Hobbs Hairdressing in Bristol

I have been going to Hobbs for years and cant recommend it highly enough. The staff are fantastic, it has a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and I always come out with a great confidence boost (in the form of an amazing haircut). 🙂

I came for my first appointment here a few weeks back. All the staff were really friendly. I was served a delicious cup of coffee whilst I waited. Gemma cut my hair. She has a great consultation style and has clear knowledge and confidence of how to work with different hair types and what will look best on the person. She gave me a lovely cut and style and went above and beyond to make sure my hair looked fabulous for my birthday date. I had loads of complements on my hair that day. I will definitely be coming back here.

Always a friendly and welcoming experience, and Gemma has to be the best hairdresser in Bristol?!

I’ve spent ages trying to find a hairdresser able to make my pixie cut look fantastic, Neil and Georgina did it perfectly! Thanks guys!

Really inclusive, super friendly and laid back. Excellent hair cut. Felt like a lovely treat with the coffee and special secret garden at the back. Ive found my forever hairdresses.

Cannot believe Ive lived in Bristol for so long and never been to this gem of a salon till yesterday!I had a terrible haircut on Wednesday at a place in London & desperately needed someone good to fix it- it was so bad that Mel who did my hair at Hobbs gasped with horror when I took my pony tail out and showed her my butchered hair .I am thrilled with the results and with Mels service, she made me feel instantly calm & I feel so much better now i have have had my hair sorted properly by someone who really knows their stuff .The salon itself is really stylish and clean and all the staff were bubbly and helpful. Added bonus of the beautiful wild garden to sit in downstairs while you wait & great coffee. I will be making this my new hair salon from now on.

Amazing! Walked out loving my hair.

The bestest! Always happy with my cut and colour.

Great haircut as always by Neil 👌🏽😊

Went in for a Halloween haircut, came out a lion 🦁

Highly skilled hairdressers, funky place, friendly!

nice friendly service. Will come here again

Excellent service from all the staff.Thanks to everyone and in particular to Neil.

Im always very well looked after by the talented staff at Hobbs.

Hobbs Hairdressing are exceptional. I went in with a unkempt top knot and an undercut and came out with a gorgeous pixie cut. The staff were really kind, creative and acommodating. I felt treated and it felt safe to be there; covid measures were clearly being taken with every client. Thank you guys!

Amazing as usual. I recommend to all my friends as I always leave with a beautiful cut. All staff wearing PPE and working responsibly - thank you again!!

I moved to Bristol in 2012 and have had Gemma style my hair for nearly 8 years. She is fantastic, very professional and friendly, and really understands her clients. Have not considered anywhere else but Hobbs due to the great service. Thank you!

I got my hair cut by a lovely girl who was learning. I didnt mind that it took longer because I paid a discounted price. However, the woman that was guiding her spoke about me like I wasnt there saying I had been "very naughty" not getting my hair cut in such a long time and thats why it had so many split ends and why my hair looked so "thin". Id gone in asking for layers but the older woman redirected the younger saying that "wouldnt suit" me because my hair wasnt thick enough.Going to the hairdressers can be quite stressful for some people. Youre vulnerable while youre sitting under the scrutiny of people that know more than you. I think they need to work on being warmer and more considerate because I personally left feeling very insecure and silly for asking for layers

Fantastic cut by Gemma, first class advice and I was thoroughly impressed by the pandemic measures in place. Thank you so much!

One of the ladies here was extremely rude. I went in for a consultation in which I was told Id be able to get my hair died lighter like I wanted. However, when I went back to get it done, the rude older hairdresser grabbed my hair after it had been washed and said I cant die this, its so dry. I know its dry. This is why I was worried at the consultation. I never use heat on it or dye it, my hair is just naturally dry but I wanted a little blonde colour in it for summer which I was told they would be able to do at the consultation. I was so embarrassed by her rudeness. She pinched my hair and pulled it to while loudly saying how dry it was. She refused the offer me the treatment I had planned for in the consultation and I left feeling hurt and embarrassed. To make things worse my friend was treating me as a gift and we couldnt get our hair done together like we had planned. If you do go to this place, pray you dont encounter this awful women.

Great hairdressers, lovely staff, amazing coffee. Really pleased with my haircut

Hobbs is am amazing salon! I like the atmosphere and Georgina is the best hairdresser.

Best hairdressers in town. Hands down. Book in advance and make time for parking.

Strange place, I walked in on a rainy afternoon on the off chance I could have a wash and blow-dry, the place seemed empty and quiet but receptionist said No, we only do "regular customers". Felt like Id walked into some strange cult, like the start of one of those horror movies where newbie to town walks into store and locals give each other knowing looks, "a hapless innocent has arrived" lol.

The staff are very friendly and their service is amazing. I loved Meghan, super nice and friendly. I cut and died my hair there and I am very happy with it, it looks much kore healthier now. I recommend this place to everyone.

Would Avoid at all cost, They drove my girlfriend to tears.She went in to have her hair dyed and explained what had been done to her hair previously.They then made a mistake and turned her ginger, fair enough we are all human things happen.But when we called up to book AND PAY for another appointment to fix the problem (no haggling for discount just want it fixedThey were incredibly rude and refused to admit there had been a mistake.So not only was their performance below what youd expect, their customer service is downright disgraceful and they turned away someone willing to pay to have them fix a problem they had caused.Friendly advice to you reading this going forwards, dont go there its not worth the hassle unless you like to pay to be shouted at.

Very good experience, love my haircut

Hobbs is great! I wont go anywhere else for a haircut now. Hobbs listen, take take to understand what you want, and do a great job.They really know their stuff and are user-friendly!Recommended.

I am very grateful for the kindness and understanding I was shown and not made to feel bad about myself (I have trichotillomania). I will definitely go back, and their products smell amazing! Thank you to the young lady that worked with me and gave me a super new hair-do, really sorry your name popped out of my head.

Love this hairdressers. Staff are all wonderful. Worth arriving early for coffee and time in award winning garden. Not just a great hairdressers,its such a wonderful friendly experience.

Great experience here, lovely atmosphere and decor, offered a hot drink straight through the door. Georgina really listened to what I wanted and I ended up with one of the best haircuts Ive had to date. Will be returning.

Hobbs hairdressing is a Bristol institution, I have been going to have my hair cut here for many years. Sometimes Ive been lucky to have cheap model haircut and colour too! As the owner Doug Hobbs teaches hairdressing too. Definitely going again.

Reasonable prices, lovely staff, free beers as well as coffee on occasion. Always happy with what they do with my hair. My favourite for a few years now whenever I can afford to indulge myself or need someone a special occasion such as gig or video shoot.

These guys do not know what they are doing with colour. I asked for a copper dip dye (something pretty noticeable). First attempt came out streaky and washed out and no dip dye. They very kindly said they would fix it. I came out looking blonde both times. I was so astounded it happened twice. Last straw is I just noticed theyve missed the toner from the underneath of my hair so it’s raw bleach blonde on the underneath.

Gemma is an outstanding hairdresser at Hobbs. I absolutely love how she listens to exactly what you want. I will definitely be back!

Best salon in Bristol! I first came here looking for someone who could cut curly hair (a seemingly impossible task for every other hairdresser Ive been to!I was not disappointed! The whole team is really friendly and every customer who walks out of the doors looks great! I always see Neil who is a brilliant hairdresser, would definitely recommend to anyone!

One of the best hairdresser left the salon and nobody bother to let me know that my appointment was cancelled. Terrible service, do not recommend to get there for anyone. No point now

Great hairdressers. Really cool design, a beaut of a secret garden, and fabulous stylists. Gemma is the best!

The staff here make you feel welcome instantly. Youll be welcomed into what feels like a big family who know how to get stuff done. Fantastic haircut to boot!

The hairdressers always advise me on what is best for what I want and what is best for my hair (and how this impacts the long term condition/maintenance of my hairrather than telling me everything I should do. Also, after colouring or toning my hair always feels super healthy. I could use semi permanent dyes bought from the shops to tone but they never work as well and always seem to damage my hair, whereas Hobbs seem to use really high quality products so I dont mind paying a little more. The salon also has a fun and friendly vibe.

Student discount is a blessing else wouldnt be able to go to such a fantastic salon

This is the loveliest hairdressers Ive ever been to! Not only are they incredibly well trained, they are very talkative and kind and really value the customers opinion. The entire vibe of the place is a very relaxed and happy atmosphere; we even met the owner when he came in and he wished us a good day when we left. Special mention to Kate who coloured my hair beautifully (especially considering I had hardly any clue what i wanted), and Ashley who cut and styled my hair; (and many other staff that complimented me during the whole process). Would definitely recommend if you prefer having salon quality hair as well as amazing customer service!! And there was even a little coffee shop type thing downstairs next to a beautiful garden so my boyfriend could wait while I had all this done! Already booked my next appointment :)

I had been searching for a new hairdresser and saw Hobbs had excellent reviews, so I booked with Doug - thinking he would surely be a great hairdresser. I showed him photos and tried to explain what I wanted but he was not very interested. He said "people usually trust me to make those decisions" he didnt give me the haircut I asked for - it was 1-2 inches longer than I wanted. I politely asked for more off, but he insisted saying I could come back again free of charge. It looked bad but i judged that returning would likely be super-awkward and might not end up getting what i wanted again- he had a friendly manner but also was also very confident that he knows better than the customer. I found it condescending. When I got to the register the woman told me it was going to cost extra because it was my first visit. £71. What a waste of money. To top it off, it was such a bad haircut I was teased by my co-workers a few weeks later as it grew out to be even worse.

Brilliant experience! Gemma was really professional and friendly; offered great advice too. The haircut and finish is fantastic so I would definitely recommend Hobbs :Great student discount too if you manage to get an appointment!

The staff are really nice. Beautiful garden by the waiting area, tended by the friendly, chatty owner. It looks very contemporary inside. I go to Neil and every time he cuts my hair it looks great and I get strangers coming up to me and asking where I got my hair cut.

I booked a student appointment on my friends recommendation (she does her hair here very regularlyand had it cancelled and rescheduled 3 separate times after my original booking. They were mistakes that were really obviously on the part of the reception - theyd failed to record that the stylist wouldnt be there and didnt bother to put me in for a different appointment. I felt like because I was a student I was insignificant. I understand that I would pay less than other customers but I dont think that really changes my value as a returning customer who was ready to make Hobbs my regular place. Unfortunately Ill be taking my business elsewhere (probably somewhere along Cotham Hill - great student offers).

I was struggling to find a hairdresser to do my wedding hair as it was a Monday. I was in the salon having my hair coloured (which was amazingwhen Doug overheard and offered to help me out on his day off. Doug did such an incredible job on my hair, he took the time to make sure it tied in with my dress and jewellery and even used some greenery from his own garden. My friends and family commented on how beautiful my hair looked throughout the day and I will strongly recommend Hobbs salon and Doug to anyone! Thank you!

So happy with my haircut love these girls! will be back soon

Nice people and environment, i didnt really get the cut I was looking for - but was a good enough cut all the same.

Hairdressers are like dentists for me! Being in possession of huge curly red hair (going grey), I decided to go for something different. Amazing doesnt cover it! Fab cut from Doug, beautiful colour from Carla & Skye worked magic with the hairdryer & brush!! I havent brushed my hair in over 30 years! Fantastic, cant wait to return.