Empire Barbershop

Nassaukade · Da Costabuurt · Amsterdam West

Amsterdam's
Premier
Barbershop.

Haircuts, skin fades, beard trims & hot towel shaves — in the heart of Da Costabuurt. 7+ languages spoken. Walk-ins always welcome.

★★★★★5.0· 2,345 reviews on Fresha · 4.9 on Treatwell
Precision skin fade at Empire Barbershop Amsterdam
Empire Barbershop interior — vintage barber chair
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Haircuts Skin Fade Beard Trim Hot Towel Shave Taper Fade 7+ Languages Open Daily 08–20 Nassaukade 164H Da Costabuurt Walk-ins Welcome ★ 5.0 · 2,345 Reviews Haircuts Skin Fade Beard Trim Hot Towel Shave Taper Fade 7+ Languages Open Daily 08–20 Nassaukade 164H Da Costabuurt Walk-ins Welcome ★ 5.0 · 2,345 Reviews
5.0
Fresha Rating
2,345+
5-Star Reviews
7+
Languages Spoken
08–20
Open Every Day
Sharp lineup and skin fade — Empire Barbershop Amsterdam
2,345
Five-star reviews on Fresha

Precision Barbershop · Amsterdam West

Every Cut.
Done Right.

Empire Barbershop Amsterdam is the most-reviewed barbershop in Amsterdam West — by a large margin. 2,345 five-star reviews earned through years of real, excellent work: sharp cuts, sculpted fades, and meticulous beard trims delivered with care every single day.

Open 08:00 – 20:00, seven days a week. Our team speaks 7+ languages — English, Dutch, Spanish, Russian, Arabic and more — so every client feels at home from consultation to finish.

What makes us different

Four things that make
Empire Empire.

01

Multilingual Team

English, Dutch, Spanish, Russian, Arabic and more. You'll always be understood — no matter where you're from.

02

Tiered Pricing

Junior, Senior and Master Barber levels — match experience to your budget. Every tier delivers precision.

03

Open Every Day

08:00–20:00, seven days a week. Most close Monday or by 18:00. We don't — your schedule matters.

04

Everyone Is Welcome

Empire is neutral, inclusive, welcoming. We respect all faiths, cultures, and backgrounds. Always.

The Empire Portfolio

Signature Cuts.
Real Clients.

From skin fades and tapers to flowing mid-lengths, textured crops and razor-sharp lineups — every chair, every barber, every day. Photographed in-shop on Nassaukade.

Textured pompadour with taper fade — Empire Barbershop Amsterdam

Textured Pompadour

Taper Fade · Master Barber

Four fade variations — drop fade, low taper, textured top and curly low fade

Fades & Tapers

Four ways

Mid-length flow cut with natural finish

The Flow

Mid-length

Slicked back with low taper — Empire Barbershop

Slick Back

Signature finish

Edgar cuts, textured crops and design lines

Crops & Design Lines

Edgar · Burst · French

Waves, afros and sculpted lineups

Waves & Lineups

Razor-sharp precision

All photography from clients at Nassaukade 164H

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Find us

In the heart of
Amsterdam West.

  • AddressNassaukade 164H · 1053 LL Amsterdam — Da Costabuurt, Amsterdam West
  • HoursMonday – Sunday · 08:00 – 20:00 · Open every day of the year
  • TransportTram stop Amsterdam Bilderdijk — short walking distance · Nassaukade canal-side
  • NeighbourhoodServing Da Costabuurt · Oud-West · Jordaan · Westerpark · Centrum
  • ParkingStreet parking available on and around Nassaukade
  • Contactinfo@empirebarbershops.nl · +31 6 4771 7111
Empire Barbershop Amsterdam — interior
52.370889° N
4.874204° E
Amsterdam
NL · 1053 LL
Nassaukade 164H

Da Costabuurt · Amsterdam West

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Client Reviews

Loved across Fresha & Treatwell.

★ 5.0 Fresha · 2,345+  ·  ★ 4.9 Treatwell · 419+

★★★★★

"Hasan cut my hair. He is exceptionally great at his craft. Before my cut he walked through exactly how he would do it. Best barber I've been to in the Netherlands."

Verified Client
Fresha · Featured
★★★★★

"Eli provided an exceptional haircut, expertly tailoring it to my style. Great atmosphere, skilled hands, and attention to detail made for a fantastic experience."

Konstantinos
Treatwell
★★★★★

"Goed geholpen door vriendelijke Stavros! Just great every time I go. The best barbershop I've found in Amsterdam West without question."

Verified Client
Treatwell
★★★★★

"As an expat, finding a good barber who understands what you want is hard. At Empire they speak English perfectly. Kosta delivered exactly what I described."

James R.
Fresha · Amsterdam West
★★★★★

"The atmosphere is chill, the barbers are professional, and the cut was perfect. Came in from near the Jordaan and it was worth the 5-minute walk."

Thomas V.
Google · Jordaan
★★★★★

"I always leave with a smile and an amazing haircut. Warme welkom en een hele goede kapper. Ontspannen sfeer — every single time."

Manuel
Treatwell · Verified
★★★★★

"Hasan cut my hair. He is exceptionally great at his craft. Before my cut he walked through exactly how he would do it. Best barber I've been to in the Netherlands."

Verified Client
Fresha · Featured
★★★★★

"Eli provided an exceptional haircut, expertly tailoring it to my style. Great atmosphere, skilled hands, and attention to detail made for a fantastic experience."

Konstantinos
Treatwell
★★★★★

"Goed geholpen door vriendelijke Stavros! Just great every time I go. The best barbershop I've found in Amsterdam West without question."

Verified Client
Treatwell
★★★★★

"As an expat, finding a good barber who understands what you want is hard. At Empire they speak English perfectly. Kosta delivered exactly what I described."

James R.
Fresha · Amsterdam West
★★★★★

"The atmosphere is chill, the barbers are professional, and the cut was perfect. Came in from near the Jordaan and it was worth the 5-minute walk."

Thomas V.
Google · Jordaan
★★★★★

"I always leave with a smile and an amazing haircut. Warme welkom en een hele goede kapper. Ontspannen sfeer — every single time."

Manuel
Treatwell · Verified

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