Best tattoo studios in Birmingham: find options near you

I had a great time at Vivid Ink. The place itself is so chic looking and clean and artistic to say the least!

My artist was Paulina and she was so welcoming (this was my first tattoo) and helpful in prep and aftercare. The staff at the entrance are also so lovely and warm-hearted. I couldn’t recommend them MORE to people in Birmingham for their tattoos!

My mum also got herself another nose piercing and said they were so much easier than anywhere else she’s been and have a great selection!

Had my very first tattoo done here and everything was handled swiftly as well as professionally. For a first timer I didn’t really know what to expect so my advice is do your research, that said Harvey is extremely talented and has helped me every step of the way when it comes to healing my tattoo as well as application. Excellent stuff, thank you!

Got my tattoo booked last month for today with Sean, everyone in there is so lovely and helpful. And when it came to the day of getting my tattoo done, Sean was really friendly and chatty and it really put me at ease for my first tattoo, highly recommend this place, be it for your 1st tattoo or 10th, I’ll definitely be back here again in future for my next one, thank you guys! (If you’re reading this Sean, you did the Tanjiro tattoo for me.)

Absolutely amazing studio; clean, professional and incredibly helpful. I had an appointment with Charley and I love my tattoos – her work is incredible! She was super attentive and happy to adjust designs to suit my ever changing opinion. Thank you guys!

Greeted by lovely staff , warm & welcoming. A personal tattoo was created to do with myself and my late father – in a comfortable environment!! A massive thanks to lukasz !! Vivid Ink Birmingham highly recommended !!

I booked in with Paulina who took the time to really nail the design and get the elements just right, her service was friendly and professional.

Not only did she take the time to design the tattoo perfectly but she also listened to any input I had on the design.

The studio was clean and sanitised, during the tattooing she kept checking in with me making sure I was comfortable.

Overall a fantastic experience and a tattoo I will cherish for many years.

Went for my first tattoo yesterday and was so scared but millie was amazing took it step by step for me.
Not only was she amazing but the quality of her work is fantastic can’t thank you enough.

I will definitely be booking in with millie again to add to what I had done and would recommend anyone to go to her.

Thank you for making it an amazing experience

Got my tattoo done by Praveen in Birmingham, UK – it’s a song album cover on my leg and I couldn’t be happier with the result. The detail and quality of the work are amazing, and the whole experience was excellent from start to finish. Highly recommend Praveen if you’re looking for great tattoo artistry!

Review for praveen….
An amazing tattoo artist. Made it the most comfortable experience! Honestly the best tattoo I’ve ever had and praveen is a brilliant artist I will never use anyone else ever again he took into consideration all my ideas and did them better than I imagined and he also did a cover up and did it brilliantly!

I booked in with CJ for my husband’s tattoo and he was absolutely brilliant! The finesse of the design and detailing to ensure it still stood out on his dark skin is unmatched. Great jokes and conversation whilst getting the job done made the time fly by, he has since been back for more work!

Had the best experience at apex ink, vegas did two of my tattoo’s & two tattoo’s for my mom. Amazing work i love the tattoo’s. Love the studio easy access and close to me. Everyone was so welcoming & nice. Definitely recommend coming here if you want to get a tattoo, already ready to book my next one with apex ink. Service 10/10

Every time I’ve gone in it’s been such a friendly welcoming vibe, they seem like one big family and I love. Got a back piece done by Keele and I’m so happy with it came out just how I wanted. I also got a smaller one on my arm both were a tribute to my mum and dad and they just how I imagined. Many thanks to all of you, I will be coming back and i think my dads even looking at working with one of you later on for a back piece!
Thank you <3

From start to finish my experience was amazing, both artists helped my vision come true. I also have a latex allergy to which I advised I would bring gloves to avoid a reaction to which they advised they would provide as part of the service. The aftercare was extremely thorough and I had no issues unlike my last tattoo at another shop. Definitely recommend and will be back

I had such a great time at Apex Ink! The studio is super clean and Keele did an amazing job every time. Very kind and professional she made 4 of my tattoos and i love them all. 100% will come back for more – totally recommend!

This is my second time coming here to get tattooed and I had a great experience both times! Millie is an incredible artist and we have some great chats while there. Absolutely recommend and will definitely be returning for more!

Brilliant customer service and excellent work for my first tattoo. I was nervous about getting my first tattoo but the team at good soul made sure that I was always comfortable and made sure I was okay with the tattoo. Amazing would recommend.

Good souls is a wonderful, friendly atmosphere with great humour. Zahra is very creative and I fell in love with the art she designed for me thank you for such a wonderful experience ❤️

Awesome place i went in about 4 weeks ago with an idea to remember my dad and commemorate my time in the service i was told speak to Glyn he’s real life is 1st class. I did he got excited by the idea and the following Saturday he did this tattoo. It was such a chilled day and not painful at all I even dosed off. I’m now thinking of plans/ideas for my next one. I have even had compliments from strangers while out shopping on the craftsmanship a credit to Glyn and he definitely is Nulli Secundos. Thanks again ill be back very soon.

Excellent tattoo shop.highly recommend friendly staff and work with you . Tattoos done by Daz fox

Zukie is amazing, favourite tattoo place EVER honestly guys come here all the tattoo artists are so friendly, feels really homely DEFINITELY GOT HERE second tattoo today about to get 10 more here (and more)

Had an all day session with Foxy to cover up my old tattoo, absolutely amazing job. He incorporated all of my design ideas and smashed the final piece, I couldn’t be happier!! The whole day was really relaxed, and the whole team were really friendly and helpful.

Absolutely love this shop! The vibe as soon as you walk in is super chill and welcoming. Everyone there is friendly and makes you feel comfortable, even if you’re a little nervous. Klaire really took the time to listen to what I wanted and turned my idea into something way better than I imagined.

The whole process was smooth, clean, and professional—I felt totally at ease the entire time and the fact they explain every single step to you so you can tell they really care about their work and their clients.

I’ll definitely be coming back for another one. Highly recommend this place if you’re thinking about getting some ink!

Came over from London to take my friend to uni and decided to get a spontaneous tattoo. Charlie & Jacob were so kindly able to fit us in! Both did an amazing job and customer service here was incredible. Will definitely be returning sometime next month for some new pieces! Thank you again!

Went for a tattoo on my finger today. It was done by Charlie.
Wow, wonderful staff, all pleasant and polite. Charlie did a fantastic job on my tattoo. First time coming to this place. It won’t be my last. Will be booking for another one in a couple of weeks.
My hubby also had 2 tattoos today done by Jacob, he’s over the moon with them. 5 stars from us for Birmingham ink tattoo. Highly recommended. Their attention to detail is 10/10 Charlie and Jacob made sure they were happy with their positioning and once they were happy they checked we were happy. See you guys again very soon . Thank you so much. Daron & Sharon

came here to get my first piercing(s), the girl (whos name i didnt catch sadly) who pierced my ears was super nice and understanding of my nerves. she made sure to tell me what things were, why they were used for, etc (which is so helpful to me because i’m autistic). helped me understand the aftercare process. it’s a nice and clean environment ^_^

My Wife and I went here to get our first tattoo. We were nervous at first, but everyone is so kind and reassuring that we quickly relaxed. Whole process was like this and we both felt lucky that we had chosen this place for our first tattoo. I cant recommend them enough.

was in and out in 10 minutes, the ladies were so lovely and made me feel so welcome and the lady who pierced me redone the dot a few times to make sure it matched to my other piercing and it made me feel very comfortable and secure that she cares about the appearance and how it is going to make me feel. They both made me feel less nervous and the atmosphere was just amazing

I came here to get my bridge piercing and I was provided with the best service I could ask for! I was really nervous coming in but all the staff were so kind, friendly and they all really make you feel at ease, and are also very patient. The girl who pierced me talked me through everything perfectly. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. I will definitely be coming back here in the future ^_^

I got my first two tattoos here today with Amy, and the experience was incredible!! I had an open line of communication with Amy in the lead up to my appointment so when I turned up on the day we knew exactly what we were doing. Everyone that I have interacted with at the studio has been so nice and welcoming and it resulted in me having a really calm and exciting session with Amy. I would recommend anyone wanting their first tattoo to come to Vivid Ink Moseley. I’ll definitely be coming back!!

I recently got my first tattoo at Vivid Ink Moseley, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Kam was great!!! he offered me tea and some sweets during the session and kept checking in to make sure I was alright, which made me feel completely at home. The whole team was super friendly.

Amy did my tattoo, and she was really good very patient, and she talked me through the whole process. She even gave me recommendations on the best cream and soap to use for aftercare. I would definitely recommend Vivid Ink Moseley to anyone. They’re really good and made the whole experience feel comfortable and professional.

So, had my 1st tattoo yesterday, I’m 70 and it was on my bucket list.
It was a small tattoo on my neck!
Amy was my artist and she was brilliant, she was so friendly and had great conversation throughout talking about her camper van and music !
Will deffo be back for more with her !
Thanks Amy

Fantastic experience at Vivid Ink this afternoon. I got great advice before my tattoo and great aftercare advice too. I wanted the design tweaked and that was done several times until I was happy. Amy did my tattoo and was amazing – especially as this was my first ever tattoo and I was very nervous. She really put me at ease and I LOVE my cute little design. Thank you all so much!!

I had my second experience at Vivid Ink Moseley this afternoon. I went in not 100% sure on what design i wanted and Marianthi was able to design my perfect tattoo. I love the end result and so happy with this tattoo and one pervious Marianthi has done, she is a brilliant artist. Moseley is welcoming and has a calm atmosphere I would highly recommend them!

Thank you so much to the best Vivid ink team!! Thank you to Poppy for being an absolute Gem!! And thank you to Marianthi for the hottest tattoo!!! Couldn’t of asked for a better experience x

This was my first tattoo experience, and it was definitely one to remember for all the right reasons. After contacting all of the vivid ink studios who couldn’t have been happier to help, I settled on Emma at vivid ink Moseley, and she was even better than I could’ve hoped for.

From day one, even after all of the design changes I went through, she was super responsive and patient with me, and on the day of the actual tattoo she went out of her way to always make sure I felt comfortable and happy (this included letting me watch come dine with me on the tv!). So far, my tattoo is healing great and I can’t wait to go back and have more work done by her

Chapters Tattoo Studio is amazing! The staff are all so lovely and welcoming. My artist Abbie is absolutely amazing at her job and I wouldn’t go anywhere else for my tattoos now! She’s kind, caring and takes an insane amount of pride in her work. Definitely worth the drive to come here! Thank you again to you all x

I’m so happy with the results of my tattoo dome by Abbie. The execution was perfect, and the studio is fantastic! All perfectly clean and with friendly staff. If I were to return to Birmingham, I’d definitely choose them again! Thank you, grazie!

Claire did an amazing job with myself and my daughter after have breast surgery due to cancer & preventative surgery, Claire tattooed nipples onto myself & my daughter.
She was very good and helpful at choosing the design and was mindful of our situation!
Would definitely recommend Claire she was lovely.

I’ve had tattoos done by both Shan and Abbie, and they are both absolutely amazing artists! Each time, they’ve made me feel completely comfortable and taken so much care to bring my ideas to life. Their attention to detail and creativity really shine through in their work.
The shop itself is stunning – beautifully designed, spotless, and such a relaxing space to be in. All of the staff are so lovely and welcoming. I honestly couldn’t recommend them enough

Glen is the ultimate front of house host. He made me feel really welcome and made sure I had a hot drink if needed. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and their skills are something else. Both Jon and Gem were great company over the two day sessions I was in the studio. Their attention to detail is on another level.

I am more than happy to give them 5 stars (and once my tattoo is healed I will be sharing pics on all social channels)

I am so glad I went to Amy Edwards for my horror movie sleeve. An absolute professional with a great eye for detail, and her passion for her work really made my tattoo better than I could’ve ever imagined. So happy with it and I 100% would recommend.

As for the studio itself, it’s perfect whether you are new to tattoos or you are experienced, the staff make sure it is a welcoming place for all. Very friendly staff and they really make an effort to ensure you have a good experience. Definitely the place to go!

Had an appointment with Abbie. She is an incredibly talented artists, affable and accommodating. Chapters itself is beautifully decorated, the attention to detail is absolutely fantastic. The atmosphere was warm and very welcoming. I would absolutely recommend this studio to anyone looking to get some amazing work. I am extremely pleased with my entire experience and love my new tattoo ☺️

I couldn’t recommend Ivy more! She did an amazing job on my tattoo – it’s even better than I imagined. She was incredibly professional, easy to talk to, and made the whole experience really enjoyable. I’m absolutely thrilled with the result and will definitely be back for more ink!

To say I’m happy with this experience would be an understatement. I’ve been gearing myself up for a tattoo for the last 5 years and built it up so much in my head. On the way to the studio, I was close to a full-blown panic attack, but as soon as I arrived and met Kirstie, I calmed down instantly. The environment was so relaxed, and Kirstie herself made me feel completely comfortable which, with my anxiety, isn’t always easy.

As for the pain… it was nothing. A little sore during the shading, but even that was easy to handle. Honestly, I keep looking down at my arm in disbelief that I actually went through with it. I proved something to myself today.

When I’m ready for my next piece, I’ll have no hesitation coming back here. I’m so thankful to Kirstie for making my first tattoo such a great experience.

I had my first tattoo done by Ivy and I had the most positive and amazing experience with her. I cannot recommend KTREW Tattoo studio enough! Ivy was so patient and willing to adjust and move the stencil and made my first tattoo such a special and incredible experience. She did an amazing job designing the tattoo it was perfect and I love it! Ivy took the time to sit and go through all the aftercare with me after the appointment and just made the whole tattooing experience really comfortable and relaxed where we were able to have a good chat and she made sure that I was okay throughout the whole appointment.

Thank you so much Ivy keep doing what you’re doing and I will definitely be back in the future for another tattoo, take care 🙂

I had my first tattoo done with Ivy and I couldn’t be happier. She was extremely professional and ensured that I was doing well despite my nerves. I was also grateful that she took the time to look up the medication that I was on to make sure that it was safe for me to do a tattoo. She also talked me through each step and advised me about the aftercare process. I enjoyed my experience here and would definitely be back if I decide to get another tattoo.

Would absolutely recommend Ivy and Kirstie a million times over! I’m so happy with my tattoo, it’s perfect and exactly what I was after.

Ivy did my tattoo and was so lovely and helpful. She offered two options in slightly different styles, suggested to flip the image based on which arm it was going on and just generally made me feel really comfortable and sure in the choices I was making without any pressure at all.

The time flew by while we were chatting away and it just generally felt like a calm and welcoming space. The tattoo itself is just gorgeous – I can’t stop looking at it! So so happy! Can’t wait to come back for my next one 🙂

10000% recommend!

I had my first tattoo with Kirstie last week and she made me feel SO comfortable and helped relieve my anxiety. I was presented with two different brilliant designs, and she had no problems with making some amendments to combine features from both.

There was no pressure, no rushing, and I was so happy!

Will definitely be booking in for more! Thank you so much 🙂

Couldn’t have chosen a better place for my first tattoo. From the start Ivy was so professional but also super calming. As for the tattoo itself, Gertie the ghost is absolutely perfect! Ivy and Kirstie really have created such a wonderful safe place and they’ll be my only choice for the next tattoo. Thank you so much both for a great experience.

Had the best two days with Kiah (Kikistattooservice) with my Junji Ito tattoo, and it’s come out absolutely perfect, I wouldn’t change a thing.
She is a fantastic artist and the process of putting together the sleeve was so exciting! The studio was a really chill environment and a great place to be.
Can’t wait to see it all healed and plan for more tattoos here in the future 🙂

First tattoo full sleeve 3 day sitting with Ryan.
An unbelievable experience I have had the last 3 days.
Definitely nervous at first but Ryan did an amazing job and couldn’t thank him enough for the fine work he has done.
Professional, funny and friendly.
What can I say about the lucky rabbit.
Amazing team and a memorable experience. Will definitely be coming back to get my next tattoo.
Couldn’t recommend this place more for their work
Thank you Ryan ! Absolute legend

Got a tattoo by Sabstar. She was super nice and all the team were super friendly and made me feel very welcome and calm. Was my first tattoo and went really well. Sabs was very caring and kind. Let me have plenty of breaks and checked in with me all the time. Had some nice conversations and chats. Plus great music haha.
The tattoo shop is really organised and very covid aware at the current state. Whole place was very clean and felt very safe and well taken care of

Been to the studio several times and have always felt welcomed and the atmosphere is chilled.
Frequently there to visit Kiah (Kiki’s tattoo service) and she never fails to impress us! A fantastic artist and such a lovely person!
If you are considering getting any work done I would highly recommend.
Great service and location is ideal as there is various parking surrounding. All in all a great studio with some great artists!

Absolutely amazing studio and amazing staff! I got a Killua and Gon tattoo by Kiah (Kiki’s Tattoo Service) and I love how it came out! Incredibly welcoming atmosphere, super friendly and overall a great experience! I’ll 100% be coming back to get the rest of my tattoos done here!

Fantastic day laughing and telling stories… oh yeh an a SICK tattoo !!!
Was like hanging out with friends, genuinely laughed so much I coughed
Ready to rebook and step back through the doors minutes after I left !!!

First time going here on Tuesday, for 2 tattoos and Kiah (Kiki’s tattoo service) did a fantastic job! Will definitely be back for more. The other artist were great too and the whole studio had a great vibe!

Had a fantastic experience today. Dawnii, my tattoo artist was amazing, she put me at ease straight away, so professional and made sure I was comfortable and happy with everything throughout the process. I now have the most beautiful sunflower tattoo which I super chuffed with. I can’t wait to get to come back and have my next tattoo !

Me and the wife have had three tattoos done by these guys over the last 12 months.
Absolutely brilliant work by these guys.
Can’t recommend them enough.
Recently had more work done by Gary & Kasi.
Can’t praise those guys enough.
Some fantastic rework on old tattoo done by another studio.
Absolutely fantastic

I always go to Danni at Painted Lady for my tattoos, and that’s for a reason. Danni is not only incredibly talented, but she is so kind, caring and understanding. I find social situations such as hair appointments, tattoo appointments etc extremely overwhelming and difficult, however, Danni makes me feel so at ease. She is an absolute asset and an incredibly wonderful person. I am so thankful for the pieces she has done for me in memory of my mom, and my dog, Chunk. She is just brilliant. ❤️

I’ve had 3 tattoos now with Megan and every single tattoo I’ve felt at ease. Megan is not only an amazing tattoo artist but she’s a lovely person to chat to. She’s really caring and makes sure that you’re okay with the design and then ok with the tattoo. She ensures you know that you can take breaks etc. I honestly couldn’t recommend her enough. She’s absolutely amazing and anyone thinking of getting a tattoo should book with her.

Kay is the absolute best in the game, been going to her for years
Excellent customer service
And I always walk out over the moon with my new ink
Where ever she goes I go

Absolutely the best, went today for my first tattoo at the age of 73. I was greeted so warmly by Kay & Matt,given coffee , then they went through everything with me ,and assured me everything was going to be ok, I have to say Matt ,who did my tattoo is great, very skillful. I am so pleased with the result ,I will be returning. Thanks again Kay & Matt see you soon.

Really lovely tattoo parlor. Prices are very reasonable and they have a talented bunch off staff. I’ve been a repeat customer over the years. They have helped design tattoos from rough sketches as well as working on old tattoos that needed more work adding to them. Always really happy with the service.

Everything is very clean and professional. My tattoos aren’t anything that impressive, but some of the things tattoos I’ve seen done there are pretty amazing.

Would recommend.

I was helped when I had an embedded piercing. He got it out and put a new one in. He was able to give me advice and relieved so much pain. Would definitely recommend for piercings. Safe, comfortable and friendly.

Had my nose pierced here a couple days ago and was hands down the best experience I have ever had with a piercer! Super knowledgeable and kind, talked me through everything – great place would definitely recommend 🙂

Craig sorted my dodgy helix piercing that I got done abroad which had a ring in that was way too small and causing significant pain and swelling. He was professional, understanding and skilful and managed to sort it out – it’s now healed fully and pain free!

Me and my sister came down to get an ear piercing and a dermal wrist piercing and the service was brilliant. Process was very fast and pain free. Definitely returning for more piercings.

I got tattoos by Craig, he listened very well when I was explaining what I wanted. He was very clear about the after care and my tattoo healed after just over a week, (i purchased the tattoo balm they sold ). Thank you Craig !

Went and had my nose pierced today and the service I received was wonderful. The man that did my nose piercing was very friendly and made the process easier for me, since it was my first piercing. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this place to others. Will definitely be back again

Walked in to get 3 piercings and a tattoo on there spin the wheel
Excellent service and very freindly highly recommend if your looking for tattoos or a piercings