5 Best Barber Shops in Downtown, Lexington KY
Updated 05 October 2026 · 17 barber shops in Downtown, Lexington KY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five well-reviewed barber shops in and around Downtown Lexington. It is for anyone looking for a barber for a fade, a family haircut or a first visit with a child. The list is ranked from Google ratings, weighted by how many people left a review, and 17 qualifying businesses were considered. Some shops are a short drive from the center, so check each address and its hours before you head out.
#1
Lexstar Barbershop 2
★ 5 (385 Google reviews)Barber shop
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Lexstar Barbershop 2 is at 3100 Old Todds Rd in Lexington and holds a 5 rating from 385 Google reviews. It is open Sunday 9 am to 4 pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9 am to 6 pm, and Friday and Saturday 9 am to 8 pm. It accepts walk-ins, is listed as good for kids and has free parking. Reviewers mention respectful professionals and careful fades for adults and children.
Best for: Walk-in fades with free parking
- Address
- 3100 Old Todds Rd #120, Lexington, KY 40509, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–8 pm; Mon 9 am–6 pm; Sat 9 am–8 pm; Sun 9 am–4 pm; Thu 9 am–6 pm; Tue 9 am–6 pm; Wed 9 am–6 pm
#2
Old Vine Barbershop
★ 4.9 (614 Google reviews)Barber shop
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Old Vine Barbershop is at 400 Old Vine St in Lexington, rated 4.9 from 614 Google reviews. It keeps late hours on Thursday to Saturday, closing at 10 pm, and is open Sunday to Wednesday until 8 or 8:30 pm. Reviewers mention a clean, modern shop, careful cuts for boys aged nine and four, and a quick response when someone needed a repair of a haircut. One reviewer reports a long wait past an appointment time.
Best for: Late-evening haircuts and kids' cuts
- Address
- 400 Old Vine St #204, Lexington, KY 40507, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–8 pm; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun 11 am–8 pm; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–8 pm; Wed 11 am–8:30 pm
#3
Lexstar Barbershop
★ 4.9 (568 Google reviews)Barber shop
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Lexstar Barbershop is at 4013 Nicholasville Rd in Lexington, rated 4.9 from 568 Google reviews. It is open Monday from 12 to 6 pm, Tuesday to Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm, and Sunday from 9 am to 3 pm. It lists a transgender safe space, accepts walk-ins and is listed as good for kids. Reviewers describe a patient barber for young children, including children with autism.
Best for: Patient haircuts for young children
- Address
- 4013 Nicholasville Rd Ste 120, Lexington, KY 40503, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–6 pm; Mon 12–6 pm; Sat 9 am–6 pm; Sun 9 am–3 pm; Thu 9 am–6 pm; Tue 9 am–6 pm; Wed 9 am–6 pm
#4
The Rooster's Nest Barber Shop & Shave Parlour
★ 4.9 (384 Google reviews)Barber shop
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The Rooster's Nest Barber Shop & Shave Parlour is at 486 W 2nd St in Lexington, rated 4.9 from 384 Google reviews. It is open Tuesday to Friday from 9 am to 7 pm, Saturday 9 am to 3 pm, and closed Sunday and Monday. Reviewers mention barbers who explain each step, learn to cut natural hair, and in-house hair products. Several describe it as the first haircut they actually liked.
Best for: Explained cuts and in-house hair products
- Address
- 486 W 2nd St, Lexington, KY 40507, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9 am–3 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–7 pm
#5
eXotic CutZz
★ 4.8 (689 Google reviews)Barber shop
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eXotic CutZz is at 1070 Chinoe Rd in Lexington, rated 4.8 from 689 Google reviews. It is open Tuesday to Sunday from 11 am to 8 pm and Monday from 12 to 8 pm. It has a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention booking appointments, a barber who asked how they wanted the cut, a welcoming atmosphere and a child's cowlick handled well.
Best for: Appointments and haircuts for new residents
- Address
- 1070 Chinoe Rd #100, Lexington, KY 40502, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–8 pm; Mon 12–8 pm; Sat 11 am–8 pm; Sun 11 am–8 pm; Thu 11 am–8 pm; Tue 11 am–8 pm; Wed 11 am–8 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 17 barber shops in Downtown, Lexington KY 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, Lexstar Barbershop 2 opens at 9 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?
Lexstar Barbershop 2 ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 385 reviews. Old Vine Barbershop is second at 4.9 from 614 reviews.
Which barber shops in Downtown, Lexington KY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Old Vine Barbershop, at 10 pm.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Lexstar Barbershop 2 and Lexstar Barbershop.
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