The Craftsmen
Meet the Team
MMike
Founder · Master Barber
CChris
Senior Barber
RRiley
Barber
JJames
Barber
KKim
Barber
Gentlemen's Barber Shop · Gosport
"Where every man leaves feeling like royalty."
Est. 2017 · Award Winning · 147A Forton Road
Our Story
Pauper to King was born in March 2017 with a simple conviction: every man deserves to feel like royalty. What started as a single chair and a sharp pair of scissors has grown into Gosport's most celebrated barbershop — a place where craft, community, and character come together.
Mike and his team offer the complete gentleman's experience. Classic cuts, precision skin fades, full-face cut-throat shaves, expert beard shaping, nasal waxing, and eyebrow threading — all delivered with the care and attention you'd expect from award-winning barbers.
We believe the haircut is the product and the experience is what brings you back. Step in as you are. Leave feeling like a king.
The Menu
The Craftsmen
MMike
Founder · Master Barber
CChris
Senior Barber
RRiley
Barber
JJames
Barber
KKim
Barber
Pauper to King
Gentlemen's barber shop in the heart of Gosport. Award-winning cuts, traditional shaves, and an experience that makes every visit feel like an occasion.
| Monday | 8:30 – 6:30 |
| Tuesday | 8:30 – 5:30 |
| Wednesday | 8:30 – 5:30 |
| Thursday | 8:30 – 6:30 |
| Friday | 8:30 – 6:30 |
| Saturday | 8:00 – 4:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |