**5/3 ETA: Tristan, the shop owner, personally reached out and was sincerely apologetic about my…read moreexperience. He generously offered a refund of the $80 I paid for the tattoo, which I have since received. I truly appreciate his professionalism and the respectful way he handled the situation.** I had a strange and ultimately disappointing experience here. On April 18th, I booked two appointments through the Booksy link in their Instagram bio--one for me and one for my niece, scheduled for April 26th. I live two hours away in Philly and was coming to town to celebrate her birthday; the tattoos were my gift to her. A small deposit of $39.76 was required at booking. On April 24th, I received a text from Danny asking what we wanted. I responded with reference photos, and he replied that we'd talk more the next day--but we didn't, which I figured meant he felt the designs were simple enough to proceed with. When we arrived for our appointments, a friendly woman at the front desk greeted us and had us sign waivers. Danny came out and asked what we wanted, which was odd since we'd just discussed it two days earlier, but I re-explained and showed him the same photos. He took pictures of them with his iPad, despite already having them via text. Before heading back to sketch, he asked if we had cash. I didn't, so I asked if they had an ATM--he directed me to the bank across the street. I get that many artists prefer cash, but considering there's a big sign at the front promoting "tattoo financing" via buy-now-pay-later services, it was surprising they don't take something like Venmo. Not a huge deal, just something to note. What did feel off was Danny's demeanor. He didn't seem happy to be there and gave off a vibe that we were a burden. While that alone wouldn't have ruined the experience, it added to the general awkwardness. My niece went first--her session took maybe 10 minutes, but the results were nice. I was next, and my design took about the same amount of time. Unfortunately, that quickness showed. I noticed wobbly linework right away, especially along the shaft of the sword. I didn't mention it to him--if he was satisfied enough to call it done, I didn't think pointing it out would help. When it came time to pay, I asked if my deposit was credited toward the total. He seemed surprised and said, "You made a deposit?" After checking with the shop owner, he confirmed it--but then claimed, "After taxes, your deposit is $30." For the record, tattoos are not taxable in Pennsylvania [39 Pa.B. 7256]. Even if they were, the sales tax in Stroudsburg is 6%, which would amount to just $2.39. So unless they're charging a mystery 25% tax, the numbers didn't add up. I didn't push the issue--I wasn't about to derail my niece's birthday over $9.76, even if the handling of it felt disingenuous. In total, I paid $220 beyond the deposit--$80 for my tattoo and $120 for hers--which I had intended as a generous tip. That's what I usually tip my artist in Philly, and I wanted to extend the same respect here. But in hindsight, I over-tipped for a subpar experience. I mentioned maybe coming back next year--it's become a tradition to get tattoos for my niece's birthday--but after leaving, I knew I wouldn't return. Once I got a better look at my tattoo, I was even more disappointed: the handle isn't centered, one of the circles at the end is visibly larger than the other, and the shaft is noticeably crooked. My heart sank--it looked worse than I thought. I'll have it fixed or covered by my regular artist, but the whole situation is just a letdown. I'd seen Danny's work on Instagram and was genuinely impressed. It's baffling that something as simple as a line drawing could be so poorly executed by someone whose portfolio suggests far more technical skill.

I've gotten 3 tattoos from TP and they all look amazing! He is very friendly and does amazing work…read more I would definitely recommend going here!

I've gotten 4 tattoos here from Rendi. All four times were great. Very clean environment. Rendi was…read morepatient and drew up all the designs for me, as well as walked me through the whole process. Highly recommend this shop!

I've been friends with Will Sovinski for 20 years. He tattooed me for the first time(not my first…read moretattoo-first tattoo from Will) close to 2 years ago, when he worked at Funhouse Tattooing. He did an amazing tattoo of my dog and I love it so much. Now he is employed at The Altar. Will and I have been talking for a bit about plans I had to cover up a pre-existing tattoo and doing a mermaid back piece. The drawing he did for it is exactly what I was looking for and even though he's only done some of the outlines, it's definitely going in the direction I want. Too bad I live in NC now & can only get up there a few times a year! If you have some ideas in your head, definitely contact Will to see what he comes up with(also, he's hilarious so getting tattooed by him is fun!)

Great place. Very friendly. Very knowledgeable. Went in with a picture and Tony immediately said "I…read moregot the guy for this" Greg came out and we made a plan. Took 2 sittings as it is large and very colorful. Let me preface by saying, Rob Castaldo, who worked in the East Stroudsburg location, did my 4 previous tattoos and 8 or 9 of my husband's, was our guy. When he passed away, we were lost. Went to the Stroudsburg shop and they understood the anxiety of trusting someone new. Greg did a fantastic job. I absolutely love my tattoo. I recommend them to everyone.

Being going here for years for piercings mostly & some tattooed as well. Tony & Rob have been…read morefantastic for me. I have quite a few piercings now- and I have frequent MRI's & scans. They've been so helpful getting everything out/retainers in/ and jewelry back in for me. They're beyond helpful & are definitely known in the community. They're good people.

Got this Hamza done by Sean at Third Dimension in Marshalls Creek, PA. He's a great artist and did…read morean amazing job! I highly recommend Sean and Third Dimension tattoo for original artwork tattoos!

Great experience! Jess took good care of me from start to finish. Pleasant atmosphere. Very clean…read more My tattoo came out awesome and I highly recommend getting a tattoo here

Andy was recommended to me, by a friend of my wife. When I arrived, the staff was very friendly and…read morehelped me get set for my ear lopes to be pierced. The place was very clean and inviting. Andy explained all that needed to be done and prepared me for the process. You can tell Andy and the staff enjoyed what they do there and were easy to talk with. I would recommend this place to a friend.

Huge shout out to Kayla who was juggling multiple clients including myself, making sure she herself…read morewas fed (please take more than two bites next time!) and was super fast with my piercing! I got my septum done and I hat needles so 10/10 job to her for not only being swift - but also not waving the needling around my peripheral and leaving it in my blind spot LOL Super clean, super chill vibes, very well organized and I really prefer parlors with a kind of open concept like this one does! Definitely wanna get my next piercing and tattoo here! Thanks Obsidian, and thank you Kayla!!!

This is Ronnie! He is a gem and we should all recognize his contribution to a storybook history of…read moretattooing as it should be. No ideology, no pretense, just solid tattoos with history and lore. Long may you run, sir.

Ronnie is a legend. He's not your basic run of the mill tattoo shop, he is one of the American…read moreTraditional Artists from when it was still becoming a thing. can he do your infinity symbols, sure but with 50+ years of traditional tattooing, you'd be crazy not to pick something off his walls. He's still just as skilled as ever!

My first time experience today was truly a delight. I felt welcomed by the charismatic staff…read moremembers and the ambiance was very charming. My interactions with Jasmine, Christy, and another staff member who's name I can't quite remember (Matt maybe..) but they were are all soooo wonderful. The service I had done was a lobe re-piercing and the pricing was very reasonable. I appreciated how attentive and caring Jasmine and Christy were with explaining the process to me. I 1000% recommended this location for anyone wanting a piercing done, I would imagine the process would be the same for their other services, including tattoos. I will be returning soon for a tattoo consultation that I am really excited for!

I went to Rabbit's Den for a piercing a few years ago. I wanted an Orbital piercing after seeing…read moreanother reviewers post. It took a couple of weeks to get an appointment with Christy. When I got to my appointment I could understand why. I absolutely adored her! She was friendly, put me at ease and described what she did every step on the way. Outside of the brief pain from the actual piercing, the rest of the appointment was great. If you want a cool appointment with a chill and most importantly experienced piercer, I highly recommend Christy!

Super relaxed vibe while maintaining professionalism and cleanliness!! I got my ear pierced and…read morethere was a large selection of jewelry and Devyn was very knowledgeable!!! Will be coming back and recommending to friends and family!

Wonderful experience. Calming environment and is helpful with all questions and concerns. Clean and…read moreprofessional equipment. Choice of jewelry is great and for all budgets! Will definitely come back for all future piercing for myself and my daughters.

All the staff are incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, and the shop is both very cute and very…read moreclean. My new go to place for both piercings and tattoos.

Got a rook piercing done by Amanda- was a little nervous because I read how PAINFUL Rook piercing…read morewere. ABSOLUTELY NOT PAINFUL!!!!! Amanda was amazing! Explained everything step by step. Can't wait for this to heal for my next piercing!