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The Temple Tattoo London

Updated 2026-09-10 · 1,091 reviewed · 100 listed · Scored from 415 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(415) 95 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Custom Tattoo DesignBlack & Grey RealismTraditional & Old School TattooFine Line & Minimalist TattooJapanese & Irezumi Style
The Temple Tattoo London
Location
London
Services
Custom Tattoo Design, Black & Grey Realism, Traditional & Old School Tattoo
Reviews
415
Ranking
#12 in Custom Tattoo Design
Best for
First-time tattoo wearers and walk-ins seeking detailed, custom work in a relaxed studio.

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 like stepping into a space where care meets craft. Reviewers consistently praise the artists by name, particularly for how they listen, adjust designs on the fly, and make nervous first-timers feel at ease. The studio balances playful energy with technical precision: clean lines, confident placement, and results that exceed expectations. Whether it's a walk-in croissant or a carefully planned piece, people leave wanting to return.

The work spans the full range advertised - fine line flash, black-and-grey realism, custom designs, and bold colour work - executed with equal warmth. Matching tattoos, birthday saves, and impulse decisions all share the same story: artists who engage thoughtfully during the session and a studio that feels chill rather than sterile.

Praised for
  • skilled-artists
  • friendly-welcoming
  • first-timer-friendly
  • comfortable-experience
  • attentive-to-detail
skilled-artistsfriendly-welcomingprofessional-staffgreat-atmospherecomfortable-experiencegood-consultationfirst-timerswalk-insaccurate-to-design
Best for: First-time tattoo wearers and walk-ins seeking detailed, custom work in a relaxed studio.

Where this business shines

  • named-artists-who-listen
  • design-adjustments-during-session
  • walk-in-friendly
  • first-timer-confident

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.82 average across the 94 custom tattoo design businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 66% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

Scoring Method
Star rating 99
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
415
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0

Contact

Address
DGA Studio, Bussey Building, 133 Rye Ln, London SE15 4ST
Open in Google Maps

Last verified 2026-09-10

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
13:00-18:00
Wednesday
13:00-18:00
Thursday
11:00-18:00
Friday
10:30-20:00
Saturday
10:30-20:00
Sunday
10:30-19:00

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
Fine line micro-realism tattoosWatercolour tattoosBlackwork tattoosColour tattoosDelicate fine line designBlack and grey tattoosRealistic black and grey workNature and animal tattoos
Published prices
Tattoo vouchers
from just 50
Small and very simple tattoos
generally start at 100
Deposit to secure appointment
50

Credentials claimed:UK Tattooing Of Minors Act 1969 (chapter 24) compliant

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

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Common questions

Can I walk in without a booking?
Yes. Reviews mention walk-in tattoos and last-minute bookings being accommodated.
What's the minimum price for a tattoo?
Small and very simple tattoos generally start at £100, with a £50 deposit to secure an appointment.
Are first-time tattoo wearers welcome?
Yes. Multiple first-timers report feeling comfortable and reassured throughout the process, with artists taking time to answer questions.

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Last updated 2026-09-10