19 Reviews

Empire Tattoo Studio

Banbury, Oxfordshire
General Info
we are located in Banbury,we specialise in custom tattoos,piercings and tattoo removals.we currently have 4 tattoo artists all with their own unique style
Reviews
Alex Faulkner
30 Jun 2018
REPORT
was expecting them to pierce my lobes with a needle not a gun. Disappointing , unprofessional.
Jason Bedford
14 May 2018
REPORT
I got tattooed here by Chris, I've had 3 sessions the first 2 went good the third I was supposed to get a floral skull with a union Jack in the skull. I showed up for my appointment and Chris had sten... Read More
I got tattooed here by Chris, I've had 3 sessions the first 2 went good the third I was supposed to get a floral skull with a union Jack in the skull. I showed up for my appointment and Chris had stenciled the image , when he placed it over my elbow it was to big ,at first he said he needed to make it 10 to 15 percent smaller , but instead of redoing the stencil he then said he could layer it slightly over my existing tattoo on my forearm I asked him if this was going to look right and he told me he thought it would look really good , so I said your the artist if you say it's going to look good I trust you . He continued with the work and at one point near finishing he went for a cigarette and I had a look at the work he had done , I wasn't to thrilled with what I saw , there was no union Jack at all so I asked him about it and he said he was shading it in at the end. He also left the eyes half done , they look like they are looking sideways and they are supposed to be blacked out. At the end of the session I questioned not seeing the union Jack and some of the detail and he assured me that once it heals you will see the union Jack and the detail. To make a long story short my tattoo looks like a black blob for 210 pounds with no union Jack anywhere to be seen and in the process by over lapping my existing work he's somewhat ruined the tatto work on my forearm. To say the least I'm angry and embarrassed to walk around with this on me , I've since cancelled another appointment I was supposed have and so have a couple.of my friends since my tattoo. Read Less
Justin Southfield
4 Apr 2018
REPORT
Absolutely fantastic front line staff service and the artist Dan did a amazing job of explaining everything that he was doing and putting me at ease as it was my first time getting ink can't speak any... Read More
Absolutely fantastic front line staff service and the artist Dan did a amazing job of explaining everything that he was doing and putting me at ease as it was my first time getting ink can't speak any higher of Dan's skills Read Less
Indy W.
28 Mar 2018
REPORT
My first tattoo here was great, the second wasn't so much. Won't be coming back here. The artist was rude and shouted me down when I tried to confirm what I wanted. He even told me "I'm the boss" at o... Read More
My first tattoo here was great, the second wasn't so much. Won't be coming back here. The artist was rude and shouted me down when I tried to confirm what I wanted. He even told me "I'm the boss" at one point. Ridiculous. As a result, he got quite a few details wrong. He added in parts that weren't there in the design and some of the lines are wobbly. He also stopped at one point and sat on his phone with his hand up when I tried to talk to him (even though we weren't done), after taking a picture of my tattoo. Didn't feel like I could complain in person because the artist was so grumpy so you guys get a bad review instead. Update: tattoo is fully healed and looks like a teenager doodled on my leg in pen. Parts of it aren't even finished and random parts have been added in that I can't correct. Asked if they do touch ups, apologising maybe 5 times just for asking, and a man who wasn't even there phoned me, grumpy as hell, and denied everything I accused the tattoo artist of doing, even though I had written a complaint months ago and received an apology for it. He also mentioned that the artist complained about me and that he 'wasn't happy with how I was acting'- I barely even spoke to him because I was so intimidated, so, as I had initially thought, the tattoo artist some sort of problem with me. He was grumpy from the moment I met him. The man who phoned me said there's nothing they can do about the fact that he's messed up my tattoo. I paid £80 for a doodle. Don't go here. Read Less
Ellen Hayward
22 Jul 2017
REPORT
Dan did my foot tattoo yesterday and it's even better than I had imagined it would be. Absolutely love it 😍, can't stop looking at it 😊 X
Sarah Louise Meadows
20 Jul 2017
REPORT
I get all my tattoos done by Dan at empire so funny and keeps you nice and relax the his work is just amazing always do and will continue to tell people about Dan
Georgia Lester
7 Jul 2017
REPORT
absolutely love my tattoo, Dan too my vague reference pic and made something amazing! Definitely highly recommend to anyone looking to get an awesome tattoo!
Paweł Tenerowicz
2 Jul 2017
REPORT
Nikki O'Sullivan 'Smith'
24 Jun 2017
REPORT
I had a bad tattoo redone by Lewis yesterday, he also designed another to link onto it and he did an amazing job. I will definitely go to him for all my other tattoos I have planned as he was brillian... Read More
I had a bad tattoo redone by Lewis yesterday, he also designed another to link onto it and he did an amazing job. I will definitely go to him for all my other tattoos I have planned as he was brilliant. I highly recommend Empire, one very very happy customer :-) Read Less
Gill Tagg
2 Jun 2017
REPORT
Went not knowing if I could have by navel repierced. What I found was very friendly service and advice. Anyone who is thinking of a tattoo or piercing go and get some expert advice. Very, very chuffe... Read More
Went not knowing if I could have by navel repierced. What I found was very friendly service and advice. Anyone who is thinking of a tattoo or piercing go and get some expert advice. Very, very chuffed with Empire. Thank you xx Read Less
Timika Maria Noble
3 May 2017
REPORT
I was booked in for a cover up tattoo with Lewis yesterday. I showed him two designs I had seen, wanting something similar for myself. What I got was better than I even imagined! He drew it on over th... Read More
I was booked in for a cover up tattoo with Lewis yesterday. I showed him two designs I had seen, wanting something similar for myself. What I got was better than I even imagined! He drew it on over the old tattoo, no stencils used at all! To say I am happy with what I have now is an understatement! I now have a tattoo that I love! I will be going back to add to it and I'm sure it will only get better! Read Less
Charlie Silkstone
15 Apr 2017
REPORT
I travel over an hour and a half to get to Banbury, don't have to because there are many tattoo places closer to me, but choose to because they are just that good! Everyone is so friendly and helpful ... Read More
I travel over an hour and a half to get to Banbury, don't have to because there are many tattoo places closer to me, but choose to because they are just that good! Everyone is so friendly and helpful and they go out of their way to make the experience as comfortable as possible. I'd recommend this shop, and Lewis Preece in particular to anyone who wanted a tattoo/piercing as they're the best I've found. I had an 8 hour session yesterday and both me and Lewis both said it felt like a 4 hour session as it was that smooth and easy!! 10/10 and would 100% recommend to people. �� Read Less
Tom Allen
12 Apr 2017
REPORT
Top quality tattoos. I never go anywhere else.
Melissa Gubbins
27 Mar 2017
REPORT
had my 1st small tattoo here today I was very pleased with cornish who did it he has done a great job, I love my new outline of a heart and the people that work there are very friendly and reassuring ... Read More
had my 1st small tattoo here today I was very pleased with cornish who did it he has done a great job, I love my new outline of a heart and the people that work there are very friendly and reassuring highly recommended thank you 😊 Read Less
Emily Shrimpton
27 Mar 2017
REPORT
Amy Worrall
20 Mar 2017
REPORT
3 of my 5 tattoos were done at empire tattoo studios and i love them, i think my tattoo's are amazing and get so many compliments about them, i would 100% recommend them to anyone, in fact i have reco... Read More
3 of my 5 tattoos were done at empire tattoo studios and i love them, i think my tattoo's are amazing and get so many compliments about them, i would 100% recommend them to anyone, in fact i have recommended a few people. i cant wait to get more tattoo's done Read Less
James Carpenter
4 Feb 2017
REPORT
Amazing place to get tattoos!! Very very good
Kelli Gough
15 Jan 2017
REPORT
I don't like divulging secrets when I'm on to a good thing, but it wouldn't be fair on Charlie to contain her brilliance. I've now been blessed with nine beautiful tattoos by Charlie over the course ... Read More
I don't like divulging secrets when I'm on to a good thing, but it wouldn't be fair on Charlie to contain her brilliance. I've now been blessed with nine beautiful tattoos by Charlie over the course of two weeks. I must admit, I was skeptical at first (like getting to know anyone..like hairdresser, etc), but Charlie pulled it off from the start. Charlie is intelligent, dignified, and extremely eloquent! The only regret I have is that I have four historic tattoos which she ha...s made look like total crap! ....I wish that I went to her as a blank canvas so she could've added perfection to everything. As for Empire....well! So accommodating! The place is pumping and as I've done my homework...visiting most of their competitors over the past month in the local vicinity, I can safely say this is the most friendly and proactive tattooist parlour! Empire...please look after Charlie and thank you to Lee for being so accommodating! Vezi mai mult Read Less
Eric Goode
6 Apr 2016
REPORT
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Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 5JH
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Monday
Mon
09:30AM-17:30PM
Tuesday
Tue
09:30AM-17:30PM
Wednesday
Wed
09:30AM-17:30PM
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Thu
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Empire Tattoo Studio

Banbury, Oxfordshire
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8 Butchers Row
Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 5JH
we are located in Banbury,we specialise in custom tattoos,piercings and tattoo removals.we currently have 4 tattoo artists all with their own unique style
Monday
09:30AM-17:30PM
Tuesday
09:30AM-17:30PM
Wednesday
09:30AM-17:30PM
Thursday
09:30AM-17:30PM
Friday
09:30AM-17:30PM
Saturday
09:30AM-17:30PM
Alex Faulkner
30 Jun 2018
REPORT
was expecting them to pierce my lobes with a needle not a gun. Disappointing , unprofessional.
Jason Bedford
14 May 2018
REPORT
I got tattooed here by Chris, I've had 3 sessions the first 2 went good the third I was supposed to get a floral skull with a union Jack in the skull. I showed up for my appointment and Chris had sten... Read More
I got tattooed here by Chris, I've had 3 sessions the first 2 went good the third I was supposed to get a floral skull with a union Jack in the skull. I showed up for my appointment and Chris had stenciled the image , when he placed it over my elbow it was to big ,at first he said he needed to make it 10 to 15 percent smaller , but instead of redoing the stencil he then said he could layer it slightly over my existing tattoo on my forearm I asked him if this was going to look right and he told me he thought it would look really good , so I said your the artist if you say it's going to look good I trust you . He continued with the work and at one point near finishing he went for a cigarette and I had a look at the work he had done , I wasn't to thrilled with what I saw , there was no union Jack at all so I asked him about it and he said he was shading it in at the end. He also left the eyes half done , they look like they are looking sideways and they are supposed to be blacked out. At the end of the session I questioned not seeing the union Jack and some of the detail and he assured me that once it heals you will see the union Jack and the detail. To make a long story short my tattoo looks like a black blob for 210 pounds with no union Jack anywhere to be seen and in the process by over lapping my existing work he's somewhat ruined the tatto work on my forearm. To say the least I'm angry and embarrassed to walk around with this on me , I've since cancelled another appointment I was supposed have and so have a couple.of my friends since my tattoo. Read Less
Justin Southfield
4 Apr 2018
REPORT
Absolutely fantastic front line staff service and the artist Dan did a amazing job of explaining everything that he was doing and putting me at ease as it was my first time getting ink can't speak any... Read More
Absolutely fantastic front line staff service and the artist Dan did a amazing job of explaining everything that he was doing and putting me at ease as it was my first time getting ink can't speak any higher of Dan's skills Read Less
Indy W.
28 Mar 2018
REPORT
My first tattoo here was great, the second wasn't so much. Won't be coming back here. The artist was rude and shouted me down when I tried to confirm what I wanted. He even told me "I'm the boss" at o... Read More
My first tattoo here was great, the second wasn't so much. Won't be coming back here. The artist was rude and shouted me down when I tried to confirm what I wanted. He even told me "I'm the boss" at one point. Ridiculous. As a result, he got quite a few details wrong. He added in parts that weren't there in the design and some of the lines are wobbly. He also stopped at one point and sat on his phone with his hand up when I tried to talk to him (even though we weren't done), after taking a picture of my tattoo. Didn't feel like I could complain in person because the artist was so grumpy so you guys get a bad review instead. Update: tattoo is fully healed and looks like a teenager doodled on my leg in pen. Parts of it aren't even finished and random parts have been added in that I can't correct. Asked if they do touch ups, apologising maybe 5 times just for asking, and a man who wasn't even there phoned me, grumpy as hell, and denied everything I accused the tattoo artist of doing, even though I had written a complaint months ago and received an apology for it. He also mentioned that the artist complained about me and that he 'wasn't happy with how I was acting'- I barely even spoke to him because I was so intimidated, so, as I had initially thought, the tattoo artist some sort of problem with me. He was grumpy from the moment I met him. The man who phoned me said there's nothing they can do about the fact that he's messed up my tattoo. I paid £80 for a doodle. Don't go here. Read Less
Ellen Hayward
22 Jul 2017
REPORT
Dan did my foot tattoo yesterday and it's even better than I had imagined it would be. Absolutely love it 😍, can't stop looking at it 😊 X
Sarah Louise Meadows
20 Jul 2017
REPORT
I get all my tattoos done by Dan at empire so funny and keeps you nice and relax the his work is just amazing always do and will continue to tell people about Dan
Georgia Lester
7 Jul 2017
REPORT
absolutely love my tattoo, Dan too my vague reference pic and made something amazing! Definitely highly recommend to anyone looking to get an awesome tattoo!
Paweł Tenerowicz
2 Jul 2017
REPORT
Nikki O'Sullivan 'Smith'
24 Jun 2017
REPORT
I had a bad tattoo redone by Lewis yesterday, he also designed another to link onto it and he did an amazing job. I will definitely go to him for all my other tattoos I have planned as he was brillian... Read More
I had a bad tattoo redone by Lewis yesterday, he also designed another to link onto it and he did an amazing job. I will definitely go to him for all my other tattoos I have planned as he was brilliant. I highly recommend Empire, one very very happy customer :-) Read Less
Gill Tagg
2 Jun 2017
REPORT
Went not knowing if I could have by navel repierced. What I found was very friendly service and advice. Anyone who is thinking of a tattoo or piercing go and get some expert advice. Very, very chuffe... Read More
Went not knowing if I could have by navel repierced. What I found was very friendly service and advice. Anyone who is thinking of a tattoo or piercing go and get some expert advice. Very, very chuffed with Empire. Thank you xx Read Less
Timika Maria Noble
3 May 2017
REPORT
I was booked in for a cover up tattoo with Lewis yesterday. I showed him two designs I had seen, wanting something similar for myself. What I got was better than I even imagined! He drew it on over th... Read More
I was booked in for a cover up tattoo with Lewis yesterday. I showed him two designs I had seen, wanting something similar for myself. What I got was better than I even imagined! He drew it on over the old tattoo, no stencils used at all! To say I am happy with what I have now is an understatement! I now have a tattoo that I love! I will be going back to add to it and I'm sure it will only get better! Read Less
Charlie Silkstone
15 Apr 2017
REPORT
I travel over an hour and a half to get to Banbury, don't have to because there are many tattoo places closer to me, but choose to because they are just that good! Everyone is so friendly and helpful ... Read More
I travel over an hour and a half to get to Banbury, don't have to because there are many tattoo places closer to me, but choose to because they are just that good! Everyone is so friendly and helpful and they go out of their way to make the experience as comfortable as possible. I'd recommend this shop, and Lewis Preece in particular to anyone who wanted a tattoo/piercing as they're the best I've found. I had an 8 hour session yesterday and both me and Lewis both said it felt like a 4 hour session as it was that smooth and easy!! 10/10 and would 100% recommend to people. �� Read Less
Tom Allen
12 Apr 2017
REPORT
Top quality tattoos. I never go anywhere else.
Melissa Gubbins
27 Mar 2017
REPORT
had my 1st small tattoo here today I was very pleased with cornish who did it he has done a great job, I love my new outline of a heart and the people that work there are very friendly and reassuring ... Read More
had my 1st small tattoo here today I was very pleased with cornish who did it he has done a great job, I love my new outline of a heart and the people that work there are very friendly and reassuring highly recommended thank you 😊 Read Less
Emily Shrimpton
27 Mar 2017
REPORT
Amy Worrall
20 Mar 2017
REPORT
3 of my 5 tattoos were done at empire tattoo studios and i love them, i think my tattoo's are amazing and get so many compliments about them, i would 100% recommend them to anyone, in fact i have reco... Read More
3 of my 5 tattoos were done at empire tattoo studios and i love them, i think my tattoo's are amazing and get so many compliments about them, i would 100% recommend them to anyone, in fact i have recommended a few people. i cant wait to get more tattoo's done Read Less
James Carpenter
4 Feb 2017
REPORT
Amazing place to get tattoos!! Very very good
Kelli Gough
15 Jan 2017
REPORT
I don't like divulging secrets when I'm on to a good thing, but it wouldn't be fair on Charlie to contain her brilliance. I've now been blessed with nine beautiful tattoos by Charlie over the course ... Read More
I don't like divulging secrets when I'm on to a good thing, but it wouldn't be fair on Charlie to contain her brilliance. I've now been blessed with nine beautiful tattoos by Charlie over the course of two weeks. I must admit, I was skeptical at first (like getting to know anyone..like hairdresser, etc), but Charlie pulled it off from the start. Charlie is intelligent, dignified, and extremely eloquent! The only regret I have is that I have four historic tattoos which she ha...s made look like total crap! ....I wish that I went to her as a blank canvas so she could've added perfection to everything. As for Empire....well! So accommodating! The place is pumping and as I've done my homework...visiting most of their competitors over the past month in the local vicinity, I can safely say this is the most friendly and proactive tattooist parlour! Empire...please look after Charlie and thank you to Lee for being so accommodating! Vezi mai mult Read Less
Eric Goode
6 Apr 2016
REPORT
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