This hip new bar-cum-barbershop on Rosebank’s Bolton Road is fun and functional
Opening a spot that’s both a bar and a barbershop seems like a strange concept, but it’s one that the team behind Bar Ber Black Sheep has successfully made into one of the coolest spots in the city. Located on the increasingly popular Bolton Road strip in Rosebank, Bar Ber Black Sheep is open for haircuts from 7am to 7pm, and for drinks from 10am to 10pm or later, making it the perfect place to transition from day to night on any day of the week.
The brainchild of Leon Plutsick and Rory Sandilands, Bar Ber Black Sheep is the first barbershop-cum-bar in Joburg. As one of the original founders of the Shongololo Express, Leon’s years of experience in the hospitality and travel industries make him a natural to run the bar, while Rory’s reputation as the head of Blo hairdressing nearby means that the barbershop is in experienced hands. The pair are a perfect combination to run this popular new drinking hole. The response to Bar Ber Black Sheep has been incredible, from both those looking to get a haircut, and those looking to have a drink. “It’s such an unusual spot, and we’ve loved seeing the response. People mostly come in to the barber’s during the day, but from 3pm onwards we see a lot of people stopping in for drinks – it’s perfectly located for a drink on your way home from work,” says Leon.
If you’re looking to get a haircut, there are three hairdressers on site, and while Bar Ber Black Sheep does take walk-ins, the barbershop books up quickly, so you’re better off planning your trip in advance and calling ahead to make an appointment. But if you’re looking to have a drink, the bar fills up on a first come first served basis, so you can rally your friends and meet up for some gin and juice any time. With special art installations taking place during First Thursdays, these evenings make for the perfect opportunity to get acquainted with the space, but with its Prohibition Era decor and funky design, there really isn’t a bad time to be seen at Bar Ber Black Sheep.
Experience for yourself:
- Bar Ber Black Sheep | 011 037 3660 | barberblacksheep.co.za
This article originally appeared in Neighbourhood, Sunday Times.
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