Love this place and their stylists. Lexington gave me a fantastic cut--exactly what I had been…read moretrying to get my own barber to do for months. And she and her husband have created a really warm and welcoming place that feels hip and nostalgic at the same time.

Benny keep up the great job dude. I had a great cut as always and I love that this place is…read moreappointment only it makes getting a haircut so much easier.

Patsy's, and the Heart of a City The heart of a city doesn't…read morebeat in time to the rhythm of landmarks whose silhouettes are stamped on postcards. Its pulse doesn't shake the shopping centers or the offices or the multitudes they carry. It honors no arrhythmia before the Capitol or the architecture that has grown around it. Because it's often the case that the biggest machine lives and dies not by its most imposing part, but by the smallest pin in its center. It's easy to miss Patsy's Barber Shop if you're weaving through the traffic of State and Pearl. You have to know to take the right onto Howard Street and go slowly enough not to miss the white neon tubing that brightens the shop and casts just enough of its glow onto the sidewalk to let you see the barbers ply their trade. Patsy's opened in 1930 at the cusp of the Great Depression, when a proper haircut was a man's resume and the newspaper on the empty seat was the employment office. It was a family business, like many that had dotted the downtown and further south to the neighborhoods that would eventually be sacrificed to Nelson Rockefeller's sense of grandeur. William "Tragedy" Yager now presides over the memories absorbed into the mirrors and the padded chairs. Since 2006, he's followed in the footsteps of his great grandfather, a man who likely opened up shop as he always did on the day Japanese planes set off for infamy. And anyone who's had a seat in one of his chairs and a hot towel on their face knows that Tragedy didn't just inherit a trade; he inherited a love and a duty to everyone that crosses the threshold. A large man with a long, thick beard and a tapestry of tattoos lining both temples, he wouldn't strike you as a man you would want to meet in a dark alley. But again, the seat, the hot towel, two minutes in conversation, and you'll realize that he's exactly the man you would want to meet in a dark alley if your car broke down, if you were cold, hungry and scared, if everybody passed you by. Because there are certain things you can expect from those possessed of the instinct of leadership. But what you may not expect is that sometimes, the places where matters are truly decided accept walk-ins. Patsy's Barber Shop has two locations, 3 Howard Street in downtown Albany and Room 126 on the Concourse Level. Call for an appointment and check for hours. And be sure to patronize the many barbers Tragedy has trained personally.

I'm an out of towner! I've been in town for a few weeks and it can be tough with the trust and…read moreeverything built around that for picking which shop to go to for my next cut. The service, quality, vibe, and aesthetic were an exact match from all other reviews and pictures you see online. Of course the service matters the most right? I was able to snag 2 different barbers in my time out here and have had nothing but phenomenal work at Patsys! I'm telling everyone local and anyone heading up here that THIS IS THE PLACE for a cut.

Im visiting from San Diego. I'm very particular to what barber i go to. This place is a hidden gem…read more One of the best cuts iv gotten in a long time. They are very friendly and took me in as a walk in. In need of a great haircut check them out

Simply the best. Jake opened his own shop on Railroad Street - real barber, just like it should…read morebe...hot lather, straight razor if you want. Traditional barber shop service with a modern twist.

After countless visits never a dull moment with Justin and Joel. Excellent barber stylists.read more

Quality haircut for a very low price!! Regular cut 10 dollars, best place around.read more

Some of the best service I have had in Great Barrington. The lady who cut my hair was super sweet…read moreand we talked in Spanish as I love practicing. The vibe of the place was masculine but very welcoming and friendly. I would recommend this Barber to anyone in need of a haircut and can't wait to come back. Thank you

I stopped in for a haircut while traveling. I showed the guy a photo of what my hair looks like…read moreright after a fresh haircut. He nodded and said he could do that. Turns out, he couldn't. 1) He left clumps of hair uncut on the top-left side of my head. 2) The length on the left and right temples didn't match. 3). And this is the kicker right out of comedy/horror movie: I have a short beard. When trimming my side burns he buzzed the right sideburn along with also trimming about 1 inch of my beard clean off down to the skin below the sideburn. CLEAN OFF! Yes, I now had a beard with 1 inch clean shaven area between the rest of the hair on my head. I THEN TOLD HIM THAT HE MADE A MISTAKE AND NOT TO CUT THE OTHER SIDE DOWN TO BARE SKIN. So what does he do? He ignores me and proceeds to mess up my beard on the other side, buzzing it clean off to bare skin right after I told him not to. It's a small shop, so the patrons to the right and left hear all of this as do the customers waiting. Everyone, including his mom is now craning their neck to look at the freak show haircut this guy gave me. Mortifying and embarrassing. No apologies or explanations were given. I had an appointment that I had to cancel since I had to run home in an attempt to resurrect the MESS this guy made. Just in case they post a reply turning the blame on me after this post, I never said to touch my beard. I own a beard trimmer obviously. He didn't bother to clip on a numbered trimmer clip to keep the beard intact. He just hacked away to his hearts content. 100% true review. Photos to prove it. Avoid this shop.

Horribly rude - women answered the phone and instantly said "are you a fucking moron"read more