The 30 Best Color realism tattoos in London

“Lisa is an amazing tattoo artist and the loviest person you’ll ever meet. I have been going to tattoo studio 149 for years and wouldn’t go anywhere else for my tattoos.”

“I got 2 tattoos done here. Ahmad is a very reliable person with clean designs. I’ve had my tattoos for 4 months and have had zero issues.”

“Been here twice now to be tattooed by Vik and both times have been awesome! Vik is super lovely and personal and it’s been amazing getting mcfly tattoos from a fellow galaxy defender! ❤️”

“Have been using Kellz for years travel over an hour to get there, for great work at a fair price . Studio is really nice and all Staff really friendly A+ , if you are thinking about getting tattooed , you cant go wrong here.”

“I would highly recommend Martin to anyone. He was very kind and supportive as it was my first tattoo…. I just love it! I will definitely be back for another. They both put me totally at ease. Thanks so so much.”

“I had the most amazing experience at Misty Rose Tattoos! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was so calming and welcoming—I felt right at home, like I had found my people. I worked with Kat, and she was an absolute dream of an artist. We had a consultation weeks before my appointment, where we came up with an initial design, and then she put her own creative spin on it. You could tell she was genuinely excited about the piece, and her passion for tattooing was so evident. She’s down-to-earth, hilarious, and completely honest, which I truly appreciated. I was there from 10 AM to 4 PM, and it was honestly one of the best experiences I’ve ever had in a tattoo shop. Kat and I watched some of our favorite shows to pass the time, got to know each other, and she worked her little toosh off to bring my vision to life. The entire staff was incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to make sure I had everything I needed. I highly recommend Misty Rose Tattoos, and I’ll absolutely be booking again! If you're looking for talented artists, a warm and welcoming space, and an all-around fantastic experience, this is the place to go!”

“I can only recommend Andrea. What a fantastic tattoo artist.”

“In the middle of September, I came with my sister for walk-in piercings. We were very pleased with the professionalism. Our piercings (nipple and Rook) were done by Michael, we felt safe, he explained everything and everything was done clean. Piercings are healing great and we are very pleased with the work, would recommend!”

“Had a session booked yesterday with Christian. Felt apprehensive due to a poor experience with a previous tatooist. Done an absolute amazing job of a coverup! I was completely blown away with his level of expertise and professionalism. His ability to change and tweak the design, incorporating everything I wanted with a fine tooth comb. This man is a perfectionist, a true artist with skill and ability in abundance. If you want the best then I suggest you book with this man, all of his work is exquisite. He's a wonderful example of a great service, including after care, not to mention he's hilarious and i had such a good laugh! His shop does so many other services too, from botox and filler or tattooed brows, with a professional beautician, or a hair cut with a barber. 110 out of 100.”

“I got my first ever tattoo at Ink We Trust in Eltham by the lovely Kat! The atmosphere in the shop is very welcoming and Kat made me feel comfortable and made sure the placement and size was how i wanted it. She even gave me suggestions how i should position it as i was a bit unsure and now i love the placement. Throughout getting the tattoo done Kat made sure to check up on me and we had chats during the process that eased my stress Overall… Kat is a lovely tattoo artist :D”

“My daughter and I both had piercings done with Jakob. My daughter is 12 and was having 2nd piercings done in her ears, I was having a helix. Jacob was so lovely and down to earth, putting us both at ease and he explained the whole process to us. I was quite nervous (moreso than my daughter who didn't even flinch!) but Jakob was very confident and efficient, chatting to us throughout the process. All the equipment used was very clean and sterile and Jakob talked us through aftercare. Honestly, this is the second piercing I've had done in World of Tattoos and I wouldn't go anywhere else. I highly recommend Jakob.”

“I had the absolute best experience getting my nose pierced! Christina and another lovely lady was doing it and it was incredibly delicate and gentle. Honestly, I barely felt a thing. They made the whole process feel calm, safe, and actually kind of fun (who knew a tiny needle could be so stress-free?). If you’re thinking about getting a nose piercing, do yourself a favour and go here. You’ll leave with a sparkling new accessory and a big smile!”

“Wow! I made an appointment at this tattoo studio because of the good Google ratings and the fast responses on my request. The job sounded tricky for me: touch up my existing, 25 year old tattoo and change it from colour to black. After entering the small studio and a welcome I realized pictures on the wall: Ed Sheeran, Jose Mourinho... Famous customers trusted that studio. My tattoo took around 2 hours and I am absolutely amazed with the result and also the patience the artist draw line by line. Everything looked hygienic. So simply a recommendation - what an amazing studio. I will come back. Thank you so much!”

“Sonia and Naresh are simply amazing from helping me with my design to the tattoo itself you guys are the best and I thank you from the bottom of my heart . Naresh your tattoo on me absolutely blew my mine im in love with it thanks again guys have a lovely Christmas and I will see you in the new year to finish this beauty off till then take care mandy xx”

“Yesterday me and a friend went here and had pericings what a great experience massively recommend. amazing environment very clean felt so safe. I have told 5 people already that now want pericings or tattoo after looking at the work that they are so talented at. THANK YOU SO MUCH I am so so happy.”

“I found the tattoo artist to be friendly and talented. He turned my idea into a really great tattoo. I absolutely love it. The healing is going really well. I will go back for another tattoo when I decide what I want. Well worth the visit. He made it really easy and enjoyed getting my first tattoo”

“Best place to get a Tattoo, don't waste time anywhere else. This is the place to come. Professional people well organised, they took time discussing what I wanted. Such kind friendly staff. They made me a coffee gave me lunch. The whole team was very patient with me. Amazing art work I love my Tattoo. Thank you TATTOOMA LONDON.”

“Genuinely hands downs the nicest people and shop I have been to! The artist (shout out Loris) listened to everything I wanted, took his time and provided an immense tattoo! Great chat, superb customer service and incredibly skilled artists and to top it off I have a fantastic tattoo! I have recommended you to several people already and will continue to do so! Thanks to you all and I’ll see y’all real soon”

“Very good tattooist, have every trust and faith in Angela who has done my last two tattoos”

“Ive had 5 piercings here and all done lovely! Really kind as I am under 18 but was still treated with respect/ not undermined. Helped me change a really bad jewellery in my daith and had a nice interaction with the lady who does the lasering. Will always come back.”

“I had the pleasure of getting tattooed by Ivan, and I couldn't be more impressed with his work. He created a stunning tiger and swallow bird tattoo that truly blew me away. The details in the tiger’s fur and the delicate lines of the swallow are absolutely perfect. Ivan's skill and precision are evident in every inch of the design, and it came out better than I could have imagined. He was professional, easy to work with, and took the time to make sure I was comfortable throughout the process. If you're looking for an artist who can bring your ideas to life with incredible skill, I highly recommend Ivan!”

“I had an amazing experience and I would highly recommend it to anyone! The service was so professional and clean. Maniek was so patient and friendly, he even let me watch my favourite movie during the whole process!”

“Betta did some excellent work on some tribal tattoos for me. Planned out so that I was never uncomfortable as we know how far I can go before it gets too painful. Price is as quoted so if they do it in an hour or three it’s same price. Level of detail is insane. Design is checked and checked again so that I was happy with it. Printed out then checked on arm. Made sure all was ok before even bringing a needle out. Highly recommended Just added another photo of the ongoing work. Tribal filled in and blue eyes and heart. Betta doing some great work on my arm. Another up date Now working on the other side of the arm turning into a half sleeve what started out as a tribal wrist band. So here is a run down of how it went. First hour was doing the usual consent forms then on to checking the design ( which Betta was happy to change for me). The checking how it would fit on the arm. Then print off and transfer onto arm. Betta changed a couple of things when it was on my arm because arms are 3d and paper isn’t. Once all that was done I got to check and see if it looked how I wanted it to look. We did this both looking in a mirror and photos. Then onto the actual tattoo itself. Made sure I was comfortable happy with how I have to stay. Betta works quickly for such intricate work. But always made sure I was ok. We know how far I can go it becomes too much for me. So although it looks half coloured in this was as far as I had agreed for this time and I had already booked a return visit. Service They knew I was coming and both sent me a text and email to confirm. Given a coffee on arrival and a chat to put me at ease. Any concerns I had with design were addressed and it was changed to what I preferred. Time in the chair was good being asked if I needed a break etc. after care usual high standard. Will update again as I get more done.”

“Recently Had Numerous Tattoo’s At FatTatts Done By Nikhita. I Was Put At Ease From The Moment I Stepped In The Shop Until I Stepped Back Out. Nikhita Led A Great Consultation, She Made Sure I Was Completely Satisfied With Every Aspect Of Each Piece From Stencil To Tattoo. Each And Every Member Of The FatTatts Team Went Above And Beyond My Expectations! They Really Do Understand And Tick All Boxes For Their Clients Needs And Wants.”

“Was tattooed by Sammie today including a small coverup...he was awesome, had some great ideas and im 100% going to him for more :)”

“Kanae and the team at Nine tails were an absolute pleasure to work with. The studio was friendly, engaging and clean. Kanae listened to what I wanted and offered me options around the sizing when it became obvious that I hadn't understood how small it was going to look. I felt no pressure to keep a design or that any change was a must. All the artists there were welcoming and helped me feel at home. I cannot recommend Ninetails enough and I'm sure I will be scratching the itch for my second tattoo soon..if Kanae has space!”

“What to say to describe the amazing experience I had? From Nat at the host to Loti that tattooed me, the experience has been nothing short but amazing! Loti did a massive black piece on me to cover a tattoo that I didn't want anymore and she was so understanding. She took the time to really understand my style and what I was looking for. And now my arm is just BEAUTIFUL!! Thank you to the entire team, but especially to Loti, you are an amazing human being, and a very professional tattoo artist. I can't wait for the next session!”

“Doc is such a fantastic guy. Loves old school tattoos, great clean bold lines. No messing about. Wouldn't go anywhere for my trad tats”

“Hi, this is Hellfire and I'm brutally honest in my review. I came by this tattoo shop completely by chance, just passing through the area on my way to the gym, and went in purely lead by instinct. I never imagined that I could've experience the best possible service I ever received in any tattoo shop in London (and I've been to plenty) by Bianca and Bogdan. I will not review the piece of art I got until fully touched up and healed, but I will however recommend both artists to absolutely anyone looking to get a tattoo in London. :) Ruthlessly, with Love, Hellfire.”

“I had a tattoo done on my foot by Mary. I had my little girls name tattooed on me. Her work is brilliant and I would not hesitate to have her do another one on me. Mary was very professional and friendly. So pleased with my tattoo.”