5 Best Barber Shops in Downtown, Akron OH
Updated 05 October 2026 · 23 barber shops in Downtown, Akron OH considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five barber shops around Downtown, Akron OH, for anyone looking for a reliable place to get a haircut or beard trim. It is ranked from Google ratings, weighted by how many people left a review, so a high score from a large number of reviews counts for more. Twenty-three qualifying businesses were considered, and each entry below includes the address, opening hours and what reviewers mention.
#1
Herston’s Barbershop
★ 4.9 (520 Google reviews)Barber shop
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Herston’s Barbershop is a barber shop at 1172 Portage Lakes Drive, rated 4.9 from 520 reviews. Reviewers mention haircuts and beard trims, and say the shop found a way to fit them in when they mixed up an appointment. It is open Tuesday and Thursday to Friday 9 am to 5:30 pm, shorter hours on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, and closed Sunday. The entrance, car park and toilet are wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Haircuts and beard trims
- Address
- 1172 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron, OH 44319, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–5:30 pm; Mon 9 am–2 pm; Sat 9 am–2 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–5:30 pm; Tue 9 am–5:30 pm; Wed 9 am–2 pm
#2
The Vault Barbershop
★ 4.9 (508 Google reviews)Barber shop
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The Vault Barbershop is a barber shop at 1910 Brown St, rated 4.9 from 508 reviews. Reviewers mention a modern, clean and welcoming atmosphere, a friendly greeting at the door, and success with specific cuts for a child. One review notes that parking is available but limited. It opens Monday to Friday 9 am to 5:30 pm and on weekends until 3 pm, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park.
Best for: Kids' cuts and specific styles
- Address
- 1910 Brown St, Akron, OH 44301, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–5:30 pm; Mon 9 am–5:30 pm; Sat 9 am–3 pm; Sun 9 am–3 pm; Thu 9 am–5:30 pm; Tue 9 am–5:30 pm; Wed 9 am–3 pm
#3
Manchester Rd Barbershop and Shaving Parlor
★ 4.9 (283 Google reviews)Barber shop
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Manchester Rd Barbershop and Shaving Parlor is at 3446 Manchester Rd, rated 4.9 from 283 reviews. Regulars point to the memorabilia on the walls, the atmosphere and the fact that every barber in the shop does good work. Some say they have been going since it opened. Hours are Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday 8 am to 1 pm. It is closed on Sunday.
Best for: Long-term regulars, relaxed shop feel
- Address
- 3446 Manchester Rd, Akron, OH 44319, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–5 pm; Mon 9 am–5 pm; Sat 8 am–1 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–5 pm; Tue 9 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm
#4
Devil Strip Barbershop “Ellet”
★ 4.8 (367 Google reviews)Barber shop
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Devil Strip Barbershop “Ellet” is a barber shop at 2214 E Market St, rated 4.8 from 367 reviews. Reviewers mention a good atmosphere and great work from one barber, while another review reports an uneven cut and trouble reaching the shop by phone or online booking, so it may help to walk in or confirm first. Open Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm, Saturday 9 am to 3 pm.
Best for: Weekday visits near E Market St
- Address
- 2214 E Market St, Akron, OH 44312, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–6 pm; Mon 9 am–6 pm; Sat 9 am–3 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–6 pm; Tue 9 am–6 pm; Wed 9 am–6 pm
#5
Giovanni's Barbershop
★ 4.9 (192 Google reviews)Barber shop
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Giovanni's Barbershop is at 343 E Cuyahoga Falls Ave, rated 4.9 from 192 reviews. Google lists appointments as required and recommended, and the shop accepts credit and debit cards and is good for kids. Reviewers mention a clean, comfortable space, a barber who matched a reference photo, and a team they have visited for years. Hours vary by day, and it is closed Sunday and Monday.
Best for: Appointments and photo-reference cuts
- Address
- 343 E Cuyahoga Falls Ave, Akron, OH 44310, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–5:30 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9 am–1 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 1:30–7:30 pm; Tue 12–5:30 pm; Wed 9 am–1:30 pm, 4–7:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 23 barber shops in Downtown, Akron OH with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 05 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Manchester Rd Barbershop and Shaving Parlor opens at 8 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated barber shop on this list?
Herston’s Barbershop ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 520 reviews. The Vault Barbershop is second at 4.9 from 508 reviews.
Which barber shops in Downtown, Akron OH are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Giovanni's Barbershop, at 7:30 pm.
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