Ranked list
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 Dublin. 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 8,398 Google reviews.
Leading the list is Colour Works Tattoo Studio (5★, 395 reviews). The most common specialisms among these studios are Blackwork, Japanese and Geometric, with price levels spanning €€, and 5 of the ten welcome walk-ins.
For the full directory of every studio in Dublin — with filters for style, walk-ins and more — see the complete city guide below.
Most common styles in this top 10
30 Ormond Quay Lower
(395 reviews)
Ranked #1: 5★ from 395 reviews · stands out for Geometric · takes walk-ins · TatScout Score 77/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in Dublin known for quality artistry and professional service.
65-66 O'Connell Street Upper
(250 reviews)
Ranked #2: 5★ from 250 reviews · stands out for Fine Line · TatScout Score 68/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in Dublin known for quality artistry and professional service.
15 Wellington Quay
(4127 reviews)
Ranked #3: 4.9★ from 4,127 reviews · stands out for Minimalist · takes walk-ins · TatScout Score 94/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in Dublin known for quality artistry and professional service.
29-30 Dame St
(369 reviews)
Ranked #4: 4.9★ from 369 reviews · stands out for Neo-Traditional · takes walk-ins · TatScout Score 78/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in Dublin known for quality artistry and professional service.
5 Parliament St
(349 reviews)
Ranked #5: 4.9★ from 349 reviews · stands out for Minimalist · TatScout Score 71/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in Dublin known for quality artistry and professional service.
6 South Great George's Street
(732 reviews)
Ranked #6: 4.8★ from 732 reviews · stands out for Geometric · TatScout Score 79/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in Dublin known for quality artistry and professional service.
4 Ormond Quay Lower
(632 reviews)
Ranked #7: 4.8★ from 632 reviews · stands out for Geometric · TatScout Score 76/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in Dublin known for quality artistry and professional service.
11 Parnell St
(556 reviews)
Ranked #8: 4.8★ from 556 reviews · stands out for Realism · TatScout Score 75/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in Dublin known for quality artistry and professional service.
14 Crown Alley
(316 reviews)
Ranked #9: 4.8★ from 316 reviews · stands out for Japanese · takes walk-ins · TatScout Score 74/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in Dublin known for quality artistry and professional service.
Unit 3
(672 reviews)
Ranked #10: 4.7★ from 672 reviews · stands out for Japanese · takes walk-ins · TatScout Score 85/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in Dublin known for quality artistry and professional service.
Colour Works Tattoo Studio tops the list in Dublin, with a 5/5 rating from 395 Google reviews, and is known for Geometric work.
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 8,398 reviews, so every entry has earned its place on real customer feedback rather than advertising.
Among the top 10, the most common specialisms are Blackwork, Japanese, Geometric and Fine Line. Check each studio's portfolio to find the artist whose style matches your idea.
5 of the top 10 studios in Dublin welcome walk-ins, though the best artists are often booked weeks ahead — call to confirm same-day availability.
Price levels across the top 10 in Dublin 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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