Realism tattoo artists in London

“Iv had two tattoos and two piercings at this shop! They are all absolutely amazing. They make you feel so welcome and help with nerves very well! My friend came with me today to get her first tattoo and they were very precise about insuring she knows all the bits and bobs for aftercare! Quality and service is 10000/10. Would definitely recommend”

“Had my first tattoo here yesterday with Travis, and he did an excellent job! I was really impressed with the friendly and professional service, and the super clean environment. Highly recommended, I shall be back!”

“I had my first tattoo done this morning by a really kind gentleman… he was so comforting and really made me feel ease to get started as im not great with pain tolerance…. He did exactly what i wanted and i couldnt have asked for better! Would highly highly recommend this place! Amazing experience first time and first tat! X”

“Had a great piercing experience here. Relaxed atmosphere and professional service.”

“Thank you Google for guiding me to this wonderful place and people to get my first tattoo done. Just walked in for an appointment and they could accommodate me immediately due to a cancellation. Very easy going guys and made me comfortable within minutes of walking in!! Thank you Miles for the amazing tattoo and for making the whole experience memorable and comfortable. Surely will return again for more stamps for a lifetime. Wish you guys the very best and continue to do what you do best.”

“Absolutely great location, my tattooist (Abby) was super helpful and very friendly with one hell of a good hand for her work. Totally recommended”

“Got a peony tattoo by Ya and it turned out amazing! Everyone was so friendly and welcoming and the environment was very clean and professional! Couldn’t be happier, thank you! :)”

“I’ve been at R and E for a couple of my tattoos and I gotta say the receptionist giada is absolutely amazing and has great communication with the customers when enquiring over text. I’ve had tattoos done by 3 artist and I have absolutely no complaints all my tattoos have come out exactly how I want it and they don’t make you feel bad for wanting to tweak the tattoo 100 times lol. 1000% would Recommend”

“Got my first ever tattoo here- Juls was incredible through the whole process and never seemed to get annoyed or frustrated when I changed my mind.”

“I have had multiple tattoos done in recent years at this shop and I have always been more than pleased with the results. Friendly staff, great banter and excellent quality. I am still amazed at how Damien managed to cover my diy tattoos from my youth. This wolf was my cover up. Excellent place for a tattoo, highly recommended.”

“Went in for my first ever piercing (earlobes), Abi was so nice and explained everything to me thoroughly. I was a little nervous beforehand but she made me feel really comfortable and talked me through the entire process. Such a sweet person and she was really excited, getting to do a first piercing. Would definitely recommend!”

“A great experience. Steph was absolutely lovely and very helpful. I've already recommended you to my friends and family. I would definitely come back again when I decide on my next piercing!”

“Very professional, attitude towards clients on spot on they cater for all your needs wether u need to rearrange or change your tattoo Brad and the team are excellent”

“If I could rate them higher I would!! Just had an 8 hour session with Adam and all I can say is thank you!! From the moment we met till the end of the tattoo service has been nothing but exceptional. Now to the tattoo all I can say it has actually come out so much better then the design itself and I love it. Would happily say to anyone when you get a tattoo always choose quality and I'd happily travel wherever he is for my next one. Also the studio is really clean and quite relaxing!”

“I visited to have my second lobe piercings done. Everyone that worked there was so friendly and immediately put me at ease. I’d always wanted my helix pierced too but had been too nervous before but even had that done too. I will definitely be back if I have further piercings. So quick and made the process so easy. Thank you Ravens Tattoos and Piercings!!!”

“Violet Rose Tattoo LTD Highly recommended. This is the place where the Artists are all highly skilled and the best in the area by far. Violet Rose Tattoo LTD is a very warm and welcoming environment that I found to be totally customer focused.from the first discussion of my tattoo, through completion of, and after completion. My tattoo took approx 7.5 hours and throughout I was made to feel welcome, comfortable and important. I really enjoyed the experience; it was an enjoyable day. My Tattoo Artist was Sam Butler; very skilful, polite where my iinput into the creation of the tattoo artwork was important to him. His work station was constantly kept clean, and safe. I find the cost of my tattoo to be fair and completely worth the money. Top quality tattoo art for a fair and justified price. This was my second tattoo by Sam; the artwork is amazing; that’s why I returned and left a happy customer for a second time. Here is the proof; my tattoos: Gary Moore (my latest) and Dave Gilmour (recent but not new); all done by Sam Butler: Many thanks, Paul”

“Really great artists and staff working here, was friendly and an open session felt very comfortable throughout and with an excellent chat. I was worked on by Emily and she did a phenomenal job with the art and took the concept I gave her and elevated it beyond my expectation, will definitely be coming back for more”

“Sat for a 4 1/2 hour tattoo, and I couldn't be happier how it came out. These guys are amazing. Brilliant people and make it so easy to relax. If I could give 10 stars, I would. Definitely recommend going to get a tattoo done. I will be back to get a sleeve.”

“I have had serveral tattoos designed and done by Steve at Mantra2. The bespoke designs and skill is of high quality as is the cleanliness and customer service. Claire has done a couple of my piercings (nose and tongue) and I wouldn't go anywhere else. She was great at putting any nerves at ease. They are a great team and I highly recommend.”

“Amazing staff and amazing work! Best place to go for a tattoo. The quality and skill is next level! Shout out to Domi for doing mine.”

“Great shop. The staff are very friendly, from enquiring about a tattoo, the tattoo design, having the tattoo done and the tattoo aftercare. I felt like all the staff were happy to accomodate me and really explained what would work as a tattoo and what wouldn’t. I have had several tattoo’s done here. I have also had several piercings done here and again, all have been great. I recommend this shop to anyone looking for a tattoo or piercing, and will continue to be a returning customer until I have nothing left to be inked. I have had tattoo’s done by Marcos and Fran and both artists are great. Christina and Helen have both pierced me and was very gentle, and Helen and Annabel was lovely at reception dealing with my enquiries!”

“Had my 1st tattoo done by Maniek and absolutely love it! Great and experienced guy. Made me feel calm and relaxed as I was quite nervous. Highly recommend! Thank you Maniek”

“Just had my full sleeve completed at Sons of ink, which has taken 5 days over a 4 month period. I am absolutely blown away with the final result and wanted to say a massive thank you to Ellen. She worked so hard from start to finish. Such a talented artist! The whole team at Sons of Ink create a fantastic atmosphere. I can't wait to get my other arm done! :-) x”

“I got my second tattoo from Lal today, was a great experience, the staff are so friendly and I couldn't have asked for a better quality of finished tattoo. Thank you guys, Will be back :) Also, Dave did an awesome job on my new tattoo, would highly recommend.”

“I highly recommend Tattoo 13! Dan & Andreas were absolutely lovely; kind & very accommodating, my tattoo experience with Tattoo 13 was amazing. As to the tattoo itself, I'm TOTALLY in love; exactly what I wanted, done efficiently, professionally and quickly, it was one of my best tattooing experiences. If you are in London for leisure and have only a few days, contact them & Dan will do scheduling wonders & fit you in. Seriously, lovely studio, lovely people :)”

“Wonderfull experience!!! The tattoo artists are Amazing they helped me with my design and understanding exactly what I want! I’m in love with my tattoo and can’t wait for the next one! Shop is clean and great atmosphere! Highly recommend!”

“I cannot recommend One By One enough (and a special shout-out to Thiago)! Great studio and everyone was super friendly and welcoming. Thiago made me feel at ease and comfortable from start to finish and I couldn’t be happier with my tattoos - an incredible artist. I’m already planning to book in my next with him. This is your sign to book in those tattoos!”

“Wanted a spontaneous nose piercing. Saw the amazing reviews and was there in 10 minutes! The boss man himself was wonderful!! Made me feel calm about my piercing. I loved it!! Highly recommend. Everything in there looked on point!!”

“Lauren’s always my number one to go to, she’s reliable, professional and very calming throughout the appointment. I recommend everyone to Zulu tattoos and they never disappoint!”

“Kami is a brilliant tattooist and a true artist. Her premises are spotless clean and she’s a lovely person to spend time with. I wouldn’t go anywhere else for my future tattoos only to her.”