Tattoo shops in Leeds
Thinking about ink in Leeds, England? Start with the studios: 112 are mapped here. All 112 are mapped as tattoo studios proper, and each one is worth a portfolio browse before you commit — style varies more between shops than towns. A consultation costs nothing and tells you everything about how a shop runs.
This guide covers every tattoo shop we could verify in and around Leeds (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Tattoo Studio and The Ink Station, plus Rude Studios. If a studio's missing from Leeds's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet — the scene is bigger than any single dataset.
The Leeds tattoo lineup
112 mapped within about 40 km — showing 60:
Tattoo Studio
Tattoo studio
Tattoo Studio — Tattoo studio.
The Ink Station
Tattoo studio
The Ink Station is Tattoo studio.
Rude Studios
Tattoo studio
Rude Studios — Tattoo studio.
Leeds
Sacred Electric Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Sacred Electric Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 2-3 Mill Hill. Sacred Electric Tattoo also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo,Su off; Tu-Sa 11:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2-3 Mill Hill
Hours: Mo,Su off; Tu-Sa 11:00-18:00
Phone: +44 113 242 5553
The Bamboo Rooms
Tattoo studio
The Bamboo Rooms is Tattoo studio on 6 Bondgate, Otley.
6 Bondgate, Otley
Custom Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Custom Tattoo is Tattoo studio.
skins & needles
Tattoo studio
skins & needles is Tattoo studio on 15 Lendal, York.
15 Lendal, York, YO1 8AQ
2001 AD
Tattoo studio
2001 AD — Tattoo studio. Also worth knowing about 2001 AD: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Phone: +44 113 240 3412
Inky's
Tattoo studio
Inky's — Tattoo studio, found on 30 Water Street in Skipton. Also worth knowing about Inky's: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
30 Water Street, Skipton, BD23 1PB
Phone: +44 1756 709696
Electric Picture House
Tattoo studio
Electric Picture House — Tattoo studio, found on 32 Town Street in Leeds. Also worth knowing about Electric Picture House: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
32 Town Street, Leeds, LS19 7EQ
Phone: +44 113 391 0505
Amity Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Amity Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 96-98 New Road Side, Leeds. Amity Tattoo also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu,We,Fr,Sa 10:00-18:00.
96-98 New Road Side, Leeds, LS18 4QB
Hours: Tu,We,Fr,Sa 10:00-18:00
Black Craft
Tattoo studio
Black Craft — Tattoo studio, found on 14 Cross Square in Wakefield.
14 Cross Square, Wakefield, WF1 1PH
Nimrodeo Tattoos
Tattoo studio
Nimrodeo Tattoos is Tattoo studio on 15a Westgate, Wakefield. Nimrodeo Tattoos also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo, We, Th, Sa, Su 11:00-17:00; Tu 13:00-17:00.
15a Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JZ
Hours: Mo, We, Th, Sa, Su 11:00-17:00; Tu 13:00-17:00
Journey Lounge
Tattoo studio
Journey Lounge — Tattoo studio, found on 11 Bull Ring in Wakefield. Also worth knowing about Journey Lounge: the map lists its hours as Mo-Tu 09:00-21:00; We-Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 09:00-20:00; it has a website with more detail.
11 Bull Ring, Wakefield, WF1 1HB
Hours: Mo-Tu 09:00-21:00; We-Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 09:00-20:00
Wild Style Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Wild Style Tattoo is Tattoo studio.
Jawbones Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Jawbones Tattoo — Tattoo studio. Also worth knowing about Jawbones Tattoo: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Phone: +44 7784 236701
Wilde Ink
Tattoo studio
Wilde Ink — Tattoo studio, found on 8 Silver Street in Wakefield.
8 Silver Street, Wakefield, WF1 1UY
Chirality Ink
Tattoo studio
Chirality Ink — Tattoo studio.
Slawit Ink
Tattoo studio
Slawit Ink — Tattoo studio on 9.
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Love Buzz
Tattoo studio
Love Buzz is Tattoo studio.
Newman Ink
Tattoo & piercing studioRun by Newman Ink Ltd
Newman Ink is Tattoo & piercing studio run by Newman Ink Ltd on 39 Westgate, Wakefield. Newman Ink also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 11:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
39 Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JX
Hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-17:00
Phone: +44 7482 162589
Ink & Beauty Tattoo Parlour
Tattoo studio
Ink & Beauty Tattoo Parlour is Tattoo studio on 25 Albion Place, Leeds. Ink & Beauty Tattoo Parlour also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 10:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
25 Albion Place, Leeds, LS1 6JS
Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-18:00
Phone: +44 7783 847325
Rude Studios
Tattoo studio
Rude Studios — Tattoo studio, found on Merrion Centre in Leeds. Also worth knowing about Rude Studios: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 11:00-18:00, Su Closed; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Merrion Centre, Leeds, LS2 8NG
Hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-18:00, Su Closed
Phone: +44 113 345 5580
Paradise 2 Tatoos
Tattoo studio
Paradise 2 Tatoos is Tattoo studio.
A Breed Apart
Tattoo studio
A Breed Apart — Tattoo studio, found on Market Street in Bingley. Also worth knowing about A Breed Apart: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 10:00-16:30; Sa-Mo off.
Market Street, Bingley, BD16 2HP
Hours: Tu-Fr 10:00-16:30; Sa-Mo off
Ace Art Tattoo Studio
Tattoo studio
Ace Art Tattoo Studio — Tattoo studio.
Snake and Tiger
Tattoo studio
Snake and Tiger — Tattoo studio, found on 11 Thornton's Arcade in Leeds. Also worth knowing about Snake and Tiger: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
11 Thornton's Arcade, Leeds, LS1 6LQ
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su off
Phone: +44 113 243 5439
New Rose Tattoo
Tattoo studio
New Rose Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 11 Manor Square, Otley.
11 Manor Square, Otley, LS21 3AP
Red Tattoo & Piercing
Tattoo studio
Red Tattoo & Piercing — Tattoo studio, found on Call Lane in Leeds. Also worth knowing about Red Tattoo & Piercing: it has a website with more detail.
Call Lane, Leeds, LS1 7BR
Ruby Arts
Tattoo studio
Ruby Arts is Tattoo studio.
Ultimate Skin
Tattoo studio
Ultimate Skin — Tattoo studio, found on 33 New Briggate in Leeds.
33 New Briggate, Leeds, LS2 8JD
Snakes 'n' Daggers
Tattoo studio
Snakes 'n' Daggers is Tattoo studio. Snakes 'n' Daggers also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Shipley, BD17 7JT
The Humble Lotus
Tattoo studio
The Humble Lotus — Tattoo studio, found on 45 Queen Street in Leeds.
45 Queen Street, Leeds, LS27 8EE
Ink House
Tattoo studio
Ink House is Tattoo studio on 123 Cross Gates Road, Leeds.
123 Cross Gates Road, Leeds, LS15 7PB
Studio 38
Tattoo studio
Studio 38 — Tattoo studio. Also worth knowing about Studio 38: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 08:00-18:00.
Hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-18:00
Studio&i
Tattoo studio
Studio&i — Tattoo studio, found on 24 Goodramgate in York.
24 Goodramgate, York, YO1 7LG
Black Ink
Tattoo studio
Black Ink is Tattoo studio on 208 Selby Road, Leeds. Black Ink also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
208 Selby Road, Leeds, LS15 0LF
Phone: +44 7544 999957
Dermals
Tattoo studio
Dermals — Tattoo studio, found on Wesley Street in Castleford.
Wesley Street, Castleford, WF10 1AE
Infamous Ink
Tattoo studio
Infamous Ink — Tattoo studio, found on Potovens Lane in Wakefield.
Potovens Lane, Wakefield, WF1 2LE
Hearts Alive
Tattoo studio
Hearts Alive — Tattoo studio.
Cobra Club
Tattoo studio
Cobra Club is Tattoo studio.
Squid Shock Tattoo Co.
Tattoo studio
Squid Shock Tattoo Co. is Tattoo studio. Squid Shock Tattoo Co. also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Su 10:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Sowerby Bridge, HX6 3AH
Hours: Tu-Su 10:00-18:00
Phone: +44 7578 724 562
True Ink
Tattoo studio
True Ink — Tattoo studio, found on 26 Gillygate in Pontefract. Also worth knowing about True Ink: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
26 Gillygate, Pontefract, WF8 1PQ
Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00
Phone: +44 1977 798358
Vintage
Tattoo studio
Vintage is Tattoo studio.
Drop of Ink
Tattoo studio
Drop of Ink — Tattoo studio.
Dave Stewart Tattoos
Tattoo studio
Dave Stewart Tattoos — Tattoo studio, found on Station Road in Doncaster.
Station Road, Doncaster, DN6 0JA
Westgate
Tattoo studio
Westgate is Tattoo studio.
Rude Studios
Tattoo studio
Rude Studios — Tattoo studio. Also worth knowing about Rude Studios: it has a website with more detail.
Roadhouse Tattoo Studio
Tattoo studio
Roadhouse Tattoo Studio — Tattoo studio.
White Fox Tattoo
Tattoo studio
White Fox Tattoo is Tattoo studio. White Fox Tattoo also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo,Su off; Tu-Sa 11:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo,Su off; Tu-Sa 11:00-18:00
Phone: +44 113 255 8252
Vagary Custom Culture
Tattoo studio
Vagary Custom Culture — Tattoo studio.
Hebeden Bridge Ink
Tattoo studio
Hebeden Bridge Ink is Tattoo studio. Hebeden Bridge Ink also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Phone: +44 1422 752313
Blue Cardinal Tattoo Studio
Tattoo studio
Blue Cardinal Tattoo Studio is Tattoo studio on 11 Halifax Road, Todmorden. Blue Cardinal Tattoo Studio also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
11 Halifax Road, Todmorden, OL14 5AG
C. G. R. Tattoo
Tattoo studio
C. G. R. Tattoo — Tattoo studio.
Foundry Tattooing
Tattoo studio
Foundry Tattooing — Tattoo studio.
The Matchbox
Tattoo studio
The Matchbox is Tattoo studio on 110 Newsome Road, Huddersfield. The Matchbox also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
110 Newsome Road, Huddersfield, HD4 6NB
Phone: +44 7985 400511;+44 7305 479504
Black Label Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Black Label Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 21-23 Bridge Street, Huddersfield. Black Label Tattoo also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Su-Mo off; Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
21-23 Bridge Street, Huddersfield, HD4 6EL
Hours: Su-Mo off; Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00
Phone: +44 1484 306201
New Hope Tattoo
Tattoo studio
New Hope Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 16 Town Street in Pudsey. Also worth knowing about New Hope Tattoo: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 11:00-18:00.
16 Town Street, Pudsey, LS28 5LD
Hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-18:00
Forever Yours
Tattoo studio
Forever Yours is Tattoo studio.
DevilCat Studios
Tattoo studio
DevilCat Studios is Tattoo studio on 11 Regent Street. DevilCat Studios also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa 12:00-19:00; it has a website with more detail.
11 Regent Street
Hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa 12:00-19:00
What the map tells us about tattoo shops in Leeds
24 of the 112 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.
23 have websites listed. Studios with websites usually show portfolios there — the fastest way to tell if a shop's style matches yours.
There's a cluster: 3 of them sit on Station Road, so you can string those into one walk and drive between the rest.
2 of the studios are also tagged for piercings, handy if you're after both in one visit.
The Leeds tattoo shop tour
Plot these on a map and the day plans itself: Tattoo Studio, The Ink Station, Rude Studios, Sacred Electric Tattoo on 2-3 Mill Hill, The Bamboo Rooms on 6 Bondgate, Custom Tattoo, skins & needles on 15 Lendal, and 2001 AD. That's 112 stops on the Leeds tattoo shop tour. 104 more are listed below.
Tattoo tips for Leeds
A few things worth knowing before you work through Leeds's tattoo shops:
- Avoid the cheapest shop in town at Tattoo Studio. There's a reason it's the cheapest. With tattoos you get exactly what you pay for, permanently.
- Match the artist to the style at The Ink Station. Fine line, blackwork, traditional, realism — artists specialise. The best studio in town is the wrong one if the style's off.
- Don't pick the scabs. Healing tattoos itch and flake. Picking pulls ink out with the scab and leaves patchy spots.
- No swimming while it heals. Pools, lakes, hot tubs — all off limits for two to three weeks. Fresh tattoos and bacteria don't mix.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Leeds — 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 Leeds can take a while to appear. The 112 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 112 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 Leeds: 112 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.