Octopus Tattoo has four resident artists specialising in custom tattoo design. Flash artwork also in the studio. Walk ins welcome when available. Open Tues-Sat 10.00am - 6.00pm Evening appointments available on request.
Reviews
Ian Henderson
26 May 2018
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I had a tattoo done here a couple of years ago and it is the worst I've ever had. The guy told me he was very experienced with line work and then after he'd done it told me he'd "decided to make the l... Read More
I had a tattoo done here a couple of years ago and it is the worst I've ever had. The guy told me he was very experienced with line work and then after he'd done it told me he'd "decided to make the lines thicker because it looked better" despite this not at all being the design. The tattoo then did not match any others at all as it was very thick, crudely-drawn with raggedy lines. I am just about to have it covered up which prompted me to review the work. Read Less
Paul Inger
18 May 2018
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Great studio very friendly team excellent work first rate
Dominic Carter
25 Apr 2018
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Brilliant service, fantastic tattoo artist- highly recommend this place!!!!!!
PK GraffGlass
5 Mar 2018
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Amazing tattooists. Helpful and friendly staff who will recommend which tattooist best suits your requirement.
Completely professional sterile environment, you can see all the equipment (tattoo machi... Read More
Amazing tattooists. Helpful and friendly staff who will recommend which tattooist best suits your requirement.
Completely professional sterile environment, you can see all the equipment (tattoo machines/needles/etc) in their sterile packaging before use. Artists always wear latex gloves.
The studio is open plan but they will put up screens if you are uncomfortable or need to remove any amount of clothing.
Definitely recommend a consultation first as your chosen artist can create your unique design to fit where you want it on your body with a better idea of size/flow/positioning. Read Less
Chris Houghton
19 Feb 2018
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Great atmosphere and helpful staff with really good work from the artists in there.
karen willson
2 Aug 2017
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My sister and I both had a tattoo on our feet today. Gerry and the staff were lovely very calming and jokey as they could tell we was both nervous. I love my tattoo which was drawn by freehand by Gerr... Read More
My sister and I both had a tattoo on our feet today. Gerry and the staff were lovely very calming and jokey as they could tell we was both nervous. I love my tattoo which was drawn by freehand by Gerry he knew just what I wanted. Really pleased with the results thanks so much great experience. Read Less
Terry Frost
30 Jul 2017
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Worth the wait... Very clean and comfortable shop. Had my first of three five hour sessions with Ben. Confident and highly experienced in Japanese art so I felt totally at ease. See you all next month... Read More
Worth the wait... Very clean and comfortable shop. Had my first of three five hour sessions with Ben. Confident and highly experienced in Japanese art so I felt totally at ease. See you all next month. Thanks. Read Less
Rachel Butterfield
29 Jul 2017
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Right my first tattoo, so I was a little nervous, endless trips to the loo before arriving but there was no need. Matt put me at ease, talked through in detail about what I wanted, no rushing it throu... Read More
Right my first tattoo, so I was a little nervous, endless trips to the loo before arriving but there was no need. Matt put me at ease, talked through in detail about what I wanted, no rushing it through. End result just what I wanted. Would I recommend? Yes, without a doubt, friendly, clean, fab customer service on the phone before I went and all through my time there, what more can I say but a massive thank you!! Read Less
Emma Jones
23 Jul 2017
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Fantastic tattoo studio. Brilliant artists offering different styles of work. Reception staff are very friendly. Prices are very fair for the quality of work you receive.
Cat Wilcock
15 Jun 2017
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these guys are fantastic... with great skills, a brilliant atmosphere and wonderful humour, what more can you ask for whilst being tattooed!! I'm so happy with all my work, Mat did me a sleeve a few y... Read More
these guys are fantastic... with great skills, a brilliant atmosphere and wonderful humour, what more can you ask for whilst being tattooed!! I'm so happy with all my work, Mat did me a sleeve a few years back and I love it so much 😘 Would highly recommend!!! Read Less
Elaine Taylor
26 May 2017
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Gerry is an amazing tattooist..Everyone that has seen it today said it's brilliant and beautiful..even my dad said he liked it ..So very happy with what he has done.
Arron Watkins
23 Apr 2017
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Thanks mat top work ! Tara loves her tattoo as well see you guys next year when we're back up
Graham Riches
16 Apr 2017
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This place is just simply spot on and I wouldn't go anywhere else now .Ben has done full sleeves on both my arms now and I couldn't be happier with the artwork ,looks amazing.
Liam Mitchell
15 Apr 2017
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This place is amazing! Evn better now the layout has been altered :) These artists are all super talented! Ben has now done 4 amazing peices of art on me and I'm due back next month to continue my che... Read More
This place is amazing! Evn better now the layout has been altered :) These artists are all super talented! Ben has now done 4 amazing peices of art on me and I'm due back next month to continue my chest! Buzzing! Read Less
Teresa Irving
6 Apr 2017
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This was my first visit to Octopus Tattoo and I have to say that I'm very impressed. It was immaculate inside and so hygienic. I had my tattoo drawn up and done by Gerry and I totally love it and I wi... Read More
This was my first visit to Octopus Tattoo and I have to say that I'm very impressed. It was immaculate inside and so hygienic. I had my tattoo drawn up and done by Gerry and I totally love it and I will definitely be back for more! The man is a true artist who takes pride in his work! Thank you so much Gerry xx Read Less
Andy Blockley
25 Mar 2017
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This studio is awesome! They offer unique, one-of-a-kind custom artwork that will turn heads, as well as stand the test of time. I've had some absolutely incredible work done by both Gerry and Ben, an... Read More
This studio is awesome! They offer unique, one-of-a-kind custom artwork that will turn heads, as well as stand the test of time. I've had some absolutely incredible work done by both Gerry and Ben, and had some fantastic conversations to boot. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming, and you'll come away with a tattoo you can be proud of for years to come. I can't recommend this place enough! Read Less
Helen Woodrow
23 Mar 2017
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Fab tattoo with Gerry last Saturday. Really pleased with the whole process at Octopus and the beautiful and very colourful feather tattoo on my leg. Thanks guys!
Thomas Platt
8 Mar 2017
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Went today and tattoo on my foot pirate skull which super and brilliantly I m very happy with it thank to mat bone 👍🏻
mark spark
18 Feb 2017
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Great staff make your feel relaxed and well watered.
James Berta
7 Feb 2017
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From start to finish the service I received from Ben Shaw and Maddie was second to none! A very professional and clean establishment. Ben was is constant contact with me regarding the design I wanted... Read More
From start to finish the service I received from Ben Shaw and Maddie was second to none! A very professional and clean establishment. Ben was is constant contact with me regarding the design I wanted and did not fail to deliver. I 100% recommend Octopus Tattoo so what are you waiting for! Read Less
Amy Purser
14 Jan 2017
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I had a 4 hour session yesterday to start work on my Phoenix. Everyone at Octopus is friendly and welcoming which is great when you're nervous about what's coming! Ben has done a great job and I can't... Read More
I had a 4 hour session yesterday to start work on my Phoenix. Everyone at Octopus is friendly and welcoming which is great when you're nervous about what's coming! Ben has done a great job and I can't wait to see the finish result! Read Less
Octopus Tattoo has four resident artists specialising in custom tattoo design. Flash artwork also in the studio. Walk ins welcome when available. Open Tues-Sat 10.00am - 6.00pm Evening appointments available on request.
I had a tattoo done here a couple of years ago and it is the worst I've ever had. The guy told me he was very experienced with line work and then after he'd done it told me he'd "decided to make the l... Read More
I had a tattoo done here a couple of years ago and it is the worst I've ever had. The guy told me he was very experienced with line work and then after he'd done it told me he'd "decided to make the lines thicker because it looked better" despite this not at all being the design. The tattoo then did not match any others at all as it was very thick, crudely-drawn with raggedy lines. I am just about to have it covered up which prompted me to review the work. Read Less
Paul Inger
18 May 2018
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Great studio very friendly team excellent work first rate
Dominic Carter
25 Apr 2018
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Brilliant service, fantastic tattoo artist- highly recommend this place!!!!!!
PK GraffGlass
5 Mar 2018
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Amazing tattooists. Helpful and friendly staff who will recommend which tattooist best suits your requirement.
Completely professional sterile environment, you can see all the equipment (tattoo machi... Read More
Amazing tattooists. Helpful and friendly staff who will recommend which tattooist best suits your requirement.
Completely professional sterile environment, you can see all the equipment (tattoo machines/needles/etc) in their sterile packaging before use. Artists always wear latex gloves.
The studio is open plan but they will put up screens if you are uncomfortable or need to remove any amount of clothing.
Definitely recommend a consultation first as your chosen artist can create your unique design to fit where you want it on your body with a better idea of size/flow/positioning. Read Less
Chris Houghton
19 Feb 2018
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Great atmosphere and helpful staff with really good work from the artists in there.
karen willson
2 Aug 2017
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☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
My sister and I both had a tattoo on our feet today. Gerry and the staff were lovely very calming and jokey as they could tell we was both nervous. I love my tattoo which was drawn by freehand by Gerr... Read More
My sister and I both had a tattoo on our feet today. Gerry and the staff were lovely very calming and jokey as they could tell we was both nervous. I love my tattoo which was drawn by freehand by Gerry he knew just what I wanted. Really pleased with the results thanks so much great experience. Read Less
Terry Frost
30 Jul 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
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Worth the wait... Very clean and comfortable shop. Had my first of three five hour sessions with Ben. Confident and highly experienced in Japanese art so I felt totally at ease. See you all next month... Read More
Worth the wait... Very clean and comfortable shop. Had my first of three five hour sessions with Ben. Confident and highly experienced in Japanese art so I felt totally at ease. See you all next month. Thanks. Read Less
Rachel Butterfield
29 Jul 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Right my first tattoo, so I was a little nervous, endless trips to the loo before arriving but there was no need. Matt put me at ease, talked through in detail about what I wanted, no rushing it throu... Read More
Right my first tattoo, so I was a little nervous, endless trips to the loo before arriving but there was no need. Matt put me at ease, talked through in detail about what I wanted, no rushing it through. End result just what I wanted. Would I recommend? Yes, without a doubt, friendly, clean, fab customer service on the phone before I went and all through my time there, what more can I say but a massive thank you!! Read Less
Emma Jones
23 Jul 2017
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Fantastic tattoo studio. Brilliant artists offering different styles of work. Reception staff are very friendly. Prices are very fair for the quality of work you receive.
Cat Wilcock
15 Jun 2017
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☆☆☆☆☆
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these guys are fantastic... with great skills, a brilliant atmosphere and wonderful humour, what more can you ask for whilst being tattooed!! I'm so happy with all my work, Mat did me a sleeve a few y... Read More
these guys are fantastic... with great skills, a brilliant atmosphere and wonderful humour, what more can you ask for whilst being tattooed!! I'm so happy with all my work, Mat did me a sleeve a few years back and I love it so much 😘 Would highly recommend!!! Read Less
Elaine Taylor
26 May 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
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Gerry is an amazing tattooist..Everyone that has seen it today said it's brilliant and beautiful..even my dad said he liked it ..So very happy with what he has done.
Arron Watkins
23 Apr 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Thanks mat top work ! Tara loves her tattoo as well see you guys next year when we're back up
Graham Riches
16 Apr 2017
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☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
This place is just simply spot on and I wouldn't go anywhere else now .Ben has done full sleeves on both my arms now and I couldn't be happier with the artwork ,looks amazing.
Liam Mitchell
15 Apr 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
This place is amazing! Evn better now the layout has been altered :) These artists are all super talented! Ben has now done 4 amazing peices of art on me and I'm due back next month to continue my che... Read More
This place is amazing! Evn better now the layout has been altered :) These artists are all super talented! Ben has now done 4 amazing peices of art on me and I'm due back next month to continue my chest! Buzzing! Read Less
Teresa Irving
6 Apr 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
This was my first visit to Octopus Tattoo and I have to say that I'm very impressed. It was immaculate inside and so hygienic. I had my tattoo drawn up and done by Gerry and I totally love it and I wi... Read More
This was my first visit to Octopus Tattoo and I have to say that I'm very impressed. It was immaculate inside and so hygienic. I had my tattoo drawn up and done by Gerry and I totally love it and I will definitely be back for more! The man is a true artist who takes pride in his work! Thank you so much Gerry xx Read Less
Andy Blockley
25 Mar 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
This studio is awesome! They offer unique, one-of-a-kind custom artwork that will turn heads, as well as stand the test of time. I've had some absolutely incredible work done by both Gerry and Ben, an... Read More
This studio is awesome! They offer unique, one-of-a-kind custom artwork that will turn heads, as well as stand the test of time. I've had some absolutely incredible work done by both Gerry and Ben, and had some fantastic conversations to boot. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming, and you'll come away with a tattoo you can be proud of for years to come. I can't recommend this place enough! Read Less
Helen Woodrow
23 Mar 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Fab tattoo with Gerry last Saturday. Really pleased with the whole process at Octopus and the beautiful and very colourful feather tattoo on my leg. Thanks guys!
Thomas Platt
8 Mar 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Went today and tattoo on my foot pirate skull which super and brilliantly I m very happy with it thank to mat bone 👍🏻
mark spark
18 Feb 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Great staff make your feel relaxed and well watered.
James Berta
7 Feb 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
From start to finish the service I received from Ben Shaw and Maddie was second to none! A very professional and clean establishment. Ben was is constant contact with me regarding the design I wanted... Read More
From start to finish the service I received from Ben Shaw and Maddie was second to none! A very professional and clean establishment. Ben was is constant contact with me regarding the design I wanted and did not fail to deliver. I 100% recommend Octopus Tattoo so what are you waiting for! Read Less
Amy Purser
14 Jan 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I had a 4 hour session yesterday to start work on my Phoenix. Everyone at Octopus is friendly and welcoming which is great when you're nervous about what's coming! Ben has done a great job and I can't... Read More
I had a 4 hour session yesterday to start work on my Phoenix. Everyone at Octopus is friendly and welcoming which is great when you're nervous about what's coming! Ben has done a great job and I can't wait to see the finish result! Read Less