Humble Barber sees growing success after liquor licence

The Humble Barber has continued to see support after receiving a liquor licence, which allows properly trained employees to serve alcoholic beverages to customers.

Sean Aylward, owner and operator of the Humble Barber, says the business’s bookings and sales have increased since becoming licenced.

“We go through a 19 litre keg every week-and-a-half to two weeks. It’s been a really positive thing for our business.” However, it wasn’t without social media backlash.

“A lot of the comments said we’re going to get people drunk. But in reality, a customer comes in about 10 minutes before, orders a drink and then sits down and chats. Then they get their hair cut, finish their drink and get on their way,” explained Aylward.

He didn’t expect his supporters to become so invested in his cause when he began his fight for the licence. “Thousands of people saw my post and shared it. They were really supportive.” Aylward says the option for an alcoholic beverage is meant to be an experience enhancer. “We’ve never given anybody but a buzz… cut,” he said with a laugh.

The business also serves juices and pops for kids and under aged clients, as well as water.

“It adds up to another way of staying in business. And my employees have another way to get ahead and make more money.”