Tattoo shops in Baltimore
A tattoo is a permanent decision made in a room you'll spend hours in, so the studio matters as much as the artist. Baltimore, MD has 55 tattoo shops mapped right now. All 55 are mapped as tattoo studios proper, and each one is worth a portfolio browse before you commit — style varies more between shops than towns.
This guide covers every tattoo shop we could verify in and around Baltimore (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Read Street Tattoo and Gypsy’s Tattoos, plus Capone's Ink. If a studio's missing from Baltimore's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet — the scene is bigger than any single dataset.
The Baltimore tattoo lineup
55 mapped within about 40 km:
Read Street Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Read Street Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 882 Park Avenue, Baltimore. Read Street Tattoo also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
882 Park Avenue, Baltimore
Phone: +1 410 523 4657
Gypsy’s Tattoos
Tattoo studio
Gypsy’s Tattoos — Tattoo studio, found on 203 Eastern Boulevard in Essex. Also worth knowing about Gypsy’s Tattoos: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
203 Eastern Boulevard, Essex, 21221
Phone: +1 410 686 7922;+1 410 687 1166
Capone's Ink
Tattoo studio
Capone's Ink is Tattoo studio on 6717 Belair Road, Raspeburg. Capone's Ink also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 12:00-18:00; PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
6717 Belair Road, Raspeburg, 21206
Hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 12:00-18:00; PH off
Phone: +1-410-661-2008
Baltimore Tattoo Supply
Tattoo studio
Baltimore Tattoo Supply is Tattoo studio on 7905 A Harford Road, Parkville.
7905 A Harford Road, Parkville, 21234
Stay Humble Studio
Tattoo studio
Stay Humble Studio is Tattoo studio on 801 West 36th Street, Baltimore. Stay Humble Studio also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
801 West 36th Street, Baltimore, 21211
Phone: +1 410-235-1234
Lucky Bird Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Lucky Bird Tattoo is Tattoo studio.
Tattoo Charlie’s Place
Tattoo studio
Tattoo Charlie’s Place — Tattoo studio.
Family Ties Tattoo Studio
Tattoo studio
Family Ties Tattoo Studio is Tattoo studio on 814 Guilford Avenue, Baltimore.
814 Guilford Avenue, Baltimore, 21218
Legacy Tattoo and Art
Tattoo studio
Legacy Tattoo and Art — Tattoo studio, found on 1812 Pulaski Highway in Edgewood. Also worth knowing about Legacy Tattoo and Art: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
1812 Pulaski Highway, Edgewood, 21040
Phone: +1-443-484-7327
Chop Shop Tattoo Co.
Tattoo studio
Chop Shop Tattoo Co. — Tattoo studio, found on 2927 Emmorton Road in Abingdon. Also worth knowing about Chop Shop Tattoo Co.: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
2927 Emmorton Road, Abingdon, 21009
Phone: +1-443-402-0145
All Saints Electric Tattoo and Piercing
Tattoo studio
All Saints Electric Tattoo and Piercing is Tattoo studio on 1965 Pulaski Highway, Edgewood. All Saints Electric Tattoo and Piercing also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
1965 Pulaski Highway, Edgewood, 21040
Phone: +1-410-970-6980
Jack Rabbit Tattoo Studio
Tattoo studio
Jack Rabbit Tattoo Studio is Tattoo studio on 2008 Pulaski Highway, Edgewood. Jack Rabbit Tattoo Studio also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 12:30-20:00; Su 12:30-18:00; PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2008 Pulaski Highway, Edgewood, 21040
Hours: Mo-Sa 12:30-20:00; Su 12:30-18:00; PH off
Phone: +1-443-982-8866
Lone Sparrow
Tattoo studio
Lone Sparrow is Tattoo studio on 3101 Emmorton Road, Abingdon. Lone Sparrow also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
3101 Emmorton Road, Abingdon, 21009
Badlands Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Badlands Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 3709 Pulaski Highway in Abingdon. Also worth knowing about Badlands Tattoo: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
3709 Pulaski Highway, Abingdon, 21009
Phone: +1-443-402-0786
Athens Tattoo Co.
Tattoo studio
Athens Tattoo Co. — Tattoo studio, found on 1404 Handlir Drive in Bel Air. Also worth knowing about Athens Tattoo Co.: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1404 Handlir Drive, Bel Air, 21015
Phone: +1-443-412-5636
Catbird Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Catbird Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 1321 Belair Road in Bel Air. Also worth knowing about Catbird Tattoo: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1321 Belair Road, Bel Air, 21014
Phone: +1-410-638-0052
Obsidian Tattoo and Art Gallery
Tattoo studio
Obsidian Tattoo and Art Gallery — Tattoo studio, found on 1202 Agora Drive in Bel Air.
1202 Agora Drive, Bel Air, 21015
Satori Creative Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Satori Creative Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 59 Kensington Parkway, Abingdon. Satori Creative Tattoo also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
59 Kensington Parkway, Abingdon, 21009
Phone: +1-410-929-8806
Evolved Body Arts
Tattoo studio
Evolved Body Arts — Tattoo studio, found on 414 Edgewood Road in Edgewood. Also worth knowing about Evolved Body Arts: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
414 Edgewood Road, Edgewood, 21040
Phone: +1-410-676-2428
Studio Noir
Tattoo studio
Studio Noir is Tattoo studio on 201 Gateway Drive, Bel Air. Studio Noir also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
201 Gateway Drive, Bel Air, 21014
Phone: +1-443-567-6863
Tattoo Guru
Tattoo studio
Tattoo Guru is Tattoo studio on 7525 Belair Road, Baltimore.
7525 Belair Road, Baltimore, 21236
Chapterhouse
Tattoo studio
Chapterhouse — Tattoo studio, found on 5504 Harford Road in Baltimore. Also worth knowing about Chapterhouse: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
5504 Harford Road, Baltimore, 21214
Phone: +1-443-885-9788
Flesh Tattoo Company
Tattoo studio
Flesh Tattoo Company is Tattoo studio on 1716 Harford Road, Fallston. Flesh Tattoo Company also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1716 Harford Road, Fallston, 21047
Phone: +1-410-877-9005
Have Fun Be Lucky
Tattoo studio
Have Fun Be Lucky — Tattoo studio.
Fruit Camp Tattoo & Studio
Tattoo studio
Fruit Camp Tattoo & Studio — Tattoo studio on 2658 Miles Avenue.
2658 Miles Avenue, 21211
Tattoo Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Tattoo Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 2719 Pulaski Highway in Edgewood. Also worth knowing about Tattoo Tattoo: the map lists its hours as Mo off; Tu-Sa 12:00-20:00; Su off; PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2719 Pulaski Highway, Edgewood, 21040
Hours: Mo off; Tu-Sa 12:00-20:00; Su off; PH off
Phone: +1-410-676-0131
Eastern Vintage Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Eastern Vintage Tattoo — Tattoo studio.
Rose Maddes Tattoo Shop & Pop Up
Tattoo studio
Rose Maddes Tattoo Shop & Pop Up is Tattoo studio.
Iron Lotus Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Iron Lotus Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 521 Pulaski Highway in Joppa.
521 Pulaski Highway, Joppa, 21085
Pinz and Needlez Tattoo Studio
Tattoo studio
Pinz and Needlez Tattoo Studio is Tattoo studio on 1711 Pulaski Highway, Edgewood. Pinz and Needlez Tattoo Studio also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1711 Pulaski Highway, Edgewood, 21040
Phone: +1-410-676-5005
The Pretty Scar Tattoo
Tattoo studio
The Pretty Scar Tattoo — Tattoo studio.
Ink Life Tattoo Studio
Tattoo studio
Ink Life Tattoo Studio — Tattoo studio, found on 2328 Mountain Road in Pasadena. Also worth knowing about Ink Life Tattoo Studio: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 12:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2328 Mountain Road, Pasadena, 21122
Hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Phone: +1-410-255-5141
Triple Crown
Tattoo studio
Triple Crown is Tattoo studio.
Spill The Ink Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Spill The Ink Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 2809 Pulaski Highway. Spill The Ink Tattoo also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2809 Pulaski Highway
Phone: +1-410-612-0000
Daddy Dice Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Daddy Dice Tattoo — Tattoo studio on 1300 Enterprise Court. Also worth knowing about Daddy Dice Tattoo: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1300 Enterprise Court
Phone: +1-410-399-9905
Dragon Moon Tattoo Company
Tattoo studio
Dragon Moon Tattoo Company is Tattoo studio on 208 Crain Highway North, Glen Burnie. Dragon Moon Tattoo Company also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as We-Sa 12:00-18:00; Su off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
208 Crain Highway North, Glen Burnie, 21061
Hours: We-Sa 12:00-18:00; Su off
Phone: +1-410-768-6471
Exotic Pleasures Tattoo & Piercing
Tattoo studio
Exotic Pleasures Tattoo & Piercing is Tattoo studio on 10 Aquahart Road. Exotic Pleasures Tattoo & Piercing also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
10 Aquahart Road
Phone: +1-410-768-8323
Black Cat Tattoos
Tattoo studio
Black Cat Tattoos — Tattoo studio, found on 201 Crain Highway North in Glen Burnie. Also worth knowing about Black Cat Tattoos: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
201 Crain Highway North, Glen Burnie
Phone: +1-410-590-0100
Altered Image
Tattoo studio
Altered Image is Tattoo studio.
Artworx Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Artworx Tattoo — Tattoo studio on 8202 Fort Smallwood Road. Also worth knowing about Artworx Tattoo: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
8202 Fort Smallwood Road
Phone: +1-410-437-4666
Diamond Dagger Tattoo Studio
Tattoo studio
Diamond Dagger Tattoo Studio — Tattoo studio, found on 8894 Fort Smallwood Road in Pasadena. Also worth knowing about Diamond Dagger Tattoo Studio: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
8894 Fort Smallwood Road, Pasadena, 21122
Phone: +1-443-817-2272
Tantric Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Tantric Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 837 Olney Sandy Spring Road, Sandy Spring.
837 Olney Sandy Spring Road, Sandy Spring, 20860
Wolfpack Body Arts
Tattoo studio
Wolfpack Body Arts is Tattoo studio.
The Pierced Artist
Tattoo studio
The Pierced Artist — Tattoo studio.
Chapterhouse Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Chapterhouse Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 4801 Harford Road, Baltimore. Chapterhouse Tattoo also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 12:00+; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
4801 Harford Road, Baltimore, 21214
Hours: Mo-Su 12:00+
Phone: +1-443-885-9788
Deville Ink Tattoo & Piercing Company
Tattoo studio
Deville Ink Tattoo & Piercing Company — Tattoo studio. Also worth knowing about Deville Ink Tattoo & Piercing Company: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Phone: +14104009641
KONKRETE JUNGLE
Tattoo studio
KONKRETE JUNGLE is Tattoo studio.
Red Octopus Tattoos
Tattoo studio
Red Octopus Tattoos is Tattoo studio on 63 West Street, Annapolis. Red Octopus Tattoos also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 12:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
63 West Street, Annapolis, 21401
Hours: Mo-Su 12:00-19:00
Phone: +1-410-571-5651
Island City Tattoos
Tattoo studio
Island City Tattoos is Tattoo studio on 5456 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore. Island City Tattoos also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 12:30-19:30; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
5456 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, 21215
Hours: Tu-Sa 12:30-19:30
Phone: +1-410-466-0555
True Tattoo
Tattoo studio
True Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 810 Nursery Road in Linthicum Heights. Also worth knowing about True Tattoo: the map lists its hours as Mo off; Tu-Th 12:00-19:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 13:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
810 Nursery Road, Linthicum Heights, 21090
Hours: Mo off; Tu-Th 12:00-19:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 13:00-18:00
Phone: +1-443-312-6099
Henna & Tattoos
Tattoo studio
Henna & Tattoos — Tattoo studio.
Ghost Town
Tattoo studio
Ghost Town — Tattoo studio, found on 3700 Mulligans Hill Lane in Ellicott City.
3700 Mulligans Hill Lane, Ellicott City, 21043
Mr. B's Tattoo & Body Piercing
Tattoo studio
Mr. B's Tattoo & Body Piercing — Tattoo studio, found on 7554 Belair Road in Nottingham. Also worth knowing about Mr. B's Tattoo & Body Piercing: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
7554 Belair Road, Nottingham, 21236
Phone: +1-410-668-3567
Black Lux
Tattoo studio
Black Lux is Tattoo studio on 6425 Harford Road, Baltimore. Black Lux also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
6425 Harford Road, Baltimore, 21214
Red Thorn Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Red Thorn Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 1731 Maryland Avenue, Baltimore.
1731 Maryland Avenue, Baltimore, 21201
What the map tells us about tattoo shops in Baltimore
9 of the 55 list their opening hours on the map, which is genuinely useful — tattoo studios often work by appointment, so posted hours can be more of a guideline than a promise.
26 have websites listed. Studios with websites usually show portfolios there — the fastest way to tell if a shop's style matches yours.
Most of the tattoo shops in Baltimore list a phone number. Use it — a quick call tells you more about a studio's vibe than any review.
The Baltimore tattoo shop tour
The efficient Baltimore tattoo shop tour strings these together: Read Street Tattoo on 882 Park Avenue, Gypsy’s Tattoos on 203 Eastern Boulevard, Capone's Ink on 6717 Belair Road, Baltimore Tattoo Supply on 7905 A Harford Road, Stay Humble Studio on 801 West 36th Street, Lucky Bird Tattoo, Tattoo Charlie’s Place, and Family Ties Tattoo Studio on 814 Guilford Avenue — 55 stops, one logical order. 47 more are listed below.
Tattoo tips for Baltimore
First tattoo or fiftieth — the rules don't change in Baltimore:
- Moisturise, don't drown it at Read Street Tattoo. Thin layers of the recommended ointment. Too much suffocates the skin and slows healing.
- Think about placement long-term at Gypsy’s Tattoos. Hands, neck and face limit job options in some fields. Your artist will be honest about this if you ask.
- Eat before your session. A real meal, not a granola bar. Long sessions on an empty stomach are how people faint.
- Match the artist to the style. Fine line, blackwork, traditional, realism — artists specialise. The best studio in town is the wrong one if the style's off.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Baltimore — that covers the town itself plus the surrounding communities you'd reasonably drive to. Listings come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by local volunteers, so a brand-new tattoo shop in Baltimore can take a while to appear. The 55 above are only as current as the community map. A tattoo shop that's shut, or a new one nobody's added yet, gets fixed with a single OpenStreetMap edit.
We don't rate studios or artists, and we never list prices — those are between you and the shop. What we list is the where and the how-to-find, from places real mappers have verified.
If you run one of the 55 listed here and something's wrong — a closure, a move, new hours — the fix is the same: update the shop on OpenStreetMap and the correction flows through to this page on the next daily refresh.
Tattoo shop listings for Baltimore: 55 mapped from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Photos from Wikimedia Commons contributors; individual photo credits appear in captions. Listing data was last refreshed automatically — verify hours before visiting.