Barber Near Parkside — Republic Of Barbers

Looking for a barber near Parkside? Republic Of Barbers sits a straight run down Unley Road at Shop 5, 259–269 Unley Road, Malvern — one of the closest premium barber shops to Parkside, with skin fades, classic cuts and beard work done properly. Book online through Fresha or walk in when a chair's free.

Where to find us from Parkside

Parkside sits at the top of the Unley Road strip, so getting to a proper barber is simple: head south down Unley Road and you'll find us in Malvern. It's the same road the whole way — no cross-town detour, no hunting for a park in the city.

Address: Shop 5, 259–269 Unley Road, Malvern SA 5061
Phone: 1800 307 339
Email: admin@republicofbarbers.com.au
Booking: online via Fresha, or walk in when a chair's free.

We look after clients right across the inner south — Parkside, Unley, Malvern, Hyde Park, Glenside and Fullarton — and plenty of them make the short trip specifically because the cut is the same standard every single visit.

Services & prices

Straightforward pricing, no surprises at the counter.

Why Parkside locals book R.O.B

Consistency. That's the honest answer. Most people don't leave a barber because of one bad cut — they leave because they never know which cut they're going to get. Every barber here works to the same standard, so the fade you loved last month is the fade you'll walk out with this month.

• Skin fades done properly — low, mid or high, blended clean rather than rushed. Read our skin fade guide if you're not sure which height suits you.
• Beard work — trims and shape-ups that actually match your haircut, plus a traditional hot-towel face shave.
• Family cuts — kids, teens and seniors all have their own pricing, so the whole household can sort it in one trip.
• No long waits — book a slot on Fresha and you're in the chair on time.

5.0 stars, over 2,000 reviews

Republic Of Barbers has held 5.0 stars across over 2,000 reviews since opening in 2021. For a neighbourhood shop, that number only happens one way: doing the same careful job every day. Where craftsmanship & care matters.

Walk in or book ahead?

Walk-ins are welcome and we'll fit you in whenever there's a free chair, but late afternoons and weekends fill fast. If you're driving down from Parkside, booking online is the safer bet — pick your barber, pick your time, done. Have a look at our full services and booking page to see what's available.

Closer to the Hyde Park end of Unley Road? We've covered that trip too in our guide to the closest premium barber for Hyde Park and Parkside.

The shop

Modern-industrial and genuinely local: charcoal walls, exposed brick, warm timber and our signature red chairs. Clean, calm and unhurried — a proper barbershop, not a production line. Fresh look, fresh feel, since 2021.