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East Side Tattoo Studio

Updated 2026-09-10 · 1,091 reviewed · 100 listed · Scored from 265 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(265) 90 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Custom Tattoo DesignTraditional & Old School TattooFine Line & Minimalist Tattoo
East Side Tattoo Studio
Location
Bethnal Green, London
Services
Custom Tattoo Design, Traditional & Old School Tattoo, Fine Line & Minimalist Tattoo
Reviews
265
Ranking
#44 in Custom Tattoo Design
Best for
nervous first-time clients and people needing piercing fixes from other shops.

Google Business Profile is the source for the business data shown here, last checked 2026-09-10. Details taken from their website were fetched 2026-09-10.

What recent reviews say

New clients walk in to find warm, patient staff who take time over design choices and put anxious first-timers at ease. Dan, the team, and the team are named repeatedly for tattoo work, piercings, and tooth gems, with particular praise for how they explain each step and achieve results that match what was discussed.

The studio excels at rescue work: fixing embedded piercings from other shops, replacing broken jewellery with care, and handling piercing emergencies with calm and speed. Aftercare and placement advice are thorough. Piercings heal well and stay in place long-term, and tooth gems are praised for lasting durability and bold design.

Praised for
  • friendly and patient staff
  • professional yet welcoming atmosphere
  • skilled piercers and tattoo artists
  • comfortable experience for nervous clients
  • aftercare guidance and education
skilled-artistsprofessional-staffgreat-atmospherefriendly-welcomingexcellent-aftercarecomfortable-experiencefirst-timerswalk-ins
Best for: nervous first-time clients and people needing piercing fixes from other shops.

Where this business shines

  • rescue work for piercing problems from other studios
  • named specialist piercers with loyal followings
  • thorough aftercare and placement consultation
  • spotlessly clean studio environment

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.82 average across the 94 custom tattoo design businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 52% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

Scoring Method
Star rating 87
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 75
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
245
4
8
3
4
2
3
1
5

Contact

Address
134 Bethnal Grn Rd, Bethnal Green, London E2 6DG
Open in Google Maps

Last verified 2026-09-10

Opening hours

Monday
12:00-18:00
Tuesday
12:00-18:00
Wednesday
12:00-18:00
Thursday
12:00-19:00
Friday
12:00-19:30
Saturday
12:00-19:30
Sunday
12:00-18:00

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
Custom tattoosPiercingsTooth gemsBody jewellery

Operating:since 2010

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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Common questions

Do you take walk-in piercings?
Yes. Recent reviews mention walk-in clients being accommodated with no wait noted.
Can you help if I had a bad piercing experience elsewhere?
Yes. The studio has fixed embedded piercings from other studios and replaced broken jewellery with new bars.
What aftercare do you provide?
Staff talk through what to expect step-by-step during the procedure and provide aftercare education, with one tooth gem lasting nearly a year on tooth.

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Last updated 2026-09-10