I brought my daughter in to have her ears pierced. I completely disagree with the guns used in places like Claire's Accessories so was happy to hear you do them the professional way. My daughter was a little nervous and very quiet but Liz was fantastic with her, explaining everything to her along the way. As soon as we got home she said "I hope Liz is there when I'm 16 so I can get my lip and nose done"! #whathaveIstarted?? Thanks guys!! Read Less

Where do I start?! These guys are seriously talented and so professional. From the moment we walked through the door enquiring, to leaving, may I add, as a completely satisfied customer - the whole experience was fantastic. Maaike completed my grandma's first tattoo to such a high standard, it warranted a 5* review. All the staff are friendly and approachable, we weren't made to feel like we were wasting anybody's time. My grandma couldn't thank you enough. Thank you for doing such an amazing job at Border Rose. Read Less

Andy reworked and extended my back tattoo this week and I couldn't be more pleased, I absolutely bloody love it! The detail is crazy and I can't wait to get the rest done in two weeks. The atmosphere in the shop is brilliant, the guys really put you at ease with their banter. All in all a top class studio with top class tattooists. Thank you Read Less

Living in Manchester I had the pick of studios to go for a tattoo cover up, but Border rose was recommended by a friend and despite the distance I decided to give it a try. I'm so glad that I did, the location is easy enough to get to and the studio is lovely and staff are absolutely amazing. Each and every time I have visited all the staff have made me feel very welcome, and by doing so the hours I've had to sit there have flown by, There is such a warm vibe and atmosphere a...mongst the staff and customers. Maaike did a wonderful job with my cover up and now it is complete I'm excited to work with her again and trust her to use her talents to produce even more beautiful work on me. This studio has that personal touch that your busy city centre studios don't have, I highly recommend! Thanks again Maaike for helping me turn a disaster into a master peace! See you again soon. See More Read Less

Had tattoo today of Andy Deblasio always gone to him no matter where he is based and this is one of the best shops iv had a tattoo at the atmosphere is great no pressure friendly staff always helpful highly recommend � Read Less

Had an amazing manchester bee tattoo done by rob, I love it. It's unique and perfect. It's great what you have done for the charity, most would have gone home by 11 but I was still there at 1.30 this morning Read Less

I echo Mr Z's review entirely, I have a good few tattoos done by Rob, all of them brilliantly executed and often commented upon.I visited on the morning of my 40th birthday to see if I could be squeezed in for a little birthday ink.  James was on the desk and although all of the artists were fully booked for that day took my number and said he would see what he could do.  Lo and behold a few hours later I got a call, jumped in the car and got my birthday tattoo done by James.  I love the vibe in Border Rose, even if you are not a personal friend, you soon feel like one.  It's always spotlessly clean, professional and a fun place to hang out whilst your other half gets some pain delivered!Go get tattooed there, I dare ya! Read Less

I have know Rob,the owner of Border Rose for longer than he has been a professional tattoo artist,and the day he opened up his own place was a good day indeed. He first tattooed me in 1997 whilst he was serving his time working for another local artist,and since then nobody else has been allowed near my body with ink filled needles or piercing implements of doom....His apprentice Abi is pretty damn talented too,and the lucky woman has a tattoo by world reknown artist Paul Booth on her hand!!!The actual studio itself is warm and welcoming and seriously friendly.Rob being the type of artist who likes a challenge,he is happiest when he can get his teeth into a bit of custom work. I basically gave him the letters ZOMBI and my forearm and said come up with something. He did,and pretty soon I will have a lovely Zombi tatt to show people who probably have no interest in my arm at all : )A word of warning though,Rob is a busy man,you generally have to make an appointment to get a tattoo from him,Abi on the other hand, being the apprentice often has more free/spare time. That is how you can generally tell how good a Tattooist is,if you can walk right in off the street and get a tatt done then they are doing something wrong,a good Tattooist is usually booked up for a few months at least (Cancelations not withstanding).You can't beat a good Tattoo,and not many Artists can beat Border Rose...... Read Less