The Black Hat Tattoo Dublin
Information about The Black Hat Tattoo Dublin
Opening hours
- sunday: 11h-19h
- monday: 11h-19h
- tuesday: 11h-19h
- wednesday: 11h-19h
- thursday: 11h-19h
- friday: 11h-19h
- saturday: 11h-19h
We believe that every passion leads to excellence and us at The Black Hat Tattoo Studio work only to reach this excellence.
We care about the quality of our work, from the inks and materials we use to the respect of a strict hygienic process in order to provide high quality, unique and custom tattoos.
We collaborate with some of the worlds best artists either as a resident or guest artists in our studio situated in the heart of Dublin.
Our comment from Tattoo Studios about The Black Hat Tattoo Dublin:
The Black Hat Tattoo in Dublin is a premier destination for anyone looking to get high-quality tattoos in a welcoming and friendly environment. Customers consistently praise the talented artists, such as Kush, Dmitry, and Beri, for their exceptional skills and professionalism.
Highlights of The Black Hat Tattoo include:
- Welcoming Atmosphere: Visitors appreciate the friendly and accommodating staff, making every customer feel at ease.
- Skilled Artists: The studio boasts a range of talented artists who are highly praised for their attention to detail and creativity, ensuring that each tattoo is unique and exceeds expectations.
- Clean and Professional: The studio maintains high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, creating a safe environment for clients.
- Excellent Customer Service: Many clients have noted the responsiveness of the staff during the booking process and their willingness to accommodate any requests.
- Happy Customers: With numerous positive reviews about the quality of the tattoos and the overall experience, many clients express their eagerness to return for future projects.
Whether you're a first-timer or looking to add to your collection, The Black Hat Tattoo is highly recommended for its outstanding service and artistry.
The Black Hat Tattoo Dublin: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Kush was amazing, he done me last minute so helpful and really good tattoo artist highly reccomend! Great fine line
Hi Chloe. We are so happy to hear you had a good experience at our studio and are happy with Kush's work. Thank you so much for the kind review, and hopefully we will see you again.
Fantastic experience: Amazing place, lovely staff and tattoo artists
Thanks for this great review Kai!
Fantastic experience: Got a tattoo done by Kush on Friday and couldn’t be more happy with the outcome. I’m definitely going back to him for future projects.
We are so happy to hear you've had a good experience with Kush and our studio. Thank you for the kind review, and we hope to see you again soon.
Fantastic experience: Fantastic place and great people , really happy about my Tatoo as well. Will definitely recommend this place to my friends
Thanks a lot for this wonderful review !
Fantastic experience: I've had a spine tattoo done a month ago with Black Hat by Kush, elvish writing. I'm so happy with my tattoo, it looks even better than I had hoped for. Everybody was very nice and welcoming and Kush was so nice and happy to help me with my project. I can only recommend this studio and Kush. Thank you so much!!
Thanks a lot for this amazing review Manon ! Hope to see you again for your next project.
Fantastic experience: I recently had the pleasure of being tattooed by Matthew, he was so kind, attentive and really created a comfortable and fun space so much so that I went back to him a second time for another piece. Highly recommend!
Thank you for the kind review Jess. We are so glad you enjoyed your appointments with Matthew.
Fantastic experience: i came here twice and have 3 tattoos from sergy, he is really good at his job and nice, all the other artists are kind and supportive aswell
Thanks Donnie, means a lot for us.
Fantastic experience: Super happy !! Tattoo with Stella and I love it !
Thank you!
Fantastic experience: Was a bit cold in the studio but Kush made an absolutely amazing job will consider continuing my tattoo journey here
Hello,
Thank you so much for the positive review. We hope to see you again soon.
Fantastic experience: Great service and artists 10/10 would highly reccomend
Hey J,
We are happy you've had a good experience with us and appreciate the kind review. We hope to see you again.
Fantastic experience: got a tattoo here with Matthew recently and had such a good experience. the shop is such a nice, chill vibe and Matthew was so wonderful! he was super efficient with everything, and was so friendly. Had so much fun chatting with him, the time flew, and I'm SO happy with my tat. Can't recommend him enough if you're looking for a new tattoo!!
Hey L,
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review and for your kind words about Matthew. He would be happy to help you out with your next tattoo.
Fantastic experience: This place is very amazing and good service. Kush was friendly, skilful, very talented, and incredible tattoo artist.His attention to detail and skill was impressive, and i was be happier with the final result. I had an amazing experience here. I highly recommend him.
Hey Choijamts,
We are so happy to hear that you've enjoyed your experience with us and are happy with Kush's work. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a positive review.
Fantastic experience: Stella is very kind and helpful ! You can go ☺️
Thanks a lot for this review Oceane !
Fantastic experience: I recommend Black Hat Tatoo. Serious, clean and very welcoming team and artists. A professional Tatoo studio in Nice
Thanks for this wonderful review
Fantastic experience: This place is so awesome. Dimitri is THE best tattoo artist in Dublin. He listened to what I wanted and followed the design requested. The quality of his work was outstanding and the price affordable. Highly recommend!!
Thank you for your kind review Allyson. We're so glad you were happy with the studio and Dmitry's work!
Fantastic experience: great tattoo studio, very friendly staff and amazing artists, big up João thank you very much for my lovely lighthouse
Hey Lucy,
Thank you so much for the kind review. It was lovely to meet you and we hope to see you again sometime.
Fantastic experience: Came here from wales for my first tattoo with Gailiea She was absolutely amazing I would recommend black hat tattoo everyone was so friendly and welcoming and very sterile inside. I will 100% be coming back thank you
Thansk a lot for this wonderful review ! We're so happy to hear that you loved your tattoo with us !
Fantastic experience: Sergy thank you , thank you , thank you !!!! Your tattoo is magic and you are a men’s flower! Memories beautyful of Ireland thank to you ! I hope will return soon. Your friend Valentina from rome
Thank you so much for the kind words Valentina. We are happy to hear you are happy with Sergy's work and hope to see you again one day.
Fantastic experience: This place handled both my wife and I as walk-ins with some more intricate designs and not just flash from the wall. They took they're time to get the design right and were methodical in their application. Both tattoos came out great. Update with pictures once their healed.
Thanks a lot for this wonderful review Drew !
Fantastic experience: Very good experience for the first tatoo Very friendly and professional Very good job
Thanks !
Fantastic experience: Very good job and very good experience for the first tatoo Very friendly and professional Good tatoo's saloon
Thanks a lot for this wonderful review Sandra
Fantastic experience: Best experience with artist. Awesome. Thank you Dimitri and co
Thanks a lot for this review François
Fantastic experience: LOVE the work Kush did. He explained everything well and i am very pleased with my first tattoo! I highly recommend him and The Black Hat in general. Their website has a lot of information that helped this newbie feel like i had a basic understanding of tattoos so i could articulate what i wanted. The staff were interesting and very supportive.
Hey Kim. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a great review. We enjoyed having you here and are glad you are happy with Kush and our services.
Fantastic experience: Delighted with whole experience. What a bunch of lovely people! Much recommended
Thank you so much Violeta. We are happy you enjoyed your experience with us and hope to see you again some day
Fantastic experience: The shop and artist were immensely helpful and creative. The whole experience was smooth and never felt rushed.
Thank you so much for the great review Robert. We hope to see you again.
Fantastic experience: I absolutely love this place all the artists are amazing the tattos I've had are perfect. The shop lovely and chilled . Its very clean and welcoming .
Thanks a lot for this review Sophie !
Fantastic experience: I had an amazing experience at Black Hat Tattoo! I arrived a little early for my appointment, and Dmitry was ready to get started as soon as I walked in. The shop felt welcoming and comfortable, and everyone was so friendly. I was visiting Dublin from Phoenix, AZ, and I love collecting tattoos to commemorate my travels. Dmitry worked with me to design the perfect piece and found just the right placement. I absolutely love how it turned out, and if I make it back to Dublin, I can’t wait to return for another!
Thank you so much for this review Emily !
Fantastic experience: My wife and I both got tattoos today while here on vacation and they were able to work with us quickly. We were blown away by the shop. Very friendly staff and very nice facility. This was my first tattoo and I would 100% recommend them to anyone in Dublin.
Thanks for this amazing review ! We're really glad you enjoyed your tattoos with us
Fantastic experience: I had an amazing experience here with artist Dmitry! The studio was clean with cool decor and great music playing, everyone was kind and my boyfriend could be there to sit with me for my tattoo, Dmitry fully understood my idea and created a really cool piece! Would definitely recommend this studio and the artist to others!
Thank yo so much for this beautiful review Julia
Fantastic experience: 5⭐️’s just aren’t enough! The Black Hat – and especially Dmitry – were exceptional from start to finish. I promised my daughter matching tattoos for her 16th birthday, and from my very first email enquiry the team were so helpful, clearly explaining the documentation needed, answering all my questions and guiding me through the booking process. The quick and clear responses were much appreciated. I chose to book us both in with Dmitry after seeing his fabulous work on their socials, and he was the perfect match. On the day, his calm and reassuring manner put my daughter at ease straight away. The whole process felt professional and welcoming, and even though we both got pretty small fine line tattoos, the speed, value and quality of the work really stood out. We are both totally obsessed with our new ink – thank you, Black Hat Tattoo and Dmitry. I highly recommend y’all, and I have no doubt we’ll be back at some point
Thank you so much for this wonderful review ! We're so glad to hear that your experience with Dmitry in our studio ! We can't wait to have you back at Black Hat Dublin :)
Fantastic experience: Faye was an incredible tattoo artist with a steady hand for fine lines and she was very professional! Absolutely recommend!
Thanks for this amazing review !
Fantastic experience: Very friendly staff and talented artists. Huge shout out to AJ and Nico for the new tattoos!!
Thanks for this wonderful review Brendan !
Fantastic experience: Best tattoo experience ive had by a mile, Dmitry was amazing and took the idea I had and made it 10 times better, every suggestion he made was amazing. Can't recommend enough. All the artists in the shop with other customers where really attentive and you can tell they all really care about their work and the design and go well above whats needed. Have more ideas and more tattoos to come, and cant see myself going anywhere else now. Great vibe all round.
Thank you for this amzing review. we're really glad to hear that you enjoyed your tattoo at Black Hat !
Fantastic experience: Absolutely perfect establishment, my tattoo looks absolutely amazing. The artist was an absolute laugh and very great at their job, very cheap price great atmosphere, overall just perfect.
Thank you for this great review !
Negative experience: I will not recommend Black Hat Tattoo at Dublin 1, three reasons, firstly I could not register my appointment online so had to call the reception multiple times to confirm the appointment. The receptionist (they call her Sierra-don't know her real name), did not inform or consult me about the price and I ended paying the price which was unreasonable and was unhelpful, the artist Nicholas did not inform me of the price I'll be paying for the tattoo, so basically for a single line of arm band I ended up paying a lot more than I was expecting, atlast I had to pay, even though I did not like the service, over all experience was awful and I was taken aback with the lack of customer assistance and won't recommend to visit here unless you are properly informed and consulted of what you are getting and what you will be paying. Thumbs down
Hi Shreya,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re genuinely sorry to read about your experience, and we understand your frustration.
What you describe regarding communication and pricing is not in line with our standards. The price should always be clearly estimated during the booking process and confirmed before the tattoo begins. On that point, we take full responsibility and apologise. At the time of your visit, our front-desk team was going through a transition period, which may explain — but does not excuse — what happened.
We’d also like to clarify one point regarding the tattoo itself. While an armband tattoo may look simple, it is actually one of the more technically demanding tattoos to execute well. It requires strong technical skill, precision, and experience, as any inconsistency or imbalance is immediately visible. For that reason, this type of work cannot be done by a junior artist and is priced accordingly.
That said, technical complexity should never come at the expense of clear communication. We’re sorry that this wasn’t properly explained to you at the time, and that this impacted your experience.
If there is anything we can do now to help turn this into a more positive outcome, please feel free to contact us directly. We truly care about the quality of our work and the way our clients are looked after, and we continue to improve our internal processes to avoid situations like this in the future.
Take care,
Lena - Owner.
Fantastic experience: Magda was excellent and made such a detailed tattoo look easy to do. 1000% coming back again!
Thank you
Fantastic experience: Wish I could give more than 5 stars. Came to visit from Los Angeles and wanted to get a tattoo to remember the trip. Absolutely wonderful people and great clean studio. Sergy was so professional and got my tattoo done in just about an hour and with such precision. Can’t wait to come back and get more
Thank you for this wonderful review Chase ! Hope to see you soon at Black Hat Dublin
Fantastic experience: Extremely professional service. I had the pleasure of working with Sofia, already looking forward to my next tattoo.
Thank you for this review Dylan !
Fantastic experience: Flew all the way from Australia to come here! I had beri as my artist and she was amazing and lovely. All the staff were lovely. It was my first tattoo and beri was very thorough with the design and placement to ensure it’s what I wanted. She is a very talented artist and if I return to Ireland I will definitely be going to her for a tattoo.
Thank you so much for this review
Fantastic experience: Faye was THE BEST! The shop was easy to find, clean and friendly, and loves the international vibe. I picked Faye for reasons and expected to be satisfied, but this artist was so amazing- full collaboration on design, great chat while working, and just such a lovely human. No regrets. And look at this adorable jackdaw!
Thank you so much for this wonderful review ! Hope to see you soon at the Black Hat :)
Fantastic experience: I had a fantastic experience in The Black Hat Tattoo studio. Beri was a pleasure to work with from the start. I had my ideas and she helped put them into place. This was my first and second tattoo so I was nervous but Beri was able to answer all my questions and she was so friendly. Her talent is endless and I will be sure to return. I am 100% pleased with my tattoos. Rachel Geraghty.
Thank you for this amazing review. We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed your tattoo session with Beri at The Black Hat ! We hope to see you soon !
Fantastic experience: I had a great experience with my tattoo artist, Martina, who made my tattoo look better than the idea I had in my head!
Thanks so much for this review ! We're happy to know that you enjoyed your tattoo with Martina
Fantastic experience: At the age of 53 (it's only a number) I got my first tattoo this month at Black Hat in Parnell Street. It was a script tattoo with an important quote from my late dad. I spoke to Dmitry and explained that I needed, he gave me options on how to have it done, how it would look etc. EDIT: second tattoo in the bag white feather + ogham script, getting great compliments, delighted with it. Brilliant service, great customer care, I'm delighted with the tattoo. Thanks Dmitry and all at Black Hat. Phil.
Thanks for your trust for your first tattoo !
Fantastic experience: Checked reviews before contacting them, went in for a free consultation, met Faye and I couldn't have met a nicer person. This was my first tattoo and I'm in my late 50s. I explained what I wanted and Faye was very understanding and offered excellent suggestions. Arrived on the agreed date and she could not have been kinder and more reassuring. In fact, it was over before I realised! Our chat was far more serendipitous than either of us expected and I definitely met this wonderful person for a reason. Highly recommend the studio, very clean and welcoming.
Thank you so much for this review Deirdre. we're so glad to hear that you love your tattoo experience with Faye at The Black Hat. We hope to have you back soon !
Fantastic experience: 5 of us came in to get travel tattoos and everyone was so great! They got us in super quick and were helpful with designing. Magda did the most adorable lamb on me and was so kind!
Thanks for this review and for your trust !
Fantastic experience: Dmitry was so patient working with me and my designs for a walk-in tattoo. His attention to detail was extraordinary. Over-all such a great experience. Thank you!
Thank you so much for this lovely review ! We're so happy you had a great experience with us
Fantastic experience: We had an amazing experience at the studio! I got my tattoo done by AJ and it turned out absolutely perfect – detailed, precise, and exactly how I wanted it. The whole team was incredibly kind, professional, and attentive to every request. Each member of my family got tattooed by different artists, and we all felt truly listened to, cared for, and completely satisfied with the results. A warm and welcoming atmosphere combined with top-level artistry. Highly recommended!
Thank you for this wonderful review Stefania. We ar ereally happy to hear that you had a great experience with us !
Fantastic experience: Stopped by the shop to see if they had any openings as I was in Dublin for a couple days on my travels. Was able to get an appointment for the following day and paid a small deposit I believe. Shop was clean. Everyone was friendly. My artist was super cool and seemed genuinely happy to add a tattoo to my collection of travel tattoos. Would recommend this shop for sure. I kept the card and would send anyone I know that way who are in town. Sadly I can’t recall my artists name. I’m terrible with names and it was a while ago that I was there.
Thanks for this review !! We're happy that you loved your tattoo with us
Fantastic experience: I traveled to Dublin for my 60th birthday and I knew I was going to get a tattoo. Sofia is very professional and was very accommodating. Considering I messed up my time that I showed up because they are 5 hours ahead. Very clean establishment.
Thanks Lisa!
Fantastic experience: Though we did have a bit of a wait for our ur party of 4 for souvenir tattoos … we all got artists that were a perfect match for design strengths. We all are super happy! I had Sophia, she is great at color detail and very light handed!
Thank you so much for this review ! We're happy you got a wonderful tattoo experience with us.
Fantastic experience: Everyone was so nice and welcoming. Sergy tattooed me and he did such an amazing job! He was so kind and his work was so clean! Highly recommend!
Thanks for this wonderful review. We're glad you had a greatt moment with our team.
Fantastic experience: I highly recommend this studio!!! Bella was a complete professional and was more than accommodating when I got woozy at the beginning The tattoo healed super quickly and looks excellent. Heavily considering a return (with a full stomach this time)! PS - sorry for taking so long to leave a review...
Thanks for your review :)
Fantastic experience: I can't recommend this place enough. All the staff are really friendly and the studio is really clean and inviting. Also Sergy is a great tattooist and artist.
Hi Isaac, thank you so much for your review ! Hope to see you soon at The Black Hat !
Negative experience: My sister was supposed to get her first tattoo here recently. Upon arriving to her appointment the tattoo artist was extremely rude to her, insisting that her tattoo wasn’t meaningful and that she “was still going through puberty”. She became very upset by this and requested a refund for the appointment and they said someone would be in touch to do this. I had to call the shop as no one had contacted us yet in which they told me that I would have to visit the shop in order to receive the refund. Extremely disappointing and inconvenient experience.
Hi Meaghan,
I’m really sorry to hear that your sister had a frustrating experience. That’s definitely not how we want anyone to feel when they visit our studio.
When it comes to tattooing underage clients, most studios in Ireland—including ours—are pretty strict. Some areas of the body can change a lot over time, and certain placements just aren’t ideal at a younger age. Our artists are deeply passionate about their craft, and their goal is always to provide honest advice so clients can make informed decisions they’ll be happy with in the long run. I assure you that all our artists are professionals who would rather turn down a tattoo if they have any doubts about the long-term outcome than take a quick payment. If concerns were raised about the tattoo or its placement, I can promise it came from a place of care and expertise, never judgment.
As for the refund, I completely understand the frustration. Like most businesses, we process refunds for in-store payments at the shop itself, which is why we asked you to come in. I realize this may not have been the most convenient process, and I truly apologize for any inconvenience it caused.
We really appreciate you sharing this feedback—it’s important to us that every client feels heard and respected. If there’s anything else I can do to help, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Best,
Black Hat Team
Fantastic experience: I can really recommend this Tattoo Studio. It is really sanitary and I felt really comfortable. As I needed someone to do a scar cover up, I contacted the studio to get a recommendation in terms of which artist would fit. I decided on Dmitry (@kotovotok). He really took into account, how to fit the tattoo best with my scars and my body shape. I felt really comfortable with him and I am really happy with my tattoo, so I also got a second one a few months later. He works incredibly fast, the quality and detail of the tattoos is insane! Can only recommend! Will be coming back to Dublin for another tattoo someday. Thanks Dmitry!
Thank you so much for this review Sophie ! We're really glad to hear that you add a nice experience at Black Hat with Dmitry ! See you soon
Fantastic experience: I have a cover up tattoo here and my experience was excellent, I was happy with the design and service, everything was on the great level. I like the salon and people there.
Hi Olena,
Thank you for these kind words.
Much appreciated.
Negative experience: My experience with Black Hat started when my chosen artist arrived to our consultation forty minutes late. From there, things went steadily downhill. My design was estimated at between 2 1/2 and 3 1/2 hours. After about five hours, the artist told me that it was taking longer than expected because her needle was malfunctioning (who on earth continues a tattoo with faulty equipment?!). I have no idea why she didn’t stop and reschedule for another day, but as this was my first tattoo, I didn’t know what to expect. The work ended up taking 7 1/2 hours, which I was not at all prepared for; by the end, the pain was so intense that all I could see was white. This was heavily exacerbated by the high-decibel club music (apparently Dublin’s taking steps to become an autism-friendly city; places like this are why I have my doubts). When we finally wrapped up, I had a panic attack in the bathroom. After, she told me she needed to take pictures before I could leave. I should have just said no, but I was so exhausted I probably couldn’t have even told you my own name. What’s worse is that the colour in my tattoo faded drastically within just a few days, even though I followed the care instructions obsessively. No one could believe it was brand new. I ended up going to a different studio to get it redone, doubling the cost. I have so much anger at myself for not walking away in a dozen different moments. Normally I don’t like to write negative reviews, but I just think people should be aware. If you’re concerned about your mental health or in any way neurodivergent, please, please steer clear.
Hi Fija,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We deeply regret to hear about the issues you faced during your visit. While our artists operate independently, we take great care in selecting them and hold both the quality of the artwork and customer service to high standards.
What you went through is completely unacceptable and does not reflect the experience we strive to provide. I understand your appointment took place in September, and I truly wish I had been given the opportunity to address your concerns sooner. I would have gladly arranged for a more professional artist to complete or fix your tattoo at no additional cost.
Your feedback is invaluable, and we are taking steps to address these issues internally, focusing on punctuality, artist engagement, and overall customer satisfaction.
Thank you again for your honest review.
Best regards,
Lena - Owner
Fantastic experience: I got a tattoo here twice and will come again! Sergy is an amazing artist and tattooist. The tattoos speak for themselves. Very cozy place and nice people!
Thank you, Sergy is indeed an outstanding tattoo artist! See you soon.
Fantastic experience: I wanted to get a tattoo to remember my time in Ireland. Faye was excellent to work with. She put so much work into the tattoo to personalize it. Shop was clean and professional. Would definitely recommend if you’re looking for a tattoo in Dublin
Hi Jeremy,
Thanks a lot for this review, Faye will be delighted by your kind words.
Fantastic experience: Very welcoming, very clean, amazing artists, overall such a good experience and definitely would go back !!
Thanks for this review Lilly ! We're glad you loved your experience in our studio.
Fantastic experience: I can't say enough good things. I'm from the states and I have a lot of big pieces. I wanted somthing small this time as I was visiting family and didn't need...you know...Anyway this was my first time here. Shop is clean, well decorated and welcoming. Sofia was great! She took me on such short notice and accomplished exactly what I wanted to perfection! Clean, efficient, and a true professional look no further for your next tattoo.
Thanks for your review !
Fantastic experience: I got tattooed by Mario (Mario_tattoos_) on a recent trip to Dublin and could not have had a better experience. I was getting a large piece on my leg that required me to be on my side for several hours and Mario made sure I was comfortable from the start and throughout the process. On top of it being a BEAUTIFUL tattoo, Mario was so kind and considerate in his interactions with my partner and me. I have been tattooed by many artists in many cities (mostly in the US) and this was by far, my best tattoo experience I have ever had. If you want a beautiful, unique traditional tattoo, he is the person you want to do it in Dublin. He’s a hidden gem, and I would love to get another piece from him. Black Hat also stood out as a high quality shop. Because I was getting a large tattoo and was there for several hours, I was around others getting tattooed by other artists and watched as they all were very dedicated to both quality tattoos and educating their clients on aftercare. The shop was very clean and tidy, everyone was super nice and friendly, and their website was very helpful for FAQs and basically anything you could potentially have a question about. I honestly wish my first tattoo experience could have been more like this one. Next time I’m in Dublin, I’ll definitely be back.
Hi Kaylee, thank you su much for this qualitative review. It does help us always to grow as a studio and we're all super happy reading this. Thanks for choosing the Black Hat team for your tattoo experience in Dublin. Take care.
Fantastic experience: Me and my friend were visiting Ireland. We wanted to get a memorable souvenir (what better than a tattoo) and looked up the black hat. They did not disappoint. They were professional and extremely courteous. We had Mario and dmitry and they were fantastic . Thank you
Thanks for your review Jess ! we're so glad you had a wonderful experience with our team !
Fantastic experience: I flew in from Tokyo to meet my American Friend and we got tattooed here! What an amazing experience. We were both super happy with our tattoos. Our artists were fabulous. The studio is clean, bright, and welcoming. The atmosphere is fun and welcoming too. I wish I lived here to be able to visit again! Highly recommend.
Thanks for this review Nicola ! we're reaaly happy that you enjoyed your tattoo with Martina !
Fantastic experience: They were very accommodating we missed our first appointment because the plane ride but they took care of that the next day they gotta send me very satisfied would recommend them very highly. They also gave us a place to eat afterwards called. The church was fantastic.
Thanks for your review !
Fantastic experience: I got tattooed here on August 17th on my trip to Ireland, and I’m super happy with it! As a (at the time) 16 year old, after reading about the tattoo laws in Ireland, I decided I would get one during my visit. After deciding what I wanted, getting my parent’s approval, drawing my idea, and finding a tattoo shop that would tattoo minors, I got it done! I believe the artist who did my tattoo was Mario, and he did a fantastic job! the healing process went great, and it healed fully within a couple weeks.
Thank you Aezak for sharing your great experience. We're delighted you had nice time in the studio and are happy with your tattoo. You are always welcome here in the future!
Fantastic experience: Got a tattoo Sofia and she was amazing really nice women and so gentle will definitely be going back. Shop was so clean and staff are so nice .
Thanks for your review Jenny ! We are really glad that you enjoyed your experience with Sofia in our shop ! Hope we'll see you soon for an another project !
Fantastic experience: Tattoo done over 3 weeks ago and fully healed. Very professional approach ie I was welcome by a first person who briefly listened to my request. She then called one of the guys who took a few minutes to listen to what I wanted. He then probably thought that there was a better guy in there for that particular tattoo and called a colleague. So then came Victor, a very talented artist whose best talent is probably to listen to what you want and then make it better than what you thought ! I came in basically with an original tattoo that I got done somewhere else 2 months ago and for which I was disappointed and not happy about. I felt it was incomplete and so Victor came up with a beautiful project to respect the original tattoo but added his own piece of art to wrap it up beautifully. So from an original tattoo that let me down Victor transformed it to my favourite tattoo. And compared to other tattoos that I have got done over the last 20 years, I have to say that Victor's is one of the highest standard I've got if not the finest. Overall, I definitely recommend this tattoo studio also for the customer experience.
Thanks for this wonderful review Aurelie ! We are so happy that you enjoyed your experience in The Black Hat Tattoo with Victor !
Fantastic experience: My partner and I have had our second tattoo done my Mario, he is an excellent tattooist and so creative, we will be returning before end of year for another visit
Thanks for your trust and for your appreciation of Mario's work ! We're happy that you planned to come back !
Fantastic experience: Love my new tattoo from Dmitry! I reached out on Instagram prior to my visit to Ireland and everything was all set when I arrived! Great experience and made my trip memorable!
Thank you for this review Paula ! We are happy that you enjoyed Dmitry's tattoo !
Negative experience: Went there for a small, simple celtic triangle. The tattoo artist did a great job, took about 45 minutes from start to finish. However, they refused to take a credit card and charged me €250. I had to go to an ATM, deal with the charges from that as well. But their website says a max of €180/hour, with an €80 minimum. I payed that amount and gave a 20% tip. They also refused to put a tattoo on my brothers hand and argued with him on placement and size, which lead to my brother not getting a tattoo at all there. Overall I would NEVER go there again and would NOT recommend them at all. They are good arists, but they are dishonest.
Hi Stephen,
Thanks for leaving your feedback, and I’m glad you were happy with the quality of your tattoo! That being said, I’m really sorry that the rest of your experience didn’t go as smoothly.
To clarify our pricing: we have a minimum charge of €80 for each tattoo, and the total price typically ranges from €150-€170 per hour, depending on the artist's skills, popularity, and experience. I understand there may have been some confusion, we’ll work on being more transparent in the future.
Regarding the payment method, while shop-related costs can be paid by card, the artists themselves are independent workers, and most prefer cash. As a tattoo studio, we cannot impose payment methods on them. However, this should have been communicated to you before your session, and I apologize that it wasn’t.
As for your brother’s experience, our artists sometimes make recommendations based on what will heal best or look good long-term. It’s never our intention to argue with clients, and I’m sorry if that’s how it felt. We’ll keep this feedback in mind moving forward.
Thanks again for your comments, and I hope we can improve based on this.
Best,
BH
Fantastic experience: Bella did an amazing job on mine and my mom’s tattoo!! It was my mom’s first and I had her change up my design the day of. She was so patient and kind! I couldn’t ask for a better experience!
Thanks for this review Allyson ! We hope to see you soon
Fantastic experience: Beri gave me two tattoos and I love them both. She was lovely, reassuring and very professional. The tattoos look perfect. The overall vibe at the tattoo shop was also very pleasant and clean. Everyone was very nice and I would definitely go back.
Thank you Sophia. We are very happy you like the shop and our tattoo artist Beri
Fantastic experience: My entire first time tattoo experience was superb. I contacted Tara one month prior to my visit to Dublin and she was very accommodating. My artist, Mario, made me feel at ease and was very thorough in making sure the design was to my liking. Mario demonstrated professionalism and an artist's attention to detail. I highly recommend Mario and Black Hat Tattoo
Thanks for this review Ron ! We're really happy to hear that your experience with Mario in our shop was wonderful ! Hope to see you soon
Fantastic experience: I was recently in Dublin on vacation. I had sent art work to Niall prior to my visit. He did a great job working with what I sent him. Then we collaborated together during my session. He is a great artist, has fab taste in music, and a great sense of humor. Can't say enough! Highly recommend both Niall and Black Hat Tattoo, The staff at the shop is great and very helpful when booking your session.
Thank for this review Jennifer. We are reaaly happy that you loved this moment with Niall and his wonderful playlist !
Fantastic experience: Four of us came in for travel tattoos while visiting Dublin from the US. We worked with Mike, Mario, and Matt. All the guys were easy to get along with and worked with us individually to perfect our pieces. We love how everything turned out, and had a great experience at Black Hat.
Thank you ! We are glad that you had a nice moment with our team
Fantastic experience: Came here to get a tattoo fixed and was delighted with the result. Dmitry is the ultimate tattoo artist and he has since done two more tattoos for me that I love. Can’t recommend this place enough and Dmitry. Super grateful for the the professional service and sick tattoos.
Thank you so much for your amazing review!
Fantastic experience: Looked up the store online, checked out the artists. Got an amazing Tattoo that I love so much. Staff were lovely, place was nice to relax for the few hours I was there. Highly recommend, Dmitry did a great job :)
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review!
Fantastic experience: My first tattoo experience was really great. I was extremely nervous but I would definitely recommend The Blsck Hat. Beri designed my butterfly tattoo & I am so happy with it. She put me at ease straight away & I would 110 recommend her. I will definitely back for my second tattoo.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience here at The Black Hat Tattoo. We look forward to welcoming you back for your next piece!
Fantastic experience: I visited this shop back in August when I was on a trip in Dublin. I loved my experience. It was so easy to book prior and after I arrived the staff was friendly. My artist, Bella had the design prepared and we chose the best size. I love how it came out, it was one of my favorite parts of this trip. She did amazing and was so kind.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that booking was easy and that you felt welcomed by our friendly staff
Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend BlackHat Tattoo, Sofia is the tattoo artist doing my tattoo, she is doing a complete full sleeve cover up blackout tattoo, everything thing was talk about before and after tattoo sessions, aftercare, healing etc, 5 stars and value for money, the artists are very welcoming and friendly Highly recommend blackhat tattoo 5 stars. Tom
Thank you so much Tom!
Negative experience: I was very much looking forward to visiting this tattoo shop on my trip to Ireland and they did not disappoint. A simple design for my best friend and me, quality care and service. *Edit* I have to update my review. After one week, during the healing process my tattoo is like a henna washing away. I can’t just return to Ireland to have it redone and request a refund, so I’ll have it redone by an artist near my home. Double the cost for a simple tattoo. I’m very disappointed.
Hi Selma,
I completely understand and empathize with your disappointment. Some tattoo placements, such as the hands, feet, face, or certain specific body areas, are more prone to fading during the healing process. This often results in the need for touch-ups or even multiple sessions to ensure the tattoo lasts over time.
To avoid potential dissatisfaction or negative feedback, many artists choose not to perform tattoos in these locations. It's important to note that while the tattoo can be executed beautifully, its longevity is influenced by the placement and healing process, which are factors beyond our control.
Fantastic experience: My husband and I had an amazing experience here! We were planning on traveling thru Europe and I found this shop on Instagram while looking in Dublin. I immediately scheduled an appointment when I saw Dmitrys work. It was a very easy process, same as the day of my appointment. Dmirty took the time to understand exactly what I wanted. His attention to detail and skill was impressive, and I couldn’t be happier with the final result. It’s exactly what I wanted. The shop was very clean and the entire process felt safe and comfortable. They even squeezed an appointment in for my husband’s impromptu tattoo. It’s a cool place with very talented artists. Highly recommend! Wish it wasn’t so far- I’d be back tomorrow. Huge shout out to Dmitry & Laura!!
Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that both you and your husband had such an amazing experience with us. We take great pride in maintaining a clean and comfortable environment, and we're happy you both felt safe and welcomed throughout the process. Dmitry and Laura will be so glad to hear your kind words. We’d love to see you both again—thank you for the high recommendation!
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Beri, amazing talented artist. She listened to what I wanted done and the tattoo is exactly like I imagined.... probably a little different from what they normally do here but exactly what I wanted. Beautiful design & colour..... and almost completely painless too, perfect experience at Black Hat Tattoo
Thank you so much Bernie for this amazing review !
Fantastic experience: Couldn't recommend this place more. Easy booking, I was on holiday from the states and was able to set up an appointment 2-3 weeks before I went. I got my tattoo from Dmitry, his line work was phenomenal. Clean, professional studio.
Thank you so much for your recommendation! We're thrilled to hear that booking was easy and that Dmitry’s phenomenal line work made your tattoo experience memorable.
Fantastic experience: Absolutely would recommend The Black Hat. Had a butterfly done on my forearm by the lovely Martina. Not my first rodeo, and it was most the pleasant experience yet. Vibe was so relaxed and Martina did an truly excellent piece.
Thank you so much for the kind words and recommendation! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a pleasant experience with Martina.
Fantastic experience: I had a wonderful experience with Black Hat, start to finish. Tara was so helpful and quick to respond to questions when making arrangements and their booking system is a breeze. Bella’s artistry and care is elite and she nailed my vision for my piece. I appreciated how often she checked in on my comfort and I left so happy with her work. Many thanks to the whole crew for a fab experience!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had such a smooth and positive experience from start to finish.
Fantastic experience: I made an appointment a few months before my trip to Ireland. I worked with Beri who was fantastic and used my ideas to design a tattoo that I absolutely love! We communicated through IG, and she was very responsive to my messages. The shop itself was clean and comfortable, and Beri was very personable and put me at ease. She was very gentle and kept checking with me to see if I liked the tattoo so far and if I needed to take a break. The end result was perfect! I highly recommend Beri and The Black Hat Tattoo!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
Fantastic experience: Got my first tattoo ever here and it’s perfectly what I wanted. Also an amazing staff to welcome us and guide us into the preparation / and healing process
Thank you so much for choosing us for your first tattoo! We're thrilled that it's exactly what you wanted.
Fantastic experience: Had a walk in today in The Black Hat Tattoo - I was very lucky to have Niall ( @BLOOM__TATTOO ) available to do x2 little cracking traditional style tattoos. Very happy - High quality - Reasonably priced. Get yourself down to The Black Hat Tattoo!!
Thank you so much for the awesome review!
Fantastic experience: A tattoo place that communicates in a timely manner is a great one! Unfortunately with the Microsoft outage my family and I could not make our Ireland trip. In the midst of the chaos I was changing our appts so many times but they would email so quick and have everything set. We sadly had to cancel but appreciated the empathy and ease of changes! If we can ever get to Ireland, I would highly recommend this location!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re so sorry to hear about the unfortunate circumstances with your trip, but we’re glad we could help make things a little easier during all the changes. Our team always strives to communicate promptly and with empathy, so it means a lot to hear that you appreciated it. If you ever do make it to Ireland, we’d be honored to welcome you! Best of luck, and we hope to see you in the future!
Fantastic experience: An amazing experience very clean and organized! Bella was a godsend and did an amazing job for my tattoo. They also send me all the pictures/videos she took so I can post it on my own socials!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience.
Fantastic experience: I got a very nice souvenir from my Dublin trip. Tattoo artist was Etienne Cristoffanini and his work and style was amazing. I highly recommend him.
Thank you so much for your feedback!
Fantastic experience: My son and I were in Dublin on a group tour from the states, we inquired about getting tattoos together to mark the memorable experience traveling abroad. The Black Hat was very quick to answer my messages and accommodated us that same day! Victor was great, he helped calm my first timer son and we both left with lasting souvenirs! If I’m ever back in Dublin again, I sure hope to return, I will definitely be making another stop for more ink!
Thank you Dawn for your precious feedback!
Fantastic experience: I have done beautiful tattoos on this shop, im glad to have known great people from different countries while they are traveling and getting tattoos, always gonna be thankful for your preference and the good moments you have gaven me I will be glad to make real your next tattoo! - see you at The Black Hat and dont forget check out my instagram: cruz.tattooer
Thank you so much, Victor! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience as an artist here at The Black Hat. It's always a pleasure having talented artists like you bring their unique skills and passion to our shop. Keep up the fantastic work!
Fantastic experience: Sofía was amazing! She exceeded my expectations. Although it felt at first like it was too expensive. You truly do get what you pay for! Watching her process was amazing, she was so accommodating and kind. The tattoo came out SO good! If you’re looking for realism or really anything for that matter, there are a plethora of artists at this place that can do all sorts of pieces. They’re from all walks of life and countries as well which was equally wonderful! Sofía had a light hand and as you can see she mastered a strawberry for the first time ❤️ thank you Sofía hopefully we will cross paths again!
Thank you so much for your kind words, Sofía and ourselves greatly appreciate it! It was a pleasure having you visit us, hopefully we will see you again!
Fantastic experience: While backpacking I decided to take a chance and see if a walk in with a tattoo idea I've had for quite some time was possible. And I am so glad I did. Even with my packed schedule and a flight I needed to catch they were super welcoming and flexible and able to fit me in. The session itself went great and I felt comfortable and involved all the way. My artist, Beri, was so nice and friendly, very attentive, asked all the right questions and had a lot of knowledge and ideas on what could work and what wouldn't. In working with the design she was calm and patient with me and in application certainly an artist taking pride and joy in her work. Very professional and a throughout enjoyable experience. I am so happy with the tattoo and how it turned out! Studio, cleanliness and hygiene is top-notch as you would expect from serious artists. Atmosphere, vibe, creative talks and banter between artists great as well :) Can recommend!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you chose to stop by our studio !
Positive experience: Love my tattoo, and my tattooist was perfectly lovely and friendly, my friend who was with me getting one too however, was treated quite differently. Altho she did leave with the tattoo she wanted and loves.. she was made to feel very uncomfortable by her tattooist was very rude, and made the whole experience really quite unpleasant. Meaning neither of us will go back unfortunately.
Thank you very much.
Fantastic experience: Went to this tattoo place last year for my first and second tattoos. After the completely postive experience I was absolutely coming back! Came back last week for my fourth and fifth tattoos and was not diappointed! Great artists, vibes and music in this studio - 10/10 would get inked again when I'm coming to Dublin next!!
Thank you very much. It means a lot to us. Our team will be delighted to read your review.
Fantastic experience: I was a walk in yesterday and had Magdalena. It was a small tattoo so I was not there long but she was awesome and very kind. She did great work as well. The place was nice and clean. Highly recommend!
Thank you very much. It means a lot to us. Magda will be delighted.
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