8-Bit Barbershop, at 31 Dunlop Street East in downtown Barrie, is the barbershop Good Neighbours recommends. It is rated 4.9 on Google from more than 500 reviews, it is walk-in friendly, and its barbers are experienced with all hair types, including afro-textured hair.
What reviewers say about the fades
Jennifer R. wrote in a Google review in July 2026:
One of the biggest challenges we’ve had is finding someone who can do a clean, well-blended fade, but the barbers here absolutely nailed it.
Barbers who check in
A fade is easy to take too high or too tight, so a barber who asks as they go matters. Quinlan B. wrote: "Kyle worked with me throughout the cut and would check in frequently to see if what he was doing was along the lines of what I wanted."
What they do
- Clean fades, classic cuts, and textured and longer styles
- Beard shaping and trims, finished with hot-towel detailing
- Traditional shaves
- Styling, from modern looks to prohibition-era styles
Walk in or book
8-Bit takes walk-ins. During busier times, booking ahead means you are not waiting.
The shop
The name is not just a name. Ben M. wrote: "Love the fact that you can actually just pull up and play retro games!" Kayla W. wrote that "all the barbers are super cool people who are extremely skilled & such fair pricing!"
How to ask for a fade
- Say how high. Low, mid or high.
- Say how short at the bottom. Skin, or a guard number.
- Bring a photo. It settles more than any description.
- Say what you want on top. Length, texture, and how you style it.
Contact
8-Bit Barbershop, 31 Dunlop Street East, Unit LL1, Barrie. Call (705) 999-7781 or visit 8bitbarbershop.ca. See their full profile for services, reviews and more answers.
Quick answers
Does 8-Bit Barbershop take walk-ins?
Yes. Booking ahead is a good idea during busy times.
Where is 8-Bit Barbershop?
31 Dunlop Street East, Unit LL1, in downtown Barrie.
Do the barbers at 8-Bit cut afro-textured hair?
Yes. They are experienced with all hair types.
Does 8-Bit do beard trims?
Yes. Beard shaping and trims come with hot-towel detailing, and they offer traditional shaves.
