How do I book an appointment?

Contact the studio via their website; staff will discuss your idea, match you with an artist whose style fits, and can arrange video consultations before your appointment date.

Is this a good place for my first tattoo?

Many reviewers highlight their skill with nervous first-timers. The team walks you through placement, design, and healing care, and builds in breaks during longer sessions.

What happens during the consultation?

You show your references and ideas; the team suggests artists and can show you their portfolios so you pick the right fit for your style.

No Regrets Studios London

Updated 2026-09-10 · 1,091 reviewed · 100 listed · Scored from 1,360 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(1360) 91 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: 1360
Ranking: #39 in Custom Tattoo Design
Best for: nervous first-timers and people seeking detailed custom designs with design input before the needle starts

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

Walking in feels immediately comfortable: staff greet you warmly, offer tea or coffee, and listen closely to what you want. Artists like the team, and the team clearly study your references and get the details right, whether you're doing your first piece or a six-hour session. People describe painless procedures and leaving thrilled with exactly what they imagined.

Fine line work, large colour realism pieces, and detailed Japanese-inspired designs all earn specific praise. Appointments flow with breaks built in, placement gets discussed thoroughly beforehand, and the studio stays bright and spotless. Aftercare instructions arrive in writing and actually help people heal properly. Repeat bookings are common.

Praised for

talented artists with strong design skills
welcoming and relaxed studio atmosphere
attentive staff and smooth booking process
excellent aftercare guidance
first-timer confidence and reassurance

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Best for: nervous first-timers and people seeking detailed custom designs with design input before the needle starts

Where this business shines

thoughtful artist matching based on your style
calm, welcoming studio environment
detail-focused design consultation
strong track record with first-timers

How it compares

Rated 4.9 against a 4.82 average across the 94 custom tattoo design businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 95% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

Scoring Method

Star rating 93

Review volume 100

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 75

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

1315

Contact

Address: Unit 10, 38-40 Upper Clapton Rd, London E5 8BQ
Open in Google Maps

Last verified 2026-09-10

Opening hours

Monday: 09:00-18:00
Tuesday: 09:00-18:00
Wednesday: 09:00-18:00
Thursday: 09:00-18:00
Friday: 09:00-18:00
Saturday: 09:00-18:00
Sunday: 09:00-18:00

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed

Black and grey realismColour realismMicro-realismFine lineCover-up tattooingScriptBlackworkOrnamental

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Common questions

How do I book an appointment?: Contact the studio via their website; staff will discuss your idea, match you with an artist whose style fits, and can arrange video consultations before your appointment date.
Is this a good place for my first tattoo?: Many reviewers highlight their skill with nervous first-timers. The team walks you through placement, design, and healing care, and builds in breaks during longer sessions.
What happens during the consultation?: You show your references and ideas; the team suggests artists and can show you their portfolios so you pick the right fit for your style.

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No Regrets Studios London

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