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    The Black Hat Tattoo

    4.6 (13 reviews)
    ModeratePiercing, Tattoo
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    I am traveling through Europe and decided to get the flowers of each country I'm visiting as a tattoo. I contacted the shop about a few days prior to arriving in Dublin and sent over reference photos and had an appt booked with Bella within an hour after amazing and quick communication with the shop. Upon arrival, Bella showed me what she came up with and it was perfect. The shop was clean and staff super kind. Bella is extremely talented and I could not recommend her and the shop itself more.

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    Ron R.

    On a Monday bank holiday, I had dinner at Arisu down the street with a whole bottle of sake all to myself. Finished eating/drinking and had walked by and noticed Black Hat Tattoo around the corner. Surprised they were open, I thought I'd inquire. No I wasn't drunk, nor did I have plans to get another tat, but I ended up getting one as we all do. To enter, you've gotta ring the doorbell as the artists are busy at work in the back. I believe there are only three of them working in the shop. I waited in the lounge area, and searched through all their books and magazines. I mean yeah, this was an impromptu decision so like everyone else, you don't know what you want unless you bring in your own design of course. The waiting area, by the way, is pretty comforting with it's couch and all fancy with the fireplace and decor. Now, about a design and decision, I thought I'd get something written. Not knowing what concept or font to use, I was helped by Samara, and we went through several unique fonts and ideas. I didn't want anything complicated nor did I want it to be too time consuming. A decision based on impulse, I found what I liked, and we began the process. I stuck with Samara as my artist, and we started with a base cost of €70. Kinda pricey, but I went along anyways. I chose a naked right arm to get tatted on. She cleaned me up, poked me for about 30 minutes and I was done. It didn't even hurt. Would I use her again? Most likely, but next time I'll bring a design.

    Vine Ferris wheel and cliffs done by Thais at Black Hat Tattoo

    My wife and I were on our honeymoon and decided to get tattoos while in Dublin, and we stumbled upon The Black Hat while searching for tattoo shops. Our hotel was only a half mile from the shop so we walked there. The shop sits on a corner with big windows and feels very welcome. Everyone was super friendly, the music was great and luckily, Thais was not busy and was willing to work up some tattoos for the both of us. She was very open to our ideas and suggestions, and used her iPad to draw up exactly what we wanted, and did so very quickly. Thais and all of the other artists were very nice, their artwork and quality of tattoo work is fantastic. We will get more work done at the Black Hat if we're ever back in Dublin. Highly recommended.

    Deathly Hallows Tattoo "After All This Time ? Always"
    Grainne W.

    I went to The Black Hat last week for a constellation with Raff and as soon as I showed him what I wanted "Deathly Hallows sign" he knew straight away that it was Harry Potter I did not have to explain which I was impressed by. I booked appointment for today (29/09/20) and when I arrived the shop was clean and the staff were very welcoming. Raff was ready and he showed me the design he did and it was ten times better than what I wanted originally. Raff went out of his way and watched the Harry Potter movie which I am impressed about. All through the session he kept asking me if I was okay, if I needed a break. The tattoo is amazing I am extremely happy with it. Worth every cent. Aisling and James were also lovely and very professional. I would highly recommend The Black Hat and in particular highly recommended Raff to do your tattoo. Thanks guys

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    Review Highlights - The Black Hat Tattoo

    I got my first tattoo in dublin here, something very simple but it was on the fingers, where not much people do it.

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    The Ink Factory

    The Ink Factory

    4.3(40 reviews)
    0.5 kmTemple Bar
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    Fast, slightly more expensive than I would have expected but exemplary work for sure!…read more Took me and my travel partner without an appointment Now my favorite tattoo to date!

    I went here for my first tattoo a few days ago and had an amazing experience. I knew I wanted to…read moreget a tattoo while in Ireland and this place had really good reviews, so I looked at their artists. Ash had work that spoke to me the most so I sent her a message on Instagram asking for her pricing and describing what I wanted. She got back to me quickly and we got something on the books for when I was free during my trip. You pay a €50 deposit when you book and the rest has to be paid in cash after your session is done. When I arrived they checked me in and Ash came and got me a few minutes later. She let my friend come back with me for moral support and to help me answer questions. Ash showed me the sketches she did based off of my request and we made a couple of tiny edits so it was exactly how I wanted. She then printed a few size options out so I could figure out how big I wanted it to be, then she printed out the stencil. Once I got in the chair Ash was very gentle and walked me through everything, answering all of my questions. The tattoo itself hardly hurt at all. I'm someone who has chronic pain so I'm used to being in pain all the time, so that could explain why the tattoo pain didn't bother me at all. I just chatted with Ash and my friend the whole time and was totally fine. The tattoo itself took about an hour and a half to complete. Once we were done, Ash put on some Second Skin and walked me through the aftercare. She gave me a few sheets of Second Skin to take with me so I could make sure my tattoo was protected while I wandered around Dublin for the next few days. She answered all of my questions and I left feeling confident in my ability to take care of my new tattoo. I'm now three days into the healing process and it's doing great! The first night was brutal and I was kept up by the pain most of the night but after that it was much more manageable. I have it uncovered now and am moisturizing it whenever it gets dry or tight feeling. I can't wait for it to be fully healed in a few weeks! I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here and would definitely go back again if circumstances allowed. If you're looking for a fantastic tattoo parlor, this is your place!

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    Sphynx Tattoo & Piercing - Sign on the door (:

    Sphynx Tattoo & Piercing

    5.0(2 reviews)
    0.9 kmThomas Street

    If you're a tattoo person, getting work done by Enya (@enyaaliceink) while in Dublin should be a…read morehigh priority on your to-do list. Note that Enya doesn't take walk-ins, so scheduling an appointment in advance is a must. Enya is: Patient - Despite having this appointment on the books for months, I still didn't know what I wanted or where I wanted it, even by the time I walked in the door. Enya was so kind & accommodating. We tried different stencils in different placements & carefully narrowed down the design together. Kind - I was immediately put at ease in the shop. Enya, Francesca, (the artist with the station adjacent to Enya's) & all of the other folks in the studio were so welcoming & friendly. Funny - I was hooting & hollering quite a bit during the tattoo process. The time flew by. I felt like I made a few friends. Talented - It came as no surprise to me that Enya is a graduate of one of the top art schools in the country. She has an incredible imagination & wittingly executes her ideas on paper & on skin. I'm honored to have her artwork on my body forever. Gentle - No pain! Sphynx Tattoo & Piercing has recently moved to a convenient location right on Usher's Quay. I highly recommend visiting! PS - Don't pull on the door handle like a f***ing animal, like I did.

    Am just visiting for a bit, I checked out their portfolios on Instagram and was rly impressed. Got…read moretattoos from Sammi and Faye! These two are already my favorites ever! They work fast, charge fair and do excellent excellent work! If I ever come back to Dublin Ik where I'm going

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