The navy Bankside Barbers sign above the shop doors on Parsonage Street

A local, independent barbershop in the heart of Halstead

“After years of hard work, learning, grafting and plenty of haircuts, I’m so proud to finally open my own shop and start serving the local community.”

Zach Dale, owner

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  • 5.0 from 73 Google reviews
  • Opened 7 September 2026
  • Unit 1, Parsonage Street
Zach Dale on the leather sofa under the Bankside Barbers wall sign
Zach, in the waiting area

Zach's own shop

Bankside Barbers opened its doors on Monday 7 September 2026: Zach Dale's own shop at Unit 1, Parsonage Street, in Halstead. Everyone welcome.

Haircuts, hair and beard, beard trims, single grades, and cuts for OAPs and under 16s, all on one short, honest price board. Book online in seconds, or give us a call.

“I can’t wait to welcome back familiar faces and meet plenty of new ones!”

Zach, announcing the opening
Framed UK Hair and Beauty Awards 2025 finalist certificate for Zach Dale, Barber of the Year, Essex

On the wall

Barber of the Year finalist

Zach was shortlisted as a 2025 finalist for Barber of the Year, representing Essex, at the Official UK Hair and Beauty Awards 2025. The certificate hangs in the shop.

BANKSIDE BARBERS lettering on the painted brick wall

Est 2026

Everyone welcome. Bookings open online, six days a week.

The price board

Six services, all priced up front. Pick one and book it straight in.

Bankside

Barbers

  • Haircut

    40 minutes

    £20.00

  • Hair & Beard

    1 hour

    £25.00

  • Beard Trim

    20 minutes

    £8.00

  • OAP

    30 minutes

    £15.00

  • Under 16

    30 minutes

    £15.00

  • Single Grade

    20 minutes

    £15.00

Book a service

Tuesdays and Thursdays open until 10pm.

Letter board price list in the shop window
The board in the window

Book a chair

Choose your service, pick a day and a free time, and leave your details. We'll confirm by text.

  • Open six days, from 6am on Saturdays.
  • Late cuts until 10pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
  • Rather talk? Call 07375 101627.
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Choose a service

All six services, with times and prices.

Inside the shop

White brick, navy walls, a chrome chair and the tools laid out ready.

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Black and chrome barber chair in the morning sun
Barber chair facing the mirror under Edison lamps
Mirror, shelves and filament lamps at the station
Shelf of styling products beside the mirror
Scissors, combs and a Bankside Barbers card
Clippers and a neck brush laid out on the station
Clipper guards lined up in front of the picture wall
The station along the front window

In their words

5.0 from 73 Google reviews

“Great service and haircut from zach, complementary drinks and parking right outside shop made it convenient, couldn’t recommend enough”
Thomas SapsfordGoogle review, September 2026
“Zach is amazing. Such a chill barber and provides fantastic service”
Nathan ReesGoogle review, October 2026
“Great haircut, lovely lad, great service, coffee upon arrival. Would definitly reccommend”
William sugarsGoogle review, October 2026
“Great barbershop! Been cutting my hair for years, definitley recommend”
Archie WalshGoogle review, September 2026
“Top quality barber shop, great customer service, definitely recommend”
Freddie ScrivenerGoogle review, September 2026
Clipper guards and a Bankside Barbers card on the station

Coffee on arrival and parking right outside the door

Book your slot, grab a drink and take a seat in the chair.

Book your cut

On the team sheet

We're proud to sponsor Gosfield United FC's under 16s. Best of luck for the new season, Gareth and the boys.

Here’s the framed shirt, with Bankside Barbers across the front.

Zach and a Gosfield United coach holding the framed Bankside Barbers sponsored shirt

October 2026

Find us

Look for the navy sign and the barber pole on Parsonage Street.

Bankside Barbers
Unit 1, Parsonage Street
Halstead, Essex
CO9 1EZ

Opening hours

Monday
10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 22:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 20:00
Thursday
08:00 - 22:00
Friday
08:00 - 20:00
Saturday
06:00 - 14:00
Sunday
Closed
The shop building with its navy sign under a blue sky
Red, white and blue barber pole beside a hanging basket
Shop doors under the Bankside Barbers sign
Looking through the front windows into the shop
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