Nottingham tattoo studios: the highest rated places for a tattoo, according to Google reviews

Nottingham city centre is full of tattoo studios, some of which are great for nervous first timers and some which are full with loyal customers returning time and time again.

Here we take a look at the top rated tattoo studios in Nottingham, according to Google ratings and reviews.

The list features places with a rating of 4.5 or more, from over 100 reviews.

Good Tattoo Studio

Good Tattoo Studio is rated a full five-stars on Google, based on 163 customer reviews - with only one negative rating.

On Google reviews, the city-centre studio is praised for being “inviting”, “welcoming”, “clean” and “professional”.

One happy customer wrote: “I have THE best experience at The Good Tattoo Studio! Maiko made me feel so at ease from enquiry, all the way to the finished product. I had my first tattoo here and am so so happy. I’d highly recommend. Thank you so much!”

On the Good Tattoo Studio website, you can arrange to meet the two resident artists - Maiko and Liggud - and see their work.

The Nottingham studio also brings in guest tattoo artists. Recently, fineline artist Jake Ditchfield and vegan tattooer Levi were fully booked for their four and two day slots, respectively.

Location: 60 Goose Gate, Nottingham NG1 1FF

Website: https://goodtattoostudio.com/

Society Thirteen Tattoo Studio

Society Thirteen is another five-star studio in Nottingham city centre. The popular spot has had 591 reviews on Google, with only six people rating it less than five stars.

Many impressed customers praised the “professionalism” and friendliness of the staff, whilst recommending the studio to others.

A customer, who attended Society Thirteen in February, wrote: “100% recommend to anyone. Professional, welcoming & friendly from the minute I arrived. Cannot fault the quality of my tattoo and had complete trust in Ash’s ability and knowledge. Also 10/10 Haribos”.

Although they don’t have a website, the artists at Society Thirteen post their work to Facebook and Instagram. You can also contact them on Facebook to book an appointment, just let them know what you would like, how big you want it and where on your body it will be.

Location: 213 Mansfield Rd, Nottingham NG1 3FS

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/societythirteenofficial

Blazin’ Guns Tattoo Studio

Blazin’ Guns has a 4.9 star rating on Google, thanks to the 124 customers who left rave reviews. Only four people have rated the studio less than four stars.

Impressed customers claim it was a “pleasure” attending Blazin Gun’s and that their tattoos are always “high quality”.

One loyal customer wrote: “Chris makes me chuckle so much, it’s a great place to go and the work Chris does is great don’t let anyone else tattoo me.”

Again, the studio doesn’t have a website but tattoo pictures and bookings are available on their Facebook.

Blazin’ Guns is closed on Sundays and Mondays, but opens until late (till 8pm) on Wednesdays and Fridays, and offers early morning sessions (from 5am) on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Location: 350 Meadow Ln, Nottingham NG2 3GL

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blazingunstattoostudio/

Wotto’s Ink Tattoo Studio

Wotto’s makes it onto the list after receiving its 101st review in January. The city centre studio has 4.8-stars overall, with only six customers rating it less than a four.

Many impressed customers shared pictures of their tattoos alongside glowing reviews which described the studio as “cosy” and “fantastic”.

A customer, who got a tattoo of two dogs done on his leg at Wotto’s, wrote: “Absolutely fantastic tattoo parlour, the only place I will get tattoos done”.

On the website, you can find pictures of the work done by artists Danny, Martin, Tara and Ella. Wotto’s also offers piercings.

Location: 44 Carrington St, Nottingham NG1 7FG

Website: https://www.wottosink.com/

Danny’s Tattoo Collective

Danny’s Tattoo Collective is also based in the city centre and boasts a Google rating of 4.8-stars from its 105 reviews.

More than 90% of customers rated Danny’s studio a five, with many praising the resident artists for their talent.

One happy customer wrote: “Love this place. I’ve struggled to find a tattoo place that I feel comfortable in. Here Everyone is very friendly and welcoming. I’d recommend to everyone”.

The Danny’s Tattoo Collective website states that the studio specialises in “Black work, Cover Ups and Reworks, Fine line detail, Traditional and Neo-Traditional, Custom Chicano Script and Realism.” Danny’s also offers piercings.

Location: 20 Southwell Rd, Nottingham NG1 1DL

Website: http://www.dannystattoocollective.co.uk/

Thundercat Tattoo Studio

Thundercat Tattoo Studio has a 4.7 star rating on Google, which is impressive based on 387 reviews.

A plethora of customers have described their experience at the Nottingham studio as “really good”, “wonderful” and “great”.

A customer, who got her first ever tattoo done at Thundercat, thanked her artist for making her feel at ease. She wrote: “I went here having never had a tattoo before. The staff were excellent, made me feel at ease and made the whole experience a great one. Beatriz did a beautiful tattoo which I will wear with pride. Would recommend to anyone.”

Thundercat hosts monthly guest artists from across the world, with their website stating this gives customers “the opportunity to get tattooed by the most talented people in the industry”.

On their website you can also book a free consultation, see tattoo prices and read about ink aftercare.

Location: 12 Goose Gate, Nottingham NG1 1FF

Website: https://thundercattattoostudios.com/

Bodycraft

Bodycraft has been in the tattoo industry for over 10 years and has a whopping 444 reviews.

The city centre studio has a star rating of 4.5 on Google, and many clients have shared pictures of their tattoos.

Customers have praised Bodycraft for being great with first timers, with one reviewer writing: “The only place I will go for piercings now. Had different piercers and they’re all really friendly and professional, I’m convinced they could put the most nervous clients at ease in seconds. All piercings have healed so well and piercers give great care taking advice as well as info to contact them if you need to.”

Bodycraft - which is cash only - offers piercings, laser tattoo removal and semi permanent make up as well as tattoos.

On their website, you can view a gallery of work by each tattoo artist - Gage, Gaz, Moose, Dave, Cat, Dan and Shannon.

Location: 4-5, Excise Chambers, Pelham St, Nottingham NG1 2EB

Website: https://www.bodycrafttattoo.com/