I always said that if I ever visited Ireland I wanted to get a Celtic Cross tattoo. Luckily I was…read moreable to spend a day in Belfast and found the Joker Tattoo Shop. The lads were all a riot to be around, made me feel right at home. It was my first tattoo and it came out great. I highly recommend Joe and the Joker Tattoo.

I (WAS) going to whinge about the slight wait and bit of hassle I had whilst waiting for my last…read moreappointment here but I'm all inked up, my tattoo's finished and I really can't bring myself to complain :D At first I was a little worried as the artist who was supposed to be inking me was changed from Sam (whose work I know, and I think is brill) to Robin, their resident artist. Robin did a great job though (my fears disappeared immediately when I saw some of his previous work, WOW!) He inked me up all lovely and what not so I have no complaints in that department. He was VERY professional and (thankfully) exact, I though after five times of placing the stencil that he'd get it right, but the guys only being precise, it is on me forever to be fair so I was pleased he was so particular about it. I'll upload some pics of both Sam & Robin's work so you can judge for yourself. I can't recommend this parlour any more. 5*! Price Guide: I got black script, five words, small & detailed font : £100 N.B. One word would be roughly £40 You could get a detailed drawing for £100 **This is only a guide, you need to call in and talk to the artists to discuss prices, design etc** You must be 18+ to get tattoo.

My mum and dad wanted to get me something for my 30th birthday that I would keep, so I decided on a…read moretattoo. They weren't thrilled, but I was 30, what could they say? So it was here I went, my ink-free terrified skin ready to be marked for life, and from start to finish it was a great experience. OK, I can't say it was pain-free, it was a tattoo for goodness sake, but the guys were so friendly putting me at ease, and the place was spotless. I had designed my own and the artwork they did was fantastic, and every day I look at it I love it more. I've another idea in mind, and when I decide to go for it, I'll be back here. Probably still nervous, but not about BCS, just the actual drawing bit. I'm only human!

very good and quick and good price I would recommend him for your Tattoos he is very goodread more

Got my first tattoo done here (a rose and writing in italian ^_^). The guy free-handed my rose and…read moreit looks amazing (see pic). Apart from the pain of being tattooed for an hour-hour and a half i generally had a really good time. My tattoist was an amazingly funny romanian guy, who stopped half way through because his new shoes had just arrived and he had to see them - the joy of ebay! They charge by time here as opposed to design. I was charged £70 for the hour which was pretty decent. The place is very clean and hygenic with lots of interesting, Ed Hardy style artwork and they specialise in Tibetan and Japanese pieces. And yes, it does hurt :)

Got my first tattoo here, absolutely amazing artists, clean facilities and overall nice lads cannot…read morerecommend it enough. Will definitely be going back for more.

Still arguing with me that he never received my tattoo or any emails months before my appointment,…read moreand that I only emailed him on 11/2/18 at 11 pm. He is asking for proof he already had. Here you go. I wouldn't go to this tattoo shop if they paid me. And he has called me a melter and said he was glad he didn't get my business. Be careful where you get your ink folks. I made a reservation in July and confirmed, but he didn't maintain the conversation and it became my fault. Please see attached original review, our conversation, and the multiple emails back and forth that he says I never sent.

I cannot say enough great things about this place. Caila, was just amazing and worked on my design…read moreand tattoo for 7 hours. The design was exactly what I wanted and on top of that, the welcoming vibe of the shop made the 7 hour sit fly by. I'm from the US and would sooner fly back to Northern Ireland for a tattoo from her, than get another in the US. Vibe and personality are just as important as the end product and this shop nailed them all! Thank you guys! Anyone traveling and looking for a tattoo place, look no further because this is the place!

I liked their first tattoo so much that I ended up getting 3 more during my trip. Jack, my artist,…read morewas super nice, fast, and good. I love all four of my tats and I couldn't pass up getting as many as I could there, especially since they're a lot more reasonable than any place in LA. They took us right away and everyone there was super nice. Would go back next time I'm in Belfast.

Ink Castle is a tattoo parlour in North Belfast just on the edge of the city centre. I've never got…read morea tattoo before, I've been to nervous and know that as soon as I get one I'd hate it and attempt to saw off whichever limb I had chosen to ruin with my body art. But I'm always up an adventure to a new place so when a buddy of mine told me he was going down here to get a tattoo I decided to come along for the ride. What struck me as weird of this place is that according my friend, he didn't need to make an appointment to get his tattoo. I thought you had to go and discuss what you wanted, maybe get a sketch drawn up so you can be certain its what you want. But apparently not! My friend just walked in and got a cross on his right pec (yep....). As far as he was concerned it was the greatest thing ever. As far as I was concerned it was wonky. Maybe he should have went it to discuss it first...

I came to this establisment on recommidations from other locals. Dispite being on the shankill road…read morei took a chance, walking in to a very clean an well presented studio. It had alot of tattoos posted around the room and plenty of magazine's to flip through. I asked for all Custom work after looking on their website which stated that there were artists willing to design artwork on your skin "custom" originallity was what i was after. After researched and given the artist reference materials and asking the artist for a custom design he complied. My first appointment i found that he had got the first image i suggested, had not tampered with it and put the design on my skin. Quality of work good, however not custom at all! this frustrated me and i gave him another chance to redeem himself, again second attempt at a different part of my arm. The artist had taken my image i gave him and used that very picture to stencil on my arm. No stencil paper but the very paper that the reference picture was on he had drawn on the back of and used, Not ultering it at all, stupid i sat through it and i will not be going back to this establisment. i would not recommend this venue for CUSTOM WORK further more the studio has sessions of 2/3 hours long, I found the artist trying to bide his time to go rather than focussing on my tattoo, lunch time hit an i was out the door. Great place for a FLASH DESIGN but again id stress not a venue for CUSTOM WORK

Best tattoo parlour in the country, My husband and I wouldnt use anyone else. I only have 3 but dh…read morehas 13 tattoos all done by the man himself. Very clean and hygenic, he doesnt use stencils and draws freehand, excellent work and great prices. The tattoo in the pic only cost me £30 and dh got one the same day of an Indian chief an some scenery around it with our kids names for only £140. Will definately reccommend a visit.

Adrian2011 Got my first tattoo 25 years ago. I know the man…read more& his reputation very well I would not go too anyone else,very hygenic & all done by freehand. i would highly recommend him.

I love this place! The initial appearance of the studio is beautiful. The reception area is very…read morewelcoming and friendly, yet elegantly gothic at the same time. Martin's (the tattooist) artwork is lining the walls and every piece is as stunning as the next, showing his talents are just as amazing off the skin as on. Martine is the wife of Martin and handles the reception desk. She also does semi-pemament make up and as far as I'm aware, ear piercing. I was welcomed with such a warm attitude. So pleasant, professional and the type of person you could go in just to have a chat with. We've all experienced going into a tattoo parlour and being greeted by some stuck up git that gives the impression he doesn't have time to help you with piecing together your ideas (we're not all artists)! But I went here with a rough guideline and Martin helped me make it perfect. He gave ideas and advice so I wound up with a tattoo I'll be happy to show off for the rest of my life. I'm getting it finished pretty soon and can't wait to go back. He did the same for my partner and we couldn't be happier! He's a great guy to talk to and makes you feel so comfortable and relaxed. He has examples of his work on Facebook so would strongly recommend checking him out. Prices are also affordable so all in all, quality work and better prices than most. It's a no-brainer really.

From the owner: The Human Canvas Tattoo & Art Studio was founded in Andersonstown, Belfast in June 2013 by husband…read moreand wife partnership, Martin and Martine McKeown. This vegan-friendly studio provides quality, custom-designed tattoos in a comfortable, safe environment that also utilizes its welcoming, open planned interior to exhibit the artistic catalog of owners Martin & Martine. Martin; a published, self-taught artist of over twenty years experience, provides all of the custom tattoo work and Martine; who derives from a photography and design background manages the studio and paints most of the artwork on display in our gallery. Nicole, our Daughter, a talented tattoo artist also provides semi-permanent make up/ cosmetic tattooing services. So call in to this family business and we will help with all your aesthetic inquiries as well as allocating appointments that suit your timetable.

Snoopy has been inking the masses since before tattoos even became 'popular', well for 15 years at…read moreleast in Belfast. It's always been his passion. Before the fancy parlours and cafes began opening in Belfast, anyone from around the area would have came here, having heard of Snoopy's great reputation. He's not half bad at what he does. I've seen first hand various examples of his art work and I've been really impressed. The detail and consideration that he puts in to his work is something that many new tattooists these days should learn from. If you want anything done he'll always make sure you're 100% ready and positive this is what you want, and if he doesn't agree then he'll certainly say so. He isn't shy anyway! Call in to the shop to see examples of the work he has completed before, I'm sure you'll be as blown away as I was when I first saw them.