3 Best Tattoo Shops in Ottawa, ON

Expert-recommended Top 3 Tattoo Shops in Ottawa, ON. All of our tattoo studios actually undergo a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes everything from checking reviews, ratings, reputation, history, complaints, satisfaction, trust and price - all to ensure overall excellence. You deserve only the best!

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SANDBOX TATTOOS OTTAWA

259 Bank Street,
Ottawa, ON K2P 1X2 Directions

Since 2021

Specialty:

✓Custom Tattoo Designs ✓Fine Line Tattoos ✓Black and Grey Realism Tattoos ✓Walk-in Tattoos ✓Tapout Challenge ✓Microblading ✓Powder Brows ✓Portrait Tattoos ✓Colour Tattoos ✓Cover-up Tattoos ✓Geometric Tattoos ✓Japanese Traditional Tattoos ✓Traditional Tattooing ✓Tattoo Aftercare ✓Body Piercing ✓Ear Piercing ✓Nose Piercing ✓Tattoo Removal

"Sandbox Tattoos Ottawa offers a wide range of services, including custom designs, traditional styles, portrait work, and cover-ups. Their talented artists are dedicated to delivering high-quality, personalized tattoos using top-notch equipment and strict sterilization protocols. They provide detailed aftercare instructions to ensure optimal healing. Sandbox Tattoos Ottawa has over 10 award-winning artists and more than 10,000 tattoos inked. They specialize in creating unique custom designs. They also offer gift cards and financing options for all tattoos. Same-day walk-in services are available. They offer a free consultation.

2026 Highlights: Sandbox Tattoos Ottawa excels in everything from fine-line tattoos to realism tattoos, offering a wide range of other tattoo styles to meet your needs. They provide free custom design consultation."

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Price:

10-Hour Tattoo Session $1400

Discount:

Save $550 For A 10-Hour Tattoo Session

Contact:

(613) 565-6995

Mon-Sun: 10am - 8pm

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11+ YEARS ON TBR
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THE INK SPOT

429 Bank Street,
Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y7 Directions

Since 2000

Specialty:

✓mandala Tattoo ✓New Americana Tattoo ✓Neo-traditional Tattoo ✓Tribal Art Tattoo ✓Japanese Tattoo ✓Asian Tattoo ✓Traditional Tattoo ✓Custom Script Tattoo ✓Half Sleeve Tattoo ✓Realism Tattoo ✓Memorial Tattoo ✓Floral Tattoo ✓Bird Tattoo ✓Fantasy Tattoo ✓Geometric Tattoo ✓Natural Tattoo ✓Portrait Tattoo ✓Celtic Tattoo ✓Colour Work Tattoo ✓Large Tattoo ✓Small Tattoo ✓Laser Lightening Tattoo ✓Body Piercing ✓Cover-up Tattoos

"The Ink Spot is a professional tattoo and body piercing shop that has been in the industry for over 26 years. They only use the industry's top-quality products and have one of the city's largest selections of fine body jewelry. It is home to award-winning artists and some of the best in the city. Their passionate and talented team is proud to offer quality tattooing, piercing, and laser lightening with a personal and effective approach. The shop is regularly inspected by the Ottawa Board of Health and conducts bi-monthly spore tests in its sterilizers to ensure the safety and health of its customers. They can help develop and design a custom and unique piece just for you. Appointments are recommended. Walk-ins are welcome for both tattooing and piercings. Please call ahead for availability.

2026 Highlights: The Ink Spot has wheelchair accessibility."

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Top Choice Award Winner in 2021, 2022 and 2023
License #261233928

Price:

Tattoo'S Minimum Price $100

Contact:

(613) 237-1331

Tue: 11am - 6pm
Wed-Sat: 11am - 7pm
Sun & Mon: By Appointment

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10+ YEARS ON TBR
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NEW MOON TATTOO

2920 Carling Avenue,
Ottawa, ON K2B 7K1 Directions

Since 1982

Specialty:

✓Tattooing ✓Custom Tattooing ✓Traditional Tattooing ✓Japanese Tattooing ✓Neo-traditional Tattooing ✓Ornamental Tattooing ✓Portrait Tattooing ✓Mandala Tattooing ✓Memorial Tattooing ✓Large and Small Tattoos ✓Haida Tattooing ✓Tribal Tattooing ✓Black and Grey Tattooing ✓Celtic Tattooing ✓Watercolour Tattooing ✓Script Tattooing ✓Floral Tattooing ✓Animal Tattooing ✓Cover-up Tattooing ✓Body Piercing ✓Laser Tattoo Removal ✓Jewelry

"New Moon Tattoo was founded by legendary tattooist Dan Allaston. Allaston pioneered modern tattooing in Canada and organized the first international Canadian tattoo conventions, showcasing artists worldwide. Specializing in Japanese-themed tattoos, portraits, and elaborate styles, New Moon's award-winning artists are dedicated to preserving tattoo traditions while exploring new techniques to offer clients the latest trends. They provide detailed consultations to help clients choose designs that complement their skin tones. The studio offers a wide range of tattooing and piercing services at affordable prices. Their talented tattooists create original and unique designs, focusing on meeting clients' expectations and needs. New Moon Tattoo also accommodates walk-in appointments for added convenience. Giftcards are available online and in-store, valid for anything in the studio.

2026 Highlights: New Moon Tattoo has over 43 years in the industry. They will provide you with an aftercare sheet."

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Best Tattoo Parlours Across Canada Flare Magazine 2018
License #2194044

Contact:

(613) 596-1790

Tue-Sat: 11am - 7pm
Sun & Mon: Closed

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tattoo Shops in Ottawa, Canada

Carefully selected questions to evaluate important aspects. Comparing the answers helps you choose the service provider that best suits your needs.

1. How do you ensure a safe and hygienic tattoo experience?
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The Ink Spot
Almost all our equipment is now single-use and disposable. We do bi-weekly lab verified spore tests in our sterilizer to ensure safe and proper functionality. We adhere to all proper methods of operation as per the Ottawa Health Board and have regular inspections.
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2. How do you handle cover-up tattoo projects? 3. How many tattoo artists work at your studio? 4. Do you accept walk-in tattoo appointments? 5. What aftercare instructions do you provide? 6. What is the cost of a tattoo touch-up service in Ottawa? 7. How do you manage large or multi-session tattoo projects? 8. How do you help first-time tattoo clients feel comfortable? 9. How long is the usual wait for an appointment?
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