Downtown Kitchener
We cut hair, not corners
A traditionally inspired, upscale barbershop inside the historic Walper Hotel in downtown Kitchener. Haircuts, beard work, and the hot-towel straight-razor ritual.
Services & pricing
What we do
Most booked
Haircut
Consultation, cut, blow dry, and style with premium products. Includes a complimentary hot lather neck shave with a straight razor.
Beard Trim
$20 – $50Consultation, trim, straight razor edging, and a hot and cold towel combo. Finished with after-shave, lotion, and your choice of beard oil or balm.
Haircut & Beard Trim
Everything you need to stay fresh and looking sharp. Call the shop for pricing.
Hot Towel Shave
A pre-shave lotion massage and hot towel steam, followed by a cold towel treatment and a cooling tonic. Call the shop for pricing.
Our story
Inside the historic Walper Hotel
Abel's on Queen pays homage to Abel Walper, the hotel's founder, by honouring his commitment to a finely tailored, personalized experience that is unmatched in both quality and character. The Walper has kept his ideals alive for over 126 years, blending luxury and history. Guests have claimed to see his shadowy figure seated at the grand piano in the lounge, or riding the hotel's main elevator. We give every client our best work, knowing that Abel is always watching.
- Set inside the historic Walper Hotel
- Straight-razor finishing on every haircut
- Hot and cold towel beard ritual
- Downtown Kitchener, 18 Queen Street South
The chairs
Meet the family
Reviews
What clients say
“I went in for an undercut. Tim did a great job. This is the 2nd time Abel's has had room for a quick undercut shave and rescued me! The staff is friendly and efficient. The space is clean and bright. I highly recommend Abel's services.”
“Been taking my son here for about two years. We see JP. He is great, listens to my son and does exactly what he requests each visit. Atmosphere is clean, relaxed and inviting. The other barbers are also pretty nice and chatty.”
“They provided service for myself and my groomsmen for my wedding. They were awesome! We got our beards trimmed and haircuts and we all couldn't be happier with the outcome. I definitely recommend them!”
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- 18 Queen Street South, Kitchener, ON, N2G 1V6
Monday Closed Tue – Fri 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sat – Sun Closed