Tattoo shops in Pittsburgh
A tattoo is a permanent decision made in a room you'll spend hours in, so the studio matters as much as the artist. Pittsburgh, PA has 38 tattoo shops mapped right now. All 38 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 Pittsburgh (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Hometown Tatoo and Rogue Tattoo, plus Wild At Heart. If a studio's missing from Pittsburgh's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet — the scene is bigger than any single dataset.
The Pittsburgh tattoo lineup
38 mapped within about 40 km:
Hometown Tatoo
Tattoo studio
Hometown Tatoo is Tattoo studio on 223 Grant Avenue.
223 Grant Avenue
Rogue Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Rogue Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 4419 Butler Street.
4419 Butler Street
Wild At Heart
Tattoo studio
Wild At Heart — Tattoo studio. Also worth knowing about Wild At Heart: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Phone: +1 412 821 1575
402 Tattoo
Tattoo studio
402 Tattoo — Tattoo studio.
Deluxe Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Deluxe Tattoo — Tattoo studio.
Alter-Ego
Tattoo studio
Alter-Ego is Tattoo studio on 4136 Library Road, Pittsburgh.
4136 Library Road, Pittsburgh, 15234
Studio 88
Tattoo studio
Studio 88 is Tattoo studio.
Lionheart Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Lionheart Tattoo is Tattoo studio. Lionheart Tattoo also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Phone: +1 724 243 8358
Cali Tattoos
Tattoo studio
Cali Tattoos is Tattoo studio.
New Era Tattoo
Tattoo studio
New Era Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 616 West 5th Avenue in McKeesport.
616 West 5th Avenue, McKeesport, 15132
Bloodlines Gallery
Tattoo studio
Bloodlines Gallery — Tattoo studio on 4764 Liberty Avenue. Also worth knowing about Bloodlines Gallery: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 12:00-20:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
4764 Liberty Avenue
Hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-20:00
Phone: +1-412-682-2222
Armature Tattoo Company
Tattoo studio
Armature Tattoo Company is Tattoo studio on 4618 Liberty Avenue. Armature Tattoo Company also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 13:00-20:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
4618 Liberty Avenue
Hours: Tu-Sa 13:00-20:00
Phone: +1-412-586-7521
Gypsy Tattoo Parlor
Tattoo studio
Gypsy Tattoo Parlor is Tattoo studio on 4061 Penn Avenue. Gypsy Tattoo Parlor also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo, Su 13:00-19:00; Tu, Th-Sa 11:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
4061 Penn Avenue
Hours: Mo, Su 13:00-19:00; Tu, Th-Sa 11:00-19:00
Phone: +1-412-709-6623
Pinnacle Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Pinnacle Tattoo — Tattoo studio on 3277 West Liberty Avenue. Also worth knowing about Pinnacle Tattoo: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 13:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
3277 West Liberty Avenue
Hours: Tu-Sa 13:00-19:00
Phone: +1-412-531-5319
Pittsburgh Tattoo Studio
Tattoo studio
Pittsburgh Tattoo Studio — Tattoo studio on 2895 West Liberty Avenue. Also worth knowing about Pittsburgh Tattoo Studio: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-18:00.
2895 West Liberty Avenue, 15216
Hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Accents In Ink
Tattoo studio
Accents In Ink is Tattoo studio on 3825 Willow Avenue, Pittsburgh. Accents In 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.
3825 Willow Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15234
Phone: +1-412-563-8281
Dubtown Ink
Tattoo studio
Dubtown Ink is Tattoo studio on 1070 Jefferson Avenue, Washington.
1070 Jefferson Avenue, Washington, 15301
Removery Tattoo Removal & Fading
Tattoo studio
Removery Tattoo Removal & Fading is Tattoo studio on 1130 Park Manor Boulevard, Pittsburgh. Removery Tattoo Removal & Fading also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo,Su off; Tu 09:30-18:00; We,Fr 09:30-17:30; Th 08:30-17:00; Sa 09:00-13:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1130 Park Manor Boulevard, Pittsburgh, 15205
Hours: Mo,Su off; Tu 09:30-18:00; We,Fr 09:30-17:30; Th 08:30-17:00; Sa 09:00-13:00
Phone: +1 866-465-0090
Tattoo Savior
Tattoo studio
Tattoo Savior is Tattoo studio.
BabyDollz Studio
Tattoo studio
BabyDollz Studio — Tattoo studio, found on 521 Walnut Street in McKeesport.
521 Walnut Street, McKeesport
inkadinkadoo tattoo studio
Tattoo studio
inkadinkadoo tattoo studio is Tattoo studio. inkadinkadoo tattoo studio also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 13:00-20:00.
Hours: Mo-Sa 13:00-20:00
PMA Tattoo
Tattoo studio
PMA Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 637 Broadway Avenue, McKees Rocks. PMA 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.
637 Broadway Avenue, McKees Rocks, 15136
Phone: +14123437900
Royal Ink Lounge
Tattoo studio
Royal Ink Lounge is Tattoo studio on 1205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh. Royal Ink Lounge also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Th 12:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa 11:00-21:00.
1205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, 15203-1288
Hours: Mo-Th 12:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa 11:00-21:00
Black Mandala Tattoo Studio
Tattoo studio
Black Mandala Tattoo Studio — Tattoo studio, found on 40 Race Street in Manor. Also worth knowing about Black Mandala Tattoo Studio: the map lists its hours as "By appointment"; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
40 Race Street, Manor, 15665-1613
Hours: "By appointment"
Phone: +1-412-607-5281
Nero - Boutique Body Piercing by Coyote Black
Tattoo & piercing studio
Nero - Boutique Body Piercing by Coyote Black — Tattoo & piercing studio, found on 1069 Sun Valley Road in Irwin. Also worth knowing about Nero - Boutique Body Piercing by Coyote Black: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 13:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1069 Sun Valley Road, Irwin, 15642
Hours: Mo-Su 13:00-19:00
Phone: +1-724-237-5378
24 Ink Tattoo Studio
Tattoo studio
24 Ink Tattoo Studio — Tattoo studio.
Klexos Tattoo Studio LLC
Tattoo studio
Klexos Tattoo Studio LLC — Tattoo studio, found on 704 Mall Circle Drive in Monroeville.
704 Mall Circle Drive, Monroeville, 15146
Flying Monkey Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Flying Monkey Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 1307 East Carson Street in Pittsburgh. Also worth knowing about Flying Monkey Tattoo: the map lists its hours as Mo-We,Su 12:00-21:00; Th-Sa 12:00-22:00; it has a website with more detail.
1307 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, 15203
Hours: Mo-We,Su 12:00-21:00; Th-Sa 12:00-22:00
Jester's Court
Tattoo studio
Jester's Court — Tattoo studio, found on 1410 East Carson Street in Pittsburgh. Also worth knowing about Jester's Court: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1410 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, 15203
Phone: +1 412-488-8287
Kyklops Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Kyklops Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 2130 East Carson Street in Pittsburgh. Also worth knowing about Kyklops Tattoo: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 12:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-20:00; Su off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2130 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, 15203
Hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-20:00; Su off
Phone: +1 412 488 8200
In The Blood Tattoo
Tattoo studio
In The Blood Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 2005 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh. In The Blood Tattoo also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo 13:00-20:00; Tu-Sa 13:00-21:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2005 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, 15203
Hours: Mo 13:00-20:00; Tu-Sa 13:00-21:00
Phone: +1 412-481-3380
South Side Tattoo
Tattoo studio
South Side Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 2208 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh. South Side Tattoo also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 12:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2208 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, 15203
Hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Phone: +1-412-381-5401
Against the Grain Tattoo Studio
Tattoo studio
Against the Grain Tattoo Studio — Tattoo studio, found on 301 Adams Avenue in Canonsburg. Also worth knowing about Against the Grain Tattoo Studio: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
301 Adams Avenue, Canonsburg, 15317
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00
Phone: +1-724-514-6039
Brothers Keeper
Tattoo studio
Brothers Keeper is Tattoo studio on 483 Perry Highway. Brothers Keeper also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
483 Perry Highway
Queen of Swords Tattoo Collective
Tattoo studio
Queen of Swords Tattoo Collective is Tattoo studio on 100 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh. Queen of Swords Tattoo Collective also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 12:00-19:00; it has a website with more detail.
100 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, 15210
Hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-19:00
Island Avenue Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Island Avenue Tattoo — Tattoo studio, found on 715 Island Avenue in McKees Rocks.
715 Island Avenue, McKees Rocks, 15136
Steve Kammerer's McKees Rocks Tattoo
Tattoo studio
Steve Kammerer's McKees Rocks Tattoo is Tattoo studio on 300 Catherine Street, McKees Rocks.
300 Catherine Street, McKees Rocks, 15136
Dream Machine
Tattoo studio
Dream Machine is Tattoo studio on 5423 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh. Dream Machine also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
5423 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15206
Phone: +1 412 550 5868
What the map tells us about tattoo shops in Pittsburgh
16 of the 38 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.
16 have websites listed. Studios with websites usually show portfolios there — the fastest way to tell if a shop's style matches yours.
1 of the studios are also tagged for piercings, handy if you're after both in one visit.
The Pittsburgh tattoo shop tour
Plot these on a map and the day plans itself: Hometown Tatoo on 223 Grant Avenue, Rogue Tattoo on 4419 Butler Street, Wild At Heart, 402 Tattoo, Deluxe Tattoo, Alter-Ego on 4136 Library Road, Studio 88, and Lionheart Tattoo. That's 38 stops on the Pittsburgh tattoo shop tour. 30 more are listed below.
Tattoo tips for Pittsburgh
A few things worth knowing before you work through Pittsburgh's tattoo shops:
- Trust the artist's placement advice at Hometown Tatoo. They've seen thousands of bodies. If they say the design won't age well there, listen.
- Aftercare is half the tattoo at Rogue Tattoo. Follow the artist's instructions, not your friend's. Keep it clean, keep it moisturised, keep it out of the sun.
- Plan around your calendar. Don't get tattooed right before a beach holiday or a marathon. Give it two quiet weeks.
- Sun is the enemy of fresh ink. UV fades tattoos fast, especially new ones. Once healed, sunscreen on the tattoo becomes a lifelong habit.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Pittsburgh — 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 Pittsburgh can take a while to appear. The 38 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 38 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 Pittsburgh: 38 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.