Pappy’s Barber Shop

Yo guys! This is thee spot to get your haircut and shave at. I was looking to get a good shave and beard trim and I saw this place on Unilocal did it. I made an appt with Deva and I had a great experience. Really nice group of guys and good vibes as soon as I walked through the door. Get your haircut and hot towel shaves here dudes!

Just driving by and the Logo caught my eye. John was able to help me without an appointment. His attention to detail was amazing, without looking in a mirror I could tell he did a great job! I will definitely return and tell other to hit up this amazing little shop.

I don’t typically leave reviews on Unilocal,but when I do, it’s usually negative or beyond positive. Andrew is an awesome barber. I’ve seen him twice for a shave now, & don’t think I’ll be going elsewhere. The guy knows his shit! The shop has a great vibe. BEWARE THOUGH: there services are by appointment only, so plan ahead. This is also a big perk in my book as it also alleviates a lot of waiting. Awesome barbers, awesome shop, 5 stars.

Honestly, i’m just going to be honest, its been a while since i’ve started going to Pappy’s, the whole crew is just super chill and super talented. now I dont play favorites, i respect each and every one of them with the upmost respect but my guy is John, to anyone who is crazy paranoid or a perfectionist with the way they look, its okay you can relax, these guys do perfect jobs ¹⁰⁄₁₀ times. Marc, if you’re reading this, you’ll know you’ll never convince me to spin that wheel because my luck is pure S****!! but seriously though Pappys is the place to be, i’ve gotten so used to going there to trim my beard that i’ve forgotten how to do it myself, but hell, i’m not complaining haha. Don’t waste your time running around trying to find some place, just go here, and you’ll save yourself a lot of time and you’ll like the way you look i guarantee it (sorry, not sorry mens warehouse had to take your phrase)

Incredible environment, good drinks, the best music (mostly punk) and killer haircuts!
Went in yesterday and saw Déva. The haircut was delivered in a timely fashion and good attention to detail. The choice of aftershave was a nice gesture as well!
All in all, this is one of the few barbershops in San Diego that genuinely makes you feel at home. Kind people killing haircuts. They also have really great looking gear! Shirts, mugs etc. I can’t wait to go back to pick one up.

This place is as good as it gets. Great cuts, positive and funny people and top notch service. I always get my hair cut by Andrew, who is by far one of the very best barbers in San diego.
I have followed him from barber college in downtown over 4 years ago. Everyone here is perceptive to your needs and ready to cut your hair just the way you like it. Thirsty? Pappy’s also has an old 50’s style refrigerator stock full of soda and water that is complementary to customers.
This place is cash only so be sure to bring a few 20’s. I hope in the future they may be able to use square for convince but they do have an ATM inside that you can use to pull out some quick cash.
Some people have mentioned that it is a bit expensive but you cannot put a price on looking and feeling like a boss when walking out of a barber shop with a super fresh cut. I get the works every time, which is a shave and hair cut for $ 40. This place is worth every single penny.
I recommend all my friends here and wouldn’t suggest any other place. All it takes is one time to get you hooked. I will come here for the rest of my life as long as I live in San Diego
This place is appointment only so be sure to go to
and book before you go, you don’t wanna be one of those guys who’s sitting around without an appointment.
I wish I could give Pappy’s an even higher score because it is really that good.

I took my son to cut the hair on papysbarbershop on Sunday the 20^th! We were attended by Deva Werewolf! I was very pleased with their service and work! thank you ! My son was beautiful!

So, I had to reinstall my Unilocal app for this one. Though I have left a review on google, I felt like I needed to post one on Unilocal since this is where I first found out about Marc. Warning, this is going to be a long review.
When I first moved here from Chicago I was trying to find a good traditional barbershop to take care of my Grizzly Adams likeness. I went to a few shops (not going to name them), I couldn’t find the good ol haircut and conversation that I had found back home. After 4 shops I decided to travel a little farther than I wanted to and try pappy’s. At the time he was stationed in the back of his tattoo shop. Which I didn’t mind at all seeing in that I’m covered in them myself. From the moment I walked in everyone said hello, was pleasant, and very attentive to me. Feels good.jpg. First time I met Marc (I was confused because I was looking for pappy. seriously.) He talked to me like I had been coming to him for years, he asked about work, my love life, how I’m enjoying san diego, and even gave me some pointers to get out there and meet more people. It was like hanging out with a friend I haven’t seen in a while, everything felt so friendly and natural.
Since then Marc has moved pappy’s to its own location. Walking in feels like a traditional barbershop with a punk twist. There’s delicious beverages in the back, everyone is as friendly as the last shop, and Marc has some how managed to remember everything I’ve ever told him. I have since gotten married and traveled and experienced life since seeing Marc and he never skips a beat asking about my life and how everyone is doing.
Going to pappy’s gives you that feeling like you’re not entering a barbershop, you’re entering a friends domain. I love getting chopped up at this place, I love the environment, and I love my barber (I know, a little weird to say). I had just setup my 8^th or 9^th appointment this morning, and felt like this was needed.
If you’re looking for a place to get your hair cut at, beard trimmed at, or just a place to feel like home while changing your ugly head to a pretty one. Pappy’s is a place for you.

Andrew, thanks for the awesome service today. My 5 year old son has been to a few shops and no one has ever tried to connect with him. Thanks for talking to him and asking him questions. When we left, he said, Andrew is cool. I couldn’t agree more. You have a new customer and I plan to have you cut my hair as well. Thanks again!

Great place for the barber shop treatment. All the guys there are friendly. I love the décor. Major points for THE WARRIORS artwork. The hair products they use smell amazing and work great. I cannot recommend this place enough.
Only downside is they only accept cash. They have an ATM inside to charge you to withdraw money.
Check out Pappy’s Barber Shop today! You will not be disappointed. Trust me.

Wonderful place, incredible service, outstanding barber. John N. is a great barber. Attentive, knowledgeable, great at working with you to achieve a look that you are comfortable with and keep you looking sharp. Tremendous value for exceptional service.
The space is a great nod to old school barber shops and immediately puts you in a comfortable setting. I used to go to barber shops with my Grandfather and Pappy’s shop brings back a great sense of nostalgia with a welcoming vibe that made me feel at ease, given that this was my first visit.
John took his time to get a sense of what I wanted in a cut and style, asked plenty of questions, reassuring my sense that this was a good choice.
My cut was excellent, but the full service shave and beard trim is where I seriously got my money’s worth (Pricing is very good to begin with). Full hot towel, balm, 2^nd hot towel, shave, after shave, ice cold towel. Worth. Every. Penny.
Bonus points: Overheard a couple of chairs down a conversation about how the client was in Nicaragua reading Robinson Crusoe and was completely engrossed in the story due to the environment he was in while there. A great cut and shave plus conversations about books? Call it luck, but I couldn’t have asked for a better experience there.
Double Bonus: Complimentary soft drinks from the Indiana Jones Nuclear Fridge for their clientele!
Appointments are encouraged/​appreciated and I highly recommend that you make one if you visit Pappy’s. Give them a shot to win your business. I am confident that they will wow you and keep you looking your best.
Thanks, Pappy’s! You have a new regular.

Must say, one of the best haircuts I have ever gotten. Clean store set up, John is a master of his craft. Got a beard trim as well and all I was thinking about was the opening scene of Eastern Promises (but I survived). ¹⁰⁄₁₀ will go to again.

I’m not even getting my hair done but this place is nice! I like the old school set up. The hot towels and straight razors. Complementary drinks makes you feel at home. Make sure to set an appointment before hand. I’m only here because of my BF.

I’ve been going to Andrew at Pappy’s for about a year and I don’t plan on changing. I moved farther away and I still drive over to their new digs. I started my first visit with a picture with what I wanted, but now I just have a pretty loose description (i.e. Short on top with a contour) and I’ve gotten amazing cuts every time. I trust Andrew to make sure I look fly whenever I decide to cut my hair. Definitely give Pappy’s a shot especially if you have never been to a barbershop that straight razors your neck hair.

Pappys is such an awesome shop with a great atmosphere. Marc has been great, always super friendly and respectful. Couldn’t ask for anything more from a business. Great cuts and friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend!

I’ve been getting haircuts from Pappy for over a year now. I originally went their for a haircut and shave. Since then, Pappy has become someone I would call my friend and I love going their for a haircut. It’s so much more personal than one of the big chain places. I would gladly pay more than $ 20 for a haircut from him.
He recently moved to a new location and it looks fantastic. If you want an old school barber experience, you need to go to Pappy’s.

My husband and I are on vacation here in San Diego, he picked this place based on the great reviews it received. He had an appointment to get a face and head shave, he was running late and was only able to get his face done which is fine but he just returned to our hotel with a terrible shave!!! Most of his lip still had hair and his side burns were uneven and spots were missed. He even had a cut on his face. Not sure what happened here but to say he was disappointed is an understatement!

I’m not giving him 2 stars for the cut. All the Unilocal reviews appear to be great, however u must have an appointment. This would have been great to know ahead of time.

One of the last places in town to get a hot-​towel shave. Nothing like an old school shave & haircut! They even make their own face salves with artisan oils.
Andrew is my guy there. Always does a nice job. Straight razor on the neck and a blast of Bay Rum (homemade, by the way!).
A little hard to find; they work out of a corner in the Propaganda Tattoo parlor. Parking is a little hidden but plentiful (the driveway is just to the right of the entrance).

Really liked the haircut and for the price was excellent.
Could use more talkative barbers but that’s on me
I recommend this place and will be coming here again