The Godfather Barbers has been perfecting its atmosphere, product and service since establishing itself in 2013 at 76 Ghuznee Street, Te Aro, Wellington. The shop is built around delivering an amazing experience from start to finish — friendly conversation, a quality haircut, a relaxing hot towel finish, music in the background, and high-quality products used throughout.
Founded by Rodrigo "Rod" Ballaminut, a barber originally from Brazil with over 25 years in the trade, The Godfather Barbers describes itself as a safe space for men from all walks of life to come in for a proper trim, a yarn, and good energy. The shop values loyalty, love, respect and exceptional haircuts, both with clients and within its team, and sees itself as a place to reset and walk out looking sharp.
The Godfather Barbers has been a fixture on Ghuznee Street in Te Aro, Wellington, since establishing itself in 2013, offering classic barbering with an emphasis on atmosphere and experience as much as the haircut itself.
From the friendly conversation that welcomes clients through the door, to the haircut itself, a relaxing hot towel finish, music in the background, and high-quality products used throughout, The Godfather Barbers has built its reputation on making every visit feel considered. The team's stated goal is simple: for every client to leave feeling like the best version of themselves.
The shop was founded by Rodrigo Ballaminut, known to regulars simply as Rod — a barber originally from Brazil with more than 25 years in the trade, earning him the nickname "the Godfather of Ghuznee Street." Rod created The Godfather Barbers not just to keep the lads looking sharp, but to make sure they leave feeling better too.
The shop describes itself as a safe space for men from all walks of life, a place to come in for a proper trim, a yarn, and good energy. It's positioned as somewhere locals can get things off their chest, reset their head, and walk out looking amazing — reflecting a strong sense of community around the shop.
The menu covers the essentials of classic barbering: a full haircut, a quick buzz cut, beard styling, a combined beard style with half cut-throat shave, and a traditional cut-throat shave for those after the full experience.
Loyalty, love, respect, and exceptional haircuts are the values The Godfather Barbers instils in its clients and upholds within its team — values that shape both the day-to-day interactions in the shop and its standing in the local Te Aro community.
The Godfather Barbers is located at 76 Ghuznee Street, Te Aro, Wellington, opposite Glover Park. The shop is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 7pm (last client 6:30pm), Saturday from 9am to 6pm (last client 5:30pm), and Sunday from 9am to 5pm (last client 4:30pm). Walk-ins are welcome when there's space, and appointments can also be booked online.