5 Underrated Barber Shops in Downtown, Lubbock TX Worth Trying
Updated 11 October 2026 · 20 barber shops in Downtown, Lubbock TX considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five barber shops in the Downtown, Lubbock TX area that hold a Google rating of 4.4 or higher but have fewer than 400 reviews. Twenty qualifying businesses were considered. Smaller shops like these can be easy to overlook in a standard search, so each entry is built from its own listed hours, accessibility details and what reviewers mention. The order follows Google ratings weighted by review count. Check each shop's hours before visiting, since several are closed on Sundays or Mondays.
#1
New Friends Barbershop
★ 5 (72 Google reviews)Barber shop
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New Friends Barbershop at 4321 Woodrow Rd Ste 16 has a perfect 5 rating from 72 Google reviews. Reviewers mention a barber who gives young boys a clean cut, who is patient and fun to talk to, and who charges a fair price. One reviewer calls the shop awesome and the barber one of the best they have found. The listing includes restroom access, wheelchair accessible parking, entrance and toilet, card payments and a good for kids tag. Hours run weekdays 9 am to 6 pm and Saturday 9 am to 4 pm.
Best for: Kids cuts with a patient barber
- Address
- 4321 Woodrow Rd Ste 16, Lubbock, TX 79423, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–6 pm; Mon 9 am–6 pm; Sat 9 am–4 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–6 pm; Tue 9 am–6 pm; Wed 9 am–6 pm
#2
The Crooked Sideburn Barbershop
★ 5 (35 Google reviews)Barber shop
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The Crooked Sideburn Barbershop at 2811 74th St Ste B has a 5 rating from 35 Google reviews. Reviewers describe a traditional style barbershop, a bright and welcoming room, and drinks offered to guests. Beard care products are on display, and reviewers mention good music in the shop. Some say getting an appointment with a particular barber can be hard, so booking early is worth considering. Hours run Tuesday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm and Saturday 8 am to 4 pm, with Mondays and Sundays closed.
Best for: Traditional cuts and beard care
- Address
- 2811 74th St Ste B, Lubbock, TX 79423, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–6 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 8 am–4 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–6 pm; Tue 9 am–6 pm; Wed 9 am–6 pm
#3
34th Street BarberShop
★ 4.9 (362 Google reviews)Barber shop
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A 4.9 rating from 362 Google reviews places 34th Street BarberShop, at 2851 34th St, among the top rated shops here. Reviewers describe a welcoming crew who make a first visit comfortable, and a barber who handled head shaving and beard work on a wedding morning. One reviewer says it was worth every penny, and the shop has a strong old school feel. The listing shows wheelchair accessible parking, entrance and toilet. Hours are weekdays 11 am to 6 or 7 pm and weekends 10 am to 5 pm.
Best for: Wedding day grooming
- Address
- 2851 34th St, Lubbock, TX 79410, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–7 pm; Mon 11 am–6 pm; Sat 10 am–5 pm; Sun 10 am–5 pm; Thu 11 am–7 pm; Tue 11 am–7 pm; Wed 11 am–7 pm
#4
Officialz Barbershop
★ 4.9 (170 Google reviews)Barber shop
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Officialz Barbershop at 405 Slide Rd #105 has a 4.9 rating from 170 Google reviews. Reviewers say the quality stays consistent across different barbers, and that the team is very welcoming on arrival. One reviewer describes one of the best cuts they have had in a long time, and another calls the location great with fair prices. The listing includes wheelchair accessible parking, entrance and toilet. Hours run Monday to Saturday 9 am to 6 pm, with Sunday closed.
Best for: Consistent cuts at fair prices
- Address
- 405 Slide Rd #105, Lubbock, TX 79416, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–6 pm; Mon 9 am–6 pm; Sat 9 am–6 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–6 pm; Tue 9 am–6 pm; Wed 9 am–6 pm
#5
Howards Barber Shop
★ 4.9 (87 Google reviews)Barber shop
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Howards Barber Shop at 2419 34th St has a 4.9 rating from 87 Google reviews. Reviewers mention new ownership after a longtime barber retired, with the new team described as kind, talkative and attentive. Visitors enjoy the old school feel and attention to detail, and one says staff went out of their way to help with accessibility needs. Shaves are also mentioned. The listing shows wheelchair accessible parking. It is open seven days, weekdays 8 am to 7 pm and weekends 8 am to 6 pm.
Best for: Shaves and old school cuts
- Address
- 2419 34th St, Lubbock, TX 79411, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–7 pm; Mon 8 am–7 pm; Sat 8 am–6 pm; Sun 8 am–6 pm; Thu 8 am–7 pm; Tue 8 am–7 pm; Wed 8 am–7 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 20 barber shops in Downtown, Lubbock TX with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. 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 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, The Crooked Sideburn Barbershop 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?
New Friends Barbershop ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 72 reviews. The Crooked Sideburn Barbershop is second at 5 from 35 reviews.
Which barber shops in Downtown, Lubbock TX are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is 34th Street BarberShop, at 7 pm.
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