About Rock City Tattoo

Rock City Tattoo, established in Barre, Vermont in 2008, is a tattoo shop specializing in custom black and grey realism, fine line, and illustrative tattoos. Led by experienced artist Lila Rees, the studio helps clients transform their ideas into unique pieces. The studio is known for its welcoming atmosphere, with thoughtful touches like cold drinks and snacks, and a clean environment. Clients praise Lila's artistry, skill, and professionalism, highlighting her quickness, attention to detail, and collaborative approach. She is recognized as an incredible artist who can create impressive portraits and custom designs, often working closely with clients to bring their vision to life. The studio's vibe has been described as early 20th-century mad scientist, which might be intimidating for minors. Overall, Rock City Tattoo is highly recommended for those seeking high-quality, custom tattoos with a personal touch.

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  • Jul 2025

    Lila is an incredible tattoo artist and could very easily be the best portrait tattoo artist in Vermont. I came to her with a broad idea for an upper sleeve to commemorate a Curse of Strahd D&D campaign. She ran with it and created a tattoo that best leveraged her expertise and incorporated the key elements of what I wanted. I'd recommend Lila to anyone who understands that skin as a medium is challenging and coming in with a rigid idea of what you want might not result in the best tattoo long term. Trust Lila, she knows what she's doing.

    P.S. Her studio gives off early 20th century mad scientist vibes and might be terrifying for minors

  • Jul 2025

    Lila is a phenomenal artist who is quick to include you into her schedule, and her speed and attention to detail is second to none. Not to mention, a super cool person to spend a long tattoo session with. Would highly recommend.

  • Jul 2025

    Both Lila and her work are amazing. I have multiple tattoos done by Lila, and everywhere I go, they get complimented. I have nothing bad to say about Lila or her work. My tattoos have healed beautifully. You can tell her passion for her work, as she puts in an extreme amount of effort into her clients, advertising, and to make sure people love what they are getting.

Hours

Monday: 11AM - 5PM
Tuesday: 11AM - 5PM
Wednesday: 11AM - 5PM
Thursday: 11AM - 5PM
Friday: 11AM - 5PM
Saturday: 11AM - 5PM
Sunday: Closed

Tips

by appointment only street parking, private lot parking free wi-fi bike parking

Location

65 Elm St Suite 5 2nd Floor, Barre

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