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London’s Best Tattoo Studios
If you’re looking to get tattooed whilst in London, make sure you do your research first. Tattoos are an amazing memento to mark a special trip but require thought, planning, time and money. Whether you’re after something discreet or planning a full sleeve, London is home to some of the best tattoo shops in the world, boasting world-famous artists who specialise in a wide range of styles across the board.
If you’re committed to getting something special when in London, check out our recommendations of London’s finest tattoo parlours and get your spot booked in!
18 Frith Street (Basement), Soho, W1D 4RQ (photo credit: Frith Street Tattoo)
Frith Street is one of the top spots to get tattooed in London, mainly due to their incredible in-house and guest artists. Oliver specialises in detailed black & grey tattoos, Emiliano creates beautiful lettering and Jordan serves up some bright and bold old school designs. With past guest artists including Chad Koeplinger, Thomas Hooper and Steve Boltz, you never know who might pop up next!
Dharma Tattoo – 529 Roman Road, Bow, E3 5EL (photo credit: Dharma Tattoo)
Dharma Tattoo offers a narrower selection of styles but the knowledge that Miles, Dave and Simon can offer is second to none. From large-scale Japanese pieces to old-school, scripts and black & white, these artists practice their work with 100% expertise and skill. Everything is custom drawn for you with your ideas and concepts in mind and the studio has such a great vibe. Recently, artists Harriet Heath and Fidjit have joined, adding their takes on old school and surrealism with their feminine signature artistry.
1st floor, 147 Curtain Road, Shoreditch, EC2A 3QE (photo credit: Good Times Tattoo)
Good Times sits in the heart of Shoreditch and not only is it one of the prettiest parlours we’ve ever seen (the walls are adorned with Buddhas, flowers and peaceful imagery, allowing for a super relaxed environment), it’s home to some of London’s top tattoo artists, including London Ink’s Nikole Lowe, Nick Horn and Harriet Hapgood. The environment here is key, it almost feels like a spa rather than a tattoo studio and their customer service is top notch. Waiting lists for some of the artists can be substantial so enquire quickly to find out if there is space. From brightly coloured Japanese designs to deeply detailed black and white portraits, Good Times Tattoo will surely leave you feeling pretty darn good.
Vagabond – 471 Hackney Road, E2 9ED (photo credit: Vagabond)
Vagabond was opened in 2012 by tattooist Paul Hill and graphic designer Rebecca Morris. Their goal was to create exclusive, custom pieces of art to give each customer their very own unique and original tattoo. The studio specialises in traditional, blackwork and hand-poked tattoos, showcasing super slick specialist artistry from Paul, Andrew, Rose, Adam and Fam. They’ll guide you through every aspect of your artwork, from the initial planning to stages to the finished piece. The minimalist design of the studio sits well amongst the blackwork and colour rich tattoo flash adorning the walls, alongside gorgeous vintage motorcycles.
The Family Business – 58 Exmouth Market, EC1R 4QE (photo credit: The Family Business)
The Family Business is exactly what it says on the tin! Owner and artist Mo Coppoletta designed the place to reflect his heritage and the bond of an Italian family. Alongside the Roman Catholic imagery and deep red walls, you’ll find Japanese screens and décor adorning the walls, connecting one of the styles that The Family Business are well known for. Each step of a tattoo is carefully considered by one of their 15 artists, from the enquiry stage to the finished product, The Family Business artists truly take their work above and beyond.