Royal Avenue Barbershop

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while a regular was getting his weekly trim, an unusual announcement crackled over the shop’s old radio: ‘Attention customers—your barber has just discovered how to grow hair on humans!’ The barber, clearly excited but also a bit nervous, asked if anyone wanted to be part of the first experiment. A delivery driver raised his hand and said, 'Why not? My boss always complains that I’m too bald!' Within minutes, the entire shop had signed up for the trial. By evening, everyone emerged with slightly longer hair—and a newfound appreciation for their original look.

2. One day, as a regular sat down for his usual shave, he noticed something odd on the wall behind the barber’s chair—a mysterious old calendar with dates crossed out and new ones scribbled in. Curious, he leaned forward and saw that each date marked the exact moment when his favorite beer was delivered. Turned out, the friendly delivery driver had been keeping tabs on their visits and making sure they never missed a pint. A hearty laugh filled the shop as everyone realized the true secret of Royal Avenue Barbershop.

3. One afternoon, after finishing his usual cut, a regular asked the barber: ‘Hey, why does every new delivery guy seem to stop here first?’ The barber scratched his head and grinned. 'Ah, well,' he said with a wink, 'they're not stopping for the haircuts—we've got the best coffee in town!' The regular laughed heartily, nodding towards the door where another delivery bike had just pulled up.

4. One autumn morning, as a delivery driver pulled up outside Royal Avenue Barbershop, he noticed something odd: the sign read ‘Open’ despite the heavy rain pounding against the windows. Curious, he walked inside and found only one customer—a regular who insisted on getting his weekly trim regardless of weather. The barber smiled knowingly, saying, “It’s Royal Avenue Barbershop—we’re never closed!” The delivery driver left, shaking his head with a warm smile, realizing sometimes traditions are worth keeping dry for.