I came to visit Denver about 2 years ago with a friend & we decided to get tattoos while there. Our Airbnb host recommended we go to her artist, Chad. When I checked out his Instagram i was impressed, not only was he a great tattoo artist but his art was so cool! I'd love to come back & get one of his drawings tattooed. He was available for both my friend & I that morning on a walk in. Super nice & into our idea of what we wanted, he gave us an awesome deal & a great tatt! Thanks chad! Read Less

The artists in this shop are amazing! Jonny took my oni mask idea to a level that exceeded all of my expectations! My wife came along and got a lotus tattoo from Daniel that also turned out great. We both are constantly getting compliments on the quality of the work. I can't recommend this shop enough. We will definitely be coming back. Read Less

Had such a great experience here. The cost was reasonable, the guys were so friendly and really meticulous about their art. The wait did take a little while but that's expected for walk-ins. A group of three of us all got tattoos and every one was done impeccably well. Very pleased and will return! Read Less

My girlfriend and I are in Denver for spring break and we wanted to get tattoos while we were in town, so we looked up the best shops around and i'm so glad we chose this one! We walked in and Chad greeted us as he was the one taking walk ins, and he was super friendly and kind. We both got tattoos and Chad was so cool, definitely would go back to him if I ever end up back in denver. Plus his work is clean asf. :) Read Less

I won't go anywhere else.  Everyone here is friendly and will make sure you are with the right artist for your tattoo. Every piece of work I have had done in Colorado has came from this shop and I would recommend them to anyone wanting to get some ink.  The shop is very clean and professional with not only amazing art work on the building it get even better when you get inside.  A.J. did awesome work on my fiancé and chad did some awesome stuff on her to. Chad worked on several of mine and I get compliments on them all the time. Also to all the fishermen and women the owner is big into fly fishing hence the name dead drift. Read Less

It's taken a bit of time to post this, but Dead Drift is my favorite tattoo shop yet! As a Denver local, I will be returning no question, and I would wait the time again to get another piece done by AJ! I'm also planning to walk in sometime soon for additional minis as the mood arises, since everyone in the shop was warm and welcoming.I have a number of smaller tattoos and realized it was time for my first "bigger" piece. Though smaller than many big pieces for others, it's big for me! AJ was amazing - his line work is unreal! We communicated back-and-forth via email during the wait until my appointment, which was well worth it.I'm beyond happy with my piece, and it healed quickly, looking just as fantastic as it looked fresh out of the shop. The shop is clean, everyone is friendly and professional, and I wouldn't hesitate to go back and visit any of the artists. It's always nice to feel welcome as a woman coming in solo for a tattoo; I've definitely been to places that were intimidating, and that's never a fun experience, as tattoos are for everyone and anyone who's into them.AJ is the man! Keep up the killer work! Read Less

The little brother and I have been talking about sibling tattoos for quite some time. My sixth, his first. After perusing Yelp a number of times and looking for a shop with great reviews and decent prices, we walked into Dead Drift Tattoo. This was the first of a couple we wanted to check out, but as soon as we walked in, Dan and Keith greeted us and were friendly, knowledgeable, and super chill to talk to about our idea. We both immediately decided this was the place for us and about an hour and a half and a good breakfast later, we were sitting in their chairs.Absolutely love how both pieces turned out. Keith did mine and he was professional and a bit of a perfectionist which is much appreciated when it comes to someone drawing a permanent picture on your body. This is a cash only shop, but prices are very reasonable and they offered free touch-ups anytime. It's been about a decade since I got my last one, and I kind of (on purpose) forgot how addicting they are. I am already thinking about my next piece and the brother has 100% fallen down the rabbit hole into this wonderful tattoo wonderland and the great job Dan did on his helped guide him there. Will definitely be coming back here for my next one. Read Less

Keith is the man!  My sister was looking to get a tattoo, so we went to this shop to just "check it out." We were greeted immediately and in less than ten minutes, my sister had decided on a tattoo with her artist! Keith and I were talking about something I would possibly want and I nonchalantly told him I was undecided still.. I ended up telling him about this idea of a daisy, next to a quote I already had (that I wasn't stoked about), he said, "okay!" And immediately started drawing something up for me! He came back to me with the first sketch and I mentioned that I was picturing a little more black somewhere incorporated in there. I followed it by telling him that the daisy is for a family member that passed away and he seemed to know exactly what to do from there. He went back to the drawing board a couple times to make sure the stem of the flower was long enough and fit under my quote the way we wanted it to. The final sketch, I was sold. But more than anything, it was his demeanor and willingness to make this tattoo happen for me. I feel like I've been in a lot of shops where I just don't follow through with a piece because, I want someone whose going to care about it too and about me liking it. About half way through the tattoo, Keith brought up redoing the lettering for me also, just going over it and kind of making it flow with the flower more. I'm so glad he brought that up and was willing to go over lettering I already had, in order to create a better "piece" for me. The rest of the experience while we were there was awesome.. the guys that work there rock, everything was professional and clean, they listen to good music and to say that I am thoroughly thrilled with this piece is an understatement and a half. It turned out better than I could have imagined (as cheesy as that is to say). He was so kind and detail oriented, it really put into perspective to me what a great artist is. This guy is truly talented. It's a good feeling to love a piece as much as I do this one. Thanks Keith! See you next time Read Less

Cannot say enough good things about this place, or Rachel Williams. She was super accommodating in regards to scheduling. The shop is clean and professional and Rachel absolutely KILLED my piece. Would not hesitate to go back or recommend this shop to anyone. Read Less

Got my first tattoo here of a quill and I love it! The staff was kind enough to take us later in the hour and even though it was later they took the time to sketch out the tattoo carefully and ended up being  exactly what I envisioned. The prices also were very reasonable. Thank you! Read Less

Mad props to my man AJ for his vision, adaptability and artistry. Yesterday I got my second and third pieces done by AJ and I couldn't be happier with the unique art. He has no fear of taking on custom work, designing what will look best while listening to what you specifically want.  Thanks much, much Love! Read Less

10/10 would recommend! Nice staff, clean shop. I'm not from the area and i walked in to see if they had anything available to do my knuckles and they got me in right away, was not expecting that to happen at all. Thanks Dan and the rest of the staff you guys made my trip even better Read Less

AJ and the artists at his shop made this our favorite experience in Denver. Myself and two friends were walk-in appointments (we came in an hour before they closed) and were quickly accommodated! The place was super clean and welcoming. We would 11/10 return (-: Read Less

i've been to dead drift tattoo twice now and was super satisfied with the service I received. The studio is very clean and has parking right up front. I personally recommend seeing Dan, I've known him for a few years and he has done three of my tattoos and I am in love with all three of them. He really takes his time coming up with the perfect design and has great suggestions to make it just right. However all the other artists are amazing as well based on what I have seen when I was there. I will be going back shortly and recommend it to all my friends and anyone's looking for a legitimate and respected tattoo studio in Denver. Read Less

Came in as a walk-in on my visit to Denver, with no initial plans of getting a tattoo, and left with a beautiful memory of my grandmother. Dan produced a replica of my grandmother's signature and I couldn't be more pleased with the line-work. It healed so perfectly and I'm always getting compliments on it. He was quick, but didn't rush the process, and he worked with the placement, sizing, and everything else that comes with it. It's refined and gorgeous and I don't think I could have gotten better care and attention to detail anywhere else - especially as a walk-in. I'm so grateful to have stumbled upon this place. Next time I'm back in Denver I will plan to come back here with a new tattoo in mind!Much love to everyone that works here. Read Less

Got me in as a walk-in. Understood vision. Knocked out a design and the ink inside of an hour. Love the work. The price was reasonable. The friendliness blew me away. Glad I stopped in during my vacation. Great souvenir! Read Less

I stumbled upon this place while waiting for my greyhound bus, because I wanted to get a tattoo to remember my trip by. Sarah was so awesome, and did this design she had already drawn up. She even "tweaked" it a little to make it more of what I wanted. Aside from being beautiful, it is probably one of (if not the most) well-done tattoos I have ever gotten. This was one of the cleanest, most professional shops I've been in.  Very clean lines and beautiful dot-work. Amazing tattoo experience overall, and will definitely be back when I am in Denver again! Read Less

On a hunt to find a tattoo shop and on the way to this other shop, me and some girlfriends ran into Dead Drift Tattoo and let me say-it was an amazing experience. Everyone was so friendly and willing to get us girls in. I am so happy we found this place! Highly recommend at an amazing price for high quality Read Less

Thanks Dan for the awesome tattoos. My cousin and I came in late on a Saturday and he was super accommodating and made us feel welcomed. You tattooed something that means the world to me! I highly recommend Dead Drift. Read Less

My wife and I walked into Dead Drift today with a couple ideas and Dan was super helpful getting them on paper and on us! This was my wife’s fourth tattoo, but my first, so I was a little nervous and Dan was great in sitting down with me and helping me pick fonts and sizes. If I get another tattoo, I will make the trip to Denver from OKC to see Dan and the crew at Dead Drift! Read Less

I had been emailing back and forth with an artist at another shop, and because he couldn't fit me in his schedule in the time frame I was looking at, he recommended me to the great people at Dead Drift. And I'm so glad he did!! I went by on a Saturday, because I was already out and about, and Sara ended up getting me in right then and there.I explained the idea for my first ever tattoo, a specific mountain range, and she drew it up. We worked on it a little together, then it was show time. The mountains are above and beyond what I ever thought they could be, and Sara made the experience comfortable and casual! Not to mention, you can't beat the price for the quality. I will recommend her (and the studio in general) to all of my new Denver friends! Read Less

FANTASTIC. I was a walk in and it was my first tattoo and Dan totally relaxed me and helped me figure out the best location for it. I'm so so so happy with it and so grateful I went to Dead Drift! I'll definitely be back:) Read Less

Sara Lewis was an awesome and talented artist. She was patient with me for my very first tattoo! She is calm and accommodating. I felt very comfortable and educated on the process. The studio is clean and eclectic. I'd recommend them and will be returning for a second one soon. Read Less

By far the best tattoo shop I've been tattooed in! The staff is super professional and fun. The actual shop is super clean. AJ ( the owner) is super talented and friendly. I wouldn't go anywhere else now that I've been here. Thanks for being an awesome shop! Read Less

This shop and staff are amazing! AJ (the owner) is incredibly talented and able to translate your ideas into masterpieces. The other staff is super friendly and professional. I won't go anywhere else now that I've found this place. You get amazing quality tattoos and great service! Read Less

Between me and my wife, we've gotten 4 tattoos from Dead Drift all by Sara! This location is awesome, right off the light rail and parking is usually pretty easy with free spots surrounding it. This is my home for all my tattoo endeavors.Read Less

I go to Sara. I was referred to this shop and my first tattoo by here was a walk in on my birthday. I've been going to her for my tattoos since. She put up with me even when I was a little pansy dealing with pain and she's always been willing to work with me. And all the other artists there are super cool too. They talk to me and watch as I'm getting tattooed and make everyone feel comfortable. 10/10. Read Less

Everything about this place is quality. All 3 of my tattoos from AJ look great. He is a great artist with a light hand. My ink heals quickly and looks great. The shop has a chill environment with killer artists. I will keep coming back! Read Less

everything about this place is quality. All 3 of my tattoos from AJ look great. He is a great artist with a light hand. My ink heals quickly and looks great. The shop has a chill environment with killer artists. I will keep coming back! Read Less

AJ is an amazing tattoo artist! He tattooed my foot and of my 4 tattoos it is hands down my favorite! He does amazing work and is just an all around great guy! I would recommend to anyone looking to get work done! Read Less

Best tattoo spot in Denver. I've followed AJ McGuire for 4 years now and I trust anyone who he hires at his shop. Not only have I gotten fantastic, lasting, quality tattoos (and amazing line work) from him, but from his former apprentice and now co-artist Sara Lewis. She is incredibly talented and responsive to anything I ask of her. They are the only people I trust in Denver for tattooing needs. Their professionalism, kindness, honesty, and ability to truly translate their craft is unmatched. If you don't have a consult with any one of the exceptional artists at this shop before you get a tattoo than you haven't done your research. Hands down will recommend any and every time. Read Less

CASH ONLY!!! HAVE IT ON HAND SO YOU CAN PAY THEM. THEY DESERVE IT.Totally cool, utterly professional. I walked in without an appointment. They were completely chill about it. Had two pieces done in an afternoon, they were reasonable with the pricing and very patient with me when my card was acting up -- did not know it was cash only going. My artist was Dan. The man knew his craft. Could not be happier with the final tattoos.Cannot recommend these guys enough. Read Less

Hands down the best and safest tattoo shop to go to in all of Colorado! Excellent atmosphere, artists, and experience. Got my first tattoo done by Sara and I absolutely love it!! You bet I'll be coming back for more! Read Less

AJ has now done 4 large peices on my arm. He is not only wicked talented, and creative, but he is also kind and welcoming. Dead Drift is a safe space for members of the LGBTQ community, and is a great environment for your first tattoo or for a new one to add to your collection. Go here. You won't regret it Read Less

I followed AJ from the last shop he worked at to his new place. He's an amazing artist and I always trust him to take care of me (and my family and friends). He's down to earth and super easy to talk to. The environment of his shop is awesome, too. The best thing about AJ is that he's incredibly talented (and modest about it at that) and understands when there's something that's beyond his range of abilities or knowledge. He doesn't pretend to be anything he's not. Check out his style, have a conversation with him. You'll learn quickly that he's the type of guy you can trust. Read Less