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    Berkeley Tattoo Parlour

    4.9 (110 reviews)
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    Closed 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Hand and neck by Anthony
    Versoul M.

    Anthony is a great tattoo artist, did a dope piece on my right hand and a piece on my neck. Very chill and calm, great energy.

    Rose with Joy of life written in French
    Nicole W.

    I swore I would never get a tattoo unless it was something I absolutely wouldn't regret getting. I love Minnie Mouse and Mickey & Minnie were on my husband's and my wedding cake topper. We also have matching shirts for Disneyland so these were special to me. Roses are my favorite flower and since I'm in my last chapters of my 40's Joy of Life is the vibe I'm being intentional about. I wanted to do something big before I turned 50. I have known Anthony for a few years and his work is exceptional. He is extremely talented and dedicated to his craft. He had plans for later in the day and at no time did I feel rushed. Everything was clean. The music was so good. He was always having me check for size and placement. I was worried about it hurting and the ones on my arm hurt less than the one on my ankle. I would definitely get a tattoo again and Anthony would definitely be my tattoo artist. I wish I could give a 10 or even a 100.

    A tattoo with three ravens
    Anastasia P.

    I reached out via phone a few days after my Dad died wanting to get a tattoo that was similar to one he and my brother both have/ had but with my own take on the color etc. Jake picked up the call and while I was a blubbering mess he helped me figure out how and what I needed. When I arrived -- he already had a design thought out and it is more beautiful then I could have imagined! Jake was kind, respectful and asked me some very sweet questions about my dad. The parlor was quiet and we were mostly quiet and I think I probably cried a river of tears. Jake was gentle and seemed to understand that for me this choice had tremendous meaning. I will return to him in the future. I recommend him highly and the parlor itself was clean, safe and had an amazing array of ideas to look at while I was getting my ravens done.

    Final tattoo real
    Kaitlyn H.

    My cat passed yesterday and I had stamped her paw on my arm in the hopes that I could get a tattoo of it to remember her. It was a messy stamp and would disappear quickly so I needed a quick appointment. I called Berkeley Tattoo Parlour and was lucky to get Keene. He booked me for just a few hours later in the day where he was able to trace over the stamp, shape it so that areas of stamp ink that had bled together made more sense, and give expert advice on the color. He did a fabulous job with what he was given and was incredibly kind to me throughout the process. I'll treasure this tattoo forever. Thank you, Keene!

    Kitty S.

    I wanted a small tattoo to commemorate my mother, and Jake did an excellent job manifesting it for me while improving the design to better withstand age.

    Keene
    Vero V.

    I like the vibe of this place. Open space. It's not small. Clean. The guys working were friendly and welcoming. The music was mostly 90s hip hop so I didn't have to put in headphones. I recommend an appointment since the place seemed pretty busy. I love my tattoo. My tattooist was Keene. He was Light handed, inviting and accommodating. My tattoo is better then expected. Will go back again.

    My true loves name...
    Kevin B.

    After 50yrs I finally found a reason to go under the needle!! Sean was absolutely the most professional and knowledgeable guy to have as my artist. With his guidance he made this experience one to remember. Absolutely go here if you're thinking about getting inked!!

    Jake did a small tattoo for me. Shop was clean everyone was super nice and respectful. Well priced, too.

    Incredibly impressed. The detail and patience the artist had was awesome! I am going back tomorrow, and will continue to go back for tattoos. Thank you so much!

    Kinzey E.

    I got my first ever tattoo here, and my experience was great!! I had Keene as my artist, and he was super nice and made the process so easy for me. I called like 20 minutes before coming in and was able to walk right in and get started. Keene took his time with my tattoo to make sure it came out very precise, and I could not be happier with the results! Really chill environment, would definitely recommend coming here!

    Ea H.

    My last tattoo was twenty-five years ago, after Stevie Ray Vaughan died. When it was time for this one, it had to be the right image and the right artist. After much research and squinting at the work of many talented artists, I was drawn to the work of pretty much all of the guys at Berkeley Tattoo. After stopping in a couple of times with my ideas, I ended up working with Shawn, because I think he was as into doing this piece as I was--and, he's phenomenally talented. I couldn't be happier even though after five hours in the chair being drilled on I'm still recovering. In addition to leaving with a one-of-a-kind, amazing piece, I should add that the people and the vibe in the shop are top-notch. The first picture is the sketch Shawn drew from the image we settled on. The second is from only minutes after finishing; I'll post a healed picture in a few weeks when all the pink is gone. Updated with healed photo (01/28/18)

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    The service was the best i had a scare cover up tatoo and i love it, the six hour passed by so fast

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    Jake got me in last minute on a Saturday. Did a fantastic job! Would highly recommend.

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    Anthony is amazing, I have gotten my last 2 tattoos from him. His attention to detail is amazing. Look forward to getting some more soon!

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    8 years ago

    Awesome experience! Anthony was clean, professional, and reasonably priced. Definitely would recommend this shop!

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    Ask the Community - Berkeley Tattoo Parlour

    In general whats the average hourly rate?

    150$ per hour

    My boyfriend and I would like to get tattoos done while we are here, our designs aren't big, there just something to mark our time we've spent in SF, wondering is there free spots to get us both done the same day?

    Of course we love doing walk ins and matching tattoos

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    Review Highlights - Berkeley Tattoo Parlour

    I already knew what I wanted and without me having to describe too much Peter gave me exactly what I wanted.

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    Magnetic Arts

    Magnetic Arts

    5.0(27 reviews)
    1.2 miSouth Berkeley

    I've had two sessions with Ella so far and I couldn't be happier. She's so sweet and her work is…read moreamazing. I get complimented on my tattoo on a daily basis and I can't stop looking at it. If you're looking for an artist for some epic florals or sweet fauna, you can stop now, Ella is your girl.

    I found Ally on Instagram and booked an appointment for a coverup tattoo about a month in advance…read more I sent her a picture of my original tattoo and the reference I had drawn to be the coverup. Days leading up to it, I was still very worried because I hadn't seen her sketch yet. The day beforehand, she sent me her sketch and I adjusted it to my liking. The next day was my appointment and I had to call her since the building was kind of hard to find. The studio was very clean and professional. I had never had a professional studio tattoo prior to this visit and I was a little worried about the pain especially because of the stipple shading. Ally had a super light hand and the outline was completely fine, and after the pain spray it was basically numb. Another concern was the healing process and I did notice little black flakes coming off and I was a little worried. After a couple weeks, fully healed, the tattoo looks as good as it was when it was freshly done. The session took less than two hours and I think the price was reasonable. Definitely appreciate Ally being my first studio tattoo experience! Thanks again :-)

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    Magnetic Arts - After the first session

    After the first session

    Magnetic Arts - Second session

    Second session

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    O Tattoo Studio - Siri's awesome tattoo!

    O Tattoo Studio

    5.0(124 reviews)
    1.5 miRockridge, North Oakland
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    Arie was amazing to work with!…read more I reached out to her via email for a custom design and everything went really smoothly. I sent her lots of reference images and the tattoo she created was exactly what I wanted. Her communication was consistent and she got back to me quickly whenever I had questions. I wanted a fine line design with some ornamental touches and I'm so happy with my result. The studio is very welcoming, clean and comfortable. My tattoo was pretty large for my first one, but I felt fine the entire time and Arie checked on me consistently. Applying the stencil took time, but I'm grateful for that because the placement was exactly what I wanted. We ended up going bigger day of and seeing the piece on my body with a stencil was super helpful in getting it right. I really appreciated Arie's calm demeanor & attention to detail! I get so many compliments on my tattoo, and I'm already planning to come back for more. The healing process was a breeze and my skin was never irritated, even immediately after my tattoo was completed. Highly recommend working with Arie and visiting O Tattoo if you're looking for a beautiful piece, that's done by a qualified, artistic professional.

    I got a tattoo here May 2024 with KG. She was great throughout the whole process! I sent her my…read moreidea of what I wanted my tattoo to look like and what exactly I liked if each reference and she nailed it. She was so sweet and the vibe of the studio was also so calm. I would totally refer her to other people looking to get tats done in and outside of Oakland!

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    O Tattoo Studio
    O Tattoo Studio - Fresh photo of first tattoo. Thanks Siri!

    Fresh photo of first tattoo. Thanks Siri!

    O Tattoo Studio - Line work by Siri

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    Line work by Siri

    FTW Tattoo Parlor - My son... six months in. Beautiful work!

    FTW Tattoo Parlor

    4.7(118 reviews)
    1.6 miRockridge, North Oakland
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    This was from my birthday last year but I wanted to mention how good of an experience I had for my…read morefirst tattoo. Sean was referred to me by my sister since our two other friends have gone to him for their tattoos, so I already felt comfortable going to him. Made an appointment through email, sent different pictures of what I wanted, and he was easy to communicate with. When I arrived, he was friendly and accommodating with all the little changes I wanted on the stencils. He made good conversation throughout the entire process, which distracted me from the light pain from the tattoos. For both arms, he said it was a minimum of $80! Such a good price for two tats so I decided to tip him graciously. Highly recommend this place if you want your first tattoo experience to be comfortable.

    I've had tattoos done here in the past and they've always done a beautiful job. It had been years…read moreso I wanted to see if any of the artists I worked with and trusted were still there. I saw on Instagram that Sean Perkinson was still doing his thing so I sent him an email letting him know what I wanted. We chatted back and forth and set the date. When I arrived, his warm welcome made me feel right at home. He took his time sizing, and re-sizing to make sure the tattoo fit the area I wanted. Sean made the whole process so comfortable and talking with him was like talking to an old friend. He is such a great guy and talented artist. I will be returning and recommending Sean and FTW to everyone!

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    FTW Tattoo Parlor - Jason Phillips

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    FTW Tattoo Parlor - Right arm - Moon

    Right arm - Moon

    FTW Tattoo Parlor - Left arm - Sun

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    Left arm - Sun

    Berkeley Tattoo Parlour - tattoo - Updated May 2026

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