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This was the first time I went here to get my tattoo done after talking to almost every tattoo studio in adelaide. These guys had the best price to offer & my tattoo artist luke was very patient. He made sure that the design is perfect & while discussing the design as well, he made sure to show me different options of how we can make it look the best. I loved my tattoo & it was an amazing experience. The tattoo has healed well too!! I would definitely be coming back for getting more tattoos from him. Thank you Luke for such amazing work.

Visited this tattoo studio recently. They have a 2-month wait for appointments, which might be a sign of their popularity. However, for those who are looking for a quicker option, this might be a bit too long to wait. The location is a bit out of the way, so plan accordingly. Respect to the team for their busy schedule, but hoping for more availability in the future.

Absolutely loved my experience at Art n Soul today. Luke did my tattoo and he was amazing and professional. He was right on time, everything was spotless and super clean, and the tattoo turned out *perfectly* just the way I wanted. Couldn’t be happier! Highly recommend Luke if you’re after great vibes and top-quality.

Love these guys. Got the 1st of three I am getting done here. Luke did a fantastic job from start to finish. I love the way the guys here work together, the vibe is amazing.
Luke clearly loves what he does and desires perfection in his work. From what I saw Raju and Steve are no different in attitude.
Highly recommend these guys.

I went to this studio and got a tattoo from Raju . This is the 5th tattoo from him . I am very satisfied as always .but today, I don’t know if he is the owner or not. There was an old guy who was talking bad about my design on my back .This is very bad for anyone getting tattoos. Please be mindful of this because we trust you. Thank you. See you next time ☺️☺️

Had my tattoo finished today by Raju (2 sessions yesterday and today) awesome and chill guy. and i’m blown away by the result! absolutely beautiful piece. The atmosphere of the place is amazing as well. Will be definitely seeing these guys in the future for more 🙂 Cheers for having me guys!

Had a Tattoo done today by Luke, excellent artist from first consultation to today’s tattoo, checked every detail with me and showed several options that would work for what I was looking for. When it’s time for a new tattoo I will be returning. I sincerely recommend this place and most certainly recommend Luke.

I am ecstatic with my tattoo. The whole experience from first contact through to attending the studio was great, very organised and efficient. James made me welcome, had prepared my tattoo, and spent time making sure it was exactly as I wanted it. The studio atmosphere is calm and professional and I felt very comfortable with the whole experience.

I had the most peaceful and healing experience with James. The studio was clean, calm, and welcoming soft music playing, no rush, just quiet and care. James was respectful, professional, and incredibly gentle throughout the process.

He created a beautiful lotus piece that holds deep personal meaning for me, and I’m so grateful for how he brought it to life. I truly felt safe, seen, and honoured in his space. Highly recommend for anyone looking for more than just a tattoo — but a moment of transformation.

Cannot thanks James enough for accommodating the 3 of us & our request, it made the day and what we were doing that much more special. We will forever be grateful to him. All 3 of our Sunflowers are beyond perfect and the best tribute for our loved one. Such a calm, chilled environment & James made us all feel so welcomed and like he was one of our mates. Thank you will never be enough. Alli, Jason & Kelly xx

I just wanted to thank you for your kindness and understanding throughout the process. Especially with my indecisiveness.
James your work is outstanding and your setup is very relaxing, warm and inviting. Walking out of your business this morning Carter was saying how nice you were and how much he really liked you. This is the experience I hoped he would have for his first tattoo, so a massive thank you. I’m so happy we came to you and you designed exactly how I envisaged the gorilla in my mind.
Will definitely recommend you to others and if we ever want anything else done I know who to come to.

I couldn’t have asked for a better tattoo experience. James was calm, professional, and really took the time to understand exactly what I wanted. His attention to detail was incredible, and he made the whole process feel relaxed and enjoyable from start to finish. The meaning behind this piece was so personal to me, and James honoured that with such care and precision. I’m so grateful. Highly recommend!

This was my first tattoo experience. I walked away with 2. James was happy to send through designs until we found the perfect one which was meaningful. There was no rushing around, I could take my time to decide. It was extremely relaxing – I almost fell asleep. The studio was beautiful, not a traditional studio with people going in and out, very personal, and tailored to suit my needs. It was a great experience and the tattoo’s are very fine line and clean. James was great! Very easy going. Thank you! I’ll be back and I’ll recommend you to others!

The entire experience from booking it to having the tattoo and then the aftercare James was so professional and kind!
My daughters and I got matching tattoos and were all first timers (so a little nervous ) but we were in good hands.
James spent the time to make sure everyone was happy prior to doing the tattoos we didn’t feel rushed at all!
Thank you for everything, it was just what we wanted!
Highly recommend

Absolutely impressed with my tattoo. It took me at least 10 years to go from wanting a tattoo to getting one as it was really important for me to have a meaningful one but also good quality. A friend recommended XJ to me so I went for it. It was a super quick and easy process and I am extremely happy with the outcome. Fiona did my tattoo and she is incredibly talented! Would definitely recommend.

Finally decided to get a tattoo and got XJ Tattoo to scribble on me in ink. Amazing work, professionally done and healed with no issues. Would absolutely go back and do it again.

I got my tattoo done by Miya – Little Paw, and everything was fantastic. She listened to my requests from the start, as I arrived with an idea and a few reference images. She drew some drafts of the tattoo, and I really appreciated her patience and adaptability. I absolutely love the final result! Great experience at the studio, a nice, chilled and friendly environment.

Such an amazing environment and super chill people to work. Definitely recommend them. Fiona and JP were super cool to work with, especially with getting the right angle for the best line work

I had my tattoo done by Miya (Little Paw) and could not be happier with the result!!! Super easy to book and communicate with her. Definitely recommend and will be coming back

I had the best experience ever! Fiona was very patient with me and made my dream tattoo come true !!!
The environment is amazing, all the staff made me feel comfortable the whole time I was there!
I definitely recommend it to anybody that either visits Adelaide like I did or if you live around and you are thinking about getting inked!

I got my tattoo done by Fiona today. She did an amazing job, I absolutely love her work. I got fine line work and it looks incredible. She was so lovely and made me feel calm during my session. I highly recommend her and I’m going back to Fiona for my work in the future.

Great place to have your tattoo realised, after a lot of research I chose Stu to be my artist. Stu has proven consistency in the style I was wanting, his photos and reviews of great work and happy customers was enough for me to move forward and enjoy the process. Happy environment, well run and produces awesome results. Couldn’t be happier. I will recommend Meiji tattoo to others.

Travelled to Adelaide and decided last minute to get a tattoo done! Michelle was lovely, very responsive, and helpful in squeezing me in! Jack’s work is very impressive and I really appreciated the care taken while customizing his flash. The entire process was efficient, client-orientated, and very fun! I highly recommend!

If you’re looking for top-tier tattoo work, look no further than Meiji Tattoo! I can’t recommend this place enough—especially if you care about stunning detail, clean lines, and a genuinely great experience from start to finish.

I had the pleasure of working with Dan, and let me tell you—he is an incredible artist. Not only does he have an amazing eye for detail, but he also made the entire process feel effortless. From the initial consultation to the final session, Dan was professional, patient, and truly passionate about his craft. He took my vision and turned it into something even better than I imagined.

The studio itself is super clean, welcoming, and clearly run by people who care about quality. Whether it’s your first tattoo or your tenth, Meiji Tattoo is the place to go. Trust me—you’ll leave with a masterpiece.

Go see Dan. You won’t regret

I could not be happier with my experience at Meiji Tattoo. Not only is Stu an incredible artist, but he is super easy going and made the whole experience an entirely positive one. The same can be said about the rest of the team at Meiji, who all showed amazing hospitality throughout every session I had there. I could not recommend this place highly enough.

Great service. Came from Melbourne for the footy and got a couple Tatts. Saw Nick and he was great. Awesome guy and did a great job. I’ll be coming here for future tattoos every time I visit Adelaide.

Came to Adelaide on a short trip and discovered Meiji Tattoo on socials. So happy to walk in and meet Nick, he was able to fit me in right away and nailed the vision. Grateful and keen to get back for some bigger pieces

I had a full sleeve blackout tattoo with some customs by a very demure, very mindful tattoo artist, Jade. No hesitation, no doubt. 23 years of experience tell no tales. So happy with the service and the result. Good pricing, caring and gentle artist. Can’t complain, the staffs and other artists are very welcome as well. Don’t forget to buy Bamboogoo aftercare tattoo. Those products are treasure, smell delicious. See ya, Jade.
xoxo

I had two great experiences with Nathan at the shop. I adore my tattoos so much. I was very appreciative on my first tattoo that Nathan understood the significance and worked with me and redrew the design. They both healed up so nicely. No complaints at all. Top notch job!

Paul was absolutely fantastic throughout the whole process. Great communication prior to the tattoo, excellent artwork and overall just a great experience. Will definitely be going back for more in the future.

Got my tattoo done a couple of months back, was a great experience. Shops is amazing, the people even more so, and their work is exactly & better than I wanted. Will definitely be going back more

Love this place! I’ve been in here for a guest artist or 2, but Paul (@briskeart on instagram) is awesome!! got an anime tattoo from him and the lines are clean, the detail is amazing, and chatting over the tattoo was so much fun! he’s very welcoming and a comforting person to be tattooed by. would highly reccomend this shop!!

I love this place! Antonio and the gang are all so friendly and easy to work with. The studio had a great, welcoming vibe with awesome facilities and music to relax to while getting tattooed. I love the attention to detail and personalisation each one of my tattoos has. Did my whole left sleeve and started my leg here too. Can’t wait to get my right sleeve all sorted! Keep up the great work guys!

I got my first ever tattoo done with Nathan (@painstickers) and had a brilliant experience. They have a wide range of designs and I went with a gorgeous cherry blossom design that they had available I wasn’t feeling too nervous about the experience (might’ve been the adrenaline ) but Nathan made me feel comfortable and reassured me when I did have a few moments of anxiety and answered all my questions.

The vibe at the studio was so nerdy and chill but also so friendly with the other artists coming up for a bit of a chat and some banter. I was there for quite a while as my girlfriend also got a tattoo (with Emy!) and I felt comfortable the whole time I was there. Will definitely be back again as I fear I may now be addicted to getting tattooed

Amazing experience for a first tattoo. The artist was very professional and informative, detailing every step of the process and providing a supportive space to ask any dumb question that came to mind. No regrets, highly recommend and I will be back 🙂

Kacey and the team at Harujuku studio provide such a welcoming inclusive environment that makes you feel safe, but also like you’re stepping into a gallery full of nerdy and kawaii wonders. If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable or out of place at a mainstream tattoo studio, this is the place for you.

Kacey is very gentle in how she tattoos and is able to accomodate if you want to have a chat about all the amazing nerdy things, or if you prefer a quiet appointment to disassociate during your stabby session. Kacey draws her designs custom and you can tell she has a strong understanding of the source material, but brings new life to it with her own style! Kacey is known for her colourful creature work, but she has such a wide scope of what she can do, and does it well!

I have had the pleasure of being tattooed by 2 artist here and have had an amazing experience with both of them! The care and time that they took to work the tattoos around what I already have has been amazing!! Highly highly recommend visiting! I was tattooed by Taylor (Catzudon – no face tattoo) and Stef (SK Kreative – mimikyu tattoo) they made me feel so welcome and safe which is what you need at a tattoo session! The studio itself is absolutely beautiful and all of the staff and so friendly!

Nikki is the bomb! Great artists and great environment. Got matching tattoos with a friend, both turned out perfect. Do yourself a favour and check them out

I’ve been here twice to get tattoos from Taylor (Catzudon). Both tattoos look amazing and I couldn’t be happier with them. If you’re thinking about booking… Do it!
The studio has a really nice vibe, and the care all of the artists show their clients makes it such a welcoming space. ❤️

Absolutely amazing experience being tattooed by Kacey – gorgeous artwork, super friendly human bean, all in all great time. The studio is a lovely space, very clean, and great vibes. We also love the option of privacy screens~

My experience with Stef K. Kreativ was wonderful, super comfortable, helpful. I would recommend people to go there for Stef’s wonderful colour tattoos.

Little Harajuku has toilets accessible which makes it a great choice.

Wow….what an experience….Taylor is a friendly, welcoming perfectionist. The tattoos alone are impressive, but add to that the care of comfort for the customer, the banter throughout the session and the creativity when it comes to the artwork and you’ve got a very talented artist that I will most definitely be seeing again. The overall experience was AMAZING, I would highly recommend Taylor to anyone wanting to find an artist for works!!
*If you sit well enough through the session you can claim your very own certificate or bravery like I did.

I got my first professional tattoo today by Jack Visions (Visions from above). He was excellent, friendly and did an amazing job with my son’s names and the lining on my rose and sunflowers are perfect. Can say I will definitely be back for shading and colour. Very happy with it

Such a welcoming environment and friendly artists.
Came to see Jack Visions for a full day session. He was very accommodating, provided a privacy screen made sure I was comfortable and had everything before we started.

I highly recommend Neon Pineapple Studio for your next tattoo! the artists are super passionate about their work and is overall an awesome place with comfy vibes <:

Neon Pineapple offers an exceptional tattoo experience, and our visit with Tom was nothing short of fantastic. The booking process was seamless and accommodating, setting the tone for a stress-free experience. Tom’s professionalism and artistry stood out—he was patient, attentive, and meticulous, ensuring every detail was just right. The results exceeded our expectations, leaving us absolutely thrilled. If you’re considering a tattoo, Neon Pineapple is a must-visit destination. Highly recommended!

Impressed by the warm welcoming atmosphere at this studio. Peaceful and relaxed. Great to see Jack Visions again to compete my next tattoos after a
a lovely experience previously.

Jack is dedicated to ensuring the correct colour choices and placement and is friendly and gentle. Had two separate pieces done and very happy with the result and advice about after-care.
Studio provides drinks ,snacks and Cafe a few shops away to grab a coffee or lunch. Easy free parking on the street. Female friendly Studio.

Will be back again to see Jack for my next piece.

I won a tattoo voucher on Insta to get inked by Tom and I consider myself now doubly lucky. Very polite, very professional and clean and I LOVE what we’ve done so far Thanks so much, dude! (sorry the pic isn’t the greatest but I had to share something so people can see how talented he is)

Chelsea is an amazing tattoo artist. Always have a wonderful time when she is tattooing me. Will definitely come back.

Had so much fun! Cozy vibe, great artists to chat and get tattooed by! I’m very happy with my tattoo of my cat , I’d post photos but we be tender! 100% recommend this place for neurodivergents for the cozy vibe and safe atmosphere!

Only tattoo place I will go.
I have pieces from Troy and Adam and couldn’t fault their work.
Always receive compliments on my tattoos.
Always had a great atmosphere.
Both artists have always communicated amazingly and listen to what you are after.
In most cases I trust both artists enough to place/redesign how they feel will suit the area selected without my input.
Can’t recommend this place enough.

Fallen Muse is a great spot for getting a tattoo with every artist being top notch. It’s a bright, clean shop with friendly chats between everyone. Music is always varied and there’s lots to look at for distraction through the hard tattoo times.
Have been getting tattooed by Troy Slack for years so he’s my go to but I follow the others on socials and love all their work.

Great artist at this venue! May be a little biased having my niece Arian work here but there are some truly talented artists

I flew down from Sydney for the weekend to get tattooed by Troy. His work is legendary and phenomenal. The tattoo studio is very clean, spacious and has a really fun vibe. I enjoyed how everyone gets along and is able to have a laugh. I was impressed how the more experienced artists are able to help out their peers and I think it speaks volumes of the culture at Fallen Muse. I can’t speak more highly of this tattoo studio and I’m looking forward to visiting soon.

Troy always does such fantastic work. Very lucky to have a few pieces completed by him.

Amazing studio, so many talented artist’s doing what they love. Troy took my idea and ran with it and created an amazing tattoo. I couldn’t be happier, cheers!

First visit last Saturday and I couldn’t be happier. It was great right from the start. Very clean, modern feeling, generous with the air con on a 40 degree day, & quite importantly they have some of the best talent in Adelaide there. Whatever you’re after, there’s someone who can nail it. Sarah hooked me up with a custom musk lorikeet piece that turned out exactly how I was hoping after 4 emails between us about it. She’s both a phenomenal artist and one of the most pleasant individuals I’ve had the joy of meeting in my 11 years of living in Adelaide. Banter between all the artists was friendly. Nobody seemed to have any arrogance or off putting attitude. I’ve got plans for another 15-20 tattoos and I intend to get them all done here.

Messaged Alice on a whim if she had availability on the day, as I was only in town that day, and she was very accomodating!
She made my partner and I feel very comfortable and you can tell she’s a very talented artist of different mediums and a versatile tattoo artist.
She was thorough with size, placement and interested in hearing our feedback to ensure we were happy.
During the tattoo she asked about pain level and pressure and if we were comfortable and made sure that at the end we had time to check out her work and add anything further.
I got two of her flashes, one which she added to an exisiting tattoo of mine, and she did another free hand behind my ear.
Alice is quick, but precise and gentle.
100% will go back when I’m back in town – may even book a day out and let her imagination go wild

A great stopover on my Adelaide weekend away, Alice was super lovely and funny. I loved her artistic flair and open discussion on how my piece was going to look and was happy to add detail where requested. Would recommend to anyone !

Alice is amazing!! She is very accommodating and ensures the entire experience (from the design, the tattooing, and aftercare) is comfortable. The tattooing experience was very gentle. Could not be happier with the result!! <3 I had such a positive experience overall, definitely would recommend :))

Being tattooed by Alice was a super amazing experience, an angel in every way!! Incredibly professional and clean, which we love, but also a super calm and warm presence. This was my second tattoo, and Alice really helped me feel safe and comfortable throughout the entire experience. The tattoo itself is fkn hot. Alice clearly is a incredibly skilled artist, and every one of these ant fellas was created beautifully with care and consideration. A beautiful job curating their placement too. Highly recommend for all your cool tat needs <3

Alice is super friendly and was very supportive with my own ideas and also spiced it up with her creativity. I’m looking forward to see her again some day. Thank you

One of the best tattoo experiences I’ve had. Alice is so creative and does some amazing work across the board. Very comfortable and safe environment. Currently obsessed with my new piece from Alice.

My partner & I had a wonderful experience with Alice getting several tattoos each that we are absolutely delighted with!
A multi talented artist who made us feel super comfortable.

Maddy is an absolute legend! Very accomodating and creative with a genuinely friendly vibe. In saying that, everyone I interacted with during my visit was just as friendly. Highly recommend.

Great spot! Jake absolutely killed it. Great people, clean shop, could not recommend more.

Everyone at Lucky Frog are so nice and welcoming. Definitely a safe space for people to come to! Jeremy is very knowledgeable on traditional Japanese tattoos. His apprentices are doing such a phenomenal job! I loved my Valentines Day tattoo from Jake. He was so gentle and quick!

Got my first tattoos today with Cindy. Such a great experience from start to finish. So welcoming & friendly and so happy with the results. I would definitely recommend especially for someone getting their first tattoo

I have gotten multiple tattoos from Jeremy and I couldn’t be more happy with his service. Awesome space with very nice and friendly staff! 10/10 recommend dropping by for your next tattoo.

Could not recommend Jeremy or his shop more! Such an incredibly talented artist. The new shop is so comfortable and inviting. Wouldn’t go to anyone or anywhere else!

Best tattoo studio in Adelaide! The team are awesome and friendly and the shop is extremely clean and hygienic. Cannot recommend highly enough, 11/10.