5 Best Barber Shops in Downtown, Wilmington NC
Updated 11 October 2026 · 22 barber shops in Downtown, Wilmington NC considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers five barber shops in Downtown Wilmington NC, ranked by Google rating and weighted by how many people left one. Twenty-two qualifying businesses were considered. It is meant for anyone choosing a regular barber, whether they want a classic cut, a fade or a family visit. Hours, addresses and accessibility details are included for each shop, along with short summaries of what reviewers mention most often. Ratings reflect Google reviews at the time of collection.
#1
Phu’s Cuts LLC.
★ 4.9 (806 Google reviews)Barber shop
Representative photo, not of this business.
Phu's Cuts LLC. is a barber shop on Wrightsville Avenue in Wilmington, rated 4.9 from 806 Google reviews. It is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 6 pm, on Saturday until 3 pm, and closed on Sundays. The shop has wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and restroom. Reviewers mention cuts for thick, textured hair and say the barbers were patient with young children on their first visits. Several describe the experience as consistently positive and say they plan to return.
Best for: Thick or textured hair and family cuts
- Address
- 4405 Wrightsville Ave Ste D, Wilmington, NC 28403, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–6 pm; Mon 8 am–6 pm; Sat 8 am–3 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–6 pm; Tue 8 am–6 pm; Wed 8 am–6 pm
#2
Queen Street Barbershop
★ 4.9 (373 Google reviews)Barber shop
Representative photo, not of this business.
Queen Street Barbershop is at 615 South 16th Street in Wilmington, rated 4.9 from 373 Google reviews. It is open seven days a week, with Monday and Tuesday starting at 8:30 am and most other days from 7 am. The shop is wheelchair accessible. Reviewers praise sharp, even fades and say barbers talk through which styles suit their hair type. Several mention the shop's atmosphere, including hand-painted signs and music, and describe the team as friendly and knowledgeable.
Best for: Fades and style consultations
- Address
- 615 S 16th St Ste 130, Wilmington, NC 28401, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–6 pm; Mon 8:30 am–5:30 pm; Sat 7 am–6 pm; Sun 7 am–6 pm; Thu 7 am–6 pm; Tue 8:30 am–6 pm; Wed 7 am–6 pm
#3
Locals Barber Co.
★ 4.9 (308 Google reviews)Barber shop
Representative photo, not of this business.
Locals Barber Co. is located at 5629 Oleander Drive in Wilmington and holds a 4.9 rating from 308 Google reviews. It is open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 6 pm and on Saturday until 2 pm, and closed on Sundays. Accessible parking, entrance and restroom are listed. Reviewers mention attentive service for first-time clients and a relaxed atmosphere. Walk-in clients have been fitted in late in the day. Long-time clients say they have had consistent results for years and describe the prices as good.
Best for: Consistent cuts and a relaxed visit
- Address
- 5629 Oleander Dr #105, Wilmington, NC 28403, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–6 pm; Mon 9 am–6 pm; Sat 9 am–2 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–6 pm; Tue 9 am–6 pm; Wed 9 am–6 pm
#4
Fun Cuts
★ 4.9 (206 Google reviews)Hair salon
Representative photo, not of this business.
Fun Cuts is a hair salon at 308 Nutt Street in Wilmington, rated 4.9 from 206 Google reviews. It is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm and closed on Mondays. The salon has accessible parking, entrance, seating and restroom. Reviewers mention particularly gentle care with young children, including first haircuts, and say the owner made the experience comfortable. Several note reasonable prices and free parking validation on site.
Best for: First haircuts for children
- Address
- 308 Nutt St, Wilmington, NC 28401, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–5 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 10 am–5 pm; Sun 10 am–5 pm; Thu 10 am–5 pm; Tue 10 am–5 pm; Wed 10 am–5 pm
#5
Tads Barber Shop Wilmington
★ 4.7 (753 Google reviews)Barber shop
Representative photo, not of this business.
Tads Barber Shop Wilmington is at 4007 Oleander Drive and is rated 4.7 from 753 Google reviews. It is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Wednesday from 7 am to 6 pm, on Saturday until 2 pm, and closed on Sundays. Listed features include walk-ins, on-site parking, a free parking lot and good-for-kids facilities, and the shop is cash only. Reviews are mixed. Some praise one barber as the most skilled in the shop, while others say a fade or length did not match what they asked for.
Best for: Walk-in cuts and family visits
- Address
- 4007 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–6 pm; Mon 7 am–6 pm; Sat 7 am–2 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 7 am–6 pm; Tue 7 am–6 pm; Wed 7 am–6 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 22 barber shops in Downtown, Wilmington NC 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 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Queen Street Barbershop opens at 7 am.
- Carry cash for Tads Barber Shop Wilmington, which Google lists as cash only.
- 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?
Phu’s Cuts LLC. ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 806 reviews. Queen Street Barbershop is second at 4.9 from 373 reviews.
Which barber shops in Downtown, Wilmington NC are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Phu’s Cuts LLC., at 6 pm.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Tads Barber Shop Wilmington.
Run a business in Downtown?
Get a fast website with your hours, menu, location and reviews. If your business is listed here and something is wrong, tell us and we fix it.
Email support@pagenearby.com