Had 2 tattoos done with them, both with Stefano, great work, great artist, had a good time getting…read moresome pain with him 1 Their Website is a good way to see the different artists working there, and have a look on their work. Looks really tidy and clean. Nice couch if you have to wait a bit, and read some magazines. If you're looking to get a Tattoo, you should consider these guys for sure.

From the owner: Specialising in traditional hand & machine tattooing for both men & women.read more

This place is the best. Mike did an amazing portrait of Jimmy Barnes on my leg - he was super…read moreexcited although a little confused as to why a yank would want such a thing. Great dude, great people, great tattoo

From the owner: Village Tattoo is custom tattoo studio located in Melbourne's thriving inner-west suburb of…read moreYarraville. Our professional and friendly artists offer a range of tattoo styles specialising in botanical, illustrative, neo traditional, fine line and dot works styles, as well as cover up tattoos and cosmetic tattooing. Our beautiful studio is a short stroll to both Yarraville and Seddon Villages, only 6 km from the Melbourne CBD and easily accessible by public transport. We hope to see you soon at Village Tattoo!

As a clueless tattoo noob it was great to walk in and find everyone here was friendly, and clearly…read moreexplained what was going on and what to expect while getting work done. I'll probably be back, if I can get over my embarrassment at babbling nervously the whole time. Probably best to make contact via email first.

This sounds a bit odd, but I took my mum to get a tattoo for her birthday this year. Since she…read morereached her fifties she's discovered her youth again, and is determined to do a few crazy things she never did the first time around. Mum wanted a dragonfly tattooed on her shoulder (apparently insects are all the rage in the menopausal crowd) and had already picked out a design. A well-inked friend recommended we go Vic Market Tattoo. Given we wanted to go on a Saturday, I had to book a few weeks in advance as it's their busiest day. When we arrived for the appointment they were running a bit behind schedule, so we hung out in the 1950's diner style front and flicked through the design books, which proved funnier than you'd expect. The girl who did my mum's ink was lovely - she kept mum chatting to distract her from the pain, and made some good suggestions around changing the colour of the design to make it 'pop' more. Although the final result isn't to my taste, it was exactly what mum wanted and the quality is undeniably good.

Great tattoo shop, very clean. The artists are super nice and welcoming. They made me and my party…read morefeel super comfortable and relaxed. I got a tattoo on my bum and they even put up a divider, assuming so bystanders couldn't see, it was unexpected but very considerate! I will definitely be back.

A brand new addition to Fitzroy Street, St Kilda Ink is bringing back some artistic flare in the…read moreform of body art. With four different artists on staff you have a choice of four distinctly different styles, specifically they have artists who specialise in traditional Asian influenced artwork, another artist who really loves a tribal influence and even a staff member who has studied fine arts. With their shop facing the street you can often see customers of St Kilda Ink undergoing their artistic transformation as you are wandering by. A little daunting for the people being tattooed, but fantastic for the general public! The studio itself has been furnished well and decorated accordingly, lots of black and white traditional and ornate patterns cover the walls, and of course tattoo examples for you to admire and compare.

I can't claim to have any myself but I have accompanied a number of friends to St Kilda Ink to…read morewatch them as they writhed and squirmed in pain while having themselves permanently scarred by the ink from a needle. Okay, so that was a bit dramatic. In fact, all the friends that I have accompanied to St Kilda Ink have said quite the opposite. The gentle touch from the female artists at this tattoo parlour makes the experience really quite tolerable. So I'm told. As I sat on the stool watching in amazement the steady hand of one particular artist, I was quite taken by her talent. I've never been one to frequent tattoo parlours but St Kilda Ink, with its glamorous black and white interior complete with ornate mirrors, plasma screens and clean white tiles, certainly alters the perception I had of such establishments. The friendly nature of the staff make every consultation easy and, even as a bystander, I felt very welcome within the venue. Specials are always on offer, especially as the business is new, but tattoos are generally priced at about $160 per hour. Once my friend's artwork (on her ribcage may I add...ouch!) was complete, I was astonished at the intricate detail of the image. I was so impressed, that I've even started to consider one for myself.... maybe.

Got a tattoo from Paddy at Peril tattoo on Collins Street. Not impressed with the quality as it…read morestarted to peel not long after it was applied. I think it might have been a sticker as it has completely dissapeared. Asked for my money back, saying id put a review on yelp, he replied by calling me a yelp. Also told me to eat a snot. Again, Paddy from the tattoo parlour on Collins Street is a not the best tattoo aritst around, however, if you need stickers applied, hes the guy for you