Best Tattoo Shops In Austin

“Just got my second ear lobe piercing done by Fia. She was such an angel. I strongly suggest coming here!“

“This is the place the crew is excellent! You can’t go wrong. Super talented with no nonsense egos“

“April Tanner is the owner and she’s great! She’s an awesome person and an even better artist. I highly recommend her. I’ll be coming back here for any future tattoos.“

“Black Dagger Tattoo is an exceptional studio that delivers some of the finest tattoo work I have seen in Austin. The artists are incredibly talented and took the time to really understand the vision I had before putting a single needle to skin, which made the whole experience feel collaborative and personal. The studio is spotlessly clean and maintains the highest standards of hygiene throughout, giving you complete confidence from the moment you sit down. The finished piece went beyond anything I had imagined and has held up beautifully over time. If you are looking for a tattoo studio where artistry and professionalism go hand in hand, Black Dagger Tattoo is absolutely the place to go.“

“Jason was super friendly, professional, and did a great job with my tattoo. Was very happy with my experience and how it turned out“

“If I could give more stars I would. I got a full day piece from Tony Perez on my leg. The whole day was the best tattoo experience I have had from an artist HANDS DOWN. He is extremely nice and respectful, listens to what you have to say and adjustments you want, he makes sure youre comfortable and not hurting too much, the vibes of the shop and other artists, it was all an incredible experience. I will be back and will tell everyone I know to go see Tony for work.“

“Super relaxing studio with really cool people! Everyone I met there were very laidback and friendly. Baels worked on my forearm and it came out amazing! He is such a great artist with fantastic skills! I’d love to come back to this studio to get more work done.“

“Jeremy is amazing from personal experience and the rest of the guys do great work too“

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“Fast, flexible, professional, and so easy to connect with! Made our spontaneous tattoo absolutely perfect. Thanks Jimmy!“

“got two piercings from Joe, he did a great job and gave great aftercare advice. high recommend“

“Amazing work from Jerry! Got some new tattoos, some covers up and some details. Everything came out great.“

“Mainstay is legit! Got my first tattoo here from Corey and have been back for 6 more. Professional work by all the artists and very clean shop. 10/10 recommend.“

“The experience was so amazing, Kaityn was sooooo funny and we had a blast.

She’s very good at her work so highly recommend her for fine detailing work !!“

“Great experience!
As we went inside we were greeted right away and helped through check in and picking out jewelry.
They were so patient when we had a million questions about pricing and any concerns we might have had.
Pineapple, our piercer was so kind to us, very calm and educated on his craft which we very much appreciated.
The atmosphere was really nice, clean and professional. I definitely recommend this place to anyone looking!
Will definitely be returning!“

“I am absolutely IN LOVE with my tattoo. It was my very first one and I was so nervous but Mel was very reassuring, super sweet, and just all around an amazing person. She got my design down PERFECTLY. Absolutely love it. I am definitely going back in the future ❤️“

“Johnny did a great job very consistent lines. Light hand which is great during bigger pieces. Great price I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience“

“Working with Charles and Laura was an absolute masterclass in creative collaboration. From our first conversation, they approached my ideas with genuine curiosity rather than ego, asking the right questions, offering thoughtful suggestions, and ultimately elevating the concept beyond what I'd originally envisioned.

What struck me most was the process. Charles and Laura treated this like a true partnership, checking in at every stage and making sure we were aligned before moving forward. No surprises, no rushed decisions. Just steady, professional execution.

Their demeanor made the whole experience easy. Relaxed, personable, and clearly passionate about the craft; the kind of energy that puts you at ease when you're committing to something permanent.

The result exceeded my expectations. I walked out genuinely proud of what we created together.
If you're looking for an artist who listens as well as he inks, this is the place. Highly recommend.“

“This is a great tattoo shop with a friendly atmosphere . I made an appointment with Dan Crowe, he already had a design drawn up and got to work immediately planning the size, location, etc. It looks great, better than I could have imagined. I will be back and I would recommend the shop to anyone who asks.“

“Jolie did a wonderful job on my tattoo! Definitely worth going very pleased with her work and her professional skills. I will be going back and having her do all of my tattoos! All of the staff was great and nice.“

“Elin is amazing! I was really nervous about getting my brows done but Elin put me at ease. She explained everything and my eyebrows look AWESOME! She is the only person I would go to for fabulous eyebrows! Thanks Elin!“

“I can't recommend this shop enough! Every single one of my tattoos has been done here, and I wouldn't trust anyone else. Their fine line work is incredibly clean, precise, and heals beautifully. The artists take the time to make sure every detail is perfect, and you can tell they genuinely care about their craft.“

“Loved working with Penumbraetattoo! First tattoo—the whole process was easy, professional, thoughtful, comfortable. The studio was inviting and calming. Great experience!!“

“Sophia picked the perfect color and did an amazing job! She took her time and explained everything and she allowed me to take breaks when needed!
I’m in a wheelchair and she made it easy for me to transfer and was ready to jump in and help if needed! She was awesome!!“

“I got a half sleeve cover up tattoo of a koi fish and I'm in love with the piece. Everything was done professionally from the studio and comfort as a client to the ink work itself. The koi looks like it's actually alive and swimming. An incredible artist that did an incredible tattoo! If you're looking for a spot for japanese traditional this is the place!“