A Gentlemen’s Choice Barber Shop

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. Late one afternoon, as a regular sat waiting for his trim, he heard an odd humming sound coming from behind the counter. Curious, he turned around just in time to see a delivery driver adjusting something under the barber chair with a mischievous smile. The regular watched, amused, as the delivery guy fiddled with the chair’s mechanism. After a few minutes, the driver stood up, dusted off his hands and winked at him. ‘Just making sure it won’t cut any more than your usual hair,’ he said with a grin. The next day, everyone had a story to tell—except maybe the barber, who pretended not to notice anything unusual.

2. One morning, while a regular was getting his usual cut, he noticed something odd outside the window: a delivery driver kept stopping his truck exactly three feet from the shop's door. Curious, the man asked the barber, ‘Why does that guy keep parking so precisely?’ The barber shrugged and said, ‘He must be delivering something heavy.’ A few days later, another customer pointed out that the same truck parked in front of the shop again—this time with a large crate marked ‘DO NOT MOVE UNTIL EVENING.’ Smiling, the barber replied, “Apparently, our friend here is waiting for just the right moment.” The regulars chuckled, realizing they were part of an elaborate practical joke.

3. One day, while a regular was getting his weekly shave and haircut, he asked the barber: ‘I’ve been noticing strange things happen here lately—have you?’ The barber nodded knowingly. 'Oh yes,' he whispered conspiratorially, 'last week that new delivery driver kept falling asleep during his trim.' They both chuckled as another customer entered the shop, oblivious to their secret observations.

4. While a regular was admiring the vintage posters on the wall, he spotted something peculiar in the corner of the shop—a mysterious package wrapped in brown paper and tied with string. Curious, our regular approached it, only to hear a soft hum inside. Turns out, it was an old radio from the 50s playing jazz tunes. The barber laughed and said, ‘That’s been there since Mr. Jenkins brought it in years ago.’ Everyone had a good laugh, and soon enough, the radio became part of the shop’s charm—reminding everyone that sometimes, mystery can be as delightful as a well-cut hair.’