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Under The Needle Tattoos - Tattoo Shop London

Updated 2026-09-10 · 1,091 reviewed · 100 listed · Scored from 280 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(280) 94 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Custom Tattoo DesignBlack & Grey RealismTraditional & Old School TattooFine Line & Minimalist TattooJapanese & Irezumi Style
Under The Needle Tattoos - Tattoo Shop London
Location
London
Services
Custom Tattoo Design, Black & Grey Realism, Traditional & Old School Tattoo
Reviews
280
Ranking
#19 in Custom Tattoo Design
Best for
First-time tattoo clients, portrait commissions on short notice, multi-session sleeves and cover-ups

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

Every session from start to finish reflects meticulous attention: artists listen closely during consults, adjust schedules to fit urgent timelines, and explain their process without rushing. The studio itself is spotless and well-organised, with separate stations for each artist, and staff actively ensure comfort during longer pieces.

Reviewers praise specific artists by name for portrait work, custom design collaboration, cover-ups, and multi-session sleeves. The team, and the team are each noted for steady hands, fine detail, and honest guidance that sometimes improves the brief. First-timers report feeling welcomed rather than intimidated, and healed results outpace earlier tattoos elsewhere.

Praised for
  • skilled artists with strong technical detail work
  • professional, welcoming atmosphere that puts newcomers at ease
  • thorough consultation and design collaboration
  • excellent aftercare guidance and support
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Best for: First-time tattoo clients, portrait commissions on short notice, multi-session sleeves and cover-ups

Where this business shines

  • Named artists known for portraiture and fine detail
  • Same-day or next-day consultation feedback between team members
  • Flexible scheduling and willingness to fast-track appointments
  • Clean, individual workstations and organised studio space

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.82 average across the 94 custom tattoo design businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 55% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

Scoring Method
Star rating 99
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 80
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
279
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
1

Contact

Address
Unit 25a, 2A Wrentham Ave, London NW10 3HA

Last verified 2026-09-10

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00-20:00
Wednesday
10:00-20:00
Thursday
10:00-20:00
Friday
10:00-20:00
Saturday
10:00-19:00
Sunday
11:00-17:00

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

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Common questions

Can you do urgent or rush appointments?
The team can fast-track scheduling when needed. One reviewer was moved earlier from their initial slot for a pre-medical-treatment tattoo, and consultations can happen the next day or even on a Sunday evening.
Is there parking or transport access?
Paid on-street parking is available nearby, and the studio is accessible by public transport and driving.
How is aftercare explained?
Staff walk through cleaning instructions and the touch-up policy before you leave, and reviewers report faster healing than with previous tattoos elsewhere.

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Last updated 2026-09-10