Aidan Gill for Men

Over priced. The cut was a bit uneven. The other barber’s conversation was annoying. I enjoyed the whiskey. It was an OK experience, just not worth the price.

I have been going to the Magazine location for about 3 years and cannot understand all of the great reviews. The place has a cool old school feel and the product lines are good but in terms of the service, not very good at all. The haircuts are nothing special. The shave is a lot of hot towels, but done with a disposable razor not a straight blade and sorry, not even close (pun intended) to a shave on Jermyn street. In the 12 or so times I have been there, I have only had the same stylist once or twice. They always seem to leave, and it seems like quickly. One of the key things about going to an old school barber shop is having a regular barber. That doesn’t happen here.

I had a great haircut at Aiden Gill. Nathan was great to work with. Will definitely return. And free whiskey with the cut is a nice touch.

This place is classic at its best. Probably the best cut and service I’ve ever had. Mike is the best… period. He gave me how it worked & went with what I’ve got and made it look great. Did I mention you get a beer our cocktail with the cut?! Visiting or a resident, come here for your cut/​trim!

Great hair cut! Great service! I’m glad I came to this barber!

Perfect end to the afternoon and going out tonight feeling and looking like a new man. Staff is excellent. The look and feel is the real deal. Easy to recommend without any reservations.

Walk in. Get your haircut. I was visiting from out of town and it was the most memorable place I visited while in the south. It’s just an experience like none other.

Convenient to the Quarter, CBD, and convention hotels. I shop at both this Aidan Gill and the Magazine location. Despite being a bit smaller than the Magazine shop, I think I prefer the retail section in the Fulton Street location a bit more. It is well organized and manageable — I’m not so overwhelmed with options like I am on Magazine.
As for as services, the barber section in the Fulton Street location is a bit too public for my taste since the barber chairs are in full view of the windows on a public pedestrian street. However, there is minimal traffic most of the time, so it is not too awkward. Despite this, I will say that I really like the private back room they have for shaving. Peaceful and relaxing.

Don’t expect to get service at either location, they claim they are booked solid and wouldn’t take me as a walk in. Both barber chairs were empty. Needed to get a shave for a wedding and they couldn’t accommodate me. Waste of time and money in the parking meter

My wife and I were walking by and I was really wanting to get a great haircut. Luck would have it I got Shirley and got the best haircut I have ever had. Awesome lady with awesome skills. Thanks and hope to see you again the next time we come to NOLA!

Rude owner alert. My fiancé called to inquire about making an appointment for his groomsmen. Before he could ask a question, «Kathleen,» (the owner) hung up on him after saying they have «no appointments today.» Not knowing Kathleen was the owner at the time, we decided to go in person to ask. When we got there we were surprised to see no customers. We figured maybe the reason he was hung up on was because they were swamped. When we got there, the other employee (not Kathleen) was helpful and friendly, however Kathleen had her so micromanaged and befuddled that the in-​person encounter had no hope. I have never experienced such pompous, arrogance in my life, especially from a business owner. I don’t think this business deserves my hard earned money. They didn’t even make an attempt to earn it. Stay away unless you like noses in air.

My experience there was as good as I had hoped for given Playboy rated it as the best barber shop in America. Nathan was extremely cool to talk to. I got an amazing shave and cut. Don’t hesitate if you walk by, just go in!

It will completely change the way you view shaving. It felt like the hair was being wiped off my face. Incredible experience a bit pricey but most good things are. It is great to see a barber shop that still adheres to an old world way of doing things. There are also plenty of antiques that spice the place up. I would recommend that if any ladies are looking to give a gift thay will be appreciated the shave of the galaxy would be a big hit.

When I am in New Orleans, I make it a point to stop by Aiden Gill for Men and have an authentic hot lather shave. It is a great experience, and it really does tame my facial hair. After a shave at Aiden Gill, I usually don’t have to shave for a week — and my face feels tremendous. You do not need an appointment BUT, as they are often quite busy, I personally recommend making one. What a cross-​section of people I have met there: musicians, businessmen, judges, artists… all on the equal footing only a shop such as this can create. Be sure to bring a local cigar, and after your shave enjoy it on the private patio with a Guiness or whiskey — or Abita, if you prefer — to really round out the experience.

Ask for Mike. He’s a great barber.
I go every two weeks (my hair grows thick and quickly) and I love the place.
Once you’re done, you’re on Fulton so find a place to watch a game or grab a bite.

Aiden Gill is the real deal when you’re looking for an authentic, old school hot shave. The professional barbers know just what to apply in terms of gels and creams and time it perfectly with hot towel compresses on your face… all of which allows for a perfect shave. I’ve been other places that leave my face broken out in rashes, but never here.
Aiden Gill is also perfect for bachelor events. I’ve taken a few grooms here for a hot shave and an Abita on the days of their weddings.
BOTTOM LINE: #1 place in NOLA for a hot shave.

I am 44 years old and never had a proper straight razor shave. I decided it was time to fix that…
I made a same-​day appointment at Aiden Gill for a shave. The place consists of both a retail shop and the barber shop itself.
The retail shop has a lot of cool stuff, both shaving supplies and «gift» type items. While a lot of the stuff is cool and unique, the prices are pretty high. There is a wide variety of shaving soaps and creams and such — but they are also very expensive. I expected a larger variety of shaving supplies, but there wasn’t that much in the way of razors, brushes, etc. — and it was all high end stuff.
The barber shop itself is pretty small — two hair cutting chairs and two shaving chairs. There are a few extra client chairs for the waiting area. Keep in mind — no women are allowed in the service area. Women can’t even sit and wait unless they wait in the retail shop or outside.
The shave experience was quite nice. You sit completely reclined in an antique barbers chair. The shave process is a series of hot towels and hot foams and hot oils to prep the skin before shaving. It is very relaxing and the result was an extremely close shave. The whole thing takes about 30 minutes, and costs $ 40.
After your shave you are offered a cold beer or a whiskey. Nice touch.
If you are in New Orleans, this is definitely worth it for the experience.

Man this place was a treat! I was skeptical at first when I made my appointment and was met with a rude tone by the girl answering the phone. Granted I called at 9:30 but this is supposed to be a bougie place so I expect courtesy when I call.
On to the beard trim! I walked in was a tad confused as to what I should do or where I I should go. The girl behind the counter wasn’t paying attention or greeting anyone so I proceeded to walk into what appeared to be the barber area. I was right on my path to a proper beard trim.
I was met by a very courteous gentleman with a trendy haircut who politely asked if I would like a whiskey or cold brew. I chose the latter and a cold brew it was! I don’t know if they serve draft or out of the bottle but my pint was colder than most bars serve.
The gentleman took another client back for a shave and told me to sit tight. I drank my Abita Amber and took in the interesting décor and history around the room. My grandfather was a barber back in his town in his younger days.
Shirley greeted me and here comes the beard trim. What impressed me was how they knew who you were and what you were in for without the help of a book or receptionist. Felt very important.
My chair was comfy, Shirley was very professional and I came out looking like a new man. Very classy and sophisticated. Me mum would be proud! As they probably say in London I’m guessing after a proper shave.
Treat yoself one day and visit Aiden Gill.

What makes a man? Is it being prepared to do the right thing? Whatever the cost? Isn’t that what makes a man?
There are few purchases that fit in the quote-​unquote MAN category in my delightfully outdated perception of what a man owns. My grandfather had the same stuff all his life, my Dad had books and some leather reading chairs, and my brother has some golf club sets and his gardening. So it seemed to me like most men avoid buying too much stuff (Does that mean women buy a lot? Is it a simple binary equation, a zero-​sum game? These and similar questions haunt me at night)
Which is to say I don’t consider purchasing goods or services capital M-​an activities. That is, excepting a shave at Aidan Gill. I went for my first shave back over a year ago. She’s a pricey purchase (a man’s shave is feminine? These and similar questions haunt, etc.) at $ 50 ($ 40 plus the good-​etiquette 25% tip). I am fairly cheap in things that don’t involve music, travel or food. Nevertheless, it is money well spent.
Schedule your appointment ahead and after a little prep trim in the front, they’ll take you back to the inner sanctum to be ritualistically shaven between layers of lathering and warm-​towel compresses. For an outsider to the man-​shaving elite, it sounds a bit off, sure. But when you’re surrounded by old-​school signage and wood, and you get this close shave and your face feels better than it probably ever has before, things just kinda coalesce into a masculine epiphany. This is the most smoke-​lodge, deer-​hunt truck I’ll get in the near future (or capital-​hill high-​powered steak-​and-​scotch conspiracy dinner for that matter), but damn. It makes you feel MIGHTY fine. And if Mr. Gill happens to be chatting with some associates from old in the lobby, well that’s just the metaphorical cherry on top.
Skip the sales pitches for the high end dandy swag in the front unless you like memorabilia. The shave is the thing. This is now a yearly ritual, rapidly shifting into an every six-​months «oh-​my-​buddy-​is-​in-​for-​_​_​_​_​_​_​-​festival» excursion.
Bonus: ask for a complimentary whiskey or Irish coffee after your shave. Sit and bask in the glow. Is that what makes a man? Sure. That and a pair of testicles.

This was my first time in a men’s only shop. Being a gay man, albeit an atypical gay man, I eschew the usual men’s only salon/​barber shop as it often features ad nauseum cleavage, ESPN, and perfunctory service.
Eric at the Fulton St. shop gave me the best haircut and style I’ve had in my life. It is exactly what I wanted, and exactly what he told me he’d give me. The Irish bourbon and inviting conversation were among the lagniappe Eric provided.
My first appointment in any chair in New Orleans, I got exactly what I wanted. GET YOUR HAIR CUT HERE!