7 Tattoo Shops to Check Out in Downtown Richmond

Ranked #3 for the most-tattooed city in the US, RVA makes it easy to get inked with the best tattoo artists and shops in Virginia!

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Cary Street Tattoo is an appointment-only custom tattoo shop located in Monroe Ward offering a laid-back atmosphere that helps you feel relaxed before you get inked.

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Open 12-9PM, Tuesday thru Saturday. By appointment only.

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Civilization Tattoo is located in Jackson Ward and offers tattoos that are "truly hand-crafted for the individual" and combine historical elements of tattooing with current trends.

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Open 12-8PM, Wednesday thru Sunday. By appointment only.

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Opened in 2020, SinnerG houses a custom tattoo studio, professional piercing services, high quality jewelry, with an oddity and dark art museum/store (not to mention their Sinisteria Haunted House that comes back every Halloween).

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Open 11AM-6PM, Tuesday thru Saturday. By appointment only.

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Two Pillars Tattoo, located in Monroe Ward, promises a great tattoo without attitude which makes for a stress-free experience. If their talent and welcoming ways don't seal the deal for you, their gallery wall and eclectic decor will keep you entertained while you sit for your session.

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Open 12-8PM, Monday thru Sunday. By appointment only.

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You'll find Unkindness Art along Broad Street's Arts District offering a variety of incredibly illustrative styles among their six tattoo artists.

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Open 11AM-7PM, Monday thru Saturday. By appointment only.

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Centered in Shockoe Bottom, you’ll find Black Magnolia Tattoo. One of Richmond Virginia’s oldest reputable Tattoo and Piercing parlors with a new namesake and vision for a brighter future.

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Open 11-8PM, Wednesday thru Saturday. By appointment only.

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The Richmond Tattoo Club offers a groovy, mid-century modern interior for its ink lovin’ clients. With whimsical, elaborate designs, this Tattoo Club keeps Richmonders coming back for more.

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Open 12-6PM, Sunday thru Wednesday. By appointment only.