Do you accept walk-ins?

Yes. Reviewers report being helped immediately without appointment and confirm groups can be accommodated close to closing time.

How long does a tattoo typically take?

One reviewer noted the team completed two tattoos in about an hour each, though time varies by design size and complexity.

Is it suitable for first-time customers?

Yes. Multiple first-time customers report the staff made them feel at ease during consultation and the process, with attention to calming techniques and reassurance.

Frith Street Tattoo

Updated 2026-09-10 · 1,091 reviewed · 100 listed · Scored from 325 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(325) 87 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

Custom Tattoo DesignBlack & Grey RealismTraditional & Old School TattooFine Line & Minimalist TattooJapanese & Irezumi Style

Location: London
Services: Custom Tattoo Design, Black & Grey Realism, Traditional & Old School Tattoo
Reviews: 325
Ranking: #57 in Custom Tattoo Design
Best for: First-time tattoo customers and walk-in visitors seeking same-day custom work in a relaxed, clean environment.

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

Most visitors describe an easygoing, clean studio where staff and artists put nervous customers at ease. Walk-ins are welcomed and turned around quickly. The team, and the team are named repeatedly for skilled, precise work and patient, friendly demeanour. The studio handles first-time customers with particular care, from design consultation to aftercare reassurance. Most praise centres on clean linework, professional setup, and the relaxed atmosphere that balances competence with approachability.

Two isolated negative reviews suggest past friction with desk staff over tattoo refusal decisions and cultural respect, but these stand against a consistent 94% five-star record and no pattern of similar complaints in recent feedback.

Praised for

friendly and welcoming staff
clean and professional studio
skilled artists with clean linework
accommodates walk-ins and spontaneous bookings
excellent first-tattoo experience

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Best for: First-time tattoo customers and walk-in visitors seeking same-day custom work in a relaxed, clean environment.

Where this business shines

accepts walk-ins with minimal wait
staff skilled at calming first-time customers
precise linework and clean execution
mixed experience across multiple styles

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 62% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

Scoring Method

Star rating 87

Review volume 100

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 67

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

304

Contact

Address: Basement, 18 Frith St, London W1D 4RQ
Open in Google Maps

Last verified 2026-09-10

Opening hours

Monday: 12:00-20:00
Tuesday: 12:00-20:00
Wednesday: 12:00-20:00
Thursday: 12:00-20:00
Friday: 12:00-20:00
Saturday: 12:00-20:00
Sunday: 13:00-19:00

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed

Tattoo design consultationTattoo appointments

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Common questions

Do you accept walk-ins?: Yes. Reviewers report being helped immediately without appointment and confirm groups can be accommodated close to closing time.
How long does a tattoo typically take?: One reviewer noted the team completed two tattoos in about an hour each, though time varies by design size and complexity.
Is it suitable for first-time customers?: Yes. Multiple first-time customers report the staff made them feel at ease during consultation and the process, with attention to calming techniques and reassurance.

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