The 30 Best Unique tattoo studios in Manchester

“Great place Ged's work is mind blowing, couldn't be happier. Wouldn't go anywhere else now”

“It was an amazing experience. I got my first tattoo here and it came out beautifully. Emma was so nice with me and talked me through the process, which helped with the nerves. Paul makes nice tea too :). Highly recommend if you want to get any tattoos done”

“Amazing tattoo shop, friendly and welcoming :) Me and my mother in law walked in enquiring about a little sentimental tattoo shes been after for a while, within 15 mins she was seated and was being tattooed(she loved her tattoo), it was such a lovely environment and everyone was so nice to talk to xxx”

“I cannot recommend this studio highly enough. I had my first “proper” tattoo done by Mark Armstrong 21 years ago and since then have had numerous tattoos done by Big Gaz (Gary Bevan). I visited Third Light Tattoo for the first time today and am exceptionally pleased with the work done by Gaz.”

“Great artist, booked me in last minute for a small tattoo, friendly, lovely clean and professional studio, can't recommend enough! Thank you”

“I couldn't recommend Masquerade Tattoo enough, Mel's work is unreal. Through the booking and design process to the end result it was a great experience. Very warm and welcoming. Mel must have a very delicate touch as my sessions with her were the least pain I have ever experienced in the chair which is just a bonus. 10/10”

“Full disclosure: I am not a customer. With that being said,… This establishment is made with love, passion, blood, sweat, and determination that came from its owner, Jori Lakars, aka Hott Mama, aka The Mama who always gave herself goals and standards that benefited the world to the fullest and implemented the highest standards possible. A quick glance at her path shows that she has been successful in the industry well known in a way that the number of 5 reviews or social media followers will not reflect. I met her personally only once before she moved to England about 17 years ago. She was working in a popular tattoo shop in Wicker Park that I won’t name. ( if you know, you know) the had long ravenous hair and substantially fewer tattoos. Although I had met many women who were in the industry, few were celebrated by their peers. The shop posted a large banner in the front window that said ‘we have a female tattoo artist.’ I had never seen that before even in a liberal city like Chicago. Soon after that, every shop in the area had at least one ‘female.’ She went on to work at many of the best rated shops and worked on the best artists in the business as clients. When she moved, we were sad yet proud to see that she was following her passion overseas. She would wonder up one of the top artists anywhere she worked. She finally got her own place and put every ounce of work into it. Sadly, she had just acquired two young brilliant talents just recently. A couple of weeks ago, she passed away in a car accident without any warning. I t is a shock that she is gone and her energy is eternally resting. I have known her half of my life and I have never known anyone like her. A true inspiration and individual person who is driven to create. If you are lucky enough to have had a moment with her, you know what I mean. Love to her local community from Chicago. We were all lucky enough to be together for as long as we could,…… Cheers to Jori.”

“Chris is a great guy, very interesting to talk to and a highly skilled artist. You can tell he loves his work and I'm extremely happy with what he did for me. I would recommend him to anyone wanting a great tattoo and interesting talk while doing it! He even has a weights bench and sword collection in the studio. I will be returning again.”

“Thanks Dai so so happy with my tattoo today and can say I really enjoyed the experience time flew by love love love it ❤️”

“This is the second time I had a tattoo done by Mim and i can wholeheartedly say she is the best! From helping me with the design to being precise and exceptional at the execution of it. Mim was gentle and kind and very reassuring. She put me at ease and it was fun experience.”

“Hi I am Mobina. I had two minimalist tattoos done with Stephanie, and I couldn’t be happier! She is incredibly kind, professional, and talented. Her attention to detail and efficiency made the whole experience so smooth and enjoyable. In fact, it was the most relaxing tattoo session I’ve ever had! I absolutely love her work and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for beautiful, delicate designs.”

“Maisie is a wonderful tattoo artist, so easy to get along with whilst maintaining a high level of professionalism. She was very accommodating to my needs of frequent breaks and even offered me cups of tea. The result of my tattoo was even better than what I had originally imagined. 6 months on, my tattoo still looks just as amazing. I could not be more happier with the result. I highly recommend Stone Heart Tattoos. I shall be returning in the near future.”

“Wes at Inklusive is great, he was really patient with me and advised on the best options based on what I wanted to do with the design. I would definitely recommend him!”

“My grandma had a wonderful experience with Simon. The artists were incredibly kind, patient, and made her feel completely at ease. The quality of the work is amazing, and she left with a beautiful piece she’s delighted with”

“This is the only place I will go now. Amazing tattoo I'm so happy with it. Really friendly relaxed environment and max is sound. Would recommend this to anyone. Booking my next one in straight away.”

“I have been going to Kadie for tattoos regularly for a number of years now. Not only is she welcoming and comforting she is also perfectly professional and so incredibly talented. She has designed me many amazing pieces and I will be going back for many more. She has also done my eyebrows which I am really pleased with especially as I don’t have to think about them at all anymore”

“I recently got my old and faded tattoos of Superman and Wonder Woman re-done by Holly, and I absolutely love them! Holly was so friendly and welcoming, and she took the time to understand what I wanted and how I wanted it to look. The tattoo itself is absolutely stunning. Holly's work is incredibly detailed, and the colors are vibrant and alive. I love how she captured the characters. I would highly recommend Holly to anyone looking for a new tattoo. She is a talented artist with a great eye for detail. She is also very friendly and patient, and she will make sure that you are happy with your tattoo. I would definitely get another tattoo from Holly in the future. In fact I'm already booked it for my next one! She is a talented artist who I trust to create a beautiful and lasting tattoo.”

“I’ve been a few times for tattoos now, and the service is always excellent! Super friendly staff, chill welcoming atmosphere, and Jonah is more than happy to draw up amazing custom tattoos as well as offer nifty little flash pieces too! Definitely a happy and returning customer ”

“Tattoos by Nic is the Only place we as a family will go, in our opinion Nic is the best tattooist locally, by far!!!! She has gone above & beyond, opened up one sat just for me & my sister. Made lots of money for the Manchester bee appeal!! Tattoo wise, wow, the intricate details she does are amazing. My hubby has a full back piece, American Indians,detail is amazing!! Come up with an idea & Nic will draw it, FANTASTIC See you soon Nic XxxxxxxX”

“Wish I could give a place 6 stars! Will be coming back here to get all future piercings. Had Val as my piercer and she was efficient, confident, and clearly extremely skilled as they were the smoothest and fastest piercings I've ever had done. She was also so so friendly. The studio was clean, really nicely lit, and the prices so good I've been telling anyone who will listen. I really recommend.”

“Got an amazing, colour tattoo. It was a great and really professional experience. The space felt safe as well as clean and hygienic. Would recommend”

“Second time visiting over two years. Highly professional, patience and understanding. Both times, I've been with Wayne and just puts you at rest, gives you your freedom for what you want, but also has that artistic flair to come with amazing ideas, that will, discuss with you first. No pressure at any time”

“sam has been doing my sleeve over past year and he's the absolute best at what he does, from making you feel 100% comfortable to helping with the design come to life, i wouldn't go anywhere else for tattoos now”

“Hope has done all of my tattoos and I adore them. My first tattoo she designed with very little prompt and nailed it. She made me feel very comfortable and I didn’t hesitate in contacting her for my second tattoo. I lost someone and wanted a tattoo in memory of them and she fit me in short notice and opened early to get it done for me. She really goes above and beyond!”

“Turned up begging for help as my original piercer put too short a bar in my ear and the swelling was agony. Lee was calm, friendly and changed my bars effortlessly. Really appreciated the help and would happily return for a tattoo! Smart, clean and quality service- what more could you ask for?”

“Adam is amazing, he is such a talented person, and I would highly recommend him. He makes you feel at home and is very professional.”

“Quality guy, Liam. Love me tattoo mate see you again very soon”

“Great lion hand piece done by Tattoo Styles, Would definitely recommend Dale, really friendly and professional takes his time into creating the master pieces you want, will definitely be coming back for the next!”

“Odin’s Eye Tattoo Collective is the best tattoo studio in Bury. The studio has such a good vibe about it, all 3 of the guys, Sween, Tony and Louis work really well together as a team, you can definitely feel the love the studio! I ’ve had a couple of tattoos there with Louis. His attention to detail and process is amazing and he takes real pride his work. Would 100% recommend Louis and the team at Odin’s Eye”

“Fitted me in really quickly, speedily assessed my needs, options, and budget. Superb job of work for not a lot of money.Thanks Joe, top job”