About Us

Authentic & True

A Brampton Barbering Tradition Since 1946

1946

Al Widdis opens a humble, single-chair barber shop on Queen St. E. in downtown Brampton

1961

Al moves his shop to McArter Lane, off Main St. and across from what is now the Rose Theatre

1996

When Al announces his retirement after 50 years, Rob Rutledge steps up to acquire the business. As a sign of respect, he keeps Al’s name on the door

2009

Rob moves Al’s Barber Shop to a new, larger, 3-chair location in a cool, converted garage a few blocks west of Al’s original shop

2018

Success leads Rob to renovate The Garage, adding more chairs and amenities

2020

Rob celebrates 30 years as a barber

Original owner, Al Widdis, photographed with current proprietor, Rob Rutledge.
Rob Rutledge keeping the door to Al's Barbershop open.