Theo, the owner, was very friendly and professional. The shop was clean and tidy. They had TVs on so that you don't have to sit there and be bored for hours on end. Good conversations and we're very welcoming to everyone that walked in. Highly recommend this shop for anyone! Especially for first time visitors since that's such an intimidating experience. Read Less

This tattoo parlor is really nice when you walk in. Theo was extremely accommodating when I first walked in for my appointment all the way until the very end. He made what felt like would be an uncomfortable experience a wonderful one. Not only did he do a good job with the tattoo I wanted, he also continued checking on me to make sure it was tolerable as this was my first tattoo. He gave clear and concise instructions regarding the after care process.With all that being said, I will definitely be back for a second tattoo (when I feel brave enough again lol) and he'll be the one I want to do it! Thank you so much! Read Less

If I could give this place 10 stars I would. First of all, this tattoo shop is CLEAN. Like, you could eat off the floor clean. If you're neurotic like I am, you will love this place. Second of all, the owner Theo is not only an incredibly humble and intelligent guy, but he is a mind-blowing artist. He takes his time, making sure his tattoos are perfect. But the thing I think I appreciate most about Theo is that he isn't the walking ego that you find in a lot of really talented tattoo artists. I asked him to tweak a part of the font in my tattoo and it didn't phase him or upset him at all. Not only did my husband and I get two ULTRA reasonably-priced tattoos that we love today, but we sincerely enjoyed the time we spent with Theo. We were using these small pieces to see how we liked Theo, and now we are both talking about doing huge back pieces. There is no better testament than that!If you're thinking about getting a tattoo, I highly recommend Golden Anchor, and Theo in  specific (although I witnessed Tino's work today, and he is amazing too). Read Less

I went for a cover up yesterday Got jack and sally pastel is such an amazing artest! Everyone there are so welcoming very nice they are good artest to i totally will be back in the future ! I totally recommend this place to anyone Read Less

Theo did a cover up for me and I absolutely love it! I found this place based on YELP reviews.I had absolutely no clue of what I wanted only random ideas. Theo was extremely professional, accommodating and attentive. He listened to all my wants and incorporated it into his design. Extremely patient and responded promptly to my text. An amazing experience and I will definitely be seeing him again. Read Less

This is a great establishment and I have been getting tattoos from them for years. They are clean, professional and do quality work. My tattoo artist is Theo Walker check his work out on his Instagram page (@artninjatheo) or come see his portfolio in person. I recommend setting up and appointment because this shop gets booked because of how good they are. If you want your first tattoo or are a tattoo veteran I definitely recommend Golden Anchor! Read Less

I couldn't of had a better experience with getting my tattoo. I kind of wish I could give more stars, that's how good it was. The staff was on point, clean and professional shop that made me feel welcomed from the moment I walked in the door. They were able to answer any questions I had, and made me feel at ease throughout the process. Tez and Theo and the rest of the crew are on point with the work that they do. My tattoo couldn't of come out any better and I'm in love with the results. And the best part was that it was at a reasonable price so I didn't have to stretch my budget to get it done. I will tell everyone about this place, because I will be back for more tattoos. Read Less

Love this place and I will be back for my other tattoos. Tez did an amazing job on my tattoo and the rest of the crew was great. Great experience and I will recommend them to anyone I know I need of a tattoo. Read Less

There's a reason why Golden Anchor has all 5 stars on every site...they earn it! Super professional, extremely courteous, very reasonable prices, and extraordinary talent. Theo (the owner) was my artist and I couldn't be happier with my tattoo. Fate led me to them and I can't praise them enough. I'm a loyal customer and recommend you check them out! Read Less

Recently my brother past away and I wanted to inherit one of his tattoos. Did a lot of research and came across the works of Tino. He did a great job on my tattoo. The attention to details were on point and actually better than the original :) Very trustworthy. Read Less

Very clean and open shop. Everyone has a calm and positive vibe. Theo who is the artist and owner does really good work. Easy to talk with and makes you feel comfortable. I've been there 3 times and each session I was satisfied obviously. I recommended 3 of my friends there and had people on the street who seen my tattoos ask me for their info. I highly suggest Golden Anchor. Read Less

Great group of tattoo artists at Golden Anchor! Lartez did an excellent job on my shoulder tattoo and was so very patience with me because I changed things a few times! Definitely will be going back again!! Read Less

My man Theo did an excellent job on my tattoo. He made it look even better than the design that I picked out. It was my first tat, and he was super professional and made the process so easy. The salon itself is super clean, and you even get to watch either a movie or youtube on the ipads that they provide. Thats a very nice touch and it makes the time go by extremely quick.Theo is the man in Atl to get a tat from. If you are new to this or nervous (which I wasn't), he will settle you down fast and you will be super comfortable getting a tattoo from him. I was amazed at the entire experience here and will definitely be back if I decide to get another. Read Less

I can't recommend this shop enough. This was my first tattoo. I walked in one day and told Auggie about my idea and he loved it. We set up an appointment for a few days later. He was very friendly and let me know what all I needed to do to prepare for my first session. My tattoo turned out fantastic. I am so please with the work that was done. The shop itself is really nice. They had great music playing the whole time. I really enjoyed the vibe they had going there. Like I said, I can't recommend Golden Anchor enough. The owner Theo is super nice also. Read Less

My husband and I went into the shop this morning for a scheduled appointment with Tino, and we will definitely be returning! Being new to the area we were a little worried but Tino made us feel at ease with his clean station, sanitary practice and amazing art work. The shop itself was clean and the other staff were very friendly too! Thank you, Tino!! Read Less

I legit could not be happier with my experience at Golden Anchor! This place is clean, super chill and inviting. Everyone is professional, knowledgeable and down-to-earth. No egos in the way--just passion, creativity and amazing artwork! Theo is incredibly talented, knowledgeable and fun to talk to! All around good vibes, and beautiful artwork at great prices!!! ... Thank you!!! ��� See More Read Less

I received my first tattoo from Auggie and he was patient with me when deciding on a design, and was very light handed. It is the day after, and my tattoo isn't even swollen. All in all, great experience. Read Less

Had to do my tattoo in 2 sessions and I enjoyed my entire experience. In the 1st session he had a stand with his iPad so that I could watch something while he tattood me. I decided to watch criminal minds. The next time I came in for my 2nd session he had it ready for me on the TV. Other than that small and attentive gesture he was super cool and very pleasant to work with. I drove 3 hours to get tattooed by Theo and I am super happy with the result!!! Read Less

I went to Golden Anchor yesterday evening for the 3rd time, and the experience was great as usual. I have been tattooed by 3 artist there in three visits and all three were amazing, very personable and professional. Very clean shop, great customer service. Read Less

Have not got a tattoo in Atlanta yet and wanted someone who came referred. Well one of my BFF's came through. We went to Golden Anchor and from the time I walked in until the time I walked out, Theo was great! He was patient with me, precise and patient with his work. And the most important part, my tattoo turned out PERFECT!!!! I will certainly be back! Thank you again Theo!!!!! :) Read Less

Nice shop, clean, and welcoming. I recently got my tattoo done by Jose he did a really good job. His detailing was on point he made my work come to life. I can't wait to get more tattoos done by him. He was very friendly, and kept a positive attitude even though I can be difficult at times! Would definitely go back!!! Read Less

I was SO scared since this was my first tattoo. Theo asked me what I was looking for and I told him I'm looking for a finger initial tattoo. He stated he doesn't do finger tattoos so I opted for my other choice which was an OM symbol on my wrist. I emailed him the image I found online and he stenciled it on. The first time it wasn't placed in the middle so he erased it and placed it on again. I'm giving it a 4 star because the music was way too loud and I was exposed in the room to another tattoo artist who was tattooing another woman. Other than that - I love my to first tattoo! Read Less

My wife had been fantasizing about a tattoo she wanted for YEARS but because it was her first tattoo there was a lot of fear and hesitation to make that first step. So, this year, for her birthday, I decided that I'd set her up with a tattoo appointment as a surprise. Now, this plan of mine could've turned out VERY badly for many different reasons but thank goodness I found Golden Anchor Tattoos! A week before my wife's birthday, I started sending messages to various tattoo parlors, some of them responded and some did not. But as soon as I contacted Golden Anchor, the owner of the shop, Theo, responded within minutes! From reading reviews, I noticed that Golden Anchor was a very new establishment (having just opened in March 2016) which made me slightly nervous. I wanted someplace that had a long, tried and true reputation for my wife's first tattoo. But, I decided to check out the review they did have and to check out their designs on Instagram and I was very impressed! However, the thing that really stuck out to me was the quick response I got from Theo and the thorough way in which he answered all my questions. He gave me an appointment time on the day I chose and he even gave me his personal cell number so that I could ask any other questions I had before the appointment. That kind of customer service goes an incredibly long way. I also loved the fact that he wasn't shy about quoting me a price so that I could know exactly what to expect. I realize this can sometimes be tricky when it comes to artwork and I won't expect it every time but for this small and simple tattoo there was no need to beat around the bush and I appreciated that.When we arrived, my wife's eyes nearly popped out of her head; she had no idea I'd planned this and her nerves immediately started to get the best of her before we even made it out of the car. I did my best to reassure her that there was nothing to be worried about and I hoped that I was right. Once we entered the shop, we were greeted by another artist and then joined by Theo who already had my wife's sketches done and ready for her to view. Even though I'd told what my wife wanted beforehand (to the best of my memory), he went ahead and had about five slightly different designs drawn out so that she would have options. I thought that was absolutely GREAT! Once she chose what she wanted, Theo disappeared for about five minutes so that he could sketch it to her specifications. While we waited for him, we sat in the clean, comfy waiting room and watched part of a Netflix documentary on Muhammad Ali (very ironic since he passed away today, almost exactly one week later. RIP to the GREATEST!). Once the sketch was done, it was time to get started. Once again, the work area was very clean and sterile and Theo took time to wipe everything down making sure that everything was sanitized. What I loved most about the tattoo area was that there were tablets available for customers to watch while the artist works if they so choose. The tablets sit in an adjustable stand so that the customer can move it around if need be. How cool! The walls were covered in beautiful artwork and I enjoyed looking at it all. While Theo worked on my wife we chatted a bit...I have a feeling he was trying to distract her by keeping her talking and it worked like a charm. He also told us a little about his experience and where the name Golden Anchor Tattoo comes from (he wanted a classic name that could stand the test of time and also the anchor is one of the most popular symbols in tattoo art and has been for many years). My wife said she hardly felt any pain during the whole "procedure" and that Theo was very gentle. Once he was done, we paid a very reasonable price and my wife left extremely satisfied with her very first tattoo. All and All, both the shop, and the owner Theo, really exceeded my expectations. He went above and beyond to ensure that my surprise went off well and that my wife's first tattoo was a pleasant experience. I hope as the shop undoubtedly becomes more popular, they will keep their same standards of cleanliness, speed, professionalism, affordable pricing, beautiful artwork and great customer service. I will be back to get my second tattoo very soon and my wife--the tattoo virgin until just recently--is ALREADY contemplating where she wants her next TWO! Thanks Theo and thanks GAT for a wonderful experience! Sidenote** I was sad to hear that I missed their grand opening where they gave free anchor tattoos as a promotion, but Theo informed me that they'll have another, "anchor day" in the near future. Sidenote**  GAT accepts walk-ins but if you can, reach out to them beforehand so they know to expect you and have your sketch ready to go when you get there. Read Less

LOVE THIS PLACE! They are walk in friendly, have great pricing, and the shop is very clean. Everything you could ask for. Got my first tattoo here by Tom. He helped me through the whole process. I literally felt barely any pain because he keep conversations going to keep my mind off the pain. I will definitely be coming back to get more. Read Less

Perfect! Had my first tattoo done here and the experience was amazing. Came as a walk-in with my coworker and received a small tattoo by Tom that has me wanting more already! He helped me decide a good place for my first tattoo and really eased my few concerns. My coworker had a larger piece that Tom also did that was absolutely striking and really popped on his arm. As for the store, it's beautiful and very clean! Had a great creative ambiance and it was cool to see the other artist together drawing together. Very professional and extremely friendly and personable, you should definitely check them out. I'll be returning for sure! Read Less

There are so many positive words to express this shop, but the one I will use is AMAZING!!! All of my tattoo work has been done by Theo Walker, and I WILL NOT go to anyone else. The environment is laid back, relaxing and extremely clean. Theo is very professional, and open-minded to clients ideas. My most recent tattoo was done on my foot, and contrary to what I've read the pain was slim to none. I would recommend this shop to anyone looking for a professional, clean, and quality tattoo shop. Read Less

By far the best tattoo shop I have ever been to. The artists here are so wonderful and professional and above all very talented. The artist here was able to turn a description of something I wanted I to a beautiful piece of art. The shop very clean and well kept and you can tell you these guys take pride in their work. I will surely be back. Read Less