Cameron is the BEST artist I have ever met! He created a rosary-style anklet for me featuring the Virgin Mary and Child, and it is absolutely perfect. The detail, precision, and line work are incredible; it's truly a piece of art. He took my vision and turned it into something even more beautiful than I imagined. On top of that, he fixed two tattoos that had previously been done by another artist. The difference is unbelievable. He did a magnificent job! Highly recommended!!!! read more

Got a tattoo here for the first time, a coverup, Ben was awesome, and I liked the vibe of the shop as well. I should have asked when I walked in if they accept Apple Pay or not ‍ On Apple Maps it said they do but that needs to be updated. They take cash (ATM inside too) and Venmo. I will definitely come back :D read more

Cameron Miller is an awesome person and a talented artist. If you haven't checked out his work, please do. I came in for a rework on my first and only tattoo - a Tool tattoo I got in LA from a guy who had shaky line work. I was down on my luck until I met with Cameron. He told me he could fix it, and me being the pessimist I am, thought it may be too good to be true. But low and behold, he did. And not only did he fix it, he made it 10x better. His line work is fantastic and he filled in areas where there was blowout with ink that really matched my skin color. It healed so well and I'm actually happy when looking at it now. The design looks so much better with thicker lines, too. I'm planning on working with him some more - I got some ideas cooking. Also, the studio is very clean and all the artists are nice. I love the vibe inside. It's a combo of nerdiness and amazing art - what more do you need? Thanks Cameron! read more

War Horse Tattoo - Cameron's rework job - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley, California

I've been to War Horse quite a bunch of times but this time I've gotten work from Tony and it was exceptional. The shop always has a great vibe to it, clean and sanitized. He was very patient and open to hear what I would like. I showed him a reference photo and he came up with something totally better. read more

War Horse Tattoo - Quality work. - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley, California

If I can give this place 10 stars I would. I am forever thankful for Tony who did all of my ink. He took the time to meet with me and created my vision. This place is clean hands down. I found the shop that I will go to for many years to come. Also ( LGBTQ-friendly ) Thank you War Horse team, I hope you guys continue to grow. read more

War Horse Tattoo - TONY for Mayor! - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley, California

Kehrmie was very patient and helpful with me. I dropped in without an appointment -- and without a clear picture of what i wanted. She listened to me and hooked up a stencil, then inked me up. It came out perfect with great service. The shop is clean with a good vibe. Recommended. read more

@cameronmillerart did a tattoo of my beautiful dog who passed away last year. He captured her soul in the most incredible detail. He was completely understanding and empathetic. I originally spoke with Cameron at the end of last year about doing a tattoo of my dog. I didn't contact him again until 2 weeks ago when I went into the studio on the off chance that he was there. He was in and to my amazement remembered our communications and my dog's name. If i was sure that I wanted him to do the work before that, his caring attitude made the decision a complete "no brainer". The studio is clean, the atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed. I have already received many compliments on the tattoo and the beautiful detail that he captured. Thank you, Cameron read more

War Horse Tattoo - Beautiful Zoe - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley, California

I sent in a request via their online regarding what I wanted done and to see if they could refer me to an artist who would be best. I received a quick response and was setup with George. I scheduled an appointment quickly with George to meet in person to see the artwork I wanted, review any alterations, discuss size, and pricing. When reviewing the schedule he was pretty booked but he had availability the following day (Saturday night) and the following week. Estimated time was around 3 hours. I booked for the next day. Upon arrival George had be fill out the waivers and review the stensile and sizing everything was great. It was only my second tattoo but I felt at ease as I knew George had plenty of experience. We did go a bit longer than estimated but nothing felt rushed. George was focused and thoughtful given the meaning behind the artwork. I think I will be visiting George again for my next piece. Vibe in the shop was great. I didn't talk much but enjoyed listening to the convos between artists etc. read more

War Horse Tattoo - Replica of a painting my grandmother painted with minor alterations on colors. - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley, California

alex was super awesome and helpful with the entire tattoo process. i walked in on a rainy day with my friend as i'm visiting the bay from la and wanted to get some pieces. alex was super knowledgeable, answered all of my questions clearly, and was super patient. he also walked me through the entire process, and told me what he was doing as he did it (which i totally appreciated). super clean place, vibes were awesome too. decor is so cool, and the music is great too :) definitely recommend and definitely will be back next time i'm in the bay! thank you alex!!! read more

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Ben at War Horse Tattoo was great....he took me as a walk in, allowed me to explain my idea and then gave me his professional feedback and reasoning for it. Exuded an air of confidence without arrogance. Took the time to talk me through my first tattoo and provided clear follow up / care instructions after he absolutely nailed what I was looking for. Would definitely recommend Ben and War Horse Tattoo to anyone who wants an enjoyable experience in a clean and professional environment. read more

Ben did a great jobit was a really chill experience . Came out just as I wanted it to read more

War Horse Tattoo - Love this tattoo by Ben! Honestly could not have gone better, he was really chill and it came out exactly as I wanted it - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley, California

I've had many a good experiences here with these tattoo artists. Not only do you get a masterpiece put on you, and you get good conversation in a great environment. You can tell that the tattoo artists really care about their clients as you are always greated with warmth. Shout out to Cameron, for he will always make something special for you. read more

War Horse Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley, California

Great service I contacted the shop by email to make an appointment and got a response the same day. Ben Cheese was my artist and super chill l helped me finalize a design I had and I'm super happy with tattoo. read more

War Horse Tattoo - Really happy with how my tattoo came out - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley, California

George Campsie killed it with my tattoo! It turned out beyond my expectations! He's such a talented artist and kind human. I contacted the shop via their online form and had a super fast response and great communication. The shop is awesome, super clean, great parking, awesome location. I'll be spreading the work to everyone to have their work done at War Horse! Thank you so much! read more

War Horse Tattoo - Tattoo by George Campsie - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley, California

I had my full sleeve done by the mighty George Campise. Not only was it an amazing piece of art that was done exactly as I had hoped But he was also very cool to hang out with and super professional. Spending hours in the shop you could see that everybody employed there was extremely pro and extremely talented. I recommend War Horse Tattoo to anybody who asked. I always get positive comments on my work. go get a tattoo there. Now. read more

Not like some other tattoo shops. It's a very welcoming shop, very clean and comfortable vibe. I've had my entire sleeve done by Cameron Miller over the last 10 years and can't speak highly enough on his professionalism and talent. He can come up with just about anything you want him to and execute it beyond your expectations. I get more compliments on my work done by him than any other. Even if you're not local it's worth the drive to have Cam tattoo you. Check out the shops instagram @warhorsetattoo and @cameronmillerart to scope his talent! The other guys at the shop are incredibly talented too and always kind and welcoming, thats something you don't get too often at tattoo shops. Highly recommend this place! read more

I'm the person that has always appreciated tattoos and artists, but never fell in love enough with a design or trusted an artist enough to get one. Enter War Horse Tattoo. While the entire shop is full of amazing, talented and thoughtful artists, Cameron Miller has done all three of my tattoos so far. I am anxious and in my own head in new situations, especially one so intimate. From the very first session, Cameron has made me feel so comfortable. I completely trust his artistry. I've come to him with big, broad ideas and what he delivers have been masterpieces. I love every piece he's done for me. The shop has a very open and stress-free atmosphere, even when it's bustling with clients. If an artist isn't with a client, they're usually drawing or painting. Go and check out the artwork--it's all amazing! I cannot wait for my next piece! read more

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Absolutely stellar spot. My "tattoo person" Dana, is absolutely amazing. Got my second tattoo done by him (and second overall) and he is just as nice as they come. He will make you feel very comfortable, and if you are on the fence, absolutely no pressure! Not to mention, his line work is top notch. The place is welcoming, and clean, and the bathroom, definitely the cleanest bathroom you have ever walked into! What are you waiting for? Just get your work done here! No regrets and will be back for my third sooner than later! read more

I cannot say it enough - War horse tattoo is the #1 shop in the Bay. Fantastic artists who are always kind and fun to work with. I've worked with both Tony and Alex and they've made me feel safe and informed the entire time. 10/10 quality work and vibes all around. read more

I was blessed to have found War Horse Tattoo on Yelp. George Campise is the best. I love how he manifested my arm sleeves, and I can't wait to finish both arms. He manages his time very well and he's very detailed in both stencil and color. I have so many tattoos that I wanted done, and I won't go to anyone else. His place is very clean. I'm impressed with all his wall decoration/painting. They play cool music, too. Overall, sitting more than 4 to 5 hours is never boring. Try them out. read more

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Cameron Miller is my go to artist. I've had three tattoos done by him and this is only the beginning. I get one tattoo a year and I look forward to coming to the shop every time. It's clean, artists are friendly and it's spacious. I've watched Cameron and the other artists sanitize, clean and everything else in between to make sure their tools, work station and selves are clean before and after every appointment. The consultations I've had with him never last more than 15 minutes and we always schedule the tattoo appointment immediately after just so I can make it on his calendar. He is light handed, considerate (always asks how I'm doing during the tattoo) and can meet your expectations on all designs you have in mind. Small talk is cool, and it's also very enjoyable listening to the shop talk. I would definitely let Cameron have artistic freedom on a tattoo because I trust his judgement and his craft. You get what you pay for and he is top of the line when it comes to tattoos. Whenever I'm asked for a tattoo shop I always give them Cameron's name and send them a link to his website. See you next year, Cameron. read more

Great shop, great artists, great vibe. I filled out an email request form and 20 hours later I was getting tattooed (my first) by George, one the shop owners. I've wanted this art on me for 10 years and now I have it, exactly what I wanted and yet better than I imagined. Thank you Deb and George and everyone there for making this a great experience. read more

War Horse Tattoo - New tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley, California

Ben did a great job on my tattoo. His work looked better than what I originally wanted. Definitely want to go back to War Horse because of him! read more

War Horse Tattoo - AFTER - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Done by Tony Duong, great shop great artists.love it thanks Tony. Very clean and professional shop already in for next piece can't wait. read more

War Horse Tattoo - Anchor with compass - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley, California

Evan Wilson checks all the boxes for being a professional and a great artist. Went to him for calligraphy/floral forearm piece because his portfolio showed he rocks at both. He exceeded my expectations in turning concept into reality. A couple sessions later, I have one-of-a-kind calligraphy, and flowers/leaves that are botanically accurate. His lines are clean, and the design's proportion is exceptional. He understands how to place stuff anatomically, and the tattoo looks natural on my arm. Also appreciated his calm approach. It was just my 2nd tattoo and he made the whole process enjoyable. Easy to schedule, and he made me comfortable during the hours of the tattoo. Nate Glomb was at the studio when I went in and kept the atmosphere in the shop chill and friendly. It's a clean shop and I was comfortable for the 6+ hours I spent there. read more

War Horse Tattoo - calligraphy by Evan Wilson - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I have been thinking about getting a David Bowie (Alladdin Sane era) tattoo for years. I used to eat nearby the War Horse tattoo parlor all the time and even went in to get artist names so I could do research online about them just prior to the COVID lockdown. Fast forward to now and I decided it was finally time to do it. I got more cards and looked at everybody's instagram pages to see whose style I liked best. It was not easy!! So much talent there. I decided to go with Ben. I went in on a Monday hoping to get it done that day, but he was busy and I made an appointment for Thursday. They do service walk-ins, but it's very busy place, so no guarantee who you will get if you just walk in. But, like I say, all are very talented. Ben was super-cool, great to talk to as he worked. When I made my appointment on Monday, we discussed what I wanted, although I left the details up to him. When I came in Thursday, he had a drawing for me. It was great. I loved his idea of the flowers for a background. An hour and a half later, I walked out with an amazing tattoo I had been thinking about getting for a very long time. I'm thinking about getting Andy Warhol on my other arm, now. read more

War Horse Tattoo - Brand new tattoo! - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley, California

As my epic road trip was winding down, I wanted to get a tattoo to remember this trip by. I searched all over Berkeley and decided to come by War Horse and we couldn't have made a better choice. Without calling or making appointments, I didn't expect to be able to get anything done at such late notice. I stopped in anyway at almost closing time and met with Cameron and Paul who are both totally AMAZING and awesome to stay late and work with what I wanted. They are both super nice, hilarious, patient and talented. War Horse, as everyone here has already mentioned, is extremely clean, comfortable, and very spacious. You can definitely tell they have put a lot of effort in every little detail with this place. This may be silly, but I really appreciated that their "after care" instructions wasn't just photocopied on a cheap piece of paper. :) I live in So Cal, but will definitely come back to Cameron for future ink. ;) read more

I just got my first tattoo here done by Alex and my experience was really good I really liked how chill it was shout out to Alex for being super cool! read more

Went back to Ben to add my dog's name to his paw print. Ben picked a good script and, once again, virtually painless. read more

War Horse Tattoo - Paw print tattoo by Ben - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I've had amazing experiences with Alex and Tony, and I can't recommend them enough. They're both super chill dudes and talented artists. I've gotten tattooed a total of 4 times between the two of them and I couldn't be happier with their work. Three of them are designs that they came up with on their own (flash), and one is a custom. Regardless of whether you get flash or get a custom, they're easy to work with and make the whole process comfortable. You know you're getting top-shelf work if you go to War Horse, they're one of the most reputable shops around. I've gotten tattooed by artists in Portland, Vancouver, and Chicago and all of them knew about and had positive things to say about War Horse. read more

Great place and great people. They were super helpful at helping my partner and I set up and find the best artist for our matching tattoo of our husky. Cameron was phenomenal and so talented! It turned out beautifully and looks just like our little Luna. He was able to completely represent her liking and the details are so realistic to all of her features. My partner's is larger because of where he placed his tattoo and mine is smaller on my forearm but they both turned out great! If you're looking for someone to do dogs or wolf-like breeds, Cameron is definitely your guy. Good conversationalist too :) read more

War Horse Tattoo - By Cameron - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley, California

For George Campise. I got my first tattoo here, a full back. George's work caught my eye when I saw his work online. https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e0/0a/84/e00a84b5bdaac61e03b542c59fde94d6.jpg I liked his Japanese style on the way he uses his colors and the clouds he drew on this person's back. It was the perfect type of style for me. Although, I was slightly confused about our communication as it was difficult to reach George. We connected mostly through emails, and calling through the landline to the shop - which did place a bit of barrier of how deep our conversation could get. I didn't exactly know if he know what I know. That was until he stenciled out the sketch and showed it to me. All my pessimism dissolved away as I admired his prowess in understanding my vague words and bringing them to fruition. I lost my initial sketch, but it was something that looked like this, with clouds, lightnings, and roses. http://moziru.com/images/mcescher-clipart-sun-8.jpg I said, "Please make it look more Epic than this." And he did. Actually I was so impressed that I decided to add in an extra Koi tattoo later on, knowing that he'll come up with something amazing. I started my sessions this year in March and been coming in 7 times. I pretty much let him draw whatever he wanted each time, mostly looking for his guidance on how to make this work out because he is the expert. Not I. It seemed sort of surreal decision because it's something permanent. I'm glad I took the leap though. He even suggested for a final re-touch session. At that point, I was already traumatized and putting up mental resistance of going to that last session. But I'm glad he did offer this idea, as the final work was amazing. He was the most pleasant guy to work with. I don't know if I'll find another artist that can offer this level of understanding of what I wanted, and honest professionalism. May come back again after some break. P.s. -- I read some of the negative reviews here. I guess if you haven't gotten tattoo before, it is not uncommon that you need to pay an initial deposit in order to begin talking about the tattoo ideas with your artist. In contrast, I could understand that if tattoo artists just give you their sketch, you would be able to take their idea and get tattooed in another shop. The tattoo sketch is part of the deal. Unfortunately, this seems to be how it works until I finally decided at Warhorse Tattoo. An advice I would give is to look through your potential artists' portfolios conscientiously before deciding which person you'd sacrifice your skin to. I'd pay as much as it is needed because in the end, tattoos stays on you forever and you wouldn't want a terrible artist that draws something you don't want. That was my thinking at least, since I had a full back tattoo. read more

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This is a long overdue post for an amazing group of artists. I've now had 9 individual pieces done at War Horse Tattoo over the past couple of years, and I couldn't be happier with a single one of them. The shop: + Clean, professional, open-minded + Great showing of paintings and other media on the walls from the different artists, really showing off their mastery of their craft The artists: + Collaborative, but with great artistic vision - trust them! + When you're in, if they're not slammed you'll likely see people drawing and painting. This isn't just a group tracing images from other sources. The process: + Simple. Starting with the consultation, the design review, and then the attention to detail in the stencil placement. + The hygiene and care process they send you home with works. Having gone through it multiple times now, just follow the process, care for your piece, and you'll be able to protect it and keep it looking fresh for a long time. + Talk to your artist in advance - most are cash only, be prepared and hit the ATM before your appointment. Huge shoutouts to Cameron Miller and George Campise, who's work I wear proudly. read more

After doing a lot of research I decided to go into war horse to get my thigh tattooed here,and I absolutely love it! Cam is such an awesome tattoo artist. He's professional and inked me with the most beautiful art work that I'll cherish forever. I will definitely be going back for future tattoos! read more

The tattooers here are legends! If you respect tattoo culture and industry you will not be disappointed. These artist bring their A-game. I've ne tattooed by Nate Glomb for the the better part of 8 years not. It's style is sharp and consistent. If you want a high quality tattoo from artist with real cred go here. read more

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I had a close friend pass away a couple weeks ago and as tribute to her I decided to get a small boxing glove tattooed on my arm. I must have spent a couple hours looking through images online and debating on how I wanted the glove to look. I wanted simple and black was all I knew but nothing online was really catching my eye. I walked in to War Horse without an appointment and was happily greeted by Greg. All I had to do was tell him I was wanting a small boxing glove and he went back to draw it up. He must have read my subconscious mind because it was exactly what I was hoping for. The time went by quick and before I knew it I was leaving with the most perfect little boxing glove on my arm! So happy I went in when and where I did. Thanks Greg! read more

War Horse Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley, California

4.5 stars, easy. Cleanest, gorgeous tat shop. It's more like an art gallery than an ink joint. Paul Bosch is the man-- I love his black/grayscale work, and his style matched what I wanted my black swan to look like. I was going for a traditional style with feather detail and just a pop of color and I definitely wasn't disappointed. The artists are all so nice-- no nonsense and you could tell they all work well together. $100 deposit that applies to your last session. Mine took two sessions and takes up pretty much my bicep and top of the shoulder. Spent about $800 total for custom work, including tip. Pricier than other shops, but you get what you pay for and it'll be on you for-evuuurrr (sandlot voice). With that being said, I took 1/2 a star off for not accepting debit/credit cards. It's a bitch to be carrying all that cash or getting cash from the 7-11 across the street. I hate carrying more than $40 at one time. I could see it becoming a bigger deterrent for me if I took public transportation. 2 hour street parking, both metered and unmetered options. I haven't gotten any smaller tats or flashes here, but I'm assuming the hourly rate/ price would be different. Check them out! read more

War Horse Tattoo - Nice and slimy. Thanks Paul! - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley, California

Great shop! Very professional & a chill vibe. The entire place was spotless & filled with awesome art. A few other people were getting tattooed at the time I went, and everyone left happy & content! I got tattooed by Nate, who was very helpful and communicative about the design I wanted, placement, size, etc. He also checked in with me throughout the tattooing which was nice. The tattoo looks way better than I could have possibly imagined! He was a pleasure to work with & I will definitely be back!! They seem to be pretty busy, which makes sense since all the artists are crazy talented, so I'd recommend calling ahead :) read more

War Horse Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Berkeley, California

Came in after looking at a few places around my hometown, Oakland. I'm glad that this is where I stopped looking. George's artwork and skills aligned with my goals and decided to work with him. He's very talented and helpful. I started off giving him an idea to work with. From there it was very short email conversations. He told me to give him any samples I liked online, and examples of what I definitely hated. Even though our conversations were short and brief, George still impressed me with his artwork. He made scheduling very easy and coming back for multiple sessions was also smooth. I'm glad I didn't have to wait long to have him complete the work because it took 4 sessions. I think his price was fair and worth it for his skill in tattooing. There were cheaper options out there but I dont believe the ones I checked out were on his level. My point is you get what you pay for and I'm glad I spent mines with George Campise @ War Horse Tattoo. Thanks again! read more

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This place is definitely worth checking out! A lot of variations of tattoo styles here. My boyfriend did a walk in today and been accompanied by Dana. I'll say excellent service! He did a very good job doing my boyfriend's first tattoo, i loved it and he loved it. I'll recommend Dana for everyone! The place is well kept. The bathroom is well maintained and surrounded with beautiful artwork of the staff. They only take cash so bring some when you planning to get a work done but there is a 7'eleven across the street that has atm. read more