FYI: SHOP IS CASH ONLY, they have an atm machine. Won't even do venmo…read more I found my artist through instagram and booked with them through instagram, but they didn't tell me it was cash only. They wouldn't even take Venmo. Glanced at the website later and didn't see anything about it being cash only.

I've gotten 2 tattoos done by Zach now and I am always extremely satisfied. He's incredibly…read moreprofessional and also a skilled artist. I got my zebra shark done by him in 2023 and it's not raised at all. You can run your hand over it and not even feel the ink. He was so attentive to the details and anatomy that I mentioned were very important to me. When I went in 2023 I was of course nervous but going this time around I had full confidence I was leaving with a tattoo I would love. I got a hammer head done by him yesterday to mirror my other shark and again, it was perfect. He took so much care to make sure I was happy with the design and was very meticulously on my placement so I'd get the perfect tattoo. Today I have no swelling and it barely hurts, you can also just barely feel the tattoo itself. Just overall he's a great artist and the shop is full of kind and vibrant people. Every time I go it's a great experience. Absolutely would recommend him every single time

Best tattoo shop and artists in the south east!! Clean, professional and do an amazing job! Highly…read morerecommend!

I have some of the most awesome and brutally painful tattoos from Kevin Black at Man O' War. If you…read morewant ANYTHING tattooed he specializes in EVERYTHING. He also has great grammar and loves dogs. Kevin tattooed the sh*t of my thigh and a$$ with a giant, evil baboon queen that has a massive wrack of horns. She's leading a troop of flying monkey-ninjas into battle with a samurai, high above a volcano. One of the monkey's is flying out of my butt. Its Japanese style... the tattoo, not my butt. I don't have any Frank Thrasher tattoos but I greatly admire his beard and I thank him for his service as well as his beard; which I admire greatly.

I came here for some piercings but I did call before hand to see of they take walk-ins. They said…read moreyes and I was at the shop in less than 10 minutes. The store front was visible from the main road and you'll see "TATTOO" in large lettering but their personal sign next to the door was a bit hard to see. I couldn't tell if it was"Guys & Dolls" right away until I saw the red sign next to their entrance. The parking in the front was very limited but i found a sign that said there was parking in the back and found a parking spot right away. Their shop was clean and the woman that greeted me was friendly and helped me out right away. I signed a waiver, paid for my piercings and she recommended an after care product that I purchased also. While she went to prepare the piercing room, I hung out in the waiting area and enjoyed the tattoo magazines on the side table as well as all the art up on the walls. I was in the piercing room in no more than 10 minutes. I had a girlfriend come with me and the process was fast and easy. My piercer was sanitary and professional. I asked for a female too. I had a great experience and would recommend this shop to anyone getting piercings done

I book an appointment with Billy for an arm seelve tat and he tuck my 100 dollar deposit and he did…read moreit in front of the owner,and am asking since that happened would you be interested in making it right?if no it's ok but thee fact still stands,cause I want a dermal and I can't even come to my shop I love and get anything because of fact of matter!!

CW is a phenomenal tattoo artist. His is passionate about his art, and it truly shows through his…read morework. He is also versatile in several styles of tattooing! The atmosphere is very clean and comfortable. He is a genuinely good person, and always makes you feel welcomed in his shop. After the last two visits I've had with him, I've decided I'm going to be a life-long customer!

ok, I posted this back in 2016 on Facebook. and my tat still gets compliments in 2018 (with…read moremultiple sunburns, being Irish and all) Mah Reen · May 12, 2016 Very Cool Experience! First off, your man here donated his time and skill to a cancer charity; in which, I won this voucher at the auction. Its been awhile since I got a tat, so wee bit nervous, and I turned into a Chatty Cathy. So he like listens and talks, totally cool dude. He is drawing out the picture I brought and we discuss it, he puts a little of his artistic spin on it, which makes it way better. So through the process of getting the tat, and totally white knuckling the bed legs, and pretending I am not a baby about the pain.... he'd ask me how I was doing, we discussed the "viking" music in the back ground, real gent about it. His work was top notch, and I will be going back to get some more art work done.

Amazing experience! This was my first tattoo and Pink made it super quick and enjoyable. She was so…read morekind and answered all my questions. Her script work is perfect! She incorporated my own handwriting and had the design ready and on my arm within 30 minutes. Highly recommend!!!

Awesome experience.she does amazing cover up art work. Will be back again to finish my arm pieceread more

My sister got a piercing here and the piercer was so awesome, personable, and knowledgeable. She…read morelet all of us (my brother, my bf, and me) sit in while my sister got her piercing. Lots of jokes, laughs, and insight to the Gulf Shores experience. She's super inclusive and you can tell she really cares about her customers. The shop downstairs is adorable and really greatly priced. I got these adorable earrings, ring, and 2 bumper stickers for less than $30!! Must stop over all the touristy beach stores in a heartbeat.

Went on vacation with 2 of my friends and looked all week for a place that did actually henna work…read moreand not a temporary tattoo on paper and said to be henna, and had a failed attempt with it btw. The girl who did the henna was super nice and did them free hand, amazing job!!! She did all three of ours in under 20 minutes. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Very nice peeps . Walked in was out before I could say ouch lol. Light handed a little to quick and…read morepainless lol till I get mer done see on the flip

Derek is one of the best that I've had do my tattoos. Now I don't go anywhere else. Always…read morerecommend him.

So my daughter and I wanted to get matching tattoos while on vacation in Gulf Shores. So we…read morecontacted Empire as she is 17 and the last time we tried doing this the place said that they would do hers and then cancelled as we walked in. Needless to say she was heartbroken. Anywho we booked our appointment on line and sent our design and deposit to secure our spot. When we arrived they had our design all drawn up and ready to go. Leif was our artist and was so friendly just the person to make my daughter feel comfortable with her first ink. The shop was spotless and the employees wonderful. I would recommend to anyone that wants ink. Idk about walk in status but it was nice to have an appointment all set up.

Such a beautiful , clean and modern shop with a professional staff. I can't recommend them enough…read more My friend and I went as walk ins. We had researched shops before we went and really liked all the artists work. I happened to get Carol, the owner. She was so sweet and the best artist I've ever had. The whole shop is amazing. Don't hesitate to go here.

The whole shop was so welcoming as soon as we walked in. We came to get tattoos to honor a loved…read moreone who passed, he delivered and did even better than our reference photos. He offered his sincere condolences for our loss and made the whole experience memorable and wonderful. We brought our grandma with who had never been to a tattoo shop and our artist answered all of her questions with such patience and kindness. You can absolutely tell how much he cares about his work and clients.

I went for the Friday the 13th flash sale. The vibe was amazing. I had an absolutely amazing time…read morehere; Matt did my tattoo and my nose/helix piercing. I swear he did it all within 15 minutes. And he did such an amazing job on not only the tattoo but also the piercings. They're all healing beautifully. Matt was an awesome guy, made me feel comfortable. Even though there were a good bit of people there, they still saw us quickly and efficiently and didn't make us wait. I'll definitely be going back. Also shoutout to my girl Rachel for recommending them.

We were in town for a vet visit so we choose this business based on reviews & stars to have my…read moretragus on both ears pierced again. Great place BTW. Clean & organized inside and the employees from the front desk to the Lady who did my piercings were polite, professional and Friendly. I would recommend this place of business. I don't live in this area but if I did I would definitely use this tattoo shop. Great vibes at this place.

We came so my wife could get her Tragus's repierced. Had…read moreabout a 30 minute wait and received a Bogo deal, so both ears for $40 plus tip. Receptionist was very nice and made the whole process Painless. The piercer kept a very clean and sterile suite. She explained everything step and had both ears done in about 10 minutes.