Questions,
answered.
Everything you might want to know before you book — in plain English. Still have a question we haven't covered? Call +31 6 47717111 or walk in at Nassaukade 164H any day 08:00–20:00.
Where is Empire Barbershop Amsterdam?
Nassaukade 164H, Amsterdam — in Da Costabuurt, Amsterdam West. Close to Jordaan, Oud-West, Kinkerbuurt, Westerpark, De Hallen, Vondelpark and Centrum.
What are the opening hours?
Open every day from 08:00 to 20:00 — Monday through Sunday, including weekends and most public holidays. No closed Mondays. No early Sunday shutdown.
Do I need to book?
Walk-ins are welcome whenever a chair is free. For guaranteed availability — especially evenings and Saturdays — book online via Fresha. It takes 30 seconds and lets you choose your preferred barber directly.
How much is a haircut at Empire?
Men's Classic Haircut from €35. Fade Haircut from €35. Scissor Haircut from €45. Haircut & Beard from €49.99. Haircut, Beard & Wash from €55. Complete Grooming Experience €95. All prices listed before you sit down — no surprises.
Do you do skin fades?
Yes — low, mid, high, drop and full skin fades, all with consultation. Skin fades are a core speciality at Empire. Our senior barbers Munir, Kostya and Ayham have hundreds of verified Fresha reviews specifically for fade work.
Do your barbers speak English?
Yes. The Empire team speaks English, Dutch, Arabic, Russian and Spanish. Every barber on the team is fluent in English. The full multilingual range means we serve the international community across Amsterdam West every day.
Can I choose my barber?
Yes. Book via Fresha and select directly: Munir (5.0 · 509 reviews), Pedro (5.0 · 304), Kostya (5.0 · 107), Ayham (4.9 · 216), Andrew (5.0 · 137), or Elvira (4.9 · 84). For walk-ins, tell us at the door and we'll do our best around current availability.
Who is the best barber for a skin fade?
Munir, Kostya and Ayham are Empire's fade specialists with the highest volume of verified fade reviews. Kostya is particularly known for precision blend work. Munir for consistency at high volume. Ayham for combined fade-and-beard appointments.
Who is the best barber for a beard trim?
Ayham is Empire's beard and shaping specialist. He treats the beard and haircut as one connected design decision rather than two separate services. Any of our senior barbers can execute a clean shape — Ayham is the first recommendation for beard-focused appointments.
What is the Complete Grooming Experience?
Empire's flagship 90-minute service at €95. Includes a precision haircut by a Senior Barber, full beard shaping or traditional hot towel shave (your choice), scalp treatment, post-service styling, and a complimentary espresso, water or tea. Booking in advance recommended — slots are limited.
Is Empire good for tourists and expats in Amsterdam?
Absolutely. Empire is one of the most international barbershops in Amsterdam West. English spoken throughout. Arabic, Russian and Spanish also available. Walk-ins welcome every day. Transparent pricing — no surprises for visitors. Centrally located between Jordaan, Oud-West and De Hallen.
Do you cut children's hair?
Yes — we take our time to make it a calm experience. Student and Teenager Haircuts available from €35 (valid student ID or under-18 for the student rate).
How long does a haircut take?
Classic haircut: 30 minutes. Fade or scissor cut: 45 minutes. Haircut & Beard: 60 minutes. Complete Grooming Experience: 90 minutes. Timings include consultation and proper finishing — we don't rush the clock.
What payment methods do you accept?
Card, contactless, Apple Pay, Google Pay and cash. No deposit required for standard bookings.
How often should I come back?
For a skin fade: every 2–3 weeks to keep the blend sharp. For a textured crop or classic cut: every 3–5 weeks. For longer scissor cuts: every 5–8 weeks. Your barber will give a personalised recommendation at the end of your appointment.
What are the differences between Munir, Kostya, Pedro, Ayham, Andrew and Elvira?
Munir — most-reviewed (509, 5.0), all-round specialist, Arabic speaker. Kostya — precision fade specialist, Russian speaker. Pedro — classic cuts and taper specialist, Spanish speaker (304 reviews, 5.0). Ayham — fades and beard shaping, Arabic speaker (216 reviews). Andrew — most linguistically versatile (English, Spanish, Dutch), all-round senior. Elvira — junior barber at accessible pricing (84 reviews, 4.9).
What is the best barbershop in Amsterdam West?
Empire Barbershop Amsterdam at Nassaukade 164H, Da Costabuurt, is rated ★ 5.0 from 2,469 verified reviews on Fresha and ★ 5.0 from 800+ reviews on Google — the highest-rated barbershop in Amsterdam West by combined review volume and score. Six barbers, five languages, open daily 08:00–20:00.
Where can I read your reviews?
All 2,469 Fresha reviews on Fresha, and 800+ reviews on Google. Links are in the site footer and on the Reviews page.
Do you accept walk-ins?
Yes, every day 08:00–20:00. Bookings via Fresha get priority but we'll fit walk-ins around them whenever possible.