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 Manchester. 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 4,707 Google reviews.
Leading the list is Fellowship MCR Tattoo (5★, 217 reviews). The most common specialisms among these studios are Geometric, Watercolor and Japanese, with price levels spanning €€, and 4 of the ten welcome walk-ins.
For the full directory of every studio in Manchester — with filters for style, walk-ins and more — see the complete city guide below.
Most common styles in this top 10
Unit 8
(217 reviews)
Ranked #1: 5★ from 217 reviews · stands out for Illustrative · takes walk-ins · TatScout Score 74/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in Manchester known for quality artistry and professional service.
32 Oldham St
(156 reviews)
Ranked #2: 5★ from 156 reviews · stands out for Watercolor · TatScout Score 65/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in Manchester known for quality artistry and professional service.
10 Swan St
(152 reviews)
Ranked #3: 5★ from 152 reviews · stands out for Illustrative · takes walk-ins · TatScout Score 72/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in Manchester known for quality artistry and professional service.
3rd Floor
(92 reviews)
Ranked #4: 5★ from 92 reviews · stands out for Dotwork · TatScout Score 59/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in Manchester known for quality artistry and professional service.
1a Stevenson Square
(86 reviews)
Ranked #5: 5★ from 86 reviews · stands out for Minimalist · takes walk-ins · TatScout Score 64/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in Manchester known for quality artistry and professional service.
The Hadley Clinic
(959 reviews)
Ranked #6: 4.9★ from 959 reviews · stands out for Realism · takes walk-ins · TatScout Score 95/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in Manchester known for quality artistry and professional service.
97 Oldham St
(2367 reviews)
Ranked #7: 4.8★ from 2,367 reviews · stands out for Geometric · TatScout Score 90/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in Manchester known for quality artistry and professional service.
14 Oldham St
(279 reviews)
Ranked #8: 4.8★ from 279 reviews · stands out for Dotwork · TatScout Score 65/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in Manchester known for quality artistry and professional service.
7 Nicholas Croft
(216 reviews)
Ranked #9: 4.8★ from 216 reviews · stands out for Geometric · TatScout Score 65/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in Manchester known for quality artistry and professional service.
40 Thomas St
(183 reviews)
Ranked #10: 4.7★ from 183 reviews · stands out for Japanese · TatScout Score 63/100.
A well-regarded tattoo studio in Manchester known for quality artistry and professional service.
Fellowship MCR Tattoo tops the list in Manchester, with a 5/5 rating from 217 Google reviews, and is known for Illustrative 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 4,707 reviews, so every entry has earned its place on real customer feedback rather than advertising.
Among the top 10, the most common specialisms are Geometric, Watercolor, Japanese and Fine Line. Check each studio's portfolio to find the artist whose style matches your idea.
4 of the top 10 studios in Manchester 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 Manchester 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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