Best Tattoo Shops In Portland

Below are the best 25 tattoo shops in Portland picked by BestProsInTown

“Perfect tattooing experience. Micaeah was the best, a great artist and personality. Went above and beyond on the idea I've had for years and made the 9 hours go quick. Very happy with the sleeve and have definitely found my future shop and artist for other pieces.“

5 Superb100 Reviews

“Excellent experience with Willow at Birdhouse Tattoo in SE Portland!!!My brother and I came in for matching sibling tattoos and had a great time! Willow was professional, kind, personable, and did amazing work! We both highly recommend Willow and Birdhouse Tattoo! Thank you!“

5 Superb49 Reviews

“Yes Portlanders! You've gotta check out this vegan mom & pop shop!! My daughter and I went for a tarot reading and tattoo. We spend several hours with Toni and Amber. Them being just genuine all around good humans MAKES this experience so much better than just going to some place for a reading/tattoo. Mind blown. They are inclusive, thoughtful, patient, the vibe in the shop is calm & they deliver. Our readings were great, I think it gave us both some things to think about for sure. The tattoos, wow. We had a couple options that we had a hard time choosing from. Toni is light handed, and did an amazing job. We both left very happy. I am already planning my return for a specific tattoo with my youngest son. I found out by word of mouth about this unique experience & am absolutely glad I made an appointment. Things to know: I recommend checking out the website to better understand the process, and scheduling - I scheduled like 2 months in advance. They are inside a building, you can't just pop in off the street, code needed. The parking is metered You'll have such a cool experience :)“

5 Superb41 Reviews

“Bex did a great job of "fixing" a previously finished tattoo that I was unhappy with. Highly recommend them!“

5 Superb39 Reviews

“My wife and I started a new tradition several years back. While we love to travel new places, we opted to get tattoos of any domestic trips we take. Since these typically have to be walk-in appointments we were super excited to see Gold Sparrow accepted walk-ins and also on such late notice. We called around 230PM and we're told come around 530PM. My wife got a cute little tat by Teddy on the back of her arm. Has am evergreen tree, mountain scape and some crashing waves. I initially wanted something small. Not as much detail. Met with Douglas and showed him two pictures. One of a minimal line drawn compass hardly any detail. And then a lighthouse I found too. And gave him a few thoughts of mine and then said it's in your hands. Whatever details, shading etc I wanted him to freely do what he liked. And I am ever so happy I did. Cuz he more than killed it. I mean there's so much little detail in the whole tat that I'll find myself just staring at. And then when I look at pictures of lighthouses I just see my tat now. Absolutely over the moon happy and even told my wife after we left. Hands down best tattoo, tattoo experience and decision I've made. Thank you for giving us more than we ever could've thought of. Cheers“

5 Superb34 Reviews

“After years of following Parker on Instagram, I was finally able to come in for a piece of her art! Everything from start to finish was smooth. Parker’s assistant was extremely helpful throughout the booking process. I was lucky to land a flash piece Parker had created. Parker went above and beyond and provided me with additional variations of the flash piece to ensure I was 1,000% happy with the design. I love that she took the time to look at the design with me, and to make further minor adjustments for a perfect fit. Throughout the tattooing process, Parker was a calm, delightful presence. I felt extremely comfortable and relaxed at Midnight. I loved the extra touches she provided - like cbd seltzers and a ton of movies/shows to watch during the tattoo time. She offered plenty of breaks and made sure to check in with me throughout the process. I am over the moon obsessed with the piece she created for me and can’t wait to come back for more!Also, I can’t forget to mention how lovely the studio is. The whole space is bright, welcoming and open. The other artists are all equally lovely and the space is filled with good vibes. 1,000000/10 recommend Parker.Services: Tattoo aftercare“

5 Superb32 Reviews

“Great atmosphere and friendly staff! The owner is a super rad dude! Does a great job. Honestly the best walk-in experience I've ever had! Stop in and get a tattoo you won't regret it.“

5 Superb31 Reviews

“I stopped by a few months back to speak with Tessa about a custom chest tattoo.Tessa was amazing from the start! Friendly, professional, and confident. I had a general idea of what I wanted but also hoped for an artist to come up with their own unique design.Tessa asked me lots of questions about my idea and was able to take my semi vague idea and turn it into a beautiful piece that was well thought out! Thank you Tessa and I’m so excited to come back for more!Services: Tattoos“

5 Superb31 Reviews

“Court is very meticulous. Makes sure the tattoo is set up correctly. Very creative and open to creativity from client perspective. Great conversationalist. I felt it was a relaxed atmosphere and great space. It was clean and calming. Would go back for future tattoos. For sure.“

5 Superb30 Reviews

“I was aware of Dire Wolf from passing by in the neighborhood. (This positive review is being written by another local tattoo artist.) I received a client who reported that she came in to Dire Wolf asking for a complex full color piece.You graciously explained your limited palette preferences and offered your time explaining why you work within your chosen specialty and how artists structure their practices differently.You were courteous professional and respectful. Taking the time to explain how you run your artistic practice and small business and why you would be a better fit for a future project left a very favorable impression with her.We worked together on that color piece and she is excited to come back to you for some black illustrative work on another piece soon. It is nice to hear about positive respectable and transparent practices, well done.“

5 Superb27 Reviews

“I got a tattoo saying “nanay” (mother in Tagalog) in my mom’s handwriting on my forearm, and it’s really special to me. Marvin was kind, professional, and welcoming. He was patient when I asked to reposition the stencil a couple times.From personal experience, I’ve met a few tattoo artists that were kind of intimidating, but Marvin made me feel comfortable and reassured, answered questions before and after getting the tattoo. Highly recommend to anyone!And just a plus - it was cool to hear about other Filipino clients he’s had before how others also want to reconnect with our heritage through tattoos. It’s like a humble sense of community.Service: Custom tattoo lettering“

5 Superb25 Reviews

“Luke was amazing today! It was my first time going here. All the staff was amazing! Definitely recommend!!!!“

5 Superb24 Reviews

“What a great experience! Everyone here is so nice, they've got a great set up. Sarah was absolutely amazing. I was in and out so fast (not rushed at any point though) and left with my new favorite piece! Sarah was attentive and really accommodating, super willing to listen and really create the exact look I wanted! I cannot express how awesome this place and all of it's people are. Definitely absolutely 100% coming back. I really felt welcome here. Thank you so much Sarah, and everyone here“

4.9 Superb99 Reviews

“I had (unrealistically) high expectations going in for my first tattoo experience and Kat somehow found a way to exceed them in every way possible! She is truly a one of a kind artist. Everything from her beautiful and inviting studio to the joyful conversation, which had me laughing more than one probably should while getting a tattoo. But her art work/design... I had a pretty nebulous concept and Kat found a way to bring it to life in the most interesting, engaging, and beautiful of ways! I am stoked to go back to finish up this project (and can't wait to figure out the next one)!“

5 Superb23 Reviews

“I would highly recommend Thoughtcrime for anyone visiting or residing in the Portland Metro area. The whole staff is very friendly and accommodating and the studio is very clean and well-maintained. For my first tattoo with him Jasper fit me in on a whim and was patient while I decided on a font and size.I booked a second tattoo with him and am very pleased with how it turned out. He helped me figure out a specific design that incorporated my vision for the tattoo but also covered a couple scars on my shin. Photos attached. A big thanks to Jasper and everyone at Thoughtcrime tattoo!“

5 Superb23 Reviews

“The Chillest Tattoo Experience EverGirls & Roses is legit! No egos, no hassles, super clean, they even have snacks.I’ve been following this shop for a couple of years watching for the perfect lady head design. Available pieces are always changing; they release new, limited edition, collections once a month (give or take).The booking process is simple; pick your design, pick your date, make a deposit and show up. There’s no consultation, back and forth DM’s and lingering status.When I arrived Ruben had my design template ready in multiple sizes and orientations for me to “try on” (what?!), I picked my girl, he printed a stencil and got to work. I took a cat nap and just over an hour later we were cleaning up and discussing after care. He sent me home with a care kit and an extra sani-derm patch.I’ve been getting tattooed in the Portland area for over 20 years and working with Girls & Roses has been, by far, my best experience yet. I’m looking forward to collecting more art from the talented crew in this shop.“

5 Superb22 Reviews

“Ritual arts people were very sweet to me and it is more affordable than other places :)Also, the music is wonderful for the Darkly Inclined!“

4.9 Superb80 Reviews

“Summer does an amazing job every time. She is a talented artist and has a light hand. Her bedside manner is unmatched and her attention to detail will keep me coming back!Service: Tattoos“

5 Superb21 Reviews

“Austin Allen is a very talented artist and everyone in there was super chill, fun, and amazing to work with. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking to get ink done.“

5 Superb19 Reviews

“Solomon did an amazing job yesterday with drawing up exactly what I wanted for a meaningful tattoo. I love my tattoo and highly recommend him for skilled tattoo work. Would definitely return to him if I ever get another tattoo.“

5 Superb19 Reviews

“Great experience! I received my first tattoo here and they walked me through the process and made it so easy for me. Highly recommendService: Color ink tattoos“

5 Superb18 Reviews

“Truly a one-of-a-kind shop with the perfect amount of character and charm.Tattooed by Kevin - one of the most genuine people I’ve met with lots of talent to boot. Will definitely return again.“

5 Superb18 Reviews

“Ryan did an amazing job and put up with 5 hours of me complaining. Couldn’t be happier! Check him out @arnold.redthorn“

5 Superb17 Reviews

“I loved my day with Jessie and my tattoo is absolutely stunning! The studio was lovely and relaxing, and great music too. Thank you for a great experience!“

5 Superb16 Reviews

“Great atmosphere, great artist's clean shop, def will come back. Ochoa the owner is a great artist. And they are very personable throughout the shop. 10/10 coming back again“

5 Superb16 Reviews

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