I like to consider many factors as a consumer, especially when there's nearby competition, and Mike at Agony checks every single box. He takes the time to talk to you about what you want and gives you his opinion/recommendation on how to make it work (if it's going to age well etc.). His shop is welcoming, comfortable, and clean. I'd totally go back there just to hang out and enjoy the atmosphere! 10/10 experience! Thanks Mike, I'll be back again soon! read more

Got my belly button re-pierced and a matching tattoo with my husband! Mike is great! 10/10 recommended!

I have used Agony tattoo (Mike) for the last 3, now 4 tattoos. He is always professional, creative, and honest about if my ideas will work the way i picture it to and offers other suggestions on what I need for it to work. His work has withstood time, weight changes, and life itself, and his pieces still look amazing. I woul recommend this studio for virgin tattooed skin and seasoned tattooed skin all day long. The prices are extremely competitive, as he's not out to screw you. He's proud of his work and wants to give you the best piece possible. read more

Mike is the man! we called, and he took us in right away! service was exceptional! quality is amazing! prices are great! the atmosphere is very welcoming and comfortable! thank you Mike! we will be back for more!!! read more

After waiting for an appointment at another tattoo shop for about 2 hours they told me they couldn't do it, it was already too late and it would take awhile. I called Agony and went right over. Mike outlined my tattoo and tatted me in less than 45 minutes and it came out great! Mike was super nice and very helpful. I'll deff be back for more ink by him! read more

Agony Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Pelham, New Hampshire

Best experience Mike is super nice and I love my tattoo. First time getting a tattoo made me feel super comfortable and walked me through the whole process! Best tattoo shop ever!!!!! Will be returning! read more

Agony Tattoo is owned and operated by one person: Mike. Mike is amazing - and he doesn't give himself enough credit for his skills. He is lightning fast, doing double the work in half the time, but without sacrificing the look of the tattoo. His free hand shading alone is comparable with top level artists - he just has a great eye for it and can make a basic outline really pop. Yes, the shop looks a bit run down, but to make it look like a high end place he would probably have to charge their high end prices. He keeps his prices fair, and the shop unpolished. The shop is in a strip mall, above a hardware store, with very old carpet and could use a paint job, but he will always make sure that your skin and the tattoo are clean and taken care of - that's where he puts his efforts. He sometimes listens to the news, sometimes music (sometimes random things) because the shop is just him - sitting there by himself all day. He doesn't try to put on a persona like other places, with black leather furniture and blaring metal - you walk in, you get Mike. Mike as a person is funny and welcoming. While he (and the shop) may not look like it from the outside he has built a word-of-mouth reputation since the 90's for being LGBT friendly and safe for women. He is a professional when it comes to the actual work, and will make sure you are as comfortable as possible, regardless of the body part he is currently inking. He has no tolerance for racists, bigots, assholes, or idiots. He will tell you honestly if your tattoo is a bad idea, instead of just getting your money, and will give advice for the best look possible. I have moved away from the area, but when I want new ink I make the journey back to see Mike - I won't go anywhere else. read more

I went to Agony Tattoo when I turned 18 many moons ago to get my first tattoo. Once i got home and removed the bandage, i saw that it was blown out, I still love my tattoo for what it means but who ever the guy was who did it didn't do a good job. Don't get me wrong the guy was nice but my tattoo did not come out very good and this place was a disappointment. read more

Walked into a cloud of tobacco smoke / vape smoke, heavy duty fox "news" blaring. Place wasn't clean looking, bathroom was a train wreck. Didn't bother to let him touch me. read more

Although I haven't been here for years, I have gotten the majority of my tattoos here. Mike is extremely professional, and will definitely tell you if a tattoo is a bad idea or not. While the shop, back when I visited it years ago, could have definitely used some upkeep, if they had done that they probably would have raised their prices as well and I would not have been able to afford them. It's been many years and all my tattoos still look absolutely amazing, so absolutely no complaints here. :) read more

Mike is a great Tattoo artist, I've gotten a couple of tattoos from him already. He's fast and does great detail and shading, plus the price is reasonable for a very good quality tattoo. I would defiantly recommend him to anyone! read more

awesome experience, he's extremely professional and made me feel comfortable the whole time and i was extremely happy with how it came out

Mike does a worse job than Michael J. Fox would if he tattoo'd. His lines are unsteady, tattoo was blown out and nothing is symmetrical. He gives "bad 90's tribal" a whole new meaning. No SOAP in the bathroom. Get out of the business, Mike!! You Suck!!! read more

First time experience was great. Mike, who is the owner ( I believe) as well as a professional when it comes to actual work does a great job. He is funny and easy to talk to. He made sure we were happy with what we picked and he said he would fix it if something wasn't to our standards. Would definitely recommend this place. read more

Mike is a great artist but is also a great and knowledgeable resource. He was able to speak appropriately and intelligently about the industry, the methods and the expectations. Mike is someone I will trust in the future and will recommend without hesitation. Not enough places like this left out there! read more

We agreed that for $200 Mike would give me two tattoos in one session and after halfassing the first one (forgetting to shade places and not doing the calligraphy I had shown him at all) he only does an even more halfassed outline of the second tattoo (crooked, overlapping, squiggly lines. He can't even do a damn rectangle) and then tells me it'll be another $80 to finish it when before we started we had agreed to $200. Needless to say I'm getting it finished somewhere else. read more

I have gotten 3 tattoos from Mike and they are awesome. My daughter gets her first one today and I get my 4th!!!! Mike makes you feel comfortable, welcomed, and relaxed. I recommend him to all my friends. read more