24-06-2025
Carlisle Market Hall barbers reaches final of 'Best Barber 2025'
WE'RE highlighting the shortlisted barber shops in our competition in the . Each of the establishments will be featured over ten issues.
Brunos Barbers has been nominated by News & Star readers as one of ten finalists in its 'Best Barber Shop 2025' award.
The shop was opened by Bruno Guedes 10 years ago, after he moved to Carlisle from Portugal.
Brunos is located at in the Market Hall in Carlisle city centre and has a regular set of clients as well as passing trade.
Bruno said it was 'very flattering' to be nominated and reach the final.
He said: 'I've been here for ten years now and to be nominated by the people is very flattering. It's just me in the shop and it's small but I have regular clients.
'It's a unique space with good music. I take walk ins and bookings and most of the time people don't mind waiting. I'm always busy so it keeps me occupied!'
Inside Brunos Barbers in the Market Hall. (Image: Supplied) Bruno explained how his favourite part about owning his barber shop is getting to know his customers.
READ MORE: Meet the finalists for 'Best Barber Shop 2025'
He added: 'It's a personalised environment, some people even say they come because of me. I've become friends and even family with some of my customers. It's my passion, I love it.
'I love connecting with people, hearing about their life experiences and relating with each other. I moved to the city from Portugal and now I've got a big circle of friends – they make it a better place.'
Bruno also prides himself on being one of the fastest barbers in business.
(Image: Supplied) He said: 'I'm very quick, one of the quickest. I can cut around 40 to 50 people per day and on Saturdays, I've been known to cut 80.
'Fridays and Saturdays are my busiest. I work five days a week, Sunday and Monday are my rest days.'
News & Star readers will now be able to vote for their favourite finalist by picking up a copy of the daily newspaper between Monday, June 23, and Sunday, July 6.
