Tattoo Phil's
Welcome to Tattoo Phil's, a premier tattoo studio located in the heart of Northampton! With over **35 years of experience**, our fully registered studio stands out for its commitment to artistic excellence, safety, and exceptional customer care.
Whether you're contemplating your very first tattoo or looking to revamp an existing design, our talented team is ready to cater to all your tattoo and body piercing needs. Our studio features **air conditioning for your comfort** and private rooms, ensuring a relaxing atmosphere.
Founded by Phil Thomas, one of the first tattooists registered with the Northampton Borough Council, we pride ourselves on maintaining **strict hygiene standards** with all equipment sterilized to hospital-grade specifications. Our extensive portfolio includes a diverse array of styles, from **tribal and Celtic designs to intricate portraits and modern artworks**. Specializing in custom tattoos and cover-ups, our artists are dedicated to bringing your dream tattoo to life.
At Tattoo Phil's, we believe in the power of personal consultation. We offer **free consultations** to discuss your ideas and help you choose the perfect design. Our artists are passionate about their craft and can provide you with creative designs tailored to your vision.
Visit our galleries to see a selection of our recent creations, and discover why we have earned an enviable reputation in Northampton. Feel free to reach out to us to schedule your free consultation at either of our numbers: **01604 602 277** or **01604 630 720**. We can’t wait to help you celebrate your individuality through art!
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: (closed)
- tuesday: 10h-18h
- wednesday: 10h-18h
- thursday: 10h-18h
- friday: 10h-18h
- saturday: 10h-18h
Our comment from Tattoo Studios about Tattoo Phil's:
A Family Tradition of Quality and Trust
With a history stretching back to 1987, Tattoo Phil's has established itself as a cornerstone of the local body art community, earning a reputation as a go-to destination for both seasoned enthusiasts and first-timers. This family-run business prides itself on maintaining high standards of professionalism while fostering a welcoming atmosphere. Clients frequently describe the environment as spotless and tidy, reflecting a deep commitment to hygiene and safety that puts nervous visitors at ease from the moment they walk in.
Exceptional Artist Expertise
The studio features a roster of highly skilled artists, with several reviewers singling out specific tattooists for their craftsmanship. Artists like Mitch, Damien, and Phil himself have received consistent praise for delivering precise, satisfying results. Clients highlight their ability to handle diverse requests, from intricate cover-ups and delicate tribute pieces to bold new designs. The team is noted for taking the time to ensure perfect placement and client comfort, resulting in work that heals well and stands the test of time.
- Expert cover-up and touch-up services for existing tattoos
- Custom design collaboration with a focus on personal meaning
- Precision work in various styles, tailored to client satisfaction
A Welcoming Piercing Studio
Beyond tattoos, the studio is a preferred choice for body piercings, thanks to the gentle and reassuring approach of their piercers. Many customers report positive experiences with piercers like Lily and Matt, who excel at calming anxious clients and providing clear aftercare instructions. Whether it is a septum, helix, or dermal, the process is described as quick, painless, and professional. The studio’s attention to detail ensures that piercings heal smoothly, making it a trusted name for body modification in the region.
Client-Centered Service and Atmosphere
The hallmark of Tattoo Phil's is its friendly, personable staff who treat every customer like family. Reviews consistently mention the relaxed vibe, where laughter and good conversation are part of the experience. The team is praised for its flexibility, often accommodating last-minute bookings and walk-ins with a smile. While the primary payment method is card-based, the staff remain helpful and accommodating in handling payment logistics, ensuring a smooth transaction. With reasonable pricing and top-tier artistry, the studio continues to earn the loyalty of repeat clients who would not hesitate to recommend it to friends and family.
Tattoo Phil's: Reviews
Reviews are the opinions of their authors. We do not verify that the author was a customer.
Reviews on Google
4,8 out of 5 from 69 reviews
Fantastic experience: Came here for my first tattoo and the artist was super friendly and did an amazing job!! Thank you so much would 100% recommend
Negative experience: My friend had a fine line tattoo here and it is uneven and didn’t turn out the way she wanted at all . maybe only recommend for non-fine line tattoos
Negative experience: I used to pay with cash because I didn't have a card before but this time they didn't do my tattoo because they wanted half the fee upfront and I will never come here again.
Fantastic experience: My wife and son got some piercings here today they were all lovely and very nice made both of them comfortable before and after and had a good chat would recommend 100%
Fantastic experience: Got my nose piercing done on 11.7.24 and it's healing perfectly no irritation bumps as all. Piercer recommended me to buy a saline solution from the shops too and told me how to do the aftercare definitely recommend getting piercings done there!
Fantastic experience: Piercer and the other employee were both super friendly and helped me calm down for my belly button piercing. They were supportive and professional. Would definitely go back there again
Fantastic experience: I've had three tattoos here and each time I've left so happy. Everyone who works there is so lovely and they genuinely care about how the tattoo looks and if you're happy with it. If I get any future tattoos, I won't go anywhere else but here
Fantastic experience: Had a tattoo done by Damien in 2 sittings ,he did a fab job , lovely environment very clean and all staff friendly Def recommend to anyone Thanks Damien x
Fantastic experience: Very professional
Fantastic experience: Clean, friendly and fab tattooist, Max done my tattoo today and i love it xx
Fantastic experience: My go to place for tattoo and body piercing
Fantastic experience: What a great service highly recommend will be back for more
Fantastic experience: Goid friendly informative staff,safe steriille equipment,great artists.woill be back to get my other hand done.
Fantastic experience: Both times I've had a piercing done here it's been quick and easy. Staff are lovely and the place is clean. Thank you :)
Fantastic experience: Mitch did a amazing job with my tattoo
Negative experience: Awful
Fantastic experience: Had my 13 year old daughter's ears pierced today. Daughter was really pleased and happy. Great and friendly service and reasonable priced. Matt was excellent and did the piercing with attention to detail and explained the after care. Great quality stud. Will recommend my friends and family. Cheers
Fantastic experience: Came for a rose cover up/touch up. Polite and professional! Very impressed. Will be coming back.
Fantastic experience: Been using Phil's since 1987 and always a great place. Very friendly and professional with top artists !!!
Fantastic experience: Amazing service, from design, placement and tattooing on the day truly amazing. My ink healed quickly and is a perfect tribute to my best friend. Thank you Damo, can’t wait for my 3 sleeves
Fantastic experience: Friendly service and great tattoos. Really put my daughter at her ease & reasonable price as well. Best place for Tattoos in Northamptonshire.
Fantastic experience: Went for a face dermal and my mum had her neck done. They fit us both in together - I’m not sure the name of the piercer but everyone in the shop is just so friendly and funny. Our piercer was so gentle and didn’t hurt at all! I’ve had almost all my piercings done here since I was of age to get jabbed and I love how easy healing they are. Favourite body art place in Northampton!
Fantastic experience: The shop was very clean and tidy, People are very helpful,
Fantastic experience: Absolutely in love with my new tattoo thanks
Fantastic experience: Everyone there is lovely and welcoming. Been to Phil's a couple times now and not 1 complaint. Will definitely be going back!
Fantastic experience: Had a wrist tattoo of my husband’s name carried out yesterday by Mitch. He was very professional and did exactly what I wanted. It didn’t hurt in the slightest and I am very happy with the result. I would highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: Best tattooists in the land.
Fantastic experience: Great place, friendly staff and great artists
Fantastic experience: I got my septum pierced from here and had a very nice, painless experience. The amazing lady who did my piercing was super friendly and guided me throughout the process. It took about 2 minutes at max from start to finish. After that I had an issue with my card while making payment but I was also very kindly accommodated for that too. Also, I made my phone appointment for the wrong branch but they were nice enough to squeeze me in even though they were super busy. 7 stars for them! Would definitely recommend yo others as well. If I have to give one recommendation, I would just say that they should have an option for comtactless payment as well.
Fantastic experience: Friendly and helpful staff . Very clean and tidy place . Set out lovely too
Fantastic experience: Went in today for a nose piercing staff are really polite and friendly made me feel comfortable definitely recommend
Fantastic experience: Really helpful staff
Fantastic experience: Very friendly and professional staff
Fantastic experience: Good price and friendly staff and another good one done by mitch
Fantastic experience: My fiancée and I had a cover up Wednesday, absolutely brilliant. already sorting out a sleeve and my fiance'e having another cover up can't wait, 11 out of 10
Fantastic experience: Friendly people and fantastic artists
Fantastic experience: Went here to get my nose piercing. Was feeling really scared , as I hate needles but Lily was very reassuring, patient and answered all my (many)questions. Also I love my piercing and the placement was perfect!!! All in all , a very positive experience and I would recommend this place to everyone. Thank you!!
Fantastic experience: great place
Fantastic experience: Great place to get tattoos and piercings, staff are great and friendly, building is beautiful and will always recommend Phil's Tattoos!
Fantastic experience: Great lads nice work and good prices
Fantastic experience: Amazing atmosphere, friendly people and overall a brilliant experince. Would definitely recommend to everyone! Most of the tattoos on my arm are done by Mitch and i am incredibly happy, he takes the time to make sure i am satisfied with the positioning and that i am comfortable with the pain. I had my first helix piercing there and Lily was very communicative, made sure i was ok and explained the steps to ease my worries. I'll definitely get all my future tattoos with them! X
Fantastic experience: Exellent tattoist friendly staff brilliant cover up thanks phil
Fantastic experience: Great tattoo, too friendly staff
Fantastic experience: Love this place, go here for all my tats
Fantastic experience: Fantastic place .. fantastic workers . Great atmosphere... love my tattoo xx
Fantastic experience: Probably the best around
Fantastic experience: Excellent I've had all of my tattoos here. It's a family business the staff are all great and the shop is so clean I would recommend it to anyone. My latest edition is the pic underneath
Fantastic experience: Can't say 1 bad word they was great definitely would go there again!
Fantastic experience: The main man Phil did my tattoo and I'm so pleased with it, I shall be going back for a few more tattoos soon
Fantastic experience: Very good for my first tattoo.
Fantastic experience: Absolutely over the moon with my new tattoo. Fantastic service from start to finish and was just what I wanted.
Fantastic experience: Went in without an appointment for a tragus piercing. Clean store and friendly staff, had the piercing there and then and very happy with the result. Would recommend.
Fantastic experience: Awesome place awesome people awesome tattoos
Fantastic experience: Booked my session within 2 hours notice and they gave me this for £70. Reasonable price, friendly staff, professional and clean studio. Great first tattoo experience.
Fantastic experience: Staff are friendly and make you feel comfortable. You can have a laugh and joke around a great place for tattoos and piercings.
Fantastic experience: Amazing staff, super friendly and helpful. amazing value and very quick response with my design. Would totally recommend to people thinking of getting a tattoo.
Fantastic experience: Just had a tattoo done today verry good work and verry nice staff definitely coming for more
Fantastic experience: Had another tattoo done by Mitch at Phils shop. They are great people and you have a good laugh, make you feel comfortable, relaxed , this is my third one done by Mitch first one my sons name , second a cover up butterfly and third. A verse on ribs. I can definitely say I would recommend these guys to anyone that wants a tattoo, they like a family n couldn’t make u feel more comfortable, actually a cup of tea would of been nice. Ha ha ha ,
Fantastic experience: Good customer service
Fantastic experience: Great place.
Fantastic experience: Great work done always nice clean place to
Fantastic experience: Been there today and had a tattoo done.. the staff are amazing so friendly and welcoming. The place is spotless.Will defiantly be going back.
Fantastic experience: Been there several times for my last ink... my latest visit was for a piercing. The place is spotless, the staff friendly. Highly recommended.
Fantastic experience: Great service, Clean and very professional tattoo designed by them and inked on within an hour So thank you it looks great!
Fantastic experience: Had my 1st tattoo a mnth ago, done by Lily.. made to feel relaxed & comfortable. 2nd tattoo in the works. Highly rated.
Fantastic experience: Great place! Went in with my friend to get our ears pierced without an appointment and they managed to do both our piercings quickly and they look amazing. Staff are super nice! Definitely going back there for more piercings
Fantastic experience: Very professional
Fantastic experience: Absolutely brilliant
Fantastic experience: Absolutely brilliant tattooist highly recommend
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