Tattoo shops in Islington: ranked picks
Islington has a dense cluster of well-regarded tattoo studios, and the ones below stand out for consistent five-star feedback on artist skill, consultation quality, and studio cleanliness. Rankings draw on our methodology, weighing rating, review volume, recency, and sentiment together rather than star rating alone. Whether you want fine-line work, a large custom piece, or a same-day walk-in, there's a shop here suited to it.
Studios here range from King's Cross-adjacent shops handling group bookings to smaller Islington spaces built around fine-line and custom consultation work. Several accept walk-ins alongside booked appointments, and many offer remote or email consultation for clients travelling into London for a session.
22 businesses, scored on rating, review volume, recency, sentiment and listing completeness. How we score › · View on map ›
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Point Tattoo | Tattoo Studio North London | 94 | 5 (240) | — | Custom multi-session pieces |
| 2 | The Nana Room | 94 | 5 (201) | — | Fine-line work, fast booking |
| 3 | Good Fortune Studio | 93 | 5 (153) | — | Nervous first-timers |
| 4 | Sacred Gold | 93 | 4.9 (712) | — | Walk-ins and piercing |
| 5 | Parliament Tattoo | 93 | 4.9 (481) | — | Design collaboration |
| 6 | Haunted Tattoo | 93 | 4.9 (219) | — | Remote consultation clients |
| 7 | Nobody’s Business Tattoo | 92 | 4.9 (166) | — | Group and matching tattoos |
| 8 | Oh So Fine Tattoo | 91 | 5 (90) | — | Detailed fine-line and script |
| 9 | London Blue Lady Tattoo and Piercing | 90 | 4.9 (323) | — | custom tattoo |
| 10 | ONE DAY Tattoo Studio London | 90 | 5 (509) | — | custom tattoo |
| 11 | Leather Lane Tattoo | 89 | 5 (147) | — | custom tattoo |
| 12 | South City Market - Caledonian Road | 88 | 4.9 (609) | — | custom tattoo |
| 13 | Kings Cross Tattoo Parlour | 88 | 4.7 (344) | — | custom tattoo |
| 14 | Bananajims | 87 | 5 (184) | — | custom tattoo |
| 15 | The London Social Tattoo | 85 | 4.7 (468) | — | custom tattoo |
| 16 | The Family Business Tattoo | 85 | 4.6 (352) | — | custom tattoo |
| 17 | Jolie Rouge London | 79 | 4.9 (98) | — | custom tattoo |
| 18 | London Tattoo | 67 | 4.6 (113) | — | custom tattoo |
| 19 | Snappy Gomez Tattoo | 64 | 5 (4) | — | custom tattoo |
| 20 | Fine Line Tattoos London | 59 | 4.6 (21) | — | black grey realism |
| 21 | Tattoos by Brian William's | 44 | 1 (1) | — | custom tattoo |
| 22 | Spectrum Tattoos Co. | 29 | — | — | custom tattoo |
Ranked picks
Red Point Tattoo | Tattoo Studio North London
score 94/100A five-star average across 240 reviews with named artists praised for adapting complex briefs and cover-ups in a calm, spotless studio.
The Nana Room
score 94/100Reviewers single out clean fine-line execution and same-day online booking in a relaxed, low-pressure studio.
Good Fortune Studio
score 93/100All five-star reviews across 153 ratings point to patient consultation and a bright, family-like studio atmosphere.
Sacred Gold
score 93/100Over 700 reviews highlight named artists and piercers turning rough ideas into polished work with strong aftercare packs.
Parliament Tattoo
score 93/100Clients repeatedly credit the team with refining briefs into pieces that exceed expectations in a spacious, unhurried setting.
Haunted Tattoo
score 93/100Email consultations and same-day design tweaks suit clients booking from a distance, with gentle piercing service too.
Nobody’s Business Tattoo
score 92/100Praised for handling matching tattoos across multiple people in one sitting plus numbing spray for comfort.
Oh So Fine Tattoo
score 91/100Described as feeling more gallery than parlour, with clients travelling internationally for its fine-line and cover-up work.
London Blue Lady Tattoo and Piercing
score 90/100Staff and artists earn consistent praise for patience, technical skill, and genuine warmth.
ONE DAY Tattoo Studio London
score 90/100Most visits deliver polished, thoughtful work from staff who listen carefully and invest time in getting designs right.
Leather Lane Tattoo
score 89/100The team make customers feel completely at ease from the moment they arrive, blending professional craftsmanship with genuine warmth.
South City Market - Caledonian Road
score 88/100Most appointments deliver what reviewers want: artists who listen closely to ideas, spend time on placement and size, and work with focus on line quality and color blending.
Kings Cross Tattoo Parlour
score 88/100Visitors consistently praise the team for genuine warmth and quick turnarounds whether booking months ahead or walking in on a whim.
Bananajims
score 87/100The team turns sketch ideas into polished work; reviewers consistently praise how he refines designs during consultation, takes time to get positioning right, and delivers tattoos that heal cleanly.
The London Social Tattoo
score 85/100Most visits feel welcoming from the moment clients arrive.
The Family Business Tattoo
score 85/100The team listens carefully to what clients want and takes time to understand personal stories behind designs.
Jolie Rouge London
score 79/100Artists at Jolie Rouge work closely with clients to create custom designs that exceed expectations.
London Tattoo
score 67/100Most visits result in high-quality custom work and thoughtful design input from experienced artists.
Snappy Gomez Tattoo
score 64/100All four reviews award top marks.
Fine Line Tattoos London
score 59/100Most clients praise the team's fine-line work, gentleness, and welcoming approach.
Tattoos by Brian William's
score 44/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Spectrum Tattoos Co.
score 29/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.