Every cut.
Done right.
Empire Barbershop Amsterdam is a premium men's barbershop at Nassaukade 164H in Da Costabuurt, Amsterdam West. We've built our reputation through consistent, expert work — sharp fades, clean scissor cuts, detailed beard grooming and traditional hot towel shaves — for clients from across Amsterdam and the world. ★ 5.0 Fresha · 2,469 verified reviews. ★ 5.0 Google · 800+ reviews. Open every day 08:00–20:00.
How Empire became
Amsterdam's standard.
The beginning. Empire Barbershop Amsterdam opened on Nassaukade 164H in Da Costabuurt with a simple proposition — do the work properly, every single time. No rushing clients. No compromise on finish. The kind of haircut that still looks sharp five days later.
Building trust. You don't earn 2,469 five-star reviews by accident. Every rating reflects a consultation that was listened to, a fade that was blended perfectly, a beard line that was drawn exactly where it should be, and a client who left feeling better than they arrived. That's the Empire standard — and it's why clients book again before they leave the chair.
The neighbourhood. Nassaukade is one of Amsterdam's most beautiful canal-side streets. Empire became part of its rhythm — a place that Da Costabuurt residents, Jordaan locals, Oud-West professionals, Westerpark visitors and men from across the city could call their own. Accessible by tram (7 and 17), by bike, and on foot from dozens of surrounding streets.
Today. Empire serves hundreds of clients every week — from Amsterdam West, Centrum, Noord, Oost and Zuid, alongside expats, international professionals and tourists. The team speaks English, Dutch, Arabic, Russian and Spanish. The appointment book is full. Walk-ins are still welcome. And the standard hasn't changed.
We exist to give every man in Amsterdam
a great haircut.
Not a good-enough haircut. Not a quick haircut. A great one — delivered by a barber who listened, who knows their craft, and who takes the time to finish properly.
From the first consultation to the last razor stroke, every appointment at Empire Barbershop Amsterdam is approached with the same intention: to send you out the door looking and feeling exactly how you should.
Open every day, 08:00 to 20:00. Walk-ins always welcome. Nassaukade 164H, Amsterdam West.
Six principles behind
every appointment.
The same quality every visit
Every barber. Every day. No excuses. The cut you get on a Tuesday morning is the cut you get on a Saturday evening.
Trained to do it properly
Skin fades, scissor cuts, beard shaping — done by people who've trained to do them properly. Specialists, not generalists.
We listen before we cut
Your time, your style, your preferences. The consultation comes first, every appointment — no assumptions, no shortcuts.
Open 7 days · 5 languages
Walk-ins welcome. English, Dutch, Arabic, Russian and Spanish spoken fluently. Everyone is welcome in our chairs.
Amsterdam West is home
Da Costabuurt is our neighbourhood. We serve locals, expats and professionals from Jordaan, Oud-West, Westerpark and beyond.
The work speaks for itself
★ 5.0 from 2,469 Fresha reviews. ★ 5.0 from 800+ Google reviews. Transparent pricing. No surprise add-ons.
Six reasons clients
keep coming back.
5-star client experience
★ 5.0 on Fresha from 2,469 reviews. ★ 5.0 on Google from 800+ reviews. Every visit is designed to earn the next one.
Expert barbers
Skin fades, scissor cuts, beard sculpting — each barber at Empire is a specialist in their craft. You'll see the difference in the finish.
Open 7 days
08:00 to 20:00 every day of the week — including weekends and public holidays. Early mornings for professionals. Late evenings for everyone else.
Walk-ins welcome
No appointment? Walk in. We seat walk-in clients every day and minimise your wait. Book online via Fresha for guaranteed time with your preferred barber.
Multilingual team
English, Dutch, Arabic, Russian and Spanish spoken fluently. We serve locals, expats, tourists and international professionals every day.
Premium finish
Professional grooming products, hot towel treatments, razor-sharp necklines and precise beard shaping. The details that turn a good haircut into a great one.
Expert hands.
Every chair.
Empire's team is made up of six barbers — five senior, one junior — each with their own speciality, their own Fresha rating and their own loyal following. Munir leads with 509 verified reviews at 5.0. Pedro brings 304. Ayham 216. Andrew 137. Kostya 107. Elvira — junior barber, serious craft — has 84 reviews at 4.9 and rising.
The team speaks English, Dutch, Arabic, Russian and Spanish across its six members. Every chair runs the same consultation standard. Every barber is bookable directly by name — you're never getting whoever happens to be free. You're getting the barber you chose.
You sit down for a haircut.
You leave with confidence.
That's the Empire standard — the reason clients book their next appointment before they leave the chair. Nassaukade 164H · Da Costabuurt · Amsterdam West. Open every day 08:00–20:00.