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South City Market - Caledonian Road

Updated 2026-09-10 · 1,091 reviewed · 100 listed · Scored from 609 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(609) 88 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Custom Tattoo DesignBlack & Grey RealismTraditional & Old School TattooFine Line & Minimalist TattooJapanese & Irezumi Style
South City Market - Caledonian Road
Location
London
Services
Custom Tattoo Design, Black & Grey Realism, Traditional & Old School Tattoo
Reviews
609
Ranking
#52 in Custom Tattoo Design
Best for
First-time clients seeking custom work with artist collaboration, and repeat customers wanting fine-line or realism pieces.

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 appointments deliver what reviewers want: artists who listen closely to ideas, spend time on placement and size, and work with focus on line quality and color blending. A welcoming environment with friendly staff eases first-time nerves. The studio's location in a market building supporting small businesses adds appeal.

Fine-line and custom realism pieces come through strongest in feedback. Reviewers praise the team's flexibility with requests and willingness to adjust designs at the consultation stage. One recurring friction point: once the tattoo is done, getting responses about touch-ups or follow-up work can be difficult.

Praised for
  • talented, attentive artists
  • skilled with custom designs
  • calm, clean studio
  • makes first-timers comfortable
  • strong attention to detail
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Best for: First-time clients seeking custom work with artist collaboration, and repeat customers wanting fine-line or realism pieces.

Where this business shines

  • Custom designs refined at consultation
  • Strong attention to line work and detail
  • Calm, welcoming environment for all experience levels
  • Multi-specialist team (realism, fine-line, Japanese)

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 79% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

Scoring Method
Star rating 93
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
575
4
10
3
6
2
5
1
13

Contact

Address
First floor, Trade stars building, 4-10 North Road, London N7 9EY
Open in Google Maps

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
11:00-19:00

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
Black and grey custom tattoosMicro designsJapanese tattoosMinimalist tattoosAnime tattoosGeometric tattoosRealism tattoosHenna tattoos

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

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Common questions

Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, the studio lists free consultation as a service on their website.
Can I get a custom design tailored to my idea?
Artists work closely with you at consultation to understand your vision, placement, and size preferences before the tattoo date. Many custom designs are hand-drawn directly onto skin during the session.
What areas of London do you serve?
The studio serves London, New Cross, Brockley, Honor Oak Park, Peckham, Greenwich, and Deptford.

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Last updated 2026-09-10