Dropped in yesterday with a friend for a quick, simple black line tattoo.  Kyle took us right away, sized our image to fit, and finished both tattoos in no time at all.  Super pleasant experience, clean shop, nice attitudes all around.  Would recommend! Read Less

This shop has excellent customer service. I have been here on multiple occasions for my own tattoos and to support my friends tattoos. All the artists are VERY sanitary and VERY talented! It's a little pricey, but it's worth it!!! Read Less

Today, the wonderful Belle gave me my conch piercing. Not only was there a great selection of high quality jewelry, but she explained the whole process, took her time with me, and after I became a bit lightheaded after the piercing, (hey, bodies react in weird ways sometimes), she shared an orange with me in order to help me get my blood sugar back up. :)Definitely sticking with Belle for any future piercings! Read Less

Make an appointment! Highly recommended to avoid waiting. Belle is the owner and she's so sweet, knowledgeable and just awesome! She's pierced my Tragus and helped me select and change out my nose rings. The shop is in the famous Ybor district of Tampa. It's clean inside and nicely decorated. I had a small tattoo done there by Kyle. He was quick and has nice line work! A man of few words but he got the job done. I'll definitely be back to see my Belle! Read Less

My arm feels mutilated. All i wanted was (An ankh)(black outline purple middle) (see photos) "Kyle" was the tattoo artist. Instead, I get my arm tattooed, he carved out deep layers of my skin like carving a turkey but into my arm. For the past week it has being bleeding, severe pain, and redness. Kyle also burnt my skin which lead to blisters. It will take up to 3 months to heal says the doctor. No way my tattoo looks like a professional person did it. 😢😢 If you are reading this you should consider a different tattoo artist. #badtattoos #ankh #tattoo #pleasehelp #runwayfast Read Less

Matt L has tattooed my boyfriend for over 3 years now and I had the pleasure of being tattooed by Matt a few days ago. His line work is incredible and he makes you feel so comfortable the entire time (and let me tell you, I’m the WORST tattoo client - 0 pain tolerance) and was very patient. He is extremely talented and makes your vision come to life. The shop itself is very clean and everyone is awesome and friendly. Definitely recommend! Read Less

Matt Lang is incredible. I can’t imagine having a better experience. Seriously the whole team is top notch. I never questioned anything, or felt uncomfortable. An extremely positive and professional atmosphere. The work I had done is fantastic. I will be going back for my next tattoo. Matter of fact I won’t go anywhere else! Read Less

Super friendly place and very professional. I'm giving 3 stars only because I'm not happy with my tattoo at all, I feel like the guy didn't plan it out as good as I thought he was capable of. Idk if something was on his mind or something but looking at his work compared to what I got look like 2 totally different people. Not gonna mention his name I'm sure he's a good artist but wish mine would have came out better especially for the price I paid. Read Less

Got my first tattoo here with Amanda. Obviously, I was nervous with it being my first tattoo. Amanda was great and really helped with calming the nerves by explaining everything. She is very personable and an amazing artist. Will always refer people to her. Love the job she did! The shop is also very clean and pricing is not outrageous either. Read Less

Amanda is AMAZING. I was in town visiting an army buddy of mine an happened upon her work. She tattooed myself and my wife. The shop was VERY clean and the staff SUPER professional and friendly. If you're in Tampa go see the shop and if you can get Amanda! She will be doing my chest piece next time I'm in town! Read Less

I was worried about how painful it would be to get my tragus pierced. I randomly picked this place as a walk-in and I am so glad I did. Belle did my piercing and she was amazing. She was helpful, fast, and friendly. I'm going back tomorrow for a follow up, plus bringing a friend to get her pierced. Great experience. Read Less

Clean, friendly and well-priced. Everyone from the owner to the receptionist is super nice and easy to talk to. My tattoo artist was Amanda, and she was wonderful to work with. Patient, talented and didn't make me feel bad about asking for changes to the artwork. I'd recommend this place to anyone in the area looking for a good tattoo experience. I didn't get a piercing here, but did speak with the piercer, who also seemed knowledgeable and friendly. Read Less

Negative reviews if possible. My boyfriend, his sister, his brother in law and I all went in for tattoos on Friday night. Simple tattoos. You have to put a $60 deposit down and they don't take appointments. This makes sense as in the time we were there, multiple people walked in on a whim, drunk and such. I understand you have to run a business. The artists are super talented and work efficiently. The fella we worked with was named Kyle. When we walked in Friday at 8pm he was certain he could get us all in before 1pm (when they close), and to come back at 11pm. We arrived at 11 and waited for over an hour; He was tattooing until about 12:12, and only got one of our tattoos finished before closing time. It took 25 minutes and Kyle charged $260 for a simple line drawing. We came back on Sunday because we were stuck "$60 deposit.  NO REFUNDS" ...  this time we brought an extra customer, mom (we called ahead to make sure this was ok). We arrived at 2pm as instructed and were informed Dear Kyle was running late because of "car trouble"... he didn't arrive until 2:40pm. I wanted to the word 'Prine' like John Prine and in a font from an album that only required tracing. It was also only 1.5x3inches. When Kyle finally arrived I was told it would be a little while on mine because it needed to be "spell checked" before he could "draw" the tattoo. Completely unprofessional and full of lies, I didn't want to look at my tattoo everyday and think of this guy who makes his money like this. So my boyfriend kindly asked, since we brought a fourth customer if I could apply my $60 deposit to his mother's tattoo, to which Kyle replied making the "art" for my tattoo (tracing letters 1.5x3in) which also needed "spell checked." He said that "creating the art" took $60 worth of time to create and thus I couldn't transfer my deposit to my boyfriend's mom's tattoo. This is frustrating because KYLE made us wait, in total, 1 hour and 45 minutes. In that regard, completely unprofessional. Against the artists were great. The shop cool. Kyle is unprofessional. Late. Talented but a con artist. If you go to this shop, choose any other artist. Read Less

Colt is the artist who is currently working on my half sleeve. I spent a year trying to find the perfect artist who used lots it color and shading, and I couldn't be happier. He is definitely worth the price. I've also met the owner, a lovely woman who does the piercings, and her work is spot-on. They have A wide selection unique jewelry for every type of piercing you can think of. Besides my artist Colt, Mike and Amanda's work is also extremely impressive, and I hope to have each of them ink me at some point. (The pictures are of the progress so far, I have several more sessions before completion) Read Less

Beware of any tattoo place that makes you pay for it before the work is done.  I unfortunately made that mistake here.I wanted a re-creation of the bandana worn in the "karate kid" movie around my forearm.  The design is simple, one color, and can easily be found with a simple google search.  The artist, Matt, said the piece would cost $250 and I would have to pay up front.The design requires a series of dots, evenly spaced, in a band around my arm.  In the middle of the band is an emblem.After trying to apply the stencil for the arm band around my forearm multiple times, i noticed the artist was struggling to make it line up straight.  He kept saying that "our arms aren't perfect cylinders".  I was not too concerned by this, because at the time we were still at the stencil phase.  After 3 or 4 attempts, he eventually resorted to using a sharpie to free hand areas i which the design did not look aligned right, and assured me - "If I can't do that, I shouldn't be doing tattoos".So we began - and sure enough, the final product was botched.  The part where the band meets the center emblem is crammed, the way someone would try to cram the last few words of a sentence onto a line that does not have enough room for it.  Further, if you rotate my arm, you can see where Matt lost his path drawing the patterm around my arm - and instead of staying straight It deviates and becomes slanted.  You can even see where he notices that and tries to adjust it so its on a straight path around my arm again.I am sure if you ask him about it, he will say that "our arms are not perfect cylinders" - but that's not the point.  This is PERMANENTLY on my arm now, and it looks very sloppy.  Instead of showing off my new piece, i am embaressed and have been doing nothing but wear long sleeves to cover it ever since.  Artists do arm pieces around peoples arms all the time - their arms aren't perfecg cylinders either.In the end its my own fault - I should have never prepaid for something before knowing the skill level of the artist.  I should have also backed away, when I noticed he was struggling with the stencil.  There is very little I can do now that the damage has been done.  At most I can write this review and warn others to not make the same mistake. Read Less

Awesome tattoo shop! Came in to get two little tattoos, simple line work. Though it took a little bit for me to make a decision with the art and placement, Kyle was very thorough and extremely patient with me, making sure I got exactly what I wanted while putting my worries and stress at ease. Thank you guys so much for an awesome experience! Read Less

My sister got a tattoo here a couple days ago and we couldn't give them a better rating ! The place was super clean and the staff was very friendly ! Kyle did her tattoo and it looks great ! I will recommend them to all my friends ! Read Less

Belle did my hood several years ago and has changed out my piercing a few times. I love her. She is gentle, walks you through the whole process and won't do anything that will not look good and be safe. Time to call her again...I have wanted my nipples pierced for a long time...I have the itch again. Need pricing. Read Less

I am so happy that my artist, Colt, helped me honor my dear friend. Colt, took the time to make sure each and every detail was there. The staff was attentive and the shop was in pristine condition. Colt will definitely be doing my next tattoo! Read Less

Got my first tattoo done on 6/2/17! Amanda was awesome! I had a portrait done on my forearm of my beloved dog. She made the whole experience great. I've already had so many people say what an awesome job the artist did! Thank you Amanda, I love it & couldn't be more pleased. Read Less

Did a walk in for a nose piercing and was introduced to Belle. I waited about 5-7 minutes while she said she had to get set up, and then she took me to the room. She was knowledgeable and kind, and explained every detail to me prior to the procedure. She took her time and was patient with answering any questions that I had. It was quick and a tad painful lol. But the pain went away in minutes. She set up a follow up appt with me for 1 month. I would definitely recommend her for a piercer. Read Less

One of the best tattoo experience's I've had. Everything was clean and sterilized. He was as friendly as can be, and light hand too. Would definitely come back for my next idea. Expensive yeah but I feel like the atmosphere of the shop and quality of work was reasonable. Very pleased.Read Less

I highly recommend Matt Lang for any tattoo work you plan to have done. Matt is incredibly professional, thorough, and cares about every piece he completes. It was such a pleasure working with him. Although my piece was relatively small, Matt understood that I was new to the experience, so he took me through a thorough consultation, presented new ideas for my tattoo design and I am forever grateful to him for that. The artwork I ended up with is very different than my original idea, and I am absolutely in love with it. The shop itself is clean, the staff is professional and helpful, and my friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience here. I noticed I need a slight touch-up now that the tattoo is healing, so I called the shop and they were so accommodating, saying I could pop in anytime at my convenience, once the tattoo is completely healed. Thank you all for all that you do! Read Less

Got my tattoo done yesterday by Matt. He is such an amazing dude. It was my first big tattoo and he made me feel comfortable and he did such an amazing job. The girls who work the front desk are so helpful and nice. Going back in a couple weeks to finish it up. Definitely going here for all my future tattoos. I highly recommend this shop! Read Less

had a great experience, going next sat to finish but highly recommend to anyone interested in getting a tattoo. I did months of deciding what I wanted and checking places out and reading about the cleanliness and this def gets 5 stars. Nice people are not pushy a bit expensive but so worth the money. Read Less

Belle is amazing! I went in for one piercing, but I was not suitable for it anatomy wise. So, I got my nipples pierced. Belle took her time to make sure the placement was perfect, she was easy going, and honestly it could have hurt WAY worse. She was such a professional, and they look amazing. I wish I had tipped her more (so, if you happen to read this Belle, I will make sure my next piercing is super generously tipped). She's amazing. Read Less

Love it, Colt is working in a cover up, he was really professional, took his time to analize and check the best option for me. He treated me like a long time friend and put my favourite band (Maiden) while he was working. All the staff is friendly, the best tattoo place in the Bay Area. Read Less

Matt did a simple tattoo on me last night at the shop and even though it was probably considered easy, he made the experience great. Good attitude and even better customer service skills. 10/10 recommend to anyone. I will definitely be back for some larger pieces. Read Less

Las Vegas Tattoo is a great place to get your next tattoo. My wife and I both went there for coverups and Kyle did an excellent job. All the employees were awesome and polite but, the owner Doc was a step above the rest. One of the coolest guys you will ever meet. Thanks Las Vegas Tattoo for the awesome experience!!! You have a customer for life. Read Less

I always love visiting when I fly out to Tampa from Chicago everyone there is considered family to me now. Definitely would recommend anyone looking to get tatted to check them out. It's such a friendly environment and they really know how to make a person feel comfortable and welcomed. All their artists do great work so no matter who you choose you will definitely be satisfied I put that shit on everything! Bell is a doll she's such a sweetheart and does amazing piercings, very knowledgeable, tells you exactly how to properly care for your piercings and even does follow ups to ensure that there aren't any questions or concerns you may have. So I definitely recommend anybody looking to get a tattoo or piercing to check them out, you won't be disappointed! �� Read Less

What better way to remember an enjoyable vacation than to get a tattoo. My partner and I were visiting Tampa, FL and came across this place on the second day. She'd been holding off this tattoo for a while and was ready to be inked. Cool, comfortable and hip. The staff were helpful and were able to book her in the night before we flew out. The tattoo artist worked on the design and came up with something really wonderful and unique, all the while staying within the original idea.All and all, it took around 2 hours to complete, including a short break. Our tattoo artist, Matt Lang, was a super awesome guy and really helped my partner relax. Even shared his coke with her as her sugar levels were dropping midway through.The flight home may have been a tiny bit unpleasant as the tattoo was on her back and it was a twenty hour trip back with a layover. However, all worth it. Read Less

I just got a tattoo from here last week and it got so infected i had to spend more money for a hospital bill.The doctor told me i had staffe infection from a dirty needle.I called las vegas tattoo several time's and they say it's my fault then hang up on me.I did everything i was suppose to take care of my new tattoo,but they insist it was something i did. Read Less

After going back and forth between shops in the area I settled on LVTC because the owner claims to be the best in the area and I have had friends tattooed here.. Wow was I wrong. The friends that I know have been tattooed by fish so I was hoping to get him but they could only get me in with jon. Sadly jon made the whole tattoo feel rushed and when it was completed he left out part of the tattoo and of course there was ""no room left for the symbol to fit"". With leaving out the very important symbol the tattoo feels like it has lost its meaning to me and I am hoping another shop can correct it. When I mentioned what was left out to jon he just didn't care. I think sometimes people with so many tattoos forget how much a little mistake means to someone who only has a few. Read Less

My boyfriend and I both got our FIRST tattoos at LVTC and loved the experience. Jon did ours and was not only a hilarious person to talk to, but he paid extra attention to detail and took his time. Both tattoos came out great and the price was very reasonable. I'm sure we'll be back for more in no time :) Read Less

I just got my eyebrow done, after seeing my friend get her nose pierced by Belle. She is the best person to do this, by far!! She makes you feel comfortable, makes sure to keep everything sanitary, and takes great care of her customers. My eyebrow didn't hurt at all! I would recommend these guys to all my friends. If you want a piercing, go to Belle :D! Read Less

I would suggest these guys to anyone, I love the staff and have been coming here for years now. I was brought in by few friends because they told me that the artist there where top notch. I have to say that when I went in for the first time and met th artist Fish it was very awesome art work. I was really happy with the robot and here I am about four years and some change later as well as a few more tattoos and piercings I am still going back for more. Belle is one of the coolest piercing artist I have met in the area. I make it a mission to drive from my home town in New Port Richey to them in Ybor! The friendly and professional atmosphere is what makes this place like no other, their prices are just right and the skills are pushing the imagination and tattoo world to a new level. I say go for it!!!!!!!! Check them out!!!!!! Read Less

I got my tattoo from las vegas tattoo while on vacation in tampa. White doc and black doc are 2 amazing people. Black doc did a great job on my tat. Got it 3 days ago and its healing nicely. I can't wait to go back later this year and have something else done!! See ya then! Read Less

I love this place! From my first email contact with Belle, to the tattoo itself by Clare - it was perfect. I've gotten ten tattoos in nine different places...so I feel I've got enough experience to say that they are the best. I came in from out of town and wanted a very specific tattoo at a very specific time. They helped with narrowing down the design before I even came into town via email, and were 100% ready for me to walk in the door on my strict schedule for the weekend. Clare was fun to talk to, and did amazing work. I can't wait to go back on my next trip! Read Less

So I decided to get my nipples pierced. Most of my friends told me that it hurt like hell and tp brace myself, so I did. After checking out a couple places in Tampa, a friend told me about Belle at Las Vegas Tattoo Co. in Ybor. From start to finish Belle demonstrated professionalism, experience(she was a wealth of information about every angel of the piercing), and made it the most comfortable tattoo/piercing environment I've ever been in(she let me know everything she was doin every step of the way). Also, IT DIDN'T EVEN HURT!!! Friends still tell me they don't know how it didn't hurt me; I just look relieved and reply, ""My baby, my Belle:)"" She's the only one I would think about going to now. Read Less

I had previously gotten several piercings from Belle at Las Vegas Tatto Co. including a surface piercing on my sternum which i loved! Recently i got 5 microdermals...they are awesome! I bedazzled my face! Which surprisingly was the least painful and easiest to heal of any piercing i have gotten. She always uses the highest quality body jewelry out there, implant grade titanium anchors for the dermals and the price was right...deals for multiples... now that they are healed i can change the ends out to whatever color gem i want which is sweet cause i can match them with my makeup or outfits... She had me come back for follow up visits to make sure my microdermals were healing properly, free of charge of course. She definately is not one of those piercers looking to poke u and send u on your way...she cares and thats what keeps me coming back. I would reccommend anyboy who is looking for surface piercings, dermals or any other piercing go see Belle at Las Vegas Tattoo... Read Less

Five years ago I was new to Tampa and looking for a place to get a tattoo I'd been wanting. LVTC was the fourth place I walked into that night, and right away I knew I'd found the place. Since then I've gotten several tattoos from Mike and have brought quite a few friends in for work as well. Even if I end up leaving Tampa, I will remain eternally loyal to LVTC and will come back for any work in the future. I can't conceive of getting another tattoo anywhere else. This place has a great atmosphere, great artists, and is run by a family of awesome people. I can't recommend LVTC highly enough Read Less

Belle is an amazing piercer...she has pierced my tragus, monroe and in june a surface piercing on my sternum...i love her...she is great and made me feel totally comfortable...and my surface is doing really well! haven't had to downsize yet....can't wait for dermals! Colt has also done a few tattoos for me...super talented and of course i love him :) Mike and Fish are pretty sick too... Overall the whole crew rocks!Read Less

I'VE BEEN GOING TO LVTC SINSE THE FIRST DAY IT OPENED. I'VE GOTTEN SEVERAL TATTOOS FROM COLT AND MIKE AND PIERCED BY BELLE. THEY HAVE BEEN VERY CLOSE FRIENDS OF MINE FOR YEARS AND ALL OF MY FRIENDS GO THERE. I CAN WRITE A REVIEW ABOUT THEM FOREVER. THEY HAVE A GREAT ATMOSPHERE AND STYLE ABOUT THEM. IF YOU WANT AMAZING WORK THEN YOU NEED TO GO!!! THE HOURS AND SHOP ROCK PLUS THEY TREAT YOU THE WAY YOU SHOULD. GO TO LVTC AND YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!! *MIA* Read Less