Bishop's Stortford, Herts —

A proper cut, the old-fashioned way.

An independent traditional barbershop just off the high street. Sharp skin fades, hot-towel straight-razor shaves and beard work done by hand — the way it's meant to be.

★★★★★ 4.9 · 280 Google reviews · Walk-ins welcome
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Inside Blackwood & Co., a barber at the chair

our story

Ten years on the lane

Tucked down Devoils Lane, Blackwood & Co. has been Bishop's Stortford's home for the traditional cut since 2015. We keep it simple — good chairs, sharp blades, hot towels, and barbers who actually listen to what you want.

The room is part of the pleasure: leather chairs, tiled floor, a proper mirror-lined wall and the smell of bay rum. Come for the fade, stay for the straight-razor finish.

Best fade in Herts, no contest. The hot-towel shave is worth booking a whole hour for.

James R. — Google review
  • Master barbers
  • Walk-ins & bookings
  • Independent since 2015
  • Straight-razor certified
The barber's chair and detail work
The traditional barbershop interior

the services

What we do

Cuts

Clippers & scissor work

  • Skin Fade£22
    Tight, blended, sharp lines
  • Cut & Style£26
    Scissor cut, wash & finish
  • Cut & Beard£34
    Full cut with beard shape

Beard & Shave

Hot towels & blades

  • Beard Trim & Shape£15
    Lined up & conditioned
  • Hot-Towel Straight Razor Shave£28
    The full ritual, 45 mins
  • Grey Blending£30
    Natural, softened, never flat

The Details

Younger & student chairs

  • Kids' Cut (u12)£14
    Patient chairs, no fuss
  • Student Cut£18
    Valid ID, any weekday

Every cut finishes with a hot towel and a tidy neck shave — on the house.

kind words

From the regulars

★★★★★
“Best fade in Herts, no contest. The hot-towel shave is worth booking a whole hour for.”

James R. · Google

★★★★★
“Been coming for six years. They remember exactly how I like it and never rush a single cut.”

Marcus T. · Google

★★★★★
“Took my lad for his first proper cut — so patient with him. He asks to come back every time now.”

Danny O. · Google

★★★★★
“The straight-razor shave is a proper ritual. Walked out feeling ten years younger. Faultless.”

Ade K. · Google

A word to the wise —

Saturdays fill up fast.

We're two minutes from the high street. Book ahead for the weekend, or walk in mid-week and take the next chair.

Plan your visit

come by

Find us on Devoils Lane

Opening hours

  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday — Friday9.00am – 7.00pm
  • Saturday8.00am – 5.00pm
  • Sunday10.00am – 3.00pm

Where & how

8 Devoils Lane, Bishop's Stortford, Herts CM23 3XX

01279 000000 · hello@blackwoodandco.example

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