Est. 1770 · London
Mr CobbsThe Barber
Shop 278 · V&A Waterfront · Cape Town
Sharp scissor work, hot towel shaves and a chair that always has your name on it.
The chair rates
- R400
Victorian Hot Towel Shave
30 min
- R780
Victorian Hot Towel Shave & Haircut
60 min
- R380
Haircut
30 min
- R300
Boys Cut
30 min
- R200
Beard Trim
15 min
Live from the floor
Every cut and shave as it leaves the chair, rated by the customer.
Haircut for James O. by Taufeeq
“Sharpest fade in town.”
4 min ago
Victorian Hot Towel Shave for Pieter N. by Kamal
“Best shave I've had in years.”
17 min ago
Victorian Hot Towel Shave for Tom B. by Jason
“Fell asleep in the chair. No regrets.”
33 min ago
Beard Trim for Andre K. by Sherwin
“In and out on my lunch break.”
52 min ago
Haircut for Sam W. by Xavier
“Fresh style, meticulous finish.”
1 hr ago
Behind the chairs
About Mr Cobbs The Barber
Mr Cobbs has been cutting hair since 1770 — from a shaving shop in old London to Shop 278 at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town.
Generations of steady hands, hot towels and proper conversation. The chair may have changed, but the standard never has: a sharp cut, a clean finish and you leaving better than you walked in.
Book your chairOur Gentleman’s Club
A dinner in the presence of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, K.G. K.T — the Eccentric Club, Mayfair, London.
Mr Cobbs carries the traditions of the old London gentlemen’s clubs: black tie manners, straight-razor standards and a seat at the table for every gentleman who walks through the door. When you take our chair, you join the club.
