i visited this studio two years ago to see a guest artist. the guest artist was fine. the studio…read morephysically is beautiful. however, i was not greeted in any way by anybody in the studio as i stood there patiently waiting to be acknowledge while making eye contact with multiple people. the studio is private, so they had to buzz me in and were expecting me regardless. after my appointment, i realized i left some of my belongings there and could not call the studio as they were not advertising their number. i then returned to the shop downtown and buzzed on a weekday afternoon, to get no answer. there was no email, and the artist i specifically saw said they'd reach out to see if it was found. it was found, but i could not possibly get in contact with the studio itself and it got nowhere. this shops is not what tattoo culture strives for, it is the instagram post they care most about.

I've heard great things about this studio and the amazing team that fills this location. Came…read moreacross this studio while scrolling through social media and I had to check it out. I've been in contact with Louise who has been amazing throughout our email exchanges and helping me decide the tattoo size and placement. Definitely made it an easier experience.

I have been to Gastown Tattoo many times over the past several years for laser removal, and I have…read morehad one tattoo done here. Laser: Cleo, who does the laser removal here, is so nice and friendly. She knows what she's doing, and she made a very painful experience for me a little easier. I would always look forward to seeing her and having a little chat. I appreciated her knowledge and expertise when it came to having my tattoo removed. Tattoo: There is a vibe here that I find a bit off-putting. Sometimes the people at the front desk have been courteous, but often aloof to the point of unfriendly. I feel quite unwelcome in the space, and the artist who did a matching tattoo for my friend and me really didn't seem to want to be doing it (we had asked and made sure he was ok with it, and he agreed). I would come back her for laser removal, but not tattooing (unless there was a specific artist who I wanted to see).

Been coming to see Amanda for a few years now. Gone to a…read morefew artists before, but didn't get along as well as I'd like. Pros: - Amanda's a gem: honest, funny and fun personable. Need to talk to be able to talk to someone when you're laid out for a few hours in pain. - bit of a wait for bookings, I waited four and a half weeks between consult to ink time. - a good job coordinating and multiple reminders. - super clean studio FYI: - parking is brutal in gastown. I park at Tinseltown and go over sometimes (if tat is under two hrs), but super easy to just transit - shop sits on a one way street, if driving - be prepared to pay a deposit aft the consult ($100 usually)

You can tell a lot about a tattoo shop I've found by the way it's decorated and the Star Wars motif…read morewith Stormtrooper helmets had me right away. The place has character and that, to me, means a lot for a tattoo shop. It's also very clean, another very important thing. I had my work done today by an artist named Brittany, who did an amazing job. A hidden gem and I would recommend taking the time to seek them out!

Been going here for three years now Ian is awesome. Takes…read morehis time to hear and understand your needs Very professional artist, from his work to his attitude. Shop is cozy and friendly staff and clean. Busy so getting an appointment with ian might be a little hard since he's usually booked up. Worth the wait, going to empty dead spots to get inked done not always a good thing, better deal with a busy artist that's doing well than someone's who's in need and just after your cash. Haven't dealt with other artists at the shop so can't make any reviews on them but they seem friendly and knowledgeable. Have done both chest. Shorts. Inside of arms and two cover ups Deff recommend

Could not be more happy with my tattoo. Jamie brought my tattoo ideas over the last decade to life…read more The design was exactly what I wanted and she worked with me on final tweaks in the studio. I'm still so surprised by how quickly she got a full upper arm tattoo on. The whole experience was quick, easy, and relatively painless. Can't wait to have her design my next one!

From the owner: Tattoos, Floral Tattoos, Fine line Tattoos, Black work, Botanical, Custom Designsread more

Formerly black medicine tattoo, the shop is gorgeous and they've added great artwork for sale on…read morethe walls. I got a tattoo from Alise recently, super happy with the work! The other artists were really friendly, seems like they have a great collaborative environment there. I will go back to Alise again for another piece, and really love the florals from Chris the owner. Addicted!

I had the pleasure to assist to the opening of this shop and I was amazed with the positive…read moreenvironment of this guys. after a while I decide to get my first tatoo with one of the Artist there (Chris B.) he was very professional and easy to book. I will always recommend this shop for first timers and people really passionate about quality and good art.

I'm very tattooed and I always like to give new places a go. I loved my most recent tattoo from…read morehere. It was fun and I was completely comfortable. I got some good little additions by the artist/owner that really helped my tattoos look better. I was thinking about the clean and cool space the whole time. It's worth a second time to get my next one and that's saying a lot. I think the most important thing is the price point to the talent and everything else is a good idea for making it a great shop. So good. (And I've had 40+ tattoos from about 25 different artists ish)

Pipo is the best. He won't just tattoo you. He'll use his artistic eye to go over the proportions,…read morecolor, and placement to make sure that you get the best tattoo possible. My tattoo is exactly as promised, and took no time at all. He has the best chairside manner and made me feel comfortable. I cannot recommend this shop enough.

Pog and Kiti are the best tattoo artists in Vancouver! Check them out. They're awesome and amazing…read moreartists that will teach you how to maintain and prevent complications with your tattoo.

They could do a better job with their booking system - I booked an appointment 6 months prior to…read morethe actual appointment time. I drove in from Abbotsford (over an hour just to get to the studio) to find out that Kiti did not even know about my appointment. After scrambling to get things ready and having me wait, I suggested they just rebook the appointment as this whole experience was now feeling very rushed. I felt like an inconvenience to them even though I was on time and ready for my appointment. Nothing was offered to compensate for the time wasted (over 4 hours of driving time wasted with the original appointment and the rescheduled one). I was really amped and excited for the appointment, overall this ruined my experience with Kiti. Hope this doesn't happen to anything else. I would suggest calling them or messaging them to confirm your appointment, especially if you're driving further out like I had too. Tattoo looked great though.

Awesome tattoo shop located on East Broadway close to Fraser St…read more By fluke I happened to pass by Grapevine Tattoo shop - after picking up a pizza at Pizzeria Barbarella. I first met with the manager of GT - Mendoza a few weeks ago & he set up my appointment with the lovely Breann - a hand tattoo specialist. I emailed her my tattoo design ideas & she worked some magic into really amazing miracle designs! I was very pleased & will be going back in the near future!!! Local artistic paintings hang on the walls & are for sale. The artwork is really amazing! Wouldn't you like to see what I got!?? Sorry no can do - ink is still fresh & my skin is screaming murder!!! So if you're interested in getting tatted up - drop by Grapevine Tattoo in Mount Pleasant!

don't trust the manager at the studio, her name is Nia Border and she will steal from you if she…read moregets the chance. She stole hundreds of dollars from my wallet when I was getting tattoo'd and when I confronted her she kept lying and no one did anything about it. Super unprofessional.

TW Self Harm/Suicide…read more Posting on here and not their renamed vampire tattoo because I came when it was still pennyblack. I came a few years ago with my mom for a consultation with Keith. I was 16 and wanted a small, meaningful tattoo to cover my self harm scars. I had been very sick and suicidal for a few years and wanted a small tattoo over my wrist area to represent my healing from that. I had never done anything like this and was nervous. He was very rude and downright mean; seemed to take pleasure in mind fucking a teenage girl in a very vulnerable place. We stuck it out because it was so important to me, but he was abusive. Told me he knew people with such bad self harm habits they couldn't sleep unless they cut, that my scars were barely visible and he'd seen way worse, and pushed me to talk about gruesome details even though I was visibly uncomfortable (he made fun of how uncomfortable I clearly was). He then told a 16 year old that I shouldn't get the small piece I wanted because it would ruin the potential for a sleeve, and "women are sexier with sleeve tatts." It went on for over an hour of him ruthlessly tearing me down, asking me where my dad was, etc. I left and had a panic attack in the car, and was scared of tattoo artists for years. I now have multiple pieces and every artist has been kind and gentle- downright angelic compared to him. I saw the studio answer a review stating that this is his humour and basically saying tough luck, but I hope someone has since held him accountable and explained to him that it's not humour, it's abuse. I haven't interacted with him since and don't know if he's the same, but I hope for the world's sake that he's grown and become a decent person with basic compassion skills. If you're new and vulnerable like I was and digging into reviews of him and the studio enough to get here, I hope this helps. Don't go to him if you're sensitive or have an idea that's personal and painful. He'll happily poke at the wound. I'm all for edgy humour but this was in no universe that at all. Can't speak to his work because I would never trust him with my body in any capacity.

I change my rating from a five star to a one. Fay Young doesn't work there anymore. Please message…read moreme and ask why. I would not recommend the parlour to anyone. Abuse is not tolerated in any form. Both owners are very disrespectful and couldn't say a word to me the day that Fay quit. I was there. Please ask me.