Do you do custom designs?

Yes. The team works closely with you during consultation, taking time to understand your vision and even hand-drawing designs on your skin before tattooing.

What should I expect if I'm nervous about pain?

Staff keep conversation relaxed and easy-going during sessions to help distract you, and reviewers who described being nervous or sensitive to pain reported feeling supported and comfortable throughout their appointments.

How do your tattoos hold up over time?

Reviewers report their pieces, including fine line work, heal beautifully and remain sharp years after completion.

Leather Lane Tattoo

Updated 2026-09-10 · 1,091 reviewed · 100 listed · Scored from 147 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(147) 89 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

Custom Tattoo DesignBlack & Grey RealismTraditional & Old School TattooFine Line & Minimalist Tattoo

Location: London
Services: Custom Tattoo Design, Black & Grey Realism, Traditional & Old School Tattoo
Reviews: 147
Ranking: #47 in Custom Tattoo Design
Best for: First-time and returning clients who value a relaxed, supportive experience with highly skilled design work.

Google Business Profile is the source for the business data shown here, last checked 2026-09-10.

What recent reviews say

The team make customers feel completely at ease from the moment they arrive, blending professional craftsmanship with genuine warmth. Multiple reviewers praise the care taken during consultations, the quality of finished work (especially fine line pieces), and how the shop's relaxed vibe helps even nervous clients get through their sessions feeling supported and happy.

The team stands out for sharp design work and colour expertise, while the team and guest artists like the team all deliver custom pieces that customers wear with pride. Long-term clients return repeatedly, noting that healed tattoos continue to age beautifully and that the team remembers them warmly.

Praised for

friendly and welcoming atmosphere
highly skilled artists
attentive consultation and design process
clean and professional space
comfortable and relaxed experience

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Best for: First-time and returning clients who value a relaxed, supportive experience with highly skilled design work.

Where this business shines

Skilled resident and guest artists
Thorough design consultation and customisation
Calm, friendly atmosphere that puts nervous clients at ease
Attention to detail and piece longevity

How it compares

Rated 5 against a 4.82 average across the 94 custom tattoo design businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 33% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

Scoring Method

Star rating 98

Review volume 94

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 81

Profile completeness 75

Verification 0

Rating breakdown

147

Contact

Address: 11 Portpool Ln, London EC1N 7UJ
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Last verified 2026-09-10

Opening hours

Monday: 11:00-19:00
Tuesday: 11:00-19:00
Wednesday: 11:00-19:00
Thursday: 11:00-19:00
Friday: 11:00-19:00
Saturday: 11:00-19:00
Sunday: Closed

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Common questions

Do you do custom designs?: Yes. The team works closely with you during consultation, taking time to understand your vision and even hand-drawing designs on your skin before tattooing.
What should I expect if I'm nervous about pain?: Staff keep conversation relaxed and easy-going during sessions to help distract you, and reviewers who described being nervous or sensitive to pain reported feeling supported and comfortable throughout their appointments.
How do your tattoos hold up over time?: Reviewers report their pieces, including fine line work, heal beautifully and remain sharp years after completion.

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