Best Tattoo Shops In New York

“We had the very best experience at Bang Bang. My cousin and I were lucky to get appointments with Michelle and she executed our ideas perfectly! Megan and the whole staff were amazing and put me at ease from the minute we first called, and they were still texting the next day to make sure everything was ok. I would HIGHLY recommend Bang Bang! We will be back.“

“I got my very first tattoo done by Moko at CJ Tattoo and I couldn't be happier with it. I didn't know what to expect but she made the process easy and it set me at ease as I got my tattoo. They have little snacks for you as you get your piece done and they have privacy screens to make you more comfortable. I travelled from Maryland to get this tattoo done specifically by Moko because I loved her work from the moment I first saw it and I knew she could create exactly what I wanted, and it was definitely worth the trip. From the initial booking request, they were so helpful and answered all of my questions through many back and forth emails. They sent me the design a couple days before my appointment and I couldn't wait to get it done. It's healing so well and I'm extremely happy with my tattoo. I highly, highly recommend getting a tattoo from CJ Tattoo - especially from Moko if you're looking for an ink painting/watercolor style piece. Thank you so much, Moko! I can't wait to get another piece done by you :)“

“Darren is incredible! He helped me bring my vision of a phoenix to my forearm. Darren thought out the design, collaborated with me, and sketched out in advance by hand. He’s so talented, thoughtful, and knowledgeable about Japanese tattoos and tattoos in general. He was very friendly and professional the whole time.

I’d highly recommend Darren to anyone looking for a beautiful piece of art, as well as the other artists at the studio who have their own specialties.“

“Helped to answer questions and re-insert piercings done at another, far less professional studio. Incredible to find such a warm and competent piercer. Will be back!“

“I went to the shop with my own design in hand, and I showed it to my artist, Anna. Anna's attention to detail on my tattoo was superb!!! One of my best pieces and I would come back again for my next one!“

“Highly recommend Inkology and Caroline. I had an image in my mind’s eye of what I wanted for my sleeve and she brought that to life. She’s an incredible artist and person!“

“Just got tac with my wife we visiting from pr got our names nice work clean,the lady is sweet and professional funny nice price check them out you'll be happy thank you

Cleanliness: Super clean love it“

“Liv is amazing!! We tried out the Inkbox temporary tattoo pen, which lasts about a week to ten days, and the result was incredible. The design came out looking super cool. Highly recommend stopping by this spot if you’re looking to get inked in the city!“

“I had my first tattoo done by Jinna, on my ribcage. The experience was better than I ever could have imagined. The way she took my inspiration and added to it make it exactly what I envisioned, the placement, the process, and the friendly environment was perfect. I am so happy about my experience and my new tattoo and I would strongly recommend Magpie!“

“Had a great experience with Arjun this past weekend! I reached out to him with my design idea a few weeks prior and we were able to set a date. Once there it was an easy process getting set up and Arjun was prepared with questions and stencils, and helped me until I found the perfect size/placement. The tattooing itself was great, Arjun was gentle and let me know when it would get more painful. They were very accommodating and even offered to buy me dinner when we took a break. Very hospitable and kind, and the tattoo came out fantastic, I’m super satisfied and would recommend anyone come to this shop!

Requested style: Very willing to work with an idea I already had, and gave opinions when I asked! Felt very much like we were in it together.

Cleanliness: Very clean shop and workspace.“

“I should’ve written this review when I went there. They were very friendly and helpful when the tattoo and piercing place in the Bronx were terrible. Red Baron is a great place to go to, the female staff, I believe her name is Lauren took care of me when my navel piercing was hanging down. She explained everything to me, she was very helpful. When I told her my situation with the other place when they told me to let the piercing fall out, even she explained that’s not what they were supposed to say. She was able to take out the piercing and waited a few months to get repierced by her, she did a great job. I would definitely recommend this place.“

“When I first met Claire I had no brows and a large forehead, which made having no brows look even crazier. I found Claire at Laurel on Instagram back in 2019 and obsessed over her content of the most gorgeous and natural and PERFECT brows I'd ever seen. She came at a small price but I knew the work she did was the best I'd find anywhere else. Also, she's warm and lovely and caring and cool and has a soft touch with heavy machinery. Claire gave me my dream brows. Seriously. I used to have to draw on, using multiple pencils and brushes and makeup, with a shaky hand no less, two eyebrows every single morning before I saw anyone besides my husband, and then touch them up a couple of times a day, or I'd feel "less pretty" which is silly, because I'm still awesome. But something like eyebrows that frame your entire face, can make all the difference—especially with your own confidence in your personal/professional life. Today, I wake up and have the most perfect brows already perfectly placed on my face and I no longer even own a brow pencil. Meeting Claire is by far the best thing I've ever manifested when it comes to beauty. She's a true artist, and a loving one at that. The Laurel studio is beautiful and clean and smells like palo santo. If you're really lucky you'll get to meet Louie too, the cutest pooch in the place. Go to Laurel if you want dream brows! You'll wish you'd gone sooner. THANK YOU, Claire! xx“

“I had a great experience at Fun City. Everyone was super friendly and helpful, and Ryan gave me the exact tattoo I wanted. I will definitely be going back soon for another!“

“I got my entire sleeve done by Luke and I'll never get tattooed by anyone else again. He's incredibly kind, patient, organized (shows up early and ready with the design already done!) and made the entire experience so much fun and stress free. I get stopped in the street regularly with people telling me I have some of the most beautiful black and gray they've seen. Cannot recommend highly enough!“

“I waited a longtime to get my first tattoo. I chose Three Kings Tattoo because a trusted relative recommended it. It was easy to make an appointment, instructons were super clear, I could upload the image I wanted. I had my tattoo done by Daniel. He was fantastic at making me feel at ease. I absolutely loved the results. The place is cozy, relaxing, and neat. The receptionist was super welcoming and nice. I would recommend it anytime. They also accept walk-ins.“

“Love my tattoo! Right from where I walked in, I was greeted by the receptionist. It's such a beautiful huge space tucked in between various businesses. It's very clean, organized and well thought of. I got a recent tattoo from a guest artist who visited NYC this past week. There is a back space once you walk in for permanent residence and for guest artists, you will be led up a flight upstairs to the 2nd floor. I was amazed by everything and am so in love with my tattoo!“

“So, I got my nose pierced today by Cardo. I was very nervous but Cardo was extremely patient with me and kind. Cardo walked me through the whole process step by step as he completed my piercing. Cardo went as far as putting on my favorite music genre to help ease the process. Also, the shop was clean and Cardo was sure to clean the piercing area before getting started. I’ll definitely be back for my next piercing. Thanks Cardo!“

“Great work done ! Very talented and caring people who want to create the best artwork.“

“Last week I got my third tattoo from Jon, who is an incredible artist and a really nice guy who cares about his clients and takes great pride in his work. (He was a finalist on Inkmaster 15 btw.) The tattoos he’s done for me are the best I’ve ever gotten and I’m so proud to show them off.I love coming to No Idols. There’s a great vibe there, very friendly pro staff, a lot of camaraderie, and incredibly talented artists.I can’t recommend this place highly enough.“

“One of the best tattoo shops in the world!!!! The best of the best tattoo here. If you are in NYC and are looking to get tattooed, do yourself a favor and go here. Everyone that works at Five Points is incredible!!“

“On vacation and purely spontaneous I walked in to see if there were any appointments available and saw the motiv of the Lunar moth on the door... Then the warm welcome, the comfortable atmosphere, the confident energy of the artists (all women!), Solidified the feeling I was at the right place.My tattoo is beautiful and my experience there was amazing, I will never forget that day and if I'm ever in NYC again, I'm definitely getting another one done. Thank you Kate.“

“JP is, first and foremost, an amazing human being.  And if you're going to have someone put permanent art on your body/canvas it should be an amazing human being.  I came to JP with a complex request, father and son tattoos of brook trout that we caught in the Smoky Mountains and then had a wonderful fish artist, Andrea Larko, turn into a stylized piece of art.  So many tattoo artists simply won't even talk to you if you want to work with art that is not their own.  But JP really wanted to know our story, know us and loved the art.  Working with JP over multiple sessions was a truly wonderful experience.  Of course his studio feels like a cross between a gallery, cozy living room and super cool club and the tattooing itself was beyond perfect; but as I said above it was the conversation, shared experience and time together with JP that really made it so special and unique for my son and me.  We will be back sharing time with JP again soon I'm sure!“

“What a great experience here. My daughter went here for her 1st Tattoo and everyone here made her feel so comfortable and relaxed. Shout Out to Steele for the great work. Thanks Razor as well for helping keep my daughter relaxed. These brothers do some of the best work I've seen.“

“I'm on holiday in New York and I called at the last minute to get a small tattoo as a reminder of this beautiful city. They were very kind in welcoming me without an appointment and with very fluent English. I had the pleasure of receiving service from Ako, a very kind and respectful boy as well as sociable and nice. I will remember it forever. Thank you.“

“On an epic 3 generation trip to NYC, my daughter, two granddaughters and myself decided to get commemorative tattoos of our adventure. A friend of a friend suggested Baz at Clash City Tattoo and we couldn't have been more pleased with our experience! The vibe spanned the generations, the shop was cool and Baz, plus his crew, couldn't have been more welcoming! We had sent our Tattoo choices ahead of our visit and he did a great job with sizing, placement and overall professionalism. Plus he was fun! We ranged in ages from 22 to 73 and we all agreed that it was the perfect place for us to commemorate our trip with tattoos! Thanks Baz!“