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Rubber Soul

Ian Jones, Food and Drink Editor

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Rubber Soul

16 Whittle Street, Manchester, M4 1LT
0161 834 2782
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  • Monday11:00am - 7:00pm
  • Tuesday11:00am - 7:00pm
  • Wednesday11:00am - 7:00pm
  • Thursday11:00am - 7:00pm
  • Friday11:00am - 6:00pm
  • Saturday9:00am - 5:00pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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Based in the heart of the thriving Northern Quarter, Rubber Soul towers over the competition when it comes to stylish and affordable haircuts. With a soundtrack of blues, rock and the best local bands, Rubber Soul is championed by all manner of Manchester-based musicians looking for something a little more special than short back and sides. Headed by the expert men’s hairdresser Davey, and his equally-skilled colleague Leanne, this hidden gem is no bog-standard stuffy barbers. Word of mouth is everything when it comes to great haircuts, and there’s a good reason people travel here from around the country.

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