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Origin Tattoo London

Updated 2026-09-10 · 1,091 reviewed · 100 listed · Scored from 639 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(639) 91 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Custom Tattoo DesignBlack & Grey RealismTraditional & Old School TattooJapanese & Irezumi Style
Origin Tattoo London
Location
London
Services
Custom Tattoo Design, Black & Grey Realism, Traditional & Old School Tattoo
Reviews
639
Ranking
#41 in Custom Tattoo Design
Best for
first-time tattoo seekers and people wanting bespoke custom work with attentive design input

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

Walk-ins are welcomed and seated fast; staff remember names and craft detailed designs collaboratively. Artists explain each step and adjust placement unhurriedly. Reviewers consistently describe the team as kind and unhurried, even during rushed appointments or holidays. The studio near Tate Modern feels clean and relaxed, with matching tattoos, black-and-grey realism, and custom pieces all finishing to exacting detail.

First-timers report feeling calm despite nerves. Text reminders arrive before appointments. Multiple return visits and artist loyalty suggest strong technical execution and genuine personal attention.

Praised for
  • skilled, attentive artists
  • welcoming and calming atmosphere
  • thoughtful design consultation
  • walk-in friendly, easy booking
  • clean studio close to Tate Modern
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Best for: first-time tattoo seekers and people wanting bespoke custom work with attentive design input

Where this business shines

  • Fast walk-in service, minimal waiting
  • collaborative design process with virtual consults available
  • team invests time in first-timers
  • text reminders and easy rescheduling

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 81% 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

5
628
4
0
3
3
2
2
1
6

Contact

Address
41 Snowsfields, London SE1 3SU
Open in Google Maps

Last verified 2026-09-10

Opening hours

Monday
10:00-19:00
Tuesday
10:00-19:00
Wednesday
10:00-19:00
Thursday
10:00-19:00
Friday
10:00-19:00
Saturday
10:00-19:00
Sunday
Closed

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Services listed
Tattoos

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Common questions

Can I walk in without an appointment?
Yes. Walk-ins are welcomed and served quickly, though calling or checking online hours first is wise since hours may vary.
Do you offer virtual consultations?
Yes. Virtual consultations with your chosen artist are available to discuss ideas and design before your appointment.
Where are you located?
The studio is close to Tate Modern in central London.

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Last updated 2026-09-10