'Best barber in Portsmouth': Meet the man whose 5 star reviews are finding favour at Pompey and beyond

A cut above – Daniel the Barber may be the new kid in town, but he’s already earning hundreds of five star rankings from his customers.

Stylish barber Daniel Carroll brings a whole new vibe to city-centre Portsmouth, with his modern take on gents hair proving he really is ‘cutting-edge’.

He moved to the city from Dublin a few years ago, and opened his own shop in April last year. It’s already proving a huge hit – with Pompey players like Ronan Curtis among his fans – and a huge social media following.

With over 250 five star reviews between Google and Booksy – his online booking system – it’s not hard to see why Daniel the Barber has quickly earned a huge reputation for his work in Portsmouth.

Skin fade, taper cuts, braiding and even tattoos … this is the place to go in Portsmouth

What’s on offer

Situated in a prime spot near Fratton Train Station, at 5 Selbourne Terrace, the shop is open six days a week, Monday to Friday 10am to 7pm and Saturdays 10am to 4pm.

He’s the kind of barber who can create you a sharp new look whatever your current style, whether you want a skin fade, taper cut, or a more traditional scissor cut, all with a modern twist and designed to look good on the day you walk out the door, and every day after when you wash and style at home.

Daniel said: “I’ve been delighted how well it has gone since I opened last year. I’m a one-man-band barber, specialising in high fashion, modern styles for people who prefer something modern and stylish.”

Hundreds of five star rankings from his customers

More than just hair

While Daniel is the only barber on site there is also a braiding specialist who can create amazing looks with Afro-Caribbean hair, and there’s a tattoo-artist in residence in the shop.

“There’s nothing really like us in Portsmouth,” he added. “I think that’s one of the reasons we are so popular and are earning such good reviews.”

What the customers say

Reviewing on Google, one customer wrote about his fade cut: “Best barber in Portsmouth, haven’t changed barber since he first cut me nearly two years ago! 5* cuts every single time no misses.”

Another added: “Truly one of the most humbled and skilled barbers on the planet. I’ve never felt so comfortable, free and attended to by anyone else in the city. Always makes you feel welcome and you can really feel how passionate he is about his craft. Book your trim now, there’s honestly not a better decision you could make!”

How to book

While some walk-in appointments may be available customers can reserve their slot online at Booksy.

You can also follow him and his work on Instagram here.