Black Cat Tattoo

Fantastic experience: Had the best experience with Nae! Went in super nervous and unsure but she was very kind and worked with me until I was happy with the design/placement.

Fantastic experience: I had a tattoo appointment with Angela and couldn’t be happier with both the process and the result. She took so much care and time to make sure the design and stencil were placed perfectly, exactly how I wanted them. Throughout the session she was very caring, always checking in and offering breaks when needed. And the tattoo itself turned out absolutely incredible!

Fantastic experience: スタジオは明るくて清潔でした。 メールのやり取りから、お店での事前のカウンセリングも丁寧で、施術後のアフターケアも安心感がありました。 旅の特別な思い出です。 Kamanありがとう。

Fantastic experience: Ang is a not only a phenomenal artist, but also so personable and easy to talk to while making you feel comfortable during tattooing. I have four total tattoos from her over the years, the first one being while she was still an apprentice, and she has proved consistent with the quality of her work and kindness, it’s always such a pleasure getting tattooed by her. She makes the process so enjoyable I will definitely continue to be getting tattoos from her in the future.

Fantastic experience: I'm so happy I found Kaman to help give me my first tattoo. She was beautiful to work with at Black Cat. So gentle, listens to what you want to accomplish, follows through with all the details involved. I just love the result. Thanks Kaman.

Fantastic experience: I recently had my tattoo's done by Kaman at Black Cat, and she was lovely! I am super happy with the detail and time she put into my tattoos, and the entire experience was great. I strongly recommend this Artist and tattoo shop for your next piece. I hope to be back again soon!

Fantastic experience: Excellent space. I saw a guest artist but the whole place had a lovely atmosphere, great open spaces and natural lighting, and was very clean and welcoming. Everyone was respectful, attentive, caring and kind. Another customer had an issue and fainted, and everyone made sure to take care of them and make sure they were okay. 10/10 experience Only downside I could see is it isn't wheelchair accessible!

Fantastic experience: Wonderful experiences getting tattooed by Elise, great saturation, minimal pain, heals quickly and heals right! Couldn’t recommend more!

Negative experience: One of the artists' doesn't respond to emails ‍♂️ yikes

Fantastic experience: The shop is amazing!! Very spacious and bright, decorations are very cute, especially the taxidermy rat on the shelf. Did my first tattoo with Kaman Lu, she is amazing!!! She is very understanding and makes accommodations till you feel 100% confident in the tattoo. All the other artists are very nice too. Totally recommend everyone in the shop to go to for your tattoos!!

Fantastic experience: One of the best shops in town. I have always felt incredibly welcomed & comfortable at Black Cat. The quality of work from all the artists, both permanent & guests, is amazing. Robin Graves is especially fantastic & has the lightest hand in the city! She's great to sit for. Can't wait for my next tattoo there!!

Fantastic experience: Amazing first tattoo experience. They were so great, communicative, and the final piece is just what I was hoping for. Sydney was so nice and made the whole experience a really fun, really enjoyable first time.

Fantastic experience: Fin tattooed me and he exceeded my expectations. Crisp, clean and painless tattoo (and great conversation!)

Negative experience: I am writing this review to share my experience with Robin Graves for a custom design. I booked my initial appointment in November, and after a brief conversation with Robin, I was promised a mock-up a week before my appointment and possible alterations before my appointment at the end of January. Since this was my first tattoo and it was supposed to cover a small scar, I really wanted to see the custom design before my appointment. I reached out to Robin a week before my appointment, and they told me that they would send mock-ups the weekend before the appointment. I didn’t receive the mock-up over the weekend, and when I reached out on Monday (two days before my appointment), I received a very dismissive response that there is still plenty of time left! and a rough mock-up that was not at all close to the original sample I submitted. I asked for a possible alteration and sent a couple of references by other artists to make my request more clear about the fine lines and details I was looking for. They misunderstood my references and accused me of taking other artist’s work to another, giving me etiquette lessons! The response from Robin was shocking as they dismissed my time and said that they won’t continue working on my project! I tried to explain what I was looking for again and that the references by other artists were not meant for them to copy! but they continued dismissing my request and insisting that anything other than a dark patch of ink won’t cover my scar! I am extremely disappointed in the way Robin communicated with me and dismissed my time, energy, and passion! I do not recommend Robin if you are looking for a custom design. They don’t respect customer’s time and ideas.

Fantastic experience: i absolutely adore this tattoo shop. everyone is so nice and friendly. robin graves has been the best tattoo artist i’ve had, they are an amazing person and artist. i highly recommend them and anyone else at the shop.

Fantastic experience: Legitimately probably one of the best tattoo experiences I’ve had to date. The shop is lovely, spacious and has lots of natural light and the artists are friendly, professional and do some amazing work!! I haven’t ever felt this comfortable in a tattoo shop !

Fantastic experience: Angela (milkthistle) was amazing!! They were so thorough with explaining what they were doing when they were doing it, I felt so comfortable and relaxed. She was also super receptive to my suggestions on placement and sizing and made me feel very confident in the tattoo. The design is beautiful, the work itself is great, I am so unbelievably happy with how it turned out, truly exceeded my expectations. The studio itself is excellent, such a beautiful, peaceful, bright, and airy space. 10/10 would recommend Black Cat Tattoo and Angela for your tattoo needs!!

Fantastic experience: I attended a flash day at the studio and it was wonderful! Cate was professional and friendly, my tattoo came out gorgeous, and the studio itself was such a welcoming, inclusive, and comfortable space. Definitely recommend!

Fantastic experience: From start to finish my experience with Grae at Black Cat was above and beyond! I’m going to leave a pretty thorough review, but the short of it is that Grae was wonderful at communicating from start to finish, takes pride in their work and really cares about what they do, and went out of their way to make me feel comfortable. Pre-tattoo: Grae’s instagram (@graesalisbury) has all the info you could need before booking, organized into highlight reels. You can see what their physical space in the studio looks like and the process for the session (along with detailed information describing their informed and ongoing consent practice, which they also went over in person). Having all this info accessible is so helpful for anxiety or if it’s your first tattoo! Black Cat Studio: the studio has a really lovely vibe, with a waiting area full of beautiful art and merch for purchase. Everyone I encountered was so nice! Session: Grae was very patient and took time to make sure I was comfortable by accommodating my noise sensitivity (I forgot my headphones so they got a speaker and set up low-fi music), and helped sort out a way to do one of my tattoos sitting up as I was anxious about having to lay down. They never made me feel rushed or like I was being a burden, and explained everything to me along the way. Their station was clean and they were very thorough about sanitation! The art: just beautiful! I’ll add some pictures to my review after they heal. The other artists at Black Cat all have wonderful flash, and it’s clear that the whole studio takes sanitation, consent, and comfort very seriously. It’s an inclusive space, very calm/welcoming, can’t wait to book more tattoos here in the future!

Negative experience: Despite Cate's fast and clean work, every time I look at the piece I'm reminded it wasn't the size I wanted and that she cornered me into it. I am well covered and while traveling really wanted to get a piece done. I had an idea and found what I wanted amongst her flash. I waited a few months and traveled yl get it, rented an airbnb, etc. Waited some hrs for my appointment oy to find out she had a cancelation before and could have seen me earlier. I changed the location of the tattoo and we tried a few sizes. I decided i wanted the bigger size but she was lazy to do the stencil over again and bullied me into keeping it. She didn't respect t my request and I was embarrassed to press further as people were now watching. She worked really quickly and by the end I figured it was because she didn't want to be late to have dinner at the shop with her friends who were arriving by the end of my appointment . She had never given me the quote previously, as I had waited for and cha red me based on a bigger size. I am not one to fuss and wanted to just leave as it was awkward with her friends there wanting to eat. It's just unfortunate that despite it being a flash piece, I was excited but it was far from reciprocal. (As a hairdresser of over a decade I'm well aware what service looks like)

Fantastic experience: Paige is absolutely incredible! Paige is a perfect example of what I look for an a tattoo artist! I felt so welcomed, valued, and respected as a client. I can’t wait to show off my gorgeous new piece once it’s healed My entire experience was a positive one, but here are my top highlights: - Outstanding art and tattooing skills - Clear and prompt communication - Asked for consent at each step of the process - Extremely sterile and hygienic tattoo station - Collaborative on day-of adjustments (for me, this was placement and shading) - Very friendly, easy to talk to, and personable - Super cute and clean studio space

Fantastic experience: I cannot recommend Paige enough! Not only is she incredibly talented and makes beautiful, intricate pieces, but she is so kind and thoughtful. I will be getting all my future pieces done by Paige.

Fantastic experience: I got a flash piece from Elise at Black Cat and I could not have been happier with both the experience and resulting tattoo. She is not only kind and patient if you need breaks, but also really fun to talk to! The studio is very clean and everyone I interacted with was lovely. I can’t imagine a better tattoo experience.

Fantastic experience: The best tattoo experience I have had! I saw Grae, and they were so communicative throughout the whole process! I have never felt as comfortable in a tattoo session as I did with them. The piece turned out amazing, and I am definitely going to be booking with them again! 10000000/10 recommend!

Fantastic experience: The artists here are incredible! So talented and friendly, and while I was a little nervous because this was my first tattoo they made me feel so at ease. Would recommend them to anyone who is interested in tattoos, but nervous about the experience. Paige was absolutely amazing! Nailed the custom artwork, she made the design so much lovelier than I could have imagined! The tattoo was quick, clean, and stunning. Thanks again Paige!

Fantastic experience: Coen was amazing ive never felt so comfortable with a tattoo artist 10/10 would recommend

Fantastic experience: Beautiful art, rad location, women owned and operated

Fantastic experience: Location is easy to find, studio is lovely, spacious and clean. Robin is so wonderful and brought my idea to life perfectly. Overall a great experience and would recommend this studio to anyone!

Fantastic experience: Sweet studio. Awesome and professional and artistic. Cam designed and did my bear dog hybrid creature tattoo. Loving it!

Fantastic experience: Coen was amazing. He was super nice and reassuring. He continuously made sure i was comfortable with human touch. Just an outgoing amazing person i cant wait to come back and have him put more ink on my body. It felt like a very safe space.

Fantastic experience: Phenomenal group of artists. Very inclusive and respectful place to get work done. Nothing but praise for all at Black Cat.

Fantastic experience: This is one of the few tattoo shops that I feel comfortable in. They are inclusive, clean, safe, welcoming, really listen to you, helpful... The list goes on. A lovely bunch of folks rocking it at art.

Fantastic experience: Black Cat Tattoo is an outstanding business. My absolute favourite spot to get tattooed in town. Amongst having incredible artists, the space is very inclusive, clean, politically neutral and safe to all (bipoc/lgbtq+ ). The artists are very professional, considerate, kind and open. They understand that being tattooed can be an intimidating and vulnerable process for some. In my experience, they've always made it a priority to make sure their client feels comfortable. I have had tattoo's by multiple artists in multiple towns, and this is now my home shop.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been tattoo by a few people at black cat (Cate, Brianna and a few guest artists) and every experience has been wonderful! They are all so kind and caring! Very professional, safe and clean :)

Fantastic experience: Cate was so lovely and got me a beautiful tattoo after over a year of waiting through travel restrictions. Totally worth it! I love it (:

Fantastic experience: I got my first tattoo done by Grae about 7 months ago, and it was the best experience I could've asked for. I felt totally comfortable to voice my opinion on sizing and placement and if I wanted to make a change. Grae was very professional and made me super comfortable. I also appreciate the shop as a whole and how beautiful the space is, as well as how welcoming the shop is and just generally making me feel safe and welcome. Super inclusive space, can't wait to go back next month for a new piece with Cate. I also recommended this shop to my best friend and she ended up getting a tattoo with Grae as well and also loved it. I recommend Black Cat to anyone I know looking for a tattoo.

Positive experience: Went here for a guest artist , phantom orchid, goodplace

Fantastic experience: I've had several back and forth emails with Cate for her waitlist. She has been nothing but warm, friendly, and genuine. There is zero pretentious energy and nothing but professionalism and warmth. The level of kindness I've experienced with Cate and the shop is next level. I would recommend them on that alone.

Fantastic experience: A very professional and comfortable tattoo shop made up of amazing artists. Had a great experience with them and would definitely like to go back!

Fantastic experience: Have been to black cat tattoo twice, in two different locations with two different artists; everyone there are amazing artists who are kind and I had a great experience both times. Thank you!

Fantastic experience: Cate is an incredible artist and a wonderful person. I would absolutely recommend Black Cat to a friend!

Fantastic experience: such lovely people making beautiful art!! made me feel so safe and welcome and provided me with wonderful tattoos to cherish forever. will be coming back many more times in the future :)

Fantastic experience: Favorite tattoo studio in victoria. Such a beautiful and welcoming space with wonderfully kind artists. I've always felt safe and happy getting tattooed at Black Cat! Super clean and professional as well, it's obvious how much care goes into this business.

Fantastic experience: Such a welcoming and beautiful place to get a tattoo. All the staff are super lovely and want to make sure you have a positive experience. I got a tattoo from Grae, they were so friendly and made sure I was as comfortable as possible. The tattoo is so beautiful and I love it so much. I also love how inclusive this shop is and wish every shop was like this! Adorable and clean space as well!

Fantastic experience: Had my second tattoo here, and it was an amazing experience!! I would absolutely recommend this tattoo studio!

Fantastic experience: I wanted to get a tattoo to memorialize my daughter. Cate was super gracious with the back and forth I had on the tattoo I wanted due to my own pregnancies and loss. The tattoo Cate designed for me is absolutely beautiful and the fine lines were very impressive. Friendly, professional, all round great artist and business.

Fantastic experience: I feel so lucky to have tattoos from two of the artists at black cat, including the owner. The work is beautiful in design and how perfectly it’s settled in. And the artists were professional and welcoming and I had great experiences.

Fantastic experience: This is such a wonderful shop. I had my first tattoo here and immediately felt so comfortable and welcomed by the atmosphere. Paige has done all my tattoos- she is so easy and pleasant to work with! And very easy to talk to :) I will always recommend !

Fantastic experience: Absolutely incredible person and service! Friendly and relaxing- really made my first tattoo experience positive! I got my tattoo a few years ago when they did stick and poke and it’s still perfect :) will go back as soon as I can for more!

Fantastic experience: Have had two tattoos done by Cate and Robin here in the Black Cat Tattoo and couldn’t recommend it more. Incredible, calm + inclusive atmosphere with kind people and beautiful art!

Fantastic experience: An absolutely lovely space, with super talented artists.

Fantastic experience: i got inked by Robin who was super professional and lovely. she took her time with my piece and made sure it was perfect! can’t recommend this shop enough. i felt very safe getting tattooed there and i will be back to support these wonderful artists :)

Fantastic experience: Beautiful inclusive space. Super talented artists!

Fantastic experience: I got a tattoo from one of the guest artists at Black Cat last summer. What a super cute little shop! Would love to get another tattoo there sometime.

Fantastic experience: This place has the nicest staff, is clean and so professional. Cate is a brilliant artist!

Fantastic experience: Such a talented and kind group of tattoo artists at Black Cat Tattoo! I had two pieces of adorable art tattooed by Sidney. Highly recommend to anyone!

Fantastic experience: Amazing tattoo shop full of talented artist. I miss the flash days, cannot wait for them to start again one day

Fantastic experience: Black Cat is such a beautiful space to get tattooed in! And the artists are talented, friendly, and welcoming. I've been tattooed here twice by Cate, and both experiences were fantastic! So friendly, and professional, you feel really safe and taken care of. Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: World class tattoo parlor, we are lucky to have them.

Fantastic experience: Wonderful and welcoming staff! What a wonderful place to be tattooed! I’ve been tattooed twice by Cate & once by Brianna (while she was still there) they were both incredibly sweet and accommodating! They even had the shop extra warm because I was getting a tattoo on my thigh. They are also all incredibly talented artists! Do yourself a favour and go get tattooed at black cat!

Fantastic experience: Got my first tattoo here with Robin and it was a great experience. 10/10 would recommend and will be coming back for more!!

Fantastic experience: great shop! lovely owner with great values and incredible artists. highly recommend

Fantastic experience: I had a wonderful experience at black cat, the artists are kind, accommodating, cultivate a space that is a pleasure to take part in, and do some real badass work! Will certainly return:)

Fantastic experience: Truly a wonderful space & experience Black Cat was where I got my second tattoo after having a pretty intimidating, unfortunate first tattoo experience elsewhere. Brianna made me feel very safe & heard & at ease the entire time. All the other artists seem incredible as well. Highly highly recommend

Fantastic experience: Great shop with some of the friendliest, professional, and talented artists. Got a tattoo from Paige about a year ago and am still thrilled with it. Would recommend.

Fantastic experience: Clean, professional and all around awesome, I can't recommend Black Cat highly enough. Cate runs a beautiful shop that is inclusive and respectful of all and any who want to be tattooed. I have had the pleasure of being tattooed by Cate and Robin both of whom are lovely and passionate about their craft. One of the best spots in town if you're looking for some ink.

Fantastic experience: Nicest team at the nicest studio. welcoming from the second you enter the space. the owner, Cate, is so kind and so nice. She has created a truly unique tattoo experience where all walks of humans feel safe at and home.

Fantastic experience: Lovely space with talented and specially curated array of artists. Space is always cleaner than clean, with plenty of room to move around and doesn’t feel cramped. Every protocol is followed carefully to make sure tattoos heal happy healthily and easily. Love that they have saniderm wraps as an option!! This shop is full of tough hardworking artists with hearts of gold <3 I’ve been here 5 times now and the experience is dependably great. (If I had more money I’d be here more often)

Fantastic experience: I have had multiple tattoos from black cat. The shop is clean. The staff are lovely and the tattoos are top notch!!

Fantastic experience: Black Cat is such a beautiful studio! It is clean, and bright and everyone that works there is so so kind and beyond talented/skilled! I have gotten tattoos by two people that work here and both did excellent work. 10/10 experience, I will always recommend this studio and the amazing people that work here!

Fantastic experience: Amazing tattoo shop, new space is welcoming and clean! Will never stop recommending this local business :))

Fantastic experience: Such an amazing experience here. They were so professional and are truly amazing artists! They support women and LGBTQ+ artists in their space and are some of the best in the city through and through. I have multiple tattoos from artists from here and get compliments all the time. Space was very clean and accommodating. Have gotten tattooed by resident and guest artists and have been wow’ed each time. Highly recommend if you are looking for a safe/great space to get tattooed.

Fantastic experience: Best humans I’ve ever met. Amazing artists, they take my safety and the safety of others seriously. They keep the space clean and follow public health other. I feel respected and cared for while I am there. Thankful for everything they do!!

Fantastic experience: I have had 3 tattoos done at this amazing shop, and each time have had a fantastic experience! Talented artists, awesome space.. great times all around :) can’t wait to go back!

Fantastic experience: Black Cat Tattoo is a great! I got tattooed by Cate the owner and it was a top notch experience. Definitely recommend this shop to anyone looking for some new ink

Fantastic experience: Fantastic shop, full of amazingly talented artists and wonderful staff. This tattoo shop is a glowing gem in the crown of Victoria's tattoo shops. Keep it up Black Cat!

Fantastic experience: I haven't had the pleasure of being tattooed by one of the amazing artists here yet but have gone to market days! I have friends and family who are immunocompromised so I'm always a bit nervous to go to events in case of selfish anti-maskers or loose policies but Black Cat did a great job of creating a safe space for all. They checked for vaccines at the door, provided hand sanitizer, and made sure everyone was wearing their masks. I appreciate any small business that is doing the best they can to continue operating safely during these times, not to mention a business that supports many local artists.

Fantastic experience: Black Cat is an amazing and welcoming space. The quality of the art and the humans working there is unprecedented! I’ll definitely be back and it’s one of the few shops I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to any person I know

Fantastic experience: I love both of the tattoos I got at Black Cat, and have a delightful time getting them despite the fact that I was being stabbed by needles. I love the care and safety provided the shop and the wonderful artists that run it.

Fantastic experience: The staff here are so lovely and made my first tattoo experience super relaxed and enjoyable. They care so much about their craft and the people they tattoo and it really shows.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been a fan of Cate’s art for years (I’m looking at a couple of beautiful prints on my walls right now) and she’s also an incredibly lovely human. The studio space is welcoming, clean, inclusive and definitely somewhere I will be visiting again in the future and recommending to friends!

Fantastic experience: ❤️❤️❤️

Fantastic experience: Very professional and very kind

Fantastic experience: Amazing people and amazing work. This shop has created a beautiful community of artists that enrich Victoria. Highly, highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Such an amazing place, super clean and professional with incredibly talented artists 100 percent recommend!

Fantastic experience: Great studio amazing people!! Very clean calm atmosphere overall good experience

Fantastic experience: amazing studio, with kind, talented artists. they do the utmost to make sure everyone feels safe throughout the entire process. i’ve been a couple times and i’m looking forward to booking my next appointment.

Fantastic experience: I've had multiple tattoos done at Black Cat from both the owner as well as guest artists and each one is so special to me. Black tattoo has a very inclusive space and supports their community in many ways.

Fantastic experience: I received all my tattoos by Brianna and met Cait while being tattooed. The service I received was beyond especially for a newbie And the place was so clean. I felt comfortable , safe and respected during the whole process and would/do recommend anyone to blackcat.

Fantastic experience: Amazing staff who create beautiful, long lasting art. Paige is a wonderful artist who I have recommended to so many. Always a favourite!!

Fantastic experience: 5/5 stars - stellar - excited to be in the new space

Fantastic experience: Amazing group of Artists!

Fantastic experience: I went in for a tattoo from Grae and my experience could not have been better. It was a clean, safe, beautiful space and I was put completely at ease. They did an amazing job with my tattoo and were friendly, kind, and so professional. They even gave me a lengthy touch up a month later at no charge. I highly recommend them and the shop for anyone needing good tattoos in Victoria

Fantastic experience: The experience at Black Cat was incredible. They have a welcoming environment, I felt incredibly comfortable, and I LOVE my tattoo!! Thank you Grae and thank you Black Cat Tattoo!

Fantastic experience: Got a wonderful tattoo of four quails done by Brianna three years ago and it is still such an incredible piece! Her attention to detail and regard for my vision was amazing. The studio was clean and the service very professional. Would happily recommend this studio to anyone looking for a phenomenal tattoo!

Fantastic experience: You will hear people on the island and beyond waiting for a tattoo from Cait. That’s because their work is really special. Black Cat Tattoo is an iconic Victoria location that welcome everyone. Their artists are amazing, could not recommend more!

Fantastic experience: I received a tattoo last May, and I absolutely love it. What I appreciated the most was how safe the experience since it was the pandemic. Public safety is incredibly important to me, and I will come back to Black Cat for my next tattoo because of this.

Fantastic experience: Love their artwork, some of the best in Victoria, hands down. Also love how they stand for safe, covid-preventative measures. Wonderful humans

Fantastic experience: Incredible artists who take care to create a very safe space I have one tattoo from Cate which is 5+ years old and it still looks amazing.

Fantastic experience: Black Cat is my favourite tattoo shop in Vic! It is always such a welcoming space. I have four tattoos from Sydney and two from Robin, who were both wonderful to work with! I would love to get more tattoos from the other artists who work there, but for the meantime I can't say enough good things about the artists I have had the pleasure of being tattooed by!