I’m a female to male transgender, so going to a barber shop isn’t necessarily easy for me. But when I walked into Patsy’s I was greeted professionally and nicely. My barber was William and he wasn’t on time, he was early. Made great conversation and cleaned me up right and quick! Makes you feel very comfortable in his chair. So efficient, so clean, and I got exactly what I wanted. 10/10 recommend!

I’ve been using Patsy’s as my barbershop for about the last six months. Every cut that I have gotten has been perfect. Damon does an excellent job.

Daemon is the man!Good old school vibes.

It was nice. The crew were amazing. I was able to get my haircut without having to wait.

First time here, will definitely be back. The vibe when I got there was great, super open & friendly atmosphere. Love my cut and the maintenance advice I got.

Daemon is awesome. Every time I get a great haircut and great conversation. The shop is great and the atmosphere is chill.

This place is fantastic. My barber was able to give me exactly what I asked for. The atmosphere was welcoming, and the barbers are skilled. Will definitely be back!

I went to Patsys for the first time recently, and I could not have been happier with my choice. Great conversation, quality haircut, and my barber James gave me some really helpful and knowledgeable tips for my own haircare routines. I will absolutely be returning the next time I need a trim!

Friendly staff with good personality. Clean venue and prompt service.

Another outstanding haircut at Patsy’s for my son and I!!! Could not ask for a more professional, pleasant, and enjoyable experience. This was our first time back since the pandemic hit and they did not disappoint!!! Patsy’s is so incredibly worth the trip from Massachusetts. Thanks Daemon for the outstanding haircuts!!! We’ll see you next month!!!

I walked in and got the hair cut with no appointment. I am happy with the hair cut and beard trip fantastic

The barbers at Patsys are professional and treated my questions with respect. My barber happened to be the owner of the place, right of the bat you could tell he loves his profession and has the skills to back it up. The hot towels and straight razor clean up on my neck and beard was perfect. My hair looked great two weeks ago and looks great now. That in my opinion is the true test of a haircut. This is definitely a place I will be coming back to and recommend all of you doing the same.

Best barber shop in the Capital Region with the best people. Great historical environment reminds you of what a real barbershop should be. Professional barbers who know what they’re doing. Highly recommended.

Great place. Great service. Very professional.

The owner called me to tell me that they were closed over memorial day weekend. The web manager booked the appt by mistake for the weekend. That is service for an owner himself to call....

Top notch crew, incredibly helpful and friendly.

Great atmosphere and great barbers in the Capital Region. Hands down. I work in the same building with the shop and took a leap of faith with them. Such a great place, the barbers are excellent and such a classic vibe that reminds me of the places my dad used to take me when I was younger. Thanks for the great haircut and looking forward to coming back.

Best haircut I’ve ever gotten. Francesco is a fantastic barber. I really like how they use the straight razor to do a skin fade rather than the clippers.

A Expensive hair cut that I could have gotten at super cuts

Been going to Patsys for a couple years now after a recommendation from a friend after moving from schenectady to Albany. Always a great cut and great Atmosphere. Even if my regular barber isnt in, I know I can sit down in anyones chair and always have a great experience.

Great place to get a cut. Daemon is the man.

Very good experience

Has an old school barbershop feel. The barbers take their time and give you a really professional haircut with attention to detail. They are also very friendly and really try to understand the person sitting in the chair and try to be engaging. It is a bit pricey, however the service is high quality and they dont just cut hair. If you need attention to your beard or any style of facial hair you have they will help you to look good.

I was in a rush, called to see if these folks could squeeze me in early. The owner himself made time to give me a clip. Worth every penny.

They are really good with there work and schedules

This place is the best. I owe three of my children to these guys making me look good. Thank you thank you.

The barbers are so kind and helpful. Theyre also incredibly talented. It has an old fashioned feel that makes you feel so welcomed. Will definitely recommend to everyone I know! We had Francesco and he was the absolute best.

Always an amazing cut from my man Francesco. Always proper, always professional. The shop itself is a nod to the old school & I really appreciate the look & the vibes. Highly recommend!!!

The only real barber shop in Albany! Excellent service ... professional barbers

Very talented/courteous barbers here with solid covid protocols. Highly recommended for a haircut/beard trim.

Got a lovely cut from a lovely barber ;) had a ton buzzed off into a nice pixie before my flight home — he was very attentive to my requests and it was a special treat to get the whole hot towel / shaved neck too! Thank you so much!

Great cut but $30 for a cut? Yikes. Last time I’ll go here. Everything else was good. Just too costly or maybe I’m just too cheap for this place.*Update* The business owner cared to reach out to me and clarify why the price was so high. I was a bit ignorant in understanding how COVID has taken a toll on their business and how they are struggling to stay open so to be clear the up charge is to help mitigate the loss of customers and cost of PPE. I appreciated his explanation and in turn have revised my rating. I support local business and we are all in this together.

Be a man and come here! Tradegy is A+++

Patsys is second to none, the best classic barbershop in the Albany area - Ive been going here for the last 5 years and its always a great experience.

Most interesting barber shop in Albany.

First time there, awesome place. Super clean and very welcoming! Atmosphere is really relaxed and the shop itself has a really cool vibe. My barber was Francesco. Best cut Ive had in years! Definitely recommend going there to anyone.Updated: always have a great cut every time I go no matter which barber I have.

Great haircut by good people in a historic place. Wont get my hair cut anywhere else.

I’m new to Albany, and I was pretty nervous about going to a new barber. I haven’t had anyone but my old barber cut my hair in over 2 years, so I read the outstanding reviews on this shop and went to check it out. I came out with one of the best haircuts I’ve ever had! This place is great, and it has a laid-back, friendly atmosphere, and I’d highly recommend it to anyone in the area!

All original furnishings! A classy looking place, in the heart of downtown Albany. They do take appointments, but had a spare barber for walk ins no waiting for me! Hot towel and neck shave - nice. At $20 a cut, its pricey for me, but very competitive with other downtown or Lark St places I know of.

Been going to Patsys for over 3 years now. I always walk-in and take whoever is available. Most recently Angela cut my hair. She was new and it was my first time sitting with her. She ended up giving me one of the best cuts Ive had since going there. Although, Ive never had a bad haircut from Patsys. Cool atmosphere, laid-back staff. Overall a great place for a haircut or beard trim.

Love this barbershop. Going there since I moved in to Albany from NYC.

I’ve been going to Patsy’s for just over two years. The business itself is beautifully decorated with a traditional feel, and the barbers are professional, artfully skilled, and friendly. This business defines professionalism in its industry. I’m shocked that they don’t charge triple their rates.

First time. Hair and Beard. Excellent quality. Love the human and physical environment. Made my next appointment. My barber is celebrating his sons christening tomorrow. Yeah.

Been toying with the idea of shaving my head for a bit. Came to Albany briefly for the bar, so figured that getting it done right after would be a fitting end to my trip. Looked up barbers in Albany and came to Patsys for their high ratings. Plus, if youre going to make a drastic hair change, do it right and get it done by a bunch of burly, tattooed men. Anyway, 5 stars doesnt do them justice, and Id give them 6 stars if I could. Patsys made up for Albany. The service was fantastic, and I especially enjoyed the beer - very nice touch. I also appreciated that they didnt try to talk me out of getting my head shaved. They were incredibly professional and nice, and I loved their overall vibe. Great sense of camaraderie between everyone, and it really added to the experience. And after all my hair was sheared off, they very generously comped it. I feel great, and I love the result. Thanks so much, gentlemen!

This barber shop treats you with respect from the minute you walk in to the minute you walk out. The barbers are very professional here and make sure you get the hair cut you want. What is nice about this location is the hours of operation they are open past 5pm. This is great for the people that work Monday to Friday that get out of work at 4pm. They have a place to go and get a great hair cut. The shop is very clean and it is the old style of barbershop which is great. You do not have to have an appointment to get your hair cut here. The wait for a walk in sometimes is a little wait but not anything that is very long at all. Give it a try next time you need a hair cut.Just wanted to add to this that Daemon cut my hair the other day did a great job. Very professional and makes sure your cut is how you want it done.

My barbers name was James Muller or Jamo! Best barber ive had hands down.

Patsys is good, the staff are fun and friendly, they know what they are doing. The staff also takes pride in the history of the business which one can really appreciate. The babers offered samples and give an ok haircut. For what you get, is its a decent value. Will try it again at some point, but not committed as a loyal customer at the moment. Why? My haircut wasnt what I was looking for, dont get me wrong, it was a good haircut and my barber did a great job, highly recommend him! It was just a bit more hair off then I wanted. Next time I will try showing a picture of what I want rather than trying to describe it.Overall: Give Patsys a shot, they provide good quality services

I had my first haircut with Peter yesterday at the Concourse location. Not only is he technically skilled, he actually listens and gave me a haircut that I dare say is probably the best haircut I’ve ever had! Plus, he’s a really nice guy as well. Ask for Peter! You will not be disappointed. I’ll be going back next month for another haircut.

Ive gotten my hair cut at the Howard St. location for about 5 years and got great haircuts every time, no matter who did it. I never had to pick one barber to see since theyre all great. I love the vibe of the crew and the original decor makes for an awesome experience.Ive gone to the new concourse location twice now and have continued getting phenomenal haircuts (Peter both times who is personable, knowledgeable and passionate about barbering) with the same energy of the original shop. Just closer to my office!

I highly recommend Patsys Barber Shop. The atmosphere is always upbeat, happy & respectful while the quality of the haircut is superior to any other shop in the area. Upon entering Patsys, you will be greeted with a smile & helped with your coat. Once you are in the chair, one of the many skilled barbers will carefully & meticulously style your hair to your exact specifications. In addition to a perfect haircut, Patsys also offers a wonderful hot shave, a variety of hair care products & shoe shine service. Over the past 10 years I have been a regular patron of Patsys Barber Shop & I can say with the utmost sincerity that it is by far the best barber shop I have ever been to. Its a great honor to have such a clean, friendly and professional business in the community.

My 6 year old son and I have gone to Patsys many times now and where both very happy with our hair cuts, our barber Donnie M is the one to give the credit to. If your looking for a good hair cut you found your place.

This little place is simply a damn good no-nonsense old school barber shop! They are not only talented at hair styling but they will get you in and out in timely manner. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere laid back, and the aftershave smells good to. 👍

Perfect place to get your haircut. Exactly that old-timey feel you want with a barbershop, with original chairs!

Been coming to this shop for just over 3 years. Mike Richmond has been my guy since my second visit. I have never left disappointed. Patsy to me is the quintessential mens barber shop. Once you walk in youll get that 50s madmen feel. I strongly suggest calling for an appointment, unless your going during a slow time. Which doesnt seem to happen often. This is Cash only, So make sure you stop at one of the few banks within a blocks walk, or use the ATM in the back of the shop. This is Join by the pin up parlor. The barber shop isnt just for men, ladies that was a fade, or undercut design are welcome. Besides getting a fresh cut, you can get one of the best shaves of your life, shoe shine. Great stop for any weddings happening at any of the weddings venue on state street or nearby.

Very welcoming environment that makes you feel comfortable. They will always leave you happy you got your hair cut by them.

Just need to ask customers if they need cleaning or blowing off the hair cuts from their face and cloths. I use bus to get to shop and back home and dont wanna so need my face with not much of hair cuts. But they are pretty good at their job

I was visiting from out of state and needed a haircut. I saw her peers and decided to give it a try. They seated me quickly, and gave a very nice cut. It’s a real no frills classic barbershop. I would go again if in the city.

This place is great: awesome, friendly barbers that will do you up right. They also give advice if youre not sure on a cut. Ive been there about 5x now and always come out feeling great. Plus, you can always have a beer while you wait or during your cut!My girlfriend also enjoyed the salon next door also under the Patsys name.

I am 27 years old and i’ve had my hair cut in many places. There is no exaggeration coming from me when i say Patsy’s is the only place that can evoke excitement in me. Usually i dread getting a trim or whatever, because most places have completely messed up my hair, or have done only an okay job. Patsy’s is sick. I’m relaxed, and not worried about how I look and the vibe is sick. Jameson is the barber who hooks me up, but everyone seems really into what they do and are all incredibly talented.

The atmosphere is wonderful, the barbers are really talented. I go and see Donnie every time I need a hair cut and hes friendly and understanding. You want a solid hair cut, see Donnie at Patsys barber shop!

I used to live in Albany, and I’ve tried to find new barbers in Ballston Spa where I live now. I gave up on that idea, because no one can give me a hair cut like Donny down at Patsy’s. All the barbers know what they’re doing, and are all professional, friendly and it’s always a good conversation in there. I drive 40 minutes to get my hair cut there, If that gives you any idea of how good they are!

Best haircut and shave I have had in a very long time. Unbelieveable attention to detail and took great pride in the shave. Will return next time Im in Albany

The first time I visited Patsys, it was a wonderful experience. The decor was a throwback to another era and the vibe was friendly and welcoming. I was very pleased with my haircut as I walked out the door. Unfortunately my second visit was anything but that. Consistency is crucial when providing a service. You want to walk in knowing what the outcome will be. Not hoping for the best. My result was one of the worst haircuts I ever had. Uneven sculpting of the sides was pronounced. The hair cutter disregarded my instructions and did not take care to insure that my desires were met. As for the other two haircutters, I cannot speak as to their abilities.

Excellent barbers. Shop can get pretty busy so call ahead to find out if there is a wait. Each barber keeps his own schedule of appointments. They also do shaves and trim beards if you want that service. Finding a parking spot close to the shop can be hard at times but you can usually find a spot within a block maybe block and a half.

This place is legit! Sunday hours for the win. Jamie’s attention to detail for the hair and full beard trim showed in the results. Definitely going back.

Originally gave this place 4 stars, but only because I mislicked the 5th star and didnt realize. Barbers were great and personable. Classic style and decor inside along with some great music makes for a great experience. Haircut was real solid and inexpensive. Straight razor shave and everything. Barbers treated me wonderfully. Sorry for the 4 star mix-up originally -- this place is definitely worth the 5 stars!P.S. Im not from around the area but have held out until I made the 3 hour trip back for my last 2 haircuts.

Patsys Barber Shop is the only destination in Albany for consistently quality haircuts.When I moved to Albany as a student in 2012, I asked around everywhere for recommendations on where to get a quality haircut. The businesses I tried all fell short (bad cuts, dirty shop, etc) and I ended up regularly driving 200 miles back home to LI where at least I knew I would leave the shop looking good.Six months ago, I searched online for local barber shops that were out of the college-town scene I tried last time. The recommendations for Patsys spoke for themselves, so I took the drive down to their shop on Howard Street for a haircut and was immediately impressed. The store is spotless and has the great old school barber shop feel. All the guys down at Patsys are friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable -- their primary concern is giving you the cut you want so you leave looking AND feeling good.I always walk in without an appointment and wait for the first available barber -- not ONCE have any of them given me anything less than a quality cut. The past few times I have gone in Ive had my man Brett who KILLS IT every time; he can do a mean fade and his beard shaping skills are on-point.If you live in the Albany area and dont go to Patsys Barber Shop for your haircuts, youre not looking as good as you could. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for the perfect cut.

Great environment, real classic barbershop. Kendra talked with me about what I wanted, I wasnt totally sure when I walked in, and then she came through with a great cut! The whole experience was fantastic! See you in a few weeks!

Phenomenal staff! Very friendly, very knowledgeable. I was worried about mens salons for longer hair, but Patsys exceeded expectations and left me very happy with my new cut.The place has lovely antique decor, and I loved the welcoming vibe.

Patsy’s is a great barbershop. The staff is friendly and professional. I got a shave and a haircut, for a very reasonable price, and it is one of the best that I have ever had! I strongly recommend this place.

Price is reasonable for hair and beard. I go to Joe and he does a great job on my hair and my beard, which is great because its getting big and I dont really know what to do with it. Patsys has a distinctly old feel (in the historic sense) but isnt stodgy at all. Everyone there is really down to earth. Theyre open early and late and dont have weird closed days like Im used to.Most cities do not have a barber shop even close to this good.Cash only.

Awesome Haircuts. Authentic barbershop. Cool place.

I wasnt aware of Patsys. My fiance got her hair done at the salon and I went over to see if the barbershop would take walk ins and sure enough they did. Had Mark cut my hair and I am extremely happy with the results, the guys here really seem to care about the work they do and it shows. Definitely recommend to anyone

I normally dont review any places but after numerous barbershops that have left me wanting a extra sharp cut I cant help but give my two cents regarding this establishment. Patsy has given me one of the sharpest fine haircuts i have had the pleasure of experiencing. I moved to the area about 4 months ago from Houston. Mind you there is an abundance of fine shops in Houston that I have been to but Patsy is just as great if not greater. I received a cut from Brent and after a consult he delivered a perfect cut - tight modern undercut with a slick back. They have earned my business thats for sure!

Classic barber shop feel, and I get my haircuts from Chris. He is great. Offers great recommendations and does an excellent job. I highly recommend him or anyone there.

Great experience. Really put effort and care into my cut. Passed by and figured I would try them out. I’ll be going back and would recommend to anyone.

Always a good cut, though it seems they have raised the price of a cut since covid started.

Josh was great. The shop was comfortable and relaxing. Everyone was friendly. Will be taking the 2 hour trip just for a haircut from now on!

Simply the best barber shop Ive been to, by far. And I have been to many around New York. They treat haircuts like an art and truly care that you leave with exactly what you wanted. Plus, everyone who works there is a very cool, down-to-earth guy. Couldnt reccomend enough if you care about you hairstyle.

Great atmosphere, great haircuts, great place. Been trying to get a certain haircut for almost 6 months now and finally got what I was looking for here!

Update 1 year later: Still a 5 star place. Nick is incredible as a barber and the atmosphere in the shop is fantastic. Dont bother with any where else. Best in the Capital District!Stopped in to have my hair done and beard trimmed. Worked with Brett and despite my terrible instructions and me not knowing what I wanted he gave me the best cut and trim of my beard that Ive ever had! Will only be going here from now on whenever I need a cut. Thank you all!

Always a great experience at patsys barber shop in albany ny. If you are looking for a great hair cut or shave, visit patsys barber shop.

Awesome. Ive been looking for a place like this for a long time... William looked at my hair, offered very welcome advice and proceeded to deliver a very skilled cut. You can tell the guys here love what they do.

Great attentive staff. Everyone does a great job whether youre walking in or have an appointment. Trag runs a phenomenal business here.

Went into a barber shop for the first time today and was completely amazed by the atmosphere of the shop. The barbers were amazing. I will definitely be coming back.

Hard to express b!.

Great haircut. Hunter is excellent.

Walked in at the new Patsys location in the concourse. Sat down with Peter who was real professional and laid back, best fade Ive gotten in the Albany area. Ill definitely be back in the future!

Patsy’s has very experienced barbers and of the 10 times I’ve been there I’ve never had a bad cut. It’s probably better to make an app’t but I’m a last minute kind of guy so I take my chances as a walk in. They always treat me great anyway. They always take their time, ask you what kind of cut you want and they always check in with you during the cut to make sure you’re happy with the progress. I think of them like Uber drivers for hair. Professional, they make very friendly small talk, confirm what you want and deliver you to you hair destination in one piece. And the hot towel at the end really makes the experience feel special. Best of all they are almost always open, even Sunday!! I try to tip a little extra but I never feel pressured, they are super appreciative always. My son is 17 and he loves Patsy’s too. Sometimes he goes on his own with a friend or two. Highly recommended.

A historic and authentic barbershop boasting a vintage atmosphere, talented staff, and an owner wholl make you feel like one of the guys. Easily the best barbershop experience Ive ever had. Cheers! 🍻

The owner is amazing and very easy going. Had a little miscommunication about our appointment as it was for a wedding party pre-shave and he made sure we had an awesome experience. Highly recommend and definitely coming back soon!

Stopped in on a whim in need of a haircut. I had to be to work and they did everything they could to get me in the chair and out to get to work on time. Next time Ill make an appointment. Fantastic cut by the way. Old school barber shop.

Absolutely outstanding barbers and phenomenal customer service! By far the #1 barbershop in the Albany area. It’s usually rare to find a barbershop where everyone can give you a great cut and this is definitely that place.

Patsys has a great old-school vibe and is always an entertaining place to get a cut. You will feel well taken care of and not at all rushed. Tragedy consistently delivers excellent haircuts. I highly recommend Patsys.

I flew in looking for any ole spot to get cleaned up...This place took care of me and sent me on my way looking fresh! I was hesitant at first but Im happy I took the risk!

I got a haircut and a shave. Came out looking great. The environment is fantastic, the workers are great, great conversations. Great service.Highly reccomend.

Good cut, good service but a little on pricey side for beard trim.

Great atmosphere thats full of history with talented barbers and friendly staff. When I had an issue with wait times and getting an appointment, the owner responded immediately and went out of his way to personally make it right.

Love this place

My husband and I came here on a whim based on the positive reviews and left very happy. I can honestly say neither one of us has ever been happy with any haircut weve ever received. Nik took his time and did a phenomenal job on my husband hair and the apprentice fella (I didnt catch his name) chatted with us while we waited. Overall everyone was very friendly and added to the great atmosphere and vibe of the place. He will definitely be making a return visit & I will be making an appointment next door. Keep up the fantastic work!