Ace Barbers

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn one morning, when Ace Barbers was usually quiet, a delivery driver pulled up with an unusual package. The barber took it without question and locked it in the backroom. Soon after, strange things started happening—customers reported hearing whispers from behind the walls. Then, one day, a regular customer noticed a small hole in the wall. Curious, he stuck his head through—and found himself face-to-face with a bemused pigeon that had built its nest there. Turns out, the mysterious package was just a box of old newspapers.

2. One day after work, a regular stopped by Ace Barbers for his usual cut. As he sat down in front of the mirror, he noticed something odd: every time he blinked, his reflection seemed to be wearing a different hat. Curious, he asked the barber if anyone else had noticed this strange phenomenon. The barber shrugged and said, 'Oh, that’s just Mr. Johnson’s collection of hats playing tricks on you.' The regular left with a smile, wondering if maybe it was him who kept changing hats instead.

3. One foggy afternoon, while waiting for his trim, a regular noticed something odd on the barber’s wall. Among old clippers and certificates hung a mysterious sign reading ‘Lucky Haircut: Win a Free Vacation!’ Curious, he asked the barber if it was real. With a twinkle in his eye, the barber replied, 'Only one way to find out!' Soon enough, our regular learned that winning meant nothing more than getting a free coffee from the local diner down the street.'

4. One evening, as a young boy walked home from school, he heard an unusual sound coming from Ace Barbers. Curious, he peeked inside and saw the barber whistling an old tune while cutting hair with lightning speed. The boy’s dog, following close behind, suddenly started dancing in time to the music. Just then, a delivery driver walked in, complaining about his day. The barber looked up, smiled, and said, ‘Don’t worry, mate—your troubles are just a trim away!’ Everyone burst out laughing, including the now-perfectly-groomed dog who wagged its tail in agreement.