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Top 10 Tattoo Studios in Birmingham (2026)

Ranked by Google rating and number of reviews. All studios verified by TatScout.

This is TatScout's ranking of the 10 highest-rated tattoo studios in Birmingham. The order is decided by data, not advertising: studios are sorted by their verified Google rating first and total review volume second, so the studios with the strongest, most consistent customer feedback rise to the top. Across the 10 rated studios in this list, the average rating is 4.9 from 5,988 Google reviews.

Leading the list is Good Soul Tattoo Studio (5★, 688 reviews). The most common specialisms among these studios are Illustrative, Blackwork and Traditional, with price levels spanning €€, and 3 of the ten welcome walk-ins.

For the full directory of every studio in Birmingham — with filters for style, walk-ins and more — see the complete city guide below.

#1
Good Soul Tattoo Studio tattoo studio

Good Soul Tattoo Studio

51 Pershore Rd S

(688 reviews)

BlackworkFine LineTraditionalMinimalist

Ranked #1: 5★ from 688 reviews · stands out for Blackwork · TatScout Score 82/100.

A well-regarded tattoo studio in Birmingham known for quality artistry and professional service.

#2
Chapters Tattoo Studio tattoo studio

Chapters Tattoo Studio

22 Regent Pl

(416 reviews)

Fine LineJapaneseIllustrativeWatercolor

Ranked #2: 5★ from 416 reviews · stands out for Fine Line · TatScout Score 74/100.

A well-regarded tattoo studio in Birmingham known for quality artistry and professional service.

#3
Next Tatt2 Birmingham tattoo studio

Next Tatt2 Birmingham

130 41st St S #103

(350 reviews)

IllustrativeJapaneseWatercolor

Ranked #3: 5★ from 350 reviews · stands out for Illustrative · takes walk-ins · TatScout Score 77/100.

A well-regarded tattoo studio in Birmingham known for quality artistry and professional service.

✓ Walk-ins welcome
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#4
KTREW Tattoo tattoo studio

KTREW Tattoo

130 Pershore St

(308 reviews)

TraditionalJapaneseRealism

Ranked #4: 5★ from 308 reviews · stands out for Traditional · takes walk-ins · TatScout Score 75/100.

A well-regarded tattoo studio in Birmingham known for quality artistry and professional service.

✓ Walk-ins welcome
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#5
Tattoo Birmingham | Apex Ink tattoo studio

Tattoo Birmingham | Apex Ink

17c Vyse St

(762 reviews)

RealismTraditionalWatercolorNeo-Traditional

Ranked #5: 4.9★ from 762 reviews · stands out for Realism · TatScout Score 83/100.

A well-regarded tattoo studio in Birmingham known for quality artistry and professional service.

#6
No Regrets Studios Birmingham tattoo studio

No Regrets Studios Birmingham

1st floor

(137 reviews)

DotworkBlackworkRealismNeo-Traditional

Ranked #6: 4.9★ from 137 reviews · stands out for Dotwork · TatScout Score 60/100.

A well-regarded tattoo studio in Birmingham known for quality artistry and professional service.

#7
Vivid Ink tattoo studio

Vivid Ink

4 Smallbrook Queensway

(967 reviews)

BlackworkNeo-TraditionalTraditional

Ranked #7: 4.8★ from 967 reviews · stands out for Blackwork · takes walk-ins · TatScout Score 93/100.

A well-regarded tattoo studio in Birmingham known for quality artistry and professional service.

✓ Walk-ins welcome
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#8
VEAN TATTOO tattoo studio

VEAN TATTOO

9-10 Suffolk Street Queensway

(543 reviews)

Fine LineMinimalistIllustrativeTribal

Ranked #8: 4.8★ from 543 reviews · stands out for Fine Line · TatScout Score 76/100.

A well-regarded tattoo studio in Birmingham known for quality artistry and professional service.

#9
Birmingham Ink Tattoo tattoo studio

Birmingham Ink Tattoo

74 Dalton St

(388 reviews)

DotworkIllustrative

Ranked #9: 4.8★ from 388 reviews · stands out for Dotwork · TatScout Score 69/100.

A well-regarded tattoo studio in Birmingham known for quality artistry and professional service.

#10
Blue Banana Birmingham tattoo studio

Blue Banana Birmingham

117 New St

(1429 reviews)

BlackworkIllustrative

Ranked #10: 4.6★ from 1,429 reviews · stands out for Blackwork · TatScout Score 85/100.

A well-regarded tattoo studio in Birmingham known for quality artistry and professional service.

FAQ, Getting a tattoo in Birmingham

Which is the #1 tattoo studio in Birmingham?

Good Soul Tattoo Studio tops the list in Birmingham, with a 5/5 rating from 688 Google reviews, and is known for Blackwork work.

How are the top 10 tattoo studios in Birmingham ranked?

Each studio is ranked by its verified Google rating first and its review volume second. The 10 rated studios in this list average 4.9/5 across 5,988 reviews, so every entry has earned its place on real customer feedback rather than advertising.

What tattoo styles are popular among the best studios in Birmingham?

Among the top 10, the most common specialisms are Illustrative, Blackwork, Traditional and Fine Line. Check each studio's portfolio to find the artist whose style matches your idea.

Do the top tattoo studios in Birmingham accept walk-ins?

3 of the top 10 studios in Birmingham welcome walk-ins, though the best artists are often booked weeks ahead — call to confirm same-day availability.

How much does a tattoo cost at the best studios in Birmingham?

Price levels across the top 10 in Birmingham range €€. As a guide, expect €80–€200 for a small piece and €150–€300+ per hour for larger custom work, with the highest-rated studios charging premium rates.

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