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Ushuaia Tattoo London

Updated 2026-09-10 · 1,091 reviewed · 100 listed · Scored from 770 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(770) 92 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Custom Tattoo DesignBlack & Grey RealismTraditional & Old School TattooFine Line & Minimalist TattooJapanese & Irezumi Style
Ushuaia Tattoo London
Location
London
Services
Custom Tattoo Design, Black & Grey Realism, Traditional & Old School Tattoo
Reviews
770
Ranking
#35 in Custom Tattoo Design
Best for
first-timers wanting reassurance, people seeking large multi-session pieces, clients wanting custom designs tailored to their body

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

People travel from overseas for appointments here, and they go because the studio feels like home the moment they walk in. Staff guide nervous first-timers through design and placement with patience, artists deliver work that exceeds expectations, and everyone from reception to the chair wants you comfortable. Five-star sessions dominate, with clients returning year after year for additional pieces.

The range of styles across the team spans custom realism, intricate detail work, and large multi-session projects. Artists work freehand directly on skin to follow natural body lines, handle cover-ups with equal precision, and offer free touch-ups if healing doesn't go to plan. Loyalty is strong: some clients book their second and third sleeves before leaving the studio.

Praised for
  • skilled, detail-oriented artists
  • welcoming, relaxed atmosphere
  • excellent communication and consultation
  • professional studio standards
  • first-timers feel safe and supported
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Best for: first-timers wanting reassurance, people seeking large multi-session pieces, clients wanting custom designs tailored to their body

Where this business shines

  • artists work freehand to match body contours
  • consultations include design refinement before needle touches skin
  • free touch-ups offered as standard
  • multi-session projects a specialty

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.82 average across the 94 custom tattoo design businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 90% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

Scoring Method
Star rating 100
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
754
4
7
3
3
2
1
1
5

Contact

Address
486 Fulham Rd., London SW6 5NH
Open in Google Maps

Last verified 2026-09-10

Opening hours

Monday
10:00-18:00
Tuesday
10:00-18:00
Wednesday
10:00-18:00
Thursday
10:00-18:00
Friday
10:00-18:00
Saturday
10:00-18:00
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
Custom tattoosTattoo design

Operating:since 2016

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

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Common questions

Do you offer a free touch-up if my tattoo doesn't heal well?
Yes. Staff offer free touch-ups if needed after healing.
Is this studio suitable for my first tattoo?
Yes. The team are known for working with nervous first-timers, taking time to explain the process, check comfort during the session, and answer all questions beforehand.
How long do sessions typically take?
This varies greatly depending on the size and complexity of the design. Multi-session large pieces can take 6+ hours per session. Contact the studio with your design idea for a time estimate.

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Last updated 2026-09-10