Gents Barber Shop Queenstown, on the first floor at 35 Shotover Street, has been the brand's foundation since it was founded in 2018. Born from a vision to create a space where men could experience traditional grooming in an authentic, elevated setting, the barbershop describes itself as award winning and the #1 rated barbershop in New Zealand, trusted by thousands of satisfied customers.
The shop features antique chairs, hardwood floors, and the warm scent of leather, talc and tonics, paired with complimentary beverages and conversation. Gents specialises in men's haircuts and skin fades, beard trims, shaping and line-ups, hot towel cut-throat shaves, and traditional grooming rituals, delivered by a team of international barbers. The venue also includes a fully licensed Whisky Bar & Lounge, where guests can enjoy a premium drink while being groomed, seated on natural leather hide Chesterfield armchairs and traditional Eaton lounge sofas.
Beyond everyday appointments, Gents offers venue hire for grooms, stags and corporate events, private concierge grooming by enquiry for clients who value privacy and a personalised service, and a three-tier membership club offering discounted pricing and included services for regulars. The shop accepts reservations and payment online or by phone, and walk-ins are welcome.
On the first floor at 35 Shotover Street, Gents Barber Shop Queenstown has been the foundation of the Gents brand since it was founded in 2018. What started as a single barbershop was born from a vision to create a space where men could experience traditional grooming in an authentic, elevated setting — and it's grown into a shop the business describes as award winning and the #1 rated barbershop in New Zealand.
Gents Barbershop's Queenstown location is defined as much by its atmosphere as by its services. Antique chairs, hardwood floors, and the warm scent of leather, talc and tonics set the tone, paired with complimentary beverages and conversation. The shop specialises in men's haircuts and skin fades, beard trims, shaping and line-ups, hot towel cut-throat shaves, and traditional grooming rituals, delivered by a team of international barbers focused on consistency, style and personal care.
The grooming menu runs deep. Signature Grooming Experiences combine multiple services into one longer session — the Ultimate Grooming Experience pairs a Cut-throat Shave with Cut & Style and a Revitaliser facial, while the Ultimate Wet-shaving Experience adds a full head shave with a traditional straight razor. For everyday cuts, options range from a classic Cut & Style and technical Skin Fade through to a Buzz Cut or more Creative work like mullets, burst fades and blow-out tapers, plus dedicated Short and Long Hair Scissor Cuts for guests who prefer scissor-only work.
Beard work gets its own dedicated menu, with a Beard Sculpt finished with a cut-throat edge, hot towel, aftershave balm, moisturiser and beard oil, alongside a quicker Short Beard Trim. Traditional wet-shaving is central to the Gents experience too, with a classic Cut-throat Shave and a Full Head Shave performed with a straight razor, both finished with hot towels and moisturiser. Rounding out the menu, hot waxing and facials cover everything from a Full Hot Wax Treatment for face, nose and ears through to the Revitaliser facial and the Triumph & Disaster Deep Cleansing Facial, aimed at clearing blackheads and blocked pores.
One of the more distinctive features of Gents Queenstown is its fully licensed Whisky Bar & Lounge, where guests can enjoy a premium drink while getting groomed. Seating is on natural leather hide Chesterfield armchairs and traditional Eaton lounge sofas, giving the whole experience a relaxed, clubby feel rather than a standard barbershop wait.
For regulars, Gents runs a three-tier Membership Club — Gents Membership, Gents Plus Membership, and Gents Exclusive Membership — each offering included barber services per billing cycle and discounts on additional services and retail products, with the top tier adding complimentary birthday grooming and an exclusive loyalty programme limited to 20 private members. Beyond individual appointments, the venue is also available for hire for grooms, stags or corporate events, and Private Concierge Grooming is offered by enquiry for clients wanting extra privacy and a more personalised level of service.
Gents Barber Shop Queenstown accepts reservations and payment for services online or by phone, and walk-ins are welcome for anyone who'd rather not book ahead. Open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 6pm, the shop accepts a full range of payment methods including American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Mastercard, Shop Pay, Union Pay and Visa, making it straightforward to book in for anything from a quick trim to the full Ultimate Grooming Experience.