Plan B

Plan B is a barbershop group in Malta that treats a haircut as part of a wider experience. Its Balluta branch stands at 272 Tower Road in Sliema, one of the busiest and most walkable parts of the island, and it is listed in our directory of hairdressers in Malta.

For a visitor from the UK, the appeal is a barbershop with a clear identity. Rather than the usual quick-cut formula, Plan B pairs precise grooming with good coffee and a calm, carefully designed space, and it is set up so that an appointment feels unhurried, with time to talk through what you want before the clippers come out.

The Plan B idea

The feel is that of a fashion studio built into a cafeteria, where hair happens to be cut. Everything, from the layout and materials to the pace and the atmosphere, is meant to be deliberate: clean lines, calm energy and sharp standards across every location. Grooming, design and culture are treated as parts of one world rather than separate businesses.

Two sister projects sit inside that world. Monolith by Plan B is the coffee bar, and it is not an add-on but part of the rhythm of the space, a place to pause and reset. Plan B Experience is the fashion project, built with the same taste and discipline as the shops. In short, Plan B is grooming, coffee and fashion in a single universe, which is why the shops attract people who care about style as well as a neat cut.

What to expect from a haircut

Each appointment is tailored to the individual. Clients are consulted and advised on how best to treat their hair type and which cut suits their face shape, so you leave with a style that fits you rather than a standard result. Appointments are run on a booking schedule, which keeps the focus on one client at a time and protects the quality of the service.

The shops use Patricks grooming products and serve Gardelli coffee and premium drinks, so a visit can include a proper espresso while you wait or afterwards. The haircut itself is meant to be recognisable, with particular details that regular clients will spot on the street. Bitcoin is accepted as a payment method, which will interest anyone who prefers to pay in cryptocurrency.

Where the shops are

Besides Balluta, the group runs Plan B Headquarters on Triq Elija Zammit in St Julian's, Plan B The Strand on Triq Ix-Xatt in Sliema, Plan B Tigne on Triq Tigne in Sliema, a branch at Dawret il-Gżejjer in St Paul's Bay near the Hilton, and a Gżira branch on Triq Sir Frederick C. Ponsonby by the Novotel. If your holiday base is on the north-east coast, one of these is likely to be close to your hotel.

Our hotels in Sliema page covers the area around Sliema, St Julian's and Gżira, and the where to stay in Malta guide compares the main resorts. The barbershop is also handy for longer stays: our Malta relocation guide explains the practical side of moving to the islands, and a regular barber is one of the first small comforts newcomers look for.

Making the most of a trip to Sliema

A haircut fits neatly into a day on the coast. Nearby businesses in our directory include Adventure Cruises Malta for time on the water and AM Language for English courses, while our guides to things to do in Malta and the best beaches in Malta will fill the rest of your itinerary. The Malta weather guide helps you pack for the season.

Before you travel, our page on flights to Malta explains how to reach the island from the UK. To ask Plan B a question about a booking, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the business.