Excellent customer service and friendly staff. Grace is AMAZING!!!!  She even took the time to check the music notes that I wanted to make sure they were correct with the song!   She was warm and genuine and I absolutely love my tattoo!  Highly recommend Grace!  Thank you so much! Read Less

Grace was my tattoo artist who recently moved to Louisville. Because of this, my wife and I had the fortune of getting walk-in tattoos on my birthday. Grace did a spectacular job and seemed interested and engaged with us throughout the entire process. I have already received many compliments on her work! I highly recommend her and her professionalism...I will be back! Read Less

Researched online, as well as talked to locals....best place ever.Scott did my tattoos, just simple letters, but fantastic work.  You can see the difference on my arm..... its swollen and hurts, as a good tattoo should ;)Good people, awesome place, and engaging conversation.I will be back Read Less

Just got my second tattoo from Acme. Jay did the tattoo on my neck 12 years ago and I was very pleased. I cannot remember the name of the guy who worked at the front desk, but he was very personable, and very kind. John did a tattoo on my leg this past week. I had a rough idea of the arrow  I wanted, and John seemed slightly put out when I asked him to redraw the design. I told him I could email him some of the ideas that I liked, and he said no, he would just draw it. Which was fine, except please don't be put out when I ask you to redraw part of that item I'm going to have permanently tattooed on my body forever. Perhaps he was put out at the size of my tattoo, it was only about 6 inches long. Maybe they are used to doing bigger places and try to stay away from smaller pieces?Acme is extremely clean, prices are fairly reasonable. UPDATE: As of 6-9-18, almost 2 months after my tattoo, it is still raised. Read Less

tried going here for a consult on a back piece but the service was terrible and rude. first you had to get past the smokers outside by the front door and then be greeted (10 mins later) by the same smokers reeking of cigarettes. Read Less

I've always wanted a tattoo but never found anything I wanted forever. For my 50th birthday I decided to finally get one and had it all set in my mind. John Haas was my artist and he worked forever trying to get my idea to mesh with together. We re-worked the idea a few times before finally deciding on something. Poor guy spent an hour and a half with me just going over ideas. Getting it actually done was a breeze and turned out beautifully. We will definitely be going back to see John for my Firey tattoo as well as tattoos my adult daughters have been wanting to add to theirs. Thank you again John for everything and especially for giving me something beautiful that I can be proud of. :) Read Less

Had planned a family visit to KY back in July and knew I needed a tattoo from Scott. Gave him a rough idea of what I wanted...he came up with something even better than I imagined. The design is awesome..the placement perfect...the color bold. I am beyond happy! My piece was worth every mile I traveled from California! I have received SO many compliments on it. One lady even told me it looked fake because the colors were so vibrant! Can't wait to have Scott do another! Read Less

This place was AWFUL! I will start off by saying I was a walk in but even so this should have never happened. Went in to get my very first tattoo and spoke with Lester about what I wanted. After I gave him my ideas he told me that my idea was dumb and scoffed at me. When I told him the reasons behind my tattoo he continued to shake his head and basically told me that my ideas and reasons were stupid. This was my tattoo that was going to be on my body for life and it had very special meaning to me! He finally said that he would see what he could draw up and went into the back room. After about 20 mins he came back out and had more negative things to say to which I replied if there was a problem I could go somewhere else. He walked back in the back room to finish the drawing and the guy at the front counter said he would draw up something good so I waited again for another 20 mins. The vibe was so bad that I finally just walked out and went to another tattoo parlor that gave me everything I asked for and more. It was the worst first experience and I honestly think that he just didn't want to do the work. When you go get a tattoo you are paying an artist for something permanent. I had a clear vision of what I wanted and I was treated so terrible and left feeling really down. If you do come here FIND ANOTHER ARTIST . I've heard the other artists are fantastic but I will not be returning! Read Less

My friend and I have been wanting matching strawberry tattoos for 20 years, and tonight Acme Tattos made it happen! They were able to get us both in, custom-designed the artwork, and helped recommend the best placements to make the final results perfect. Facility is bright and clean, well-maintained, with a fun vibe throughout. The staff is friendly and professional. I'd highly recommend Acme Tattoo for first as well as subsequent tattoos! Thanks for helping create a memory 20 years in the making!! Read Less

Acme Ink has an outstanding reputation in Louisville and there's a reason why! Professional, talented and clean environment. I've been tatted by Jay Fish and most recently by Lester Garcia. However you can't go wrong with any of the artist there. They breed talent at Acme! Read Less

Clean space - spacious, private. Love the set up. Even the bathroom is dope! Everyone I interacted with was super friendly. I even got treated to a coffee from Safai while I was waiting - thanks again! Based on all the work I flipped through, I'm sure I would've been more than happy with any of the artists, but Scott, the owner, did my hot air balloon and I absolutely love it!! From just a couple reference pics and a few ideas from me about how I wanted the design, he gave me a piece that well surpassed any vision of mine. Honestly, he might practice wizardry because I don't have any other explanation as to how he could've given me exactly what I wanted and then some by adding little details to it that I wouldn't have ever thought of myself, but which made it even better. I'll be going back to him to finish the rest of my arm, that's for sure! Go there. Bring your friends.Read Less

Slim Brown did my elephant on my forearm and 2 years later I'm still being harassed in public by people who want to just grope my arm and stare at my ink and say "wow who did that oh my god it's so beautiful holy hell let me talk about it for 15 min" lol. So needless to say it's my favorite piece and it's incredibly detailed. Still looks fresh as hell all this time later. Read Less

I went in with a reference pic and a general idea and Lester Garcia of acme ink ran with it sketched something up and absolutely killed it amazing work most bad ass spark plugs out there I think I've found my new shop acme is BAD ASS would recommend to anyone 10000% Read Less

Check out slim Brown at Acme he will always do you right. Very talented cat. But then again all the guys at Acme are top-notch you can't go wrong here. When your trust in your skin with someone you want to make sure it's the best and Acme is the best in Louisville. Read Less

Let me praise Scott Bryant for his kindness, enthusiasm for doing quality work, and for his amazing talent. Go see him!! I have been going to this shop for many years to work on a large custom piece. Not only is he one of the nicest dudes you'll ever meet, but he also has the competence, the skill and the artistic vision you want when choosing a tattooer. His tattoos are beautiful and one of a kind. I don't go a day without compliments on my ink. Everyone in the shop has been super nice and goes out of their way to get me in when I have a limiting work schedule. I won't get tattooed anywhere else in town. Whether it's your first tattoo or you're a collector, go to Acme Ink. Read Less

Scott Bryant is an incredibly talented artist all around.  His talent as a tattooer is no different.  What makes him stand out from others along with said talent is the way he treats his clients.  You don't just grab something off the internet or pick a tattoo from a wall of flash.  He is going to talk with you about what you want and come up with something you will love.  He is remarkably creative which makes for a beautiful tattoo you will love for a lifetime. He treats the entire experience like it's important to him  - it's a picture on your body- it's not going away!  He is very professional, he treats clients with respect.   One thing I love about Scott is his attention to detail.  He has a methodical approach to his work and shop.  And he is down to earth, very friendly, smart and interesting which is nice considering the fact he is going to put you in pain!   Thanks for a great tattoo, Scott and Acme ink.*failed to mention that Scott is Zeus, Krishna, The King of Israel, Apollo and Barney the purple dinosaur.* Read Less

Rad tattoos from rad dudes. Go here if you want someone to take your okay (or maybe awful) idea and turn in into something that looks awesome. Truly custom work from people with decades of experience. I've had ~7 pieces done at this shop and they all look fantastic. Quality work, executed well, and by people who are fun to get tattooed by. Special shoutout to Scott for all the amazing work he's done on me. You will not be disappointed here! Read Less

I have gotten three tattoos; the most recent two here at acme ink.  Scott Bryant did both of them.  When I walked in the first time, it was actually to "fix" my first tattoo, done somewhere else, which was only about 6 months old!I looked through the books, and liked Scott's work the best.  He was booked for the next few days (which I feel like is a good sign) so I made an appointment.When I came in, not only was Scott funny, nice and professional, but he took more time to take my idea and create the piece of artwork I now have. All while incorporating the old tattoo into it!  I honestly wouldn't go anywhere else to get a tattoo.  I love the atmosphere, everyone was nice and they all genuinely care about their craft and your body. Read Less

Acme ink is a tattoo parlor with real legit artists who care about their craft and results. I was a walk-in customer looking to get a collar rocker script. I was extremely happy with my artist Lester, a new permanent artist that just started there from New Orleans. Let me tell you I've had previous work and can tell you that I can spot a talented artist. If you ever go to Acme, ask for Lester.  You won't be disappointed. Esp if you are looking for traditional Japanese artistry. Go in for a estimate and your ideas, walk on Bardstown to get a few beers, and go back and get tatted!! Read Less

This is the only place I'll go for any tattoo work. Amazing talented staff and nice people here. I stopped in to get a consultation on a touch up on an older tattoo. They were amazing and worked me in for immediate results! I forgot the fine line between pleasure and pain but was reminded quickly as the process began. I am so happy with the results and in about two weeks, I'll be healed up and rocking it! Read Less

Acme Ink is the only place my family will go to get their tattoos.  I, personally don't have a tattoo but my husband has three.  All were done by Jay Fish and we highly recommend him.  He is a true artist. Read Less

My husband and I will not go anywhere else for a tattoo in Louisville. Jay Fish is a super nice guy, as well as amazingly talented. He has completed two sleeves for my husband, as well as a full back piece for me. He's incredibly artistic, very skilled, and makes the experience as pain-free as possible. The shop is super clean, and the artists are incredibly talented and friendly as well. You're really just wasting money if you go anywhere else in town. Read Less

The team at Acme Ink is the only team I would trust to put a lasting mark on my body I'll be taking to my grave. They've been in business a long time, WAAAAY before all those tattoo shows on TV popped up and every dumbass decided they could do tattoos too. This is a team of dedicated, experienced, artistically gifted individuals. They have earned my utmost respect for the treatment received, the quality of work, and their desire to only do the best work. Be sure to brush up on your tattoo shop etiquette and there will never be an issue. i.e. Personal hygiene, respect, flexibility in the artwork, also having a good idea of what you want helps too, and TIP WELL. These guys bust their ass to put a lasting mark you will have forever and honestly, it's hard to put a dollar sign on the gifted minds and creative output I've witnessed here.Chances are, if you got ink work at one of the many inferior shops around Louisville, you'll wind up here where the true artists are to perform a coverup of that hideous ink you got "because your buddy did it for $30" it's cheaper to do it right than do it over. Read Less

Acme ink is a JOKE! If you would like to pick a cliché stencil from the wall, they will be happy to color it in for you, but do not ask for any ideas.  Jay Fish is a rude and arrogant TATTOOIST at best.... But a Tattoo ARTIST??? Hell no. There is not a single dot of creativity in that whole shack. When I scheduled a consultation, (and waited an entire week) with the legendary Jay Fish, I was very hopeful and excited. When I got there however, I was so taken back and offended by his lack of interest in a potential client who was going to spend hundreds of dollars.  I went to get ideas for a large cover up, and he referred me to the WALL. He even had the nerve to say " If we did it the first time, it wouldn't be messed up." I wanted to turn around and hit him. I can't say much for the rest of the staff. But don't you dare bother Jay Fish, especially if you have an appointment. Read Less

After reading positive reviews and hearing good word of mouth about this shop, I stopped in to get a piece I'd been wanting for a long time. The place is clean, and the people were friendly. However, that's about where the positives end. I was never asked for ID, nor asked to sign any paperwork. The two customers before me didn't fill out anything before being called back either. I was not informed of risks or anything of that nature. It had been years since I'd been tattooed or pierced, and coupled with my nerves, it never even occurred to me that I should have been signing papers and such until well after I got home. As such, there is no record of my ever having been in the shop, which is unfortunate, because...My tattoo came out TERRIBLE.  What should have been a simple, clean script tattoo ended up as a blown out mess.  It was not what I asked for at all. I specifically asked the artist to work lightly and it was heavy and awful. I chose this shop because of its good reputation, and the artist who tattooed me supposedly has several years of experience. You'd never know it to look at my tattoo. Since I can't afford the grand plus that it would cost for a laser removal, I'm stuck with pain and scarring from having to burn the skin off myself. Yes, you read that right - I would rather burn off my own skin and be stuck with a huge scar than live every day looking at the work I received at Acme. And burn I did. Now, most people would say at this point, "You should have gone back and talked to the artist!" I chose not to, because first of all, if he couldn't or wouldn't do a good job the first time, I would never trust him to try and fix it.  I suppose they could have offered my money back, but I'd rather take the loss than have to deal with the person who destroyed my skin and my dream of a a nice tattoo. C'est la vie, though. Lesson learned. I just wish it wasn't such an expensive and painful lesson. Read Less

Acme is the best tattoo shop in Louisville and so far the best tattoo shop I've been in.  All the artists who work there have immense talent.  Acme is also the only shop I've been in where the artists will tell you if an idea won't work, like the detail is too small to tattoo, then provide a suggestion to work around the problem.  Other shops would gladly tattoo you, take your money, and then let you deal with blurred detail.  If you're in Louisville and you're thinking of getting a tattoo just look at their portfolios.  You'll see for yourself the quality of work they churn out.  Old school sailor tattoos - check.  Vibrant color saturated tattoos - check.  Portraits - check.  The list goes on and on.The shop is an old doctor's office and what used to be examination rooms are now private studios.  True story: my mother found out she was pregnant with me when this location was still a doctor's office.  Thirty years latter my dad and I are getting tattooed at the same time in the very same office.  Circle of life, dude. Read Less

The best.  Beautiful work - Adam designed for me an old-school inspired owl in flight.  The colors were great, and the design was better than what I had imagined.  This place is superclean, and these folks are definitely artists. Read Less

I called for my wife and her best friend 10 minutes after 10. They were closed but "Slim" said send them on. He stayed late just to make them happy. "Slim" is an excellent artist. My next tat will be done by Acme for sure. Thanks Acme! Read Less

I LOVE the new Bonnycastle location!!!  I've been living in NYC for 6 years and Acme is as good as any of the places I have visited there or in SoCal. I just got tattooed by Dennis Pase.  He's new to Louisville, but not to tattooing. I got a gingerbread man with a bite taken out of it tattooed on the back of my upper arm. Dennis drew a better design than I could have pictured in my head!!  He incorporated a lot of vibrant colors and shading.      Dennis was clean, efficient, professional and SO MUCH FUN!  The time flew by and I barely noticed the pain because I was laughing so much.     I plan on seeing Dennis again very soon.   Everyone at Acme is amazing. I love the new location, I prefer the private rooms.  (Looks like it was maybe a doctor's office or something the way the little tattoo rooms are laid out). Read Less