Pat Corcoran’s Mens Barber-Style Shop

Blown away by the poor quality of service and rudeness I got from someone who loudly proclaimed to be one of the best of the business. Pat clearly holds her ego in higher regard than her customers.
Came here for what I thought would be a simple and standard cut; I’ve had half a dozen other barbers do it easily.
Haircut was fine, although Pat kind talks your ear off with how she graduated top of her class, won best in Boston, won best in the US, has all these famous clients, etc. Get back home, and the top was just a little off. So I called the next day to ask if I could come in for a quick touch up. Would have taken 5 minutes.
What I got was a passive aggressive offer to «have the rest of my head buzzed off», after which I was rudely chastised for «being a demanding client» and taking up too much of her time. I found this incredible. The reason I was in the chair so long was she wouldn’t stop talking. The reason I was labeled «demanding» was apparently that I told her what I wanted done and asked her politely to fix a couple things when she wasn’t doing what I asked.
Figured with all the talk about «doing it the right way» and «working as a team», I’d get good customer service. I was wrong.

I’ll start off by saying it was an awful experience. I’m here visiting for a week and did not get a chance to go to my barber before leaving for this trip. Like most, I’m uneasy about going to a barber I’ve never used before. I went in asking to only have my ears and neckline trimmed and her response was extremely rude. She informed me that she only did full cuts and «I would just have to pay the price». She followed that up with «I’m in the business of cutting hair and do not do any of those neck trims etc… I responded that all I needed was the trim and would rather not pay $ 25 for it. Her last words were «you’d do better at a place like super cuts». I usually do not write reviews but her condescending tone and rudeness more than warrant one. Like I said earlier, I’m not from here and it’s unfortunate that my first experience in the city of Boston was my encounter with this woman. As a business owner you are not only representing yourself but also the area in which you provide your services. For a business owner in the service industry, who «is in the business of cutting hair», you’d think she’d rather spend the 5 minutes it would take to do a neckline than leave the chair empty and turn a customer away. I would highly recommend taking your business somewhere else.

If you are in Boston and need a haircut, you are crazy to not see Pat! Exquisite Barber skills, amazing customer service, and you might even learn something about business from this worldly and sharp lady… I did!

I went to Boston for work, and after finishing the job early, I decided to get a haircut. I was staying at Park Plaza and found Pat’s shop was nearby so I called and was able to get her last appointment of the day.
The haircut was perfect, but this review is more about Pat. As a previous reviewer said, she does like to talk, but I’d rather have an engaging barber than a mute who just shuffles me out right after my cut. I grew tired of some of the barbers that seem to have little conversational skills, not to mention the ability to actually be sincere when interacting. Pat was a good change of pace for me.
If you want the opinion of a woman with a lifetime of experience and stories, as well as possibly a new friend, go here. She will be very honest with you, something that is sorely lacking in many places nowadays. If you’d rather not talk or hear a viewpoint contrary to yours, then I’m sure you this is not the place for you.
It was $ 25, which is not too bad. Most of the mainstream chains are almost $ 20 anyways so if you’re looking to save $ 5, then you probably don’t care about anything other than price.
Experiences can differ depending on each individual, but I enjoyed my time with Pat and my haircut. Thanks Pat!

I have been going to Pat Corcoran for the past 4 years, and she is hands down the BEST BARBER IN THE ENTIRE CITY. The conversation is lively, she is an intelligent, opinionated woman who gives you a $ 100 haircut for far, far less than that! Very reasonably priced, and amazing attentive service. I heart Pat!

I walked in with a confidence that what I read here was true, and this old lady, with a really bad attitude made me change my mind. She really needs a customer service course in order to continue her business. I do not recommend this place.
Tweed Barbers are just down the street

Talks way too much and overpriced

Pat does a very good job for a reasonable price. Her location is also very convenient and her shop is extremely clean.
I’ve been here several times and each time Pat spends a lot of time and attention to cutting my hair carefully with an attention to detail. She does the hot shave, shampoo, and somehow manages to have me going back to work with a lot less stray hair on my shirt than a lot of other barbers I’ve tried.
She also reads a lot and is an interesting person to chat with while you’re getting a trim.

Absolutely Terrific!
I admit I have travelled across the globe and no one has impressed me as much as Pat has. She is the best barber and that’s only after one visit. I will be back there ANY time I’m in Boston again. Markku-​Finland

I have been a highly satisfied customer for over ten years. Put simply, Pat is the best! She is a highly skilled barber who gives a great haircut for a fair price, on time, in a meticulously clean shop, with as much or as little great conversation/​barber chair philosophy as you, the client, desire. She has earned my highest recommendation.

This is the perfect place for you if you are a business man or professional who wants a great haircut in a quiet, private setting with no frills. Pat Corcoran focuses her business purely there — one seat only, no other employees, no attempts to sell you anything. She is deeply committed to her craft and does everything she can to optimize the experience. No appointments made a long time in advance so you can almost always get an appointment today or tomorrow. Very reasonable price. She is a real personality and enjoys the conversation but I am sure she matches her style to each customer’s temperament. I have used her for 15 years and would never go elsewhere.

I have been getting my hair cut at Pat’s for over 10 years. She runs a small, single chair shop that is only for men. You don’t have to wait in line behind a woman getting color or curls. Her clients are mostly local businessmen and she works mostly on appointment. She recognizes that her clients are busy businessmen — it’s in their interest to be able to make an appointment and be in and out in 30 minutes. Even though she works by appointment, she is generally not booked very far in advance. It’s easy to make a same day or next day appointment. Her prices are also very reasonable.
I really enjoy getting my hair cut by Pat. She knows how to cut my hair. I don’t even have to tell her. She lives in the Back Bay and many of her clients are important businessmen. You can always learn a bit about what is going on in the neighborhood by chatting with her.