You say plugs and tunnels to some people and they'll think of plumbing and trains but this place is…read morefull of them, in jewellery terms. This small unit in Fountain Street is the Mecca of Belfast when it comes to all manner of body adornment. The walls are awash with beads, bars and bits that you really aren't quite sure what they are for but they are definitely sparkly and pretty. Having only got my ears pierced, and my nose at uni, I am hardly their target audience. I basically just went in to be nosy, but I got a warm welcome, my eyes opened, and by the stream of people coming in and out, it is obviously the place to be for all things body jewellery for the kids.

Went to pic and mix after walking out of the otherside because their awful ignorant manner…read more Different experience in pic and mix. Girls all really helpful and know their stuff. Took time to see exactly what i wanted and great selection of jewellery. Stacey who pierced me was brilliant! Gentle but quick and perfect placement. I'll never go anywhere else

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!

My sister wanted a tattoo and as I am now a resident of Belfast and she is living in a much smaller…read moretown she asked me to hunt out the best places in 'the big smoke' I asked my mate who is covered in them and she recommended Helen in Skullduggery on the Dublin Road. I went up to have a look, mainly to check if it was clean really, which it was. The building itself is weird but it suits the type of services on offer. The front is bright blue with two shutters that are decorated like pieces of art in the metal work genre. Upon entering the small studio you can see many pieces of Helen's work, both tattoos and paintings. She is a talented lady. I often feel slightly uncomfortable in these types of places but I felt at ease looking at the previous tattoos and explaining to Helen about my sister's flower idea. She was very nice and helpful and as a female I felt at ease - she is the only artist that works there and I was expecting a big pierced and tattooed man who would give me goosebumps. Anyway, I rang my sister and told her that Helen's was clean, decent and recommended but she had forgotten about our whimsical tattoo conversation and had moved on to her new fantasy topic of a sports car (?!)

I had a tattoo done in Skullduggery a few years ago, and I'm glad to have the chance to review the…read moreplace. It looks great both inside and outside - the exterior looks very individual and arty without being pretentious, and inside is scrupulously clean and tastefully decorated. It is nice too, as Geraldine D says, to see a female tattooist, mainly because they're few and far between in Belfast. However, personally I've had far better service from muscle-bound male tattooist types (calm down there at the back). I first went in for a consultation as I had a certain type of tattoo I was thinking of but couldn't find a design. The tattooist I saw was certainly a talented artist but I felt she could work on her customer service skills, as she got more and more impatient when the rough sketches she came up with wasn't what I wanted. And to be clear, because I understand it must be annoying for tattooists to have to deal with people who don't know what they want, I was as specific as possible and was only saying things like 'Perhaps the nose should be smaller' or whatever (I was looking for an elf design). She just didn't listen to me and then got annoyed when I didn't think her sketch was what I'd said . Then I saw a picture I did like in one of the display books and showed it to her, and she said she wouldn't do it for me as she 'didn't think it would suit me'! For some reason, perhaps because I did want to support a new business, I went back a few months later to have a small Tengwar rune on my right wrist. I gave her a printout of it, expecting it to be scanned and then printed to outline on my wrist, but as the tattooist said she didn't use computers, she drew it freehand. Fair enough. The first attempt was much too big, which wasn't a big deal in itself, but she actually scowled and tutted at me when I pointed this out. This, together with the same scowl and tut when she asked if I wanted some music on and I had the audacity to say yes please, made me feel like walking out. But, as anyone who has had a tattoo or piercing might also testify, once you get the nerve up to do it, you just want to do it. So I sat on. But I was definitely given the impression that I was inconveniencing her and that my tattoo wasn't 'cool' enough for her to bother with. Maybe it's because it was a small tattoo so pretty cheap, or because it wasn't her own design, but again, not good customer service. I was happy with the tattoo at first, until a couple of days later when it was starting to heal I saw a mistake where the needle had obviously slipped. Now mistakes happen, even if they shouldn't for something permament like tattoos. But this, coupled with the tattooist's dismissive attitude throughout, means I'd never go back to Skullduggery and have un-recommended it to several friends. It gets two stars rather than one because I have heard some OK feedback of the place (as well as some negative), but with the plethora of tattoo places around the city I'd recommend going elsewhere.

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...

Never got back to me gave them a deposit very unprofessional don't recommend coming here save your…read moremoney

From the owner: Empire Social Club…read moreis an industry-leading tattoo shop located in the heart of the Skagit Valley in Mt Vernon. David takes pride in his art and it shows. David and his custom realism designs have not only placed but, taken the title of first place in the Seattle Tattoo Expo numerously. With over 20 years of experience Empire Social Club is the hub of West Coast Style and sure to meet and exceed your needs. David Specializes in: -realism -Black and grey -cover-ups -color portraits

Another place I adore. After many years in the Inn Shops he's moved right outside now in front of…read morethe Morning Star bar. It's a fairly small place but beautifully decorated to be airy and modern and I can honestly say there's very few places I've seen as clean as here. When you go in you can usually (unless he's up to his eyes) get an appointment for the same day. Might be a bit of a wait but you can go into the bar in front for a lunch or there's coffee shops surrounding the area as well as an excuse to sneak in some shopping while you're at it. When you go in you'll be required to fill in a form with your details/piercing wanted and a few basic health questions. When you get in to see Stu (the piercer) he'll go through exactly what he's going to do, draw a mark on the body part you want pierced and lead you to a mirror to be sure you're happy with the positioning. Once you're happy he shows you what he'll be using to pierce you with inside the sterile packs and it's done before you even notice. He's a lovely chatty guy with so much interesting things to say and you'll be a little disappointed it's over and you'll have to leave for his next client lol The overall hygiene is fantastic, warm friendly professional service and you're getting pierced by a guy who knows exactly what he's doing. I wouldn't trust anyone else to poke needles in my skin lol been a customer now for about 7 years and never looked back.

Piercing place, hidden away in a rather shifty looking arcade. Stu will most likely be the one to…read morepierce you -he's really friendly and helpful. Hygiene is very important here and you have to sign some papers and check the seals on equipment to see if it is all sterile before he will do the piercing so you can be sure it is safe. They use needles not guns which is much better for you as guns can actually shatter the cartilage. Prices are average.