Barber in Bentleigh
Looking for a barber
in Bentleigh?
Looking for a barber in Bentleigh? Empire Barbershop is a 12 minute drive down North Road and Warrigal Road — premium men's haircuts and beard work for Bentleigh locals.
How to get here
6 km · 12 min from Bentleigh.
- Drive
- Approximately 6 km — about 12 minutes from Centre Road shops / Bentleigh station, depending on traffic.
- Public transport
- Bentleigh is on the Frankston line — change at Caulfield to the Pakenham/Cranbourne line, then one stop to Oakleigh. Or short drive via North Road.
- Parking
- Free 2-hour street parking on Atherton Rd, Drummond St and around Eaton Mall. The Oakleigh station car park is two minutes' walk away.
- Reference point
- Centre Road shops / Bentleigh station
Why Bentleigh books Empire
Three reasons Bentleigh locals make the trip.
Bentleigh and Oakleigh sit on opposite sides of the same train network, but the drive between them is short and easy. Empire has steady Bentleigh regulars who built the habit during lockdowns when nobody could find a decent barber locally — they never went back.
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Direct drive down North Road — same trip plenty of Bentleigh locals make for Oakleigh's eat street anyway.
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Pair the cut with lunch on Eaton Mall and the trip pays for itself.
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Empire's Tuesday–Friday late nights mean you can book after a Centre Road dinner without rushing.
Services
What Bentleigh clients book.
Precision Haircuts
Scissor and clipper work tailored to head shape, hair growth and the way you style at home.
Skin Fades & Tapers
Low, mid and high fades — bald skin, drop, burst — blended seamlessly into the top.
Beard Trims & Shaping
Line-ups, neck shaves and full beard sculpting. Soften the edges or sharpen them — your call.
Custom & Classic Styles
Pompadours, textured crops, side parts, buzz cuts. Modern or classic, finished properly.
Questions from Bentleigh
Frequently asked.
How far is Empire from Bentleigh?
About 6 km — a 12 minute drive down North Road and Warrigal Road.
Is there a top-rated barber near Bentleigh?
Centre Road has a few barbershops. For premium men's grooming — skin fades, beard sculpting, consistent precision cuts — Bentleigh locals head to Empire on Station Street, Oakleigh.
Can I take the train to Empire from Bentleigh?
Yes — Frankston line to Caulfield, change to the Pakenham/Cranbourne line, one stop to Oakleigh. The drive is usually faster.
Book a chair
Make the trip from Bentleigh.
Tuesday–Friday until 8pm, weekends 10–6. Lock in your preferred barber on Bookzyr or call the shop.
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