About Us

Founded by Lawrence Morris, Bad Dogs & Englishmen was born from a desire to create a gentleman’s grooming destination that combined the service and quality of London barbering with the warmth and character often missing from modern barbershops.

After training in London and working within creative industries, Lawrence brought together his appreciation for traditional style, interior design, and premium grooming to create a truly distinctive space in the heart of Guildford.

Alongside a highly experienced team, including manager Elliot whose background includes Toni & Guy and London Fashion Week, the shop continues to deliver barbering built around skill, consistency, and exceptional client care.

LAWRENCE : OWNER

Lawrence Morris is best known for his impressive beard and, formerly, Ben the great Dane.

Lawrence was unable to find a place designed for gentlemen to get their hair cut in style outside of London. That is how Bad Dogs and Englishmen, based in Guildford, was born.

Trained in London as a barber and having always worked in creative industries, it was a perfect fit. Never sitting still, Lawrence is always cleaning, adjusting or changing something to ensure the place looks great.

Offering the ‘London service’, in the heart of Guildford, is most important.

Elliot : manager

Elliot is best known for his love of football, eating out and (most importantly) cutting hair.

He started his career at Toni & Guy, and subsequently qualified in London. With a background in hairdressing, it’s this which cemented his hunger and passion within the industry.

Elliot has participated in London fashion week many times for Burberry, House of Holland and many more. Toni and Guy is where he learnt his impressive scissor techniques and the skills that allows him to give the perfect, low maintenance haircut.

After hanging up his scissors at Toni and Guy, Elliot decided barbering was his future. Elliot arrived at Bad Dogs as head barber. The rest, as they say, is history.

Elliot particularly enjoys scissor work re-styles and finding the perfect style.

Trusted In Guildford

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Conor Bennett
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My second hair cut with Elliot and I could not recommend getting your hair cut with him more. The service is excellent.
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Mitch Gee
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Really great haircut — genuinely impressed with the result. The attention to detail was spot on, but what stood out most was how incredibly symmetrical the cut is. Everything is perfectly balanced and clean, which isn’t always easy to get right, especially with my hair. You can tell real care and precision went into it. Overall, super happy — sharp, tidy, and exactly what I was after. Would definitely recommend.
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Been going to Elliot for over 5 years. Great, friendly, professional service reasonably priced. Highly recommend!
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Roland Witherington
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Fantastic barbers, very easy to book. Nice warm welcome and a great haircut, will be booking again. 5 stars.
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Lewis Robinson
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Fantastic service and genuinely lovely team. There is no where else in Guildford that delivers the same experience and even after moving away I still travel back for a hair cut as they're the best for miles around.