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Centretown · Ottawa
Walk out looking sharp, every single time.
Monarch Design is a men's barbershop on Somerset Street West, built around one thing: a precise cut, finished properly — fades, classic cuts, beard work and hot towel shaves.
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Services
Every service starts with a quick consultation, so the cut fits your head, your hair and how you actually wear it.
01
Precision Haircut
Classic scissor and clipper work, tailored to your head shape and finished with a clean neckline and styling.
02
Skin Fade & Taper
High, mid or low — blended seamlessly down to the skin, with crisp edges and a razor finish.
03
Beard Trim & Sculpt
Shaping, line-up and length control to suit your face, finished with beard oil and a hot towel.
04
Hot Towel Shave
The traditional straight-razor ritual: hot towels, rich lather, and a close, smooth finish.
05
The Monarch — Full Service
The complete reset: precision haircut, beard sculpt and hot towel shave in one sitting.
06
Line-Up & Clean-Up
Between full cuts? Keep the edges, sideburns and neckline sharp in a quick chair visit.
Ready when you are — book online and your chair is reserved instantly, or call (613) 879-9497. Walk-ins are welcome when a chair is free.
An owner-run shop on Somerset
Monarch Design Barbershop sits at 120 Somerset St W in Centretown — a short walk from Elgin Street and downtown Ottawa. It's an owner-operated shop: Maher, the owner, is behind the chair, and the standard is personal.
No rushed chairs and no guesswork. You sit down, talk through what you want, and leave with a cut that grows out clean.
Precision firstDetail work on every fade, edge and finish.
All hair typesStraight, curly, thick or fine — cut to suit.
Open 7 daysWeekday evenings and weekend hours.
From the chair
Hot towels, sharp razors, clean blends — the daily work of the shop.
Book your chair
Booking is now direct and instant through Square — pick your service and time and your chair is reserved, no waiting on a reply. Appointments are recommended on Fridays and weekends; walk-ins are welcome whenever a chair opens up.
Prefer to call?
(613) 879-9497
Book online in under a minute
You'll go to our secure Square booking page, where you can choose your service and a time that suits you — confirmation is instant.
Book your appointment- 1.Choose your service — cut, fade, beard work or the full Monarch.
- 2.Pick a day and time that works for you.
- 3.Confirm — your chair is booked, straight away.
Visit us
120 Somerset St W
Ottawa, ON K2P 0H8 · Centretown, near Elgin St
Phone: (613) 879-9497
Web: monarchdesign.ca
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Monarch Design Barbershop
120 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K2P 0H8 — the map couldn't load here, but the directions button below will take you straight to us.