Uncle Joe's

In the Middle Ages, barbers shaved your beard, cut your hair and leeched your blood. In fact the red, white and blue striped pole that signals shops these days had a very specific meaning back then. The red symbolised blood; the white, bandages; and the blue, veins. Barbershops have come a long way since then.

Shops like CBD mainstay Uncle Joe’s have re-established the boundaries of your local cutter. It’s just as much a hangout as it is a traditional barber; the convivial atmosphere aided by the complementary beer (or softie) included with every trim. The hot and cold towels, comfortable leather-bound chairs and iconic barber's pole are all classic touches.

Originally opened on King Street, Joe’s moved just around the corner to a more spacious digs inside the Arts Centre building in 2021, with its cult-like following of creatives and suits in tow. Month later, a second Joe’s opened at the FOMO development in Fremantle, delivering the same high-quality cuts, shaves and haircare products as the Perth original.