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The London Social Tattoo

Updated 2026-09-10 · 1,091 reviewed · 100 listed · Scored from 468 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(468) 85 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Custom Tattoo DesignBlack & Grey RealismTraditional & Old School TattooFine Line & Minimalist Tattoo
The London Social Tattoo
Location
London
Services
Custom Tattoo Design, Black & Grey Realism, Traditional & Old School Tattoo
Reviews
468
Ranking
#70 in Custom Tattoo Design
Best for
first-time tattoo clients seeking a calm, consultative experience with attentive artists

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 visits feel welcoming from the moment clients arrive. Staff and artists like the team, and the team consistently make first-timers feel at ease, answer questions before appointments, and take time during sessions to check comfort. The studio runs clean and calm, with a positive atmosphere that many credit for turning what could have been stressful into a good memory.

However, not every artist follows the same approach. A handful of reviewers report feeling ignored or uncommented-on during their sessions, which some found jarring when they were already anxious. One early review noted final pricing wasn't locked down before payment. Most clients walk away happy, but the experience can shift depending on who is at the chair.

Praised for
  • friendly, attentive artists
  • patient, reassuring approach
  • clean studio
  • strong artist-client rapport
  • responsive to design requests
friendly-welcomingskilled-artistshygienic-cleanprofessional-staffgood-consultationcomfortable-experiencetalented-portfoliofirst-timers
Best for: first-time tattoo clients seeking a calm, consultative experience with attentive artists

Where this business shines

  • named specialist artists with strong portfolios
  • studio prioritizes first-timer comfort and consultation
  • open 7 days a week
  • responsive to custom design requests

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.82 average across the 94 custom tattoo design businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 70% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

Scoring Method
Star rating 80
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
430
4
8
3
1
2
4
1
25

Contact

Address
67 Essex Rd, London N1 2SF

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
10:00-19:00

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
Fine line tattoos

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

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Common questions

Are you open on weekends?
Yes, the studio publishes opening hours for all 7 days of the week.
Do you offer custom design consultations before the appointment?
Yes, artists typically respond to custom design enquiries and can adjust designs based on client feedback before your session.
Is the studio clean?
Yes, multiple recent reviews mention the studio is kept clean.

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Last updated 2026-09-10