Tattoo Shops near West Haven

“Felt so welcome and Mel made me feel comfortable and had get conversation love my tattoo“

“Empire Tattoo was extremely clean and once I stepped through I was greeted, although this was my first tattoo I felt extremely welcomed by John. John took his time and patience with me to make sure I got exactly what I wanted and thats what he did. It came out amazing and I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to get a tattoo!!“

“We were in town for a quick vacation and Wes fit us in for mother / daughter tattoos. The registration process was thorough and so helpful!!! Wes was so kind and professional and we loved chatting with him during our appointments. The tattoos came out just as we wanted them. They are perfect!!! We will DEFINITELY be scheduling another appointment with him when we are back in the area!!!“

“Extremely welcoming and friendly shop. Katrina made the vision I had even more beautiful than I could have imagined.“

“I recently got a tattoo from Kaity and I'm extremely happy with how it turned out. She did a fantastic job, and the finished piece exceeded my expectations. Since getting it done, I've received so many compliments on it. The whole experience was great, and I'll definitely be going back to her for more work in the future. Highly recommend!“

“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“

“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 !“

“John is an incredible artist! His attention to detail and his willingness to go above and beyond to make a vision become a reality is truly inspiring ! I wouldn’t go anywhere else to get my tattoos he has done 5 most recently a wolf , and everyone has truly come out remarkable! 10 stars if I could give it !“

“:) 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.“

“If you are thinking of getting a tattoo, GO TO GRINDHOUSE! The staff is fantastic. Steve, Kristen, and Mike are super friendly and willing to work with you to make sure you are happy. There are also special guest artists who stop in occasionally. Grindhouse is clean and professional! I cannot recommend it enough! Go make an appointment ASAP, so you can get a tattoo you'll love while watching movies with the best people in the world. There is a reason their books are always full! 5 STARS!“

“Love this place! Chloe is one of the best artists I have encountered in my tattoo experiences. She pays great attention to detail and she makes me completely comfortable. Highly recommend her and this shop“

“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!“

“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!“

“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%“

“Excellent service. Will did my second hole in my ears and did a great job. Walked me through the whole process, and everything was quick! Highly recommend!“

“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.“

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

“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“

“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“