COMING SOON
Eight years ago, I started The Night Barber in The Hague with a simple idea: to create a quiet place for a proper haircut after hours. A place where a man could sit down, slow down for a moment, and enjoy the ritual of a well-made cut and good conversation.
Over the years, that small idea grew into something more. The Night Barber became a regular stop for many gentlemen across the city—late evenings, familiar faces, stories shared, and thousands of haircuts along the way.
This spring marks a new chapter.
Just across the square, The Night Barber is moving into its own space—a studio designed around the same principles that have guided the shop since the beginning: simplicity, craftsmanship, and time well spent.
Welcome to The Night Barber Studio.
Located at Anna Paulownaplein 2 in Den Haag, the new studio will remain true to the original concept: a one-chair barbershop, dedicated entirely to the individual sitting in it. No rush, no noise—just a thoughtful haircut in a calm and carefully designed setting.
The new studio is currently taking shape and will open in May 2026.
I look forward to welcoming both longtime clients and new faces into this next chapter of The Night Barber.
The Night Barber Studio
Anna Paulownaplein 2 — Den Haag
Opening May 2026
Est. 2018
BARBER SERVICES
The Night Barber Studio is a one-chair barbershop founded in 2018, where every appointment is private, unhurried, and focused entirely on the gentleman in the chair. The service menu is refined and carefully considered, offering classic haircuts, beard work, and shorter maintenance visits designed to keep everything looking sharp between full appointments.
At The Night Barber Studio, every visit begins the same way: with a short conversation and a careful look at your hair, beard, and the way you live with them day to day.
Most gentlemen come in for a Studio Cut (from €45) — a classic scissor-cut-based haircut shaped to the natural contours of the head and the movement of the hair. Bulk is removed, the hair is blended and refined, the neckline is finished cleanly, and the result is styled with professional grooming products to suit your preferred finish.
Others come in for beard work. Studio Beard Maintenance (from €45) keeps things sharp and intentional — length managed, lines refined along the throat and cheeks, and the beard finished with conditioning products designed to soften and hydrate.
For many clients, the visit becomes the Studio Combo (from €65) — haircut and beard service together, covering everything from the crown of the head to the chin.
Some visits are specific and more considered, like The Long and the Short of It (€55), where longer hair is transformed into a clean, classic style after a proper shampoo and reset.
For younger clients, The Young Gentleman’s Cut (€35) offers the same careful approach for lads aged 14 and under. And for fathers and sons who want to share the experience together, Dad & Lad (€70) takes care of both in one visit.
Each appointment is one-on-one, unhurried, and done properly.
You’ll find the full menu of services and booking options below.
THE NIGHT BARBER MANIFESTO
When you sit in my chair, you're not just getting a haircut. You're stepping into a conversation built on trust, instinct, and care.
I don't chase trends or copy celebrity cuts. I look at you — your face, your energy, your story — and work from there.
Each cut is tailored to grow out well and move naturally. It's meant to feel like you, not like someone else.
This isn't fast fashion or an Instagram moment. It's quiet craftsmanship — at the speed of life.
First time here? Tell me what you like, what you don't, what matters to you. We'll find the right direction together.
After that? You're in my hands. I'll shape your look over time, in sync with who you are and where you're headed.
I'll finish the job properly — cut, set, style — because half-done isn't an option. And yes, you'll leave clean — neck, face, shoes, clothes. No one should walk out of a barbershop itchy and covered in hair.
Sit back. Let go. Leave better than you came in.
MY STORY
I spent 26 years in the classroom before I ever picked up a pair of scissors.
Teaching taught me to read a room, hold attention, and meet people where they are — not where you expect them to be. Those instincts didn't leave when I traded the whiteboard for the barber's chair. They just found a new application.
I came to barbering in 2018, not as a second act, but as a first one. Everything before was preparation.
Father of five. Former frontman of a 1980s new wave band. Writer. Founder of The Dessert Room — a three-course dessert tasting menu experience. And a baseball fan, because some things are non-negotiable.
After eight years working appointment-only, after hours — building something quiet, precise, and entirely on my own terms — I'm opening The Night Barber Studio. A proper address. A permanent home for the work.
It's the same philosophy it's always been: one chair, one client, full attention. No walk-ins, no rush, no fades, no compromise.
Den Haag gave me the space to build this. The Studio is where it becomes something that lasts.
I look forward to welcoming you to my chair.
Richard Morris, Founder & Proprietor, The Night Barber Studio
REVIEWS
★★★★★
“Fantastic barbershop with a relaxed atmosphere and barber with an eye for detail.” -Gregory
★★★★★
“Always a joy visiting Richard. Convenient hours, good vibe, nice music, excellent haircut and always something eclectic to talk about if you're in the mood. Richard is the go-to guy for a haircut in The Hague.” -Luc
★★★★★
“Very patient, knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommended.” -Michael
★★★★★
“Richard es muy atento y amble. Es como ir a ver un amigo después del trabajo y salir más guapo de lo
que entraste!” -Sergi
★★★★★
Лучший барбер лучшего города мира
Одна проблема - надо бронировать стрижку заранее, но вы справитесь -Мих. См.
★★★★★
“Ik kom alweer ruim 5 jaar bij Richard en altijd zeer tevreden met het resultaat. Richard neemt de tijd om zijn klanten tevreden te houden en daarnaast is het ook een gezellige vent.” -Peter
★★★★★
“Very happy with the entire experience. Richard was very friendly and he did an excellent job on the haircut despite my genetics giving him very little to work with. I'll definitely be returning in the near future...highly recommended!” -James L.
★★★★★
“Richard es mi barbero de confianza desde hace años. Trato exquisito, relax absoluto, resultado perfecto.
Mi barba siempre lo agradece!” -Mario
★★★★★
“Een van de beste knipbeurten die ik heb gehad. Een aanrader voor iedereen die in de avond onder het genot van een goed gesprek geknipt wil worden. Drie woorden: Kwaliteit, gastvrijheid en sfeervol.” -Daniel
JOIN THE NIGHT BARBER TEAM
The Night Barber Studio is built around a simple idea: every client deserves time, attention, and a properly executed haircut. My shop is a calm, appointment-based environment where the craft of barbering takes precedence over speed or volume.
I am always interested in meeting talented barbers who take pride in their work and who appreciate the traditions of the trade—precision cutting, thoughtful service, and genuine conversation with the person sitting in the chair.
The Night Barber concept also has its own rhythm. The studio operates from late morning through midnight, allowing clients to visit during the day or later in the evening after work, dinner, or the theatre. Because of this, barbers may choose to work daytime shifts, evening shifts, or a combination of both.
If you are an experienced barber—or an up-and-coming professional eager to develop your craft in a thoughtful, design-forward setting—I would be pleased to hear from you.
Please send a brief introduction and portfolio of your work to: richard@nightbarber.nl
BECOME A NIGHT BARBER PROPRIETOR
The Night Barber began in The Hague with a simple but powerful idea: a barber shop that opens when the day begins to wind down. A place where craftsmanship, conversation, and unhurried service meet the rhythm of the evening.
Over the past eight years, that idea has grown into a distinctive concept built around quality barbering, thoughtful design, and a unique approach to opening hours.
The Night Barber model operates on a flexible split-shift structure, typically running from late morning through midnight. This allows shops to serve both daytime clients and those who prefer an evening appointment after work, dinner, or the theatre—creating a natural advantage in cities where traditional barbershops close just as many clients are becoming available.
For proprietors, this structure offers several advantages: the ability to maximize daily chair usage, flexible working hours for barbers, and a distinctive position in the local grooming market.
Night Barber locations are designed to be high-quality, design-forward spaces that emphasize craft, atmosphere, and a calm appointment-based environment. The concept can be adapted to different markets and scales, from intimate one-chair studios to larger city-center barbering salons.
I am beginning to explore opportunities for a limited number of Night Barber proprietors interested in bringing the concept to their own cities.
Whether operated by an independent barber, a small partnership, or a forward-thinking hospitality or lifestyle group, the Night Barber offers a distinctive model built around craft, culture, and the timeless ritual of the barber chair.
The Night Barber Studio (1–2 chairs)
The most intimate expression of the concept. A small, design-forward barbershop built around the classic one-chair philosophy. Ideal for owner-operators or boutique neighborhood locations where atmosphere and personal service take precedence over scale.
The Night Barber Classic (2–5 chairs)
A balanced model that blends the atmosphere of a traditional barbershop with the signature Night Barber after-hours service. The Classic works particularly well in established neighbourhoods and mixed residential areas, offering both daytime appointments and evening grooming.
The Night Barber City (5–10 chairs)
Designed for busy metropolitan centers. The City model embraces the full Noon-to-Midnight rhythm of the brand, with multiple barbers working staggered shifts to accommodate high demand from professionals, travelers, and city nightlife.
Interested in becoming a Night Barber proprietor?
Please send a brief letter of interest, including your background and city of interest, to
LOCATION & OPENING TIMES*
By appointment only.
*Location & Opening Times will change on 1 May 2026.
Watch this space for more information.
Anna Paulownaplein 14
2518 BK Den Haag
(At the WI Kappers Collective)
OPENING TIMES*
*From 4 May 2026
Monday: Noon - Midnight
Tuesday: Noon - Midnight
Wednesday: Noon - Midnight
Thursday: Noon - Midnight
Friday: Noon - Midnight
Saturday: Noon - Midnight
Sunday: By special arrangement
CONTACT
Appointments book up fairly quickly. It is recommended
to book your appointment 7 to 10 days in advance.
A Small Final Confession…I have something of a sweet tooth.
In fact, just next door at Café Paloma (Anna Paulownaplein 1) I recently opened Holland’s first and only dessert tasting salon, The Dessert Room, where guests are invited to enjoy a curated menu of plated desserts in an intimate evening setting.
If you find yourself craving something sweet, you may wish to take a look at the link below (you can thank me later!)
