High Society Tattoo

9 Barrack St, R95 AY17, Kilkenny

Enquiries: [email protected]

Tattoo art studio offering high quality design led custom tattoos in a warm friendly atmosphere. We’ve built a bright, modern studio in the heart of Kilkenny, Ireland.
We offer a clean hygienic tattoo process with the highest standard of equipment and inks. We offer a range of artists with various styles. All highly experienced.
Founded in 2015, we opened our new home in 2019. Our crew has grown to match the demand for quality tattoo art.
Our artists are:
Ian Flynn, Nora Bouziane, Louise Flynn, John Murphy,Laura O’Brien and Ben Sheridan. Our floor manager is Aoife Bambrick. Administrator Miriam Flynn.
We look forward to welcoming you to our creative hub.

Opening hours

  • tuesday: 9h-17h
  • wednesday: 9h-17h
  • thursday: 9h-17h
  • friday: 9h-17h
  • saturday: 9h-17h

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High Society Tattoo: Reviews

4.9/5 (65 Reviews)
aoife meade Published on Google 3 weeks ago

Fantastic experience: So clean, efficient, got a tattoo ive wanted for so long. Love the end result. Staff so friendly Nora my tattoo artist was lovely super chill, will be back

Alan Curran Published on Google 2 months ago

Fantastic experience: I recently finished a full sleeve tattoo with Laura and I was absolutely delighted from start to finish. The studio was very clean, I was put at ease each session and I am very happy with the finished tattoo

John O'Shea Published on Google 2 months ago

Fantastic experience: Ben was great. Nothing an issue and professional. Great calm attitude. Brilliant music in the background and relaxing environment. Great work guys

Jess Doheny Published on Google 2 months ago

Fantastic experience: High Society is by far the best tattoo experience I've ever had and will always go back time and time again! Everyone is so friendly and inviting. The atmosphere is always so relaxed. I can't wait for my next appointment ✨️

Lorraine Butler Published on Google 2 months ago

Fantastic experience: Clean environment, , friendly staff, lovely atmosphere and great experience overall will definitely be back!

Laura Farrell Published on Google 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: I have multiple tattoos, and between Aoife checking me in, Laura doing amazing art work! I always feel very comfortable and the studio is always kept so clean!

High Society Tattoo
High Society Tattoo

Laura! Always a pleasure, and we hope to see you back soon :)

Shane Byrne Published on Google 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: Best tattoo I've ever gotten, Aoife was great to chat to for organising appointment and Laura's work is unreal

High Society Tattoo
High Society Tattoo

Thanks, Shane. Hopefully see you again :)

emilie toffoli Published on Google 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: I truly can’t recommend this studio enough. I felt so comfortable throughout the entire process, and Ian absolutely nailed my tattoo—it turned out even better than I imagined!

High Society Tattoo
High Society Tattoo

Thanks, Emilie. It means a lot that you love the tattoo and enjoyed your time here :)

Matt Zielinski Published on Google 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: I recently had a large half-sleeve done with Ian, and the entire experience was outstanding from start to finish. Before we even began, we had two detailed consultations where he took the time to understand my idea, guide me through what would work on the skin, and offer alternatives that actually improved the final design. His expertise and communication throughout the process were exceptional — everything from booking to preparation was handled professionally and with care. From the moment I walked into the studio, I felt genuinely welcomed. Being greeted by name, a smile, and a relaxed atmosphere made a huge difference. The music, the vibe, and the overall energy made long sessions much easier. The studio itself is spotless and clearly run to a very high standard of professionalism. What stood out most was how invested they are in the client’s experience and the quality of the final piece. Their focus is clearly on expert advice and making sure the tattoo not only looks incredible on day one but continues to hold up over time. If you’re considering a first tattoo, a large custom piece, or want an artist who truly collaborates with you, I couldn’t recommend Ian and the team highly enough. Absolutely world-class work and an even better experience.

High Society Tattoo
High Society Tattoo

Matt! Thank you so much, you are very kind and it was our pleasure to tattoo you, hopefully see you for the next one :)

Connie Published on Google 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: We showed up without an appt. And John was happy to oblige. He did amazing works in a short time. Very clean shop very good service. Enjoy your Tiny Jesus!!!

High Society Tattoo
High Society Tattoo

Thanks for dropping by on your travels, Connie!

Stevie K Published on Google 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: The shop is very welcoming, well designed and clean. Had a great experience spending the day there Friday with Laura working on a sleeve for me. Already excited to return and continue it, would have no hesitation recommending High Society and Laura!

High Society Tattoo
High Society Tattoo

Thank you for the kind words, Stevie :)

Leigh Griffin Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Wonderful experience from booking to design to actual tattoo. Staff are bang on

High Society Tattoo
High Society Tattoo

Thanks Leigh! Hope to see you again soon.

Sarah O Dwyer Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Nora was amazing, very professional and answered any and all questions I had about the process. The atmosphere in the shop was very welcoming, and it is such a clean, hygienic premises. Would highly recommend!

High Society Tattoo
High Society Tattoo

It was a pleasure having you in the studio Sarah, hope to see you again soon <3

Michael O Dwyer Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I got my first tattoo done at High Society this week. From the moment I stepped into the premises I felt comfortable and at ease. The place is clean, tidy, and had a very welcoming atmosphere. Ben was my tattoo artist and not only is he very talented but also helped put me at ease straight away. All the staff there were extremely friendly and professional. I was very happy with my tattoo and would highly recommend them to anybody interested in getting a tattoo. Special thanks to all the staff, especially Ben!

High Society Tattoo
High Society Tattoo

Thank you for your lovely review Michael, we're still talking about your infectious enthusiasm! It was our pleasure, hopefully we will see you again soon:)

Pat Brennan Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I have been dealing with Johnny for a cover up on my calf the last few weeks. An absolute gent and incredibly talented. Always kept me at ease and so knowledgeable. His work speaks for itself. Would highly recommend High Society. Thanks again Johnny

High Society Tattoo
High Society Tattoo

Thank you Pat, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave us such a kind review. Hopefully we'll see you soon :)

Andy Lee Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: It’s hard to put into words what a great experience I have had at High Soceity Tattoo. I have just finished 4 sittings with Ian Flynn. Ian is an amazing artist, I had a large outline done 10 years (back and chest) by the late great Joe Myler, I was unable to get it finished due to personal circumstances and I knew Ian was the only person that could bring continuity to this piece and turn it into an amazing piece of body art. I will be forever grateful that he was willing to take on this job on and bring life and colour to my tattoo. I am delighted to be the proud owner of his work. I would also like to thank all the other artists and staff that I met there, they create a brilliant atmosphere by way of being funny, friendly, talented and professional. The environment needless to say is absolutely spotless as well as being full of interesting objects. Oh I shouldn’t forget to mention how much I enjoyed the music playlist throughout the day. I would especially like to thank Aoife for her ability to distract at times me when I was feeling needle discomfort, thanks you, did make me laugh . Also thanks to Ben, a young but immensely talented artist who I got to see at work during my visits. He undoubtedly has a great future ahead of him. Needless to say I will never go anywhere else for my tattoos, there is no need, high society tattoo has an amazing talent pool of artists and I am looking forward to my next visit to get inked there.

Trev Keane Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: It was my first tattoo. Ben was brilliant, from creating exactly what I wanted from images to an amazing stencil and tattoo. He understood the story and was respectful of it. The tattoo shop is beautifully decorated and welcoming. The tattoo came out amazing.

Michael Barcoe Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: As soon as you walk through the door you feel welcomed by the staff, it's a spotlessly clean environment with a great decor,a mix of classic pieces of furniture and modern colour's and on artwork on the walls. Louise did my tattoo,her calmness and professionalism is obvious immediately. I'm delighted with my tattoo and would highly recommend Louise and all the team at High Society.

Patrick Quinn Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent as always

Joseph Galvin Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: The people are great and their work was amazing, very impressed will go again

Emma Dwyer Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Had my first tattoo with Nora last week, lovely staff in there and very clean, she made me feel so at ease and was lovely with helping me decide on size and everything.

46potato Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Top class as always, delighted with the work I got done. Looking forward to seeing it fully healed.

John Omahoney Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Had my first ever tattoo on Saturday with Nora. She is amazing, took her time to get exactly what I wanted. She was so detailed with my design. I could not have asked for more. Just love it. So beautiful. The whole experience was really lovely. The atmosphere, the staff and the professionalism was outstanding. This was my first but will definitely be back again. Karen

Sonya Seymour Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Had my first tattoo here with Nora and I can not recommend her highly enough. She’s so professional. She took her time made sure I was happy with my decision. Everything is so sterile and safe . And most of all the tattoo was just what I wanted ! I Was really I Pressed by the really classy decor not ur average tattoo studio for sure ! highly recommend! ⚓️

Stephanie Burke Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: High Society is fantastic. Such a lovely friendly atmosphere. Laura my tattooist is amazingly talented and makes me feel so comfortable and at ease.

Melissa Kelly Published on Google 3 years ago

Negative experience: Would never go back! The rudest person I have ever come across. Nora! The owner would really want to look at who he is employing. App at 3pm. Was told I would be waiting 10 minutes. 35 minutes later, she came out. She was rude when I asked if I would be waiting much longer. She hadn't even my tattoo designed! Told me my grammar was incorrect! This is coming from the person who inscribed me and didn't start with a capital letter! Would not recommend!

Ivana Jug Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Would recommend to anyone willing to make a tattoo, professional, friendly, comfortable... All the best... Coming back for sure...

Aaron Brophy Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: 5/5 10/10 100/100. Can not say enough good about this business. Everybody here was super friendly. Incredibly talented artists in every corner. Louise gave me a tattoo I can't stop looking at already. Thank you again

Lissette de la Rose AnTir She Her Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly, professional, and great quality. Do allow plenty of time to contact them and book in advance though

Caroline O'Kelly Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Got my tattoo done on Friday. Had previously sent a few emails with various pictures of my ideas. Laura then designed the most beautiful tattoo that I cant believe is actually mine! I think she read my mind! The shop itself is very cool, gorgeous decor and all the staff were friendly and really put me at ease! There was a lovely, chill atmosphere. Cannot recommend Laura and High Society enough! Would give more stars if i could!

michael grace Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Got my first tattoo today at the age of 53 could not have asked for a better experience thanks John.

Damien Sheridan Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: The best tattoo studio in Ireland,all professional artists in a relaxed friendly environment,it's what you want when getting a tattoo,you pay for quality and that's what you get in High Society.

eircomkk Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: If I could give more than 5 stars I would.

Aoibhin Young Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: An amazing and comfortable experience. A little bit nervous since it was my first tattoo but the staff really are easy to talk to and answered any question I had. My artist Laura was wonderful and reassured me the entire way through, I didn't feel uncomfortable for a second from the moment I walked in the door. With little things such as a pronoun option on the consent sheet to the rest of the staff coming over and talking to you and seeing your design to health and safety. The tattoo itself came out better than I imagined and I can't wait to book again

Martin Curry Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Recommended the best I've ever seen

Gerry P Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent tattoo shop with some of the best artists

Cormac Hogan Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: High society has such a great atmosphere, all staff were lovely, top class work, Nora was brilliant

John Slattery Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: The guys there are fantastic and the work they do is phenomenal

derek mccarthy Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Top Tattooists, ultra hygienic modern studio, friendly atmosphere

High Society Tattoo
High Society Tattoo

Thanks for the kind words Derek! Always a pleasure. See you soon.

Paul Bible Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Absolutely top class, I love going up for the day to have a full sitting with ian, theres always lovely banter with all the staff. Top class

Sarah Wilson Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Lovely shop, lovely people working there. John did a great job, absolutely love the tattoo ❤️

Finn thehuman Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great staff, cool interior. Great tattoos too.

Alan McKenna Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Nora is a God.

Joe Steward Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: We were unable to get an appointment in our timeline, but these guys were great and suggested other artists along our route. We wish that we could have had our piece done here, they were a very nice bunch of people with a nice and clean shop.

Mikayla Guidera Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: What a studio!! Such a pleasure to be there. All of the guys are incredible and such a talented bunch of people. The studio is so comfortable and absolutely spotless. Always come away absolutely delighted with my tattoo and always have another one booked in. Highly recommended

Patrick Neary Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brilliant time with very talented and friendly people

Peter Stone Published on Google 6 years ago

Positive experience: Friendly staff, really good tattoo work

TJ Carroll Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Wouldnt go anywhere else. 100% Professional.

Celia Bernabé Sánchez Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: El trato increible y la tatuadora un amor, si pudiera, volvería.

Gary Meany Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very professional and very good at what they do

adrian stapelton Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent...

Louise McSharry Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Such a professional shop, my husband got a tattoo as a surprise for me. Dan Leo did my husband's design and tattooing, really thorough consultation, excellent design and then plenty of time to place it correctly for the best outcome. The shop is gorgeous inside, spotless but with plenty of character and all the artists were really friendly and masters of their craft.

Laura Armstrong Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I got a Disney Fox and the Hound tattoo and the spell 'Lumos' from Harry Potter and they were done by Louise. I love them they are perfect and the attention to detail is unbelievable.

Warren Leslie Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Only place to go.

Ian Phelan Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing

Jenny Lorimer Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Always fab. Standard is miles above anywhere else!

Ben Cossar Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: great place with super friendly staff. best tattoo shop in the country

Nicola Jordan Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great place very professional and every one was really nice and helpful

Dylan Furlong Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Got a couple's tattoo here from Louise. She did an amazing job. We were so happy with our tattoos they were amazing. The shop was extremely clean and staff were very friendly and created a great atmosphere. Highly recommend High Society Tattoo!

Brian Drohan Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great artists and I can't rate Louise highly enough

Mia Livančić Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great people working there, you feel welcomed and they are really friendly and so talented. All of them. Definitely recommend

David Keane Published on Google 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Nice relaxing vibe in the shop, amazing tattoos, good tunes and good coffee

Aaron Mulhall Published on Google 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Would thoroughly recommend this tattoo shop. Great artists with varied styles to boot. Their work speaks for itself. Very friendly also, you are always guaranteed a good laugh to pass the time in the chair.

Dee Sewell Published on Google 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Absolutely thrilled with my first tattoo by Louise Flynn. She took my photos and ideas and recreated a stunning piece of shoulder art. The studio was clean, everyone friendly, and a great ambiance to the place.

Walter Flynn Published on Google 9 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best tattoo shop in Ireland

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