Best Tattoo Shops In Berkeley

“Everyone is incredible and talented and kind. Studio is clean, good hygiene protocols used by the artists, good mask protocols. Very welcoming and diverse!“

“So so pleased with a deeply Collaborative Process with Dylan on a blackwork sleeve and another very integrated leg piece. Dylan was very open to me being highly involved in the design, allowing for a slow process over weeks before we proceeded with the final piece. This is all very rare for tattoo artists ~ i searched for this for over a year !! He's so lovely to team with, easy to talk to, and a great listening with all that arises as you're going through all the pain during those hours. i recommend him in a heartbeat !!!! Thank you .. Thank you .. Thank you Dylan ~ you're a gem !!“

“Highly recommend! Aaron handled my request and got us setup with a dual appointment. Vi is a fantastic artist and did a perfect job with both projects.

Cleanliness: Very clean and well kept studio.“

“My first tattoo - about 6"x4" on my left forearm - was EXPERTLY done by the very friendly and focused artist, Keene. Not as painful as I expected, but I felt it. However, I couldn't be happier with the result! His attention to getting the detail I hoped for was awesome. The vibe of the shop was professional yet comfortable, and the hundreds of examples of their art on the walls was like a museum of great ink art. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this shop to anyone - and I hope some this encourages some of your to give Berkeley Tattoo Parlour your business! I'll be going back when I'm ready for another tattoo.“

“I recently had a tattoo done by Martin. Martin is talented beyond most tattoo artists in this country and I have met a lot. He has been tattooing for over 30 years and has an extremely valuable and in-depth knowledge of traditional Japanese tattoos. He's also very friendly when he is tattooing a client and loves to converse, and he teaches people a lot of great things as opposed to somebody who just sits there, tattooing you in silence. When I was tattooed, he made me feel at home. I told him what I wanted, and he showed me a selection of drawings that he had already done in regards to the subject. He then redrew the drawing adding in a few ideas I had. He is a kind individual who takes sanitary precautions to the limit I am going to continue working with Martin as I pursue my quest of having a Japanese bodysuit I could not recommend Martin more he's clean, sterile and a lot of fun.
I also met kitty during the process, and for those of you who are seeking another very talented artist, I could not recommend her more as well.“

“So glad I chose to work with Cameron at War Horse Tattoo. The shop is amazing and Cameron was awesome to work with - he's knowledgable and an incredible artist. When he was working on my tattoo, he was telling me how much fun it was for him. That sense of joy really shone through the entire process.“

“I had a great experience here.

Requested style: They gave me a free design consultation which exceeded my expectations.

Cleanliness: I noticed jeremiah wore and changed his gloves when needed. The place is clean and appropriate for an environment with needles poking into people’s skin. It us spacious.

Stylist: Jeremiah was great and a skilled artists who made me feel comfortable the entire time for my first tattoo.“

“Give my 5*s To J.T.! He is an awesome artist!!! Loved my experience, looking forward to coming back for more!“

“had an amazing experience getting my nipples done by Marina yesterday! Will absolutely be returning to get more done by her, the shop was kind and friendly“

“Bro!!!! Was in town on tour with a band randomly decided I wanted to get a tattoo. I started looking around in Berkeley for good tattoo shops. Stumbled across this gem. So I took my time read all the reviews on local places. So I decided to go with this one. Best choice ever! Walked in was greeted instantly by Miguel. Told him I didn’t have a appointment but was only in town for the night and would be stoked if I could get a tattoo from them. He told me he had a couple hours left with his client that he already had in the chair then he could get me in! From the moment I got In That chair till the moment I left every last drop of the experience was exactly what you would want in a tattoo experience! Miguel is so skillful and artistically inclined that it blew my mind. The shop was clean and tidy atmosphere was absolutely amazing. He did and executed exactly what I had asked for and went artistically above and beyond far exceeding my expectation! Anytime I come to Berkeley I’m getting a tattoo with Miguel! Thank you much appreciated!“