028, 10065, 10075, and 10128 in Manhattan.
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