
Brighton barbershop
Worth walking past six other barbers for.
Relaxed chairs, good music, and exactly the cut you asked for, if not better.
Book a chairThe catch
Best barber in Brighton.
You’ll just have to book it.
There’s a reason regulars walk past half a dozen other shops to sit in our chairs. Matthew, Luca and the team take the time to read your hair, talk through the options, and hand you exactly the cut you came in for, often a notch sharper.
It’s an easy room to spend half an hour in: petrol-blue walls, a wall of mirrors, the Space Invaders cabinet in the corner and the right music on. No rush, no upsell, just a proper cut and a bit of conversation.
That’s the catch-22: once you’ve sat here, the other chairs in town stop cutting it.

The work
One trade, done properly.
Cut & style
It starts with an actual conversation about your hair type, how you wear it and what you want next. Then a precise cut, blended by hand and finished so it still sits right when you style it yourself at home. The advice is free; clients say it’s the best part.
Fair prices are posted on the wall; ask your barber on the day.

Skin fade
Clean, blended fades from the skin up, finished by hand and never rushed.
Beard trim & shape
Lined up with a hot towel and a steady razor for a crisp edge.
Cut & beard
The full reset: hair and beard sorted properly in one sitting.
Restyle
Growing it out or going shorter? We’ll map the route with you.
Kids’ cuts
Calm, quick and patient with the younger ones.
The wall
Cuts, beards and the room they happen in.
Real work from real chairs: fades, restyles and full beards, shot in the shop.




Five stars,
eighty-four times.
Every word below is a real, verified Google review. The names you’ll keep seeing are Matthew, Luca and the Matts.
Read all 84 on Google →“Without a doubt the best barber and best value in Brighton. I walk past about 6-7 other barbers to get here and it’s worth it. Luca and both Matt’s are friendly and give good advice.”
“Since moving towards Brighton, Catch 22 is by far the best barbers I have been to. Super chill atmosphere, good music, good conversations and even better haircuts. Would recommend to anyone but make sure to book!”
“Always fully trust Matthew’s knowledge and advice. Always super happy with the haircut, getting exactly what I asked for, if not better! Really friendly guys and a welcoming atmosphere.”
“Had a haircut with Matthew, he was really friendly and chatty. Gave good advice on my hair type and a variety of options to choose from. Really happy with the results, will definitely be coming back!”
“Matthew is a great barber, super friendly and easy to discuss the haircut you want, giving his advice and recommendations. Top barber and highly recommended!”
Get a chair in 30 seconds.
Four quick taps and we’ll line up the right barber for the cut you want. It won’t take payment or set up an account; think of it as a head start before you call.
Prefer to talk? Call 07380 186958
Find us
In the heart of Brighton, seven days a week.
Easy to reach, easy to spend an hour in. Give us a call to grab a chair or check we’ve got space before you walk down.
07380 186958- Monday
- 9:30 – 18:00
- Tuesday
- 9:30 – 18:30
- Wednesday
- 9:30 – 18:00
- Thursday
- 9:30 – 18:00
- Friday
- 9:30 – 18:00
- Saturday
- 8:30 – 17:30
- Sunday
- 11:00 – 17:00