Modern Barbers · Thornton's Arcade, Leeds
The barbers Leeds keeps coming back to
Aysan, Jay and Hamid on the chairs in Thornton's Arcade — fades, beards and hot-towel shaves, a 4.97 rating across 991 Booksy reviews, and regulars who won't sit anywhere else.
- 4.97
- Average rating
- 991
- Booksy reviews
- 7
- Days a week
Who we are
The barbers Leeds trusts with the details
A fixture on Thornton's Arcade, right in the middle of Leeds — Aysan, Jay and Hamid on the chairs, cutting fades, tapers, beards and hot-towel shaves for walk-ins and regulars alike.
Precise is the word that keeps coming up in the reviews, and it is the one we work to: a fade that grows out right, a beard shaped to the face, a cut you can style yourself the next morning.
No fuss, no upsell. Sit down, tell us what you're after, and leave looking like the best version of your usual.
In the chair
From students to a Leeds Rhinos legend
When Stevie Ward — the Leeds Rhinos legend — wants a trim in town, he sits in our chair. So do the students who make Leeds home, and the regulars who followed their barber here years ago.
Whether it is a skin fade, a scissor cut or a hot-towel shave, we take the time to get the shape right for the head in front of us — not a template off the wall.
It is why people come back, and why they bring their dad and their lad along too.
The menu
Cuts, fades, beards and shaves
Straightforward pricing, no fuss. Here is where most people start — the full list is on the prices page.
By the numbers
The proof is in the reviews
Years of walk-ins, students and loyal regulars across Leeds — and the Booksy reviews to show for it.
- 4.97
- Booksy rating
- 991
- Client reviews
- 3
- Master barbers
Kind words
What Leeds says
A few of the 991, straight from Booksy and Google.
Absolutely fantastic service! He is a very welcoming and friendly man who makes you feel comfortable from the moment you arrive. Very professional, knowledgeable, and attentive throughout. His excellent customer service and positive attitude really stand out. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and professional experience. Thank you!
SM
When you find a barber you find a barber. Jay at modern barbers has been cutting my hair for a couple of years and wouldn't go anywhere else. Would definitely recommend
Kit
Possibly one of the best haircuts I’ve ever had from Aysan
Joseph
Find the door
Look for the gold sign in Thornton's Arcade
We're tucked in the Victorian arcade off Briggate — right in the middle of the city, a short walk from the markets and the station.
No appointment? No problem. We take walk-ins seven days a week. Want a set time with your barber? Book ahead on Booksy.
Good to know
- Walk-ins welcome
- Step-free access
- Great with kids
- Card & Apple Pay
Find us
Plan your visit
Thornton's Arcade, Leeds city centre. Walk in, or book your barber ahead on Booksy.
Open now · until 6pm
23 Thornton's Arcade Leeds, LS1 6LQ 0113 245 4689- Monday
- 9am – 6pm
- Tuesday
- 9am – 6pm
- Wednesday
- 9am – 6pm
- Thursday
- 9am – 6pm
- Friday
- 9am – 6pm
- Saturday
- 9am – 6pm
- Sunday
- 10am – 4:30pm
Walk-ins welcome — or book your barber ahead on Booksy.