Tattoo Shops near Hamden

“I’m from Norwalk so it’s a little bit of a drive but worth it! The atmosphere of this shop is great and I love the decoration & how everything is set up. My tattoo artist was Bronwyn she did an amazing job I’m definitely going to come back! Also everyone including my artist was so kind and attentive thank you!“

“Can’t say enough about this shop. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. Been coming to Johnny since about 2018 and he is just the absolute best, and the nicest guy. He’s so creative and comes up with the best ideas. 10/10 would recommend to anyone“

“Went in recently and found out they’re under new management! It’s so much better now. The new piercers and artists are very nice and professional! 10/10 Would recommend“

“Total unkompliziert und freundlich. Super individuelle Beratung und Zusammenstellung des Tattoos. Das Ergebnis hat mich begeistert. Uneingeschränkte Weiterempfehlung ❤️“

“Great shop!! John is a cool guy!!
Very clean, sterile and professional !!! Great atmoshere!!! Love my ink!!!!“

“Reasonable prices, VERY clean , Julio is very professional & the shop is the coolest shop I’ve ever seen!“

“If I could rate higher I would. Prior to choosing Glenn at Afflixion, we had heard many positive stories from many others. Went in for matching mother/daughter tattoos and it was my daughter's first one. She is so happy with them. He made it so simple, fast. The place was spacious and clean. Will definitely return.“

“This is an extraordinary tattoo shop! I can't stress this enough. The day they close I will literally cry endlessly., This place is an actual hidden gem! Sean is an absolutely amazing artist! I have been tattooed across the country and have yet to find anyone who could even come close. His work is absolutely beautiful. I've been going to him for the last decade & he still completely blows my mind. Shop is nice, private, & friendly. I personally haven't been tattooed by the other gentleman but he also seems to do really nice work (based on work ive seen during my time getting ink) I definitely wouldnt hesitate to get tattooed by him if Sean wasn't available. All & all go here & you definitely won't regret it!!“

“I got a tattoo yesterday by Bri (@honeybri.tattoo) yesterday. She was extremely helpful, attentive, and caring. She was very professional but high energy and extremely funny. A great way to spend time getting tattooed! Bri was lighter handed, experienced with different styles of tattooing techniques and a dream to work with. The shop and work area were clean. The other artists in the shop were clean and friendly. The music was a VIBE. I will be returning to Bri for more work and highly recommend you do too!“

“I went to Dark side Tattoo to get my ears pierced. The place was amazing such beautiful decor and so clean. The people that worked there were so nice and Marissa was excellent. I recommend this place 100%“

“Brandon did my neck in the past and recently just did my back tattoo. I think he did a really amazing job, he’s extremely patient and works well with you. He also has the greatest personality ever and you can always have a good laugh with him! Highly recommend coming to him. He also gives you better ideas to make your tattoo stand out more and that’s what makes a great tattoo artist! Much props to him!“

“Sydney was great. Very professional, great to chat with and most importantly the tattoo is perfect. No regrets at all and will be definitely be back. Nice, clean and sanitation was awesome. Ty Sydney.“

“I’m overly impressed with haimai’s work and sooo happy with the outcome love his style im so in love with my tattoos thank u again !“

“This was my first time here and it was a great experience!! The ambiance was very antique and fun! Scott did an amazing job on my spine piece and was very helpful with my wants in the tattoo! I dont have a high pain tolerance and he was so helpful in making the tattoo as painless as possible! 10/10 recommend and will 1000% rebooking with him soon!“

“:) got tattooed by a legend in the tattoo world, Joe Capobianco. I love real tattoo shops, you know the ones .. covered in awesome art and full of artists who can actually draw, paint and do custom tattoos.“

“I would give a 10/10 if I could . I requested a tragus for my daughter and nose piercing for my self . The piercer walked us through every step of the process and talked my daughter off the stress ledge (tragus) he is very skilled in his profession. I WILL be back !“

“Eric is my tattoo artist and is the coolest dude to have conversations with and get a tattoo if you want the best Japanese style work and a dope artist this is your spot got all my best work here I get at least 5 where’d you get your tattoos from a day with this work my tattoos look like I just got them and I finished my sleeve years ago 100 percent recommend this place for sick tattoos and a great atmosphere“

“Did my first big piece with Joe he’s one of the best very light handed pain was nothing, the staff was so kind amazing work“

“Mikki is a true artist.
This was my first tattoo and he made me very comfortable throughout the process.
Great guy and he created a beautiful tattoo.
10 out of 10.“

“I would like to give a shout out to both Makaylas and the rest of the staff! Integrity Ink is wonderful! Makayla at the desk, thank you so so much for your help and accommodating me and for Makayla T for doing such a beautiful amazing job on my tattoo! I am soooooooo happy with it! You're all very sweet! I WILL BE BACK! Thank you!“

“The friendliest tattoo shop I’ve ever been in. So clean, so professional, always welcoming and accommodating. Lex is awesome and easily one of the nicest human beings on the planet- gave me some awesome little Friday the 13th flash. The artists in the shop are very diverse in terms of style and you truly can’t go wrong!“

“Wow ! Jon G. is a great artist. I didn't have any picture to give to him,
I just said I wanted a tennis racquet on my arm and he did a great job. This was my first tattoo and he made me feel very relaxed.“

“I had an incredible experience with Rob Rose at 24 Hour Ink, and I can’t recommend him enough. I booked an appointment with Rob for a cover-up and a lion piece on my back. Initially, he explained that the project would likely take two, possibly three days depending on detail. Once we got started, he assessed everything and said he might be able to knock it out in one sitting if I could hang in there.
Let me tell you, this man is relentless in the best way possible. We tattooed for 13+ hours, and Rob never lost focus, energy, or precision. He gave me breaks when needed, kept the vibes right the entire time with good music and conversation, and made what could’ve been an exhausting session feel manageable and even enjoyable.
We didn’t leave the shop until 3-something in the morning, and the final result was absolutely worth it. The work is phenomenal, the detail is crazy, and the cover-up looks incredible. On top of that, his pricing was more than fair, especially considering the time, effort, and quality of work he put in.
What really stood out to me is that Rob genuinely cares about his work and his clients. He already told me to come back so he can take another look and handle any touch-ups if needed. That level of professionalism and pride in his craft goes a long way.
If you’re looking for a tattoo artist who is talented, patient, professional, and truly dedicated to delivering top-tier work, Rob Rose is your guy. I’d recommend him without hesitation“