Get that ink!
Forget henna stickers and go for the real thing with Manila’s top ink shops! It's time to get your dream designs inked on your body— crafted by the best tattoo artists in Manila. And if you're getting quality work, it's a no-no to demand a cheaper price— artists deserve better, and so do you!
So get that ink money ready and get your designs in check! These are our top picks on tattoo shops in Manila!
1. Vice Coffee and Ink Tattoo
If you're a fan of the country's local tattoo shops, you've probably heard of this one. This top tattoo shop and celebrity hangout in Makati was worth the hype as you’ll definitely get what you pay for!
Vice Coffee Vice Coffee and Ink Tattoo have been a popular tattoo shop for almost a decade now, known for merging foreign tattoo influences with our local style which birthed their signature tattoo styles. You should definitely get one from Marlon Capuno, Vices’ senior tattoo artist that is popular for his technical approach and decades-worth of clean and trusted techniques. They also provide complimentary coffee to enjoy while you wait for your session. Getting inked here will definitely be your next vice!
Vice Coffee and Ink Tattoo
Address: 7842 Makati Ave, Makati, 1200 Metro Manila
Contact Information: (02) 7964-1250
2. 55 Tinta
Talking about the best tattoo shops in Manila, this one won't be missed as they've grown not just in one spot but three! 55 Tinta definitely loves its clients, as shown by its presence in Makati, Quezon City, and La Union. Musicians Jay Contreras, Led Zeppelin Tuyay, and Puto Astete of Kamikazee, as well as Moonstarr88's bassist Paolo Bernaldo, all led to this gem becoming one of the city's most popular tattoo shops!
And while we say that spending more for tattoos is definitely worth it for the quality, 55 Tinta actually offers their service at a lower price than you'd think, but the quality isn't compromised!
55 Tinta
Address: Makati: Unit R07, Ground Floor Knightsbridge Residences, 4392 B. Valdez, Makati
Quezon City: 2F Luisa Bldg, 107 Maginhawa, Lungsod Quezon, 1101 Kalakhang Maynila
Contact Information: 0918 858 0020
3. Chronic Ink Tattoo x Culture
If you are tired of plain black tattoos or too shy to get a colorful one, this renowned white-ink signature tattoo shop in Manila may have the right tattoo design for your refined and minimalistic personality.
Chronic Ink Tattoo + Culture greets customers with a visual experience, with neon green walls coated with paintings, sculptures, and toys as the store's primary scene. You may kill time while waiting for your turn by playing on a clunky old computer or other toys available in the shop. We bet you won't even remember waiting if there are too many toys and a sight to see indoors. Your kids would probably enjoy it too!
Chronic Ink Tattoo x Culture
Address: Batampasig Bldg, 19 F. Concepcion, Pasig, Metro Manila
Contact Information: 0945 458 8383
4. P&P Tattoo
This tattoo shop in Metro Manila is a top favorite among celebrities, including Richard Gomez and Andi Eigenmann, as their top clients. Their signature designs are tribal-inspired tattoos that are rockstars' and rock enthusiasts' most preferred art pieces. They have twelve acclaimed tattoo artists whose talent and competence have been vouched for by celebrities and regular customers. They operate four stores in and around Manila— in Makati, Quezon City, and Palawan.
P&P Tattoo
Address: Makati: Condo, Bel-Air Soho, 45 Polaris, Makati, 1210 Metro Manila
Quezon City: 282 Tomas Morato Ave, Diliman, Quezon City, 1103 Metro Manila
Contact Information: 0922 847 2637
5. Katribu Tatu
The historic heart of every modern and trendy tattoo design has always been working its way to getting introduced in the city. If you've always dreamed of getting a traditional hand-tapping tattoo, Katribu Tatu has made it easier and more convenient for you!
So don't worry about missing out on getting tattooed by the legendary Whang-od since Pasig brings Katribu Tatu to the city, crafting hand-tapped tribal tattoos in the same technique as the Kalinga elders. They’re actually blessed by Wang-od itself!
Katribu Tatu
Address: Top Floor Near, C-5, San Guillermo Ave, Pasig
Contact Information: 0939 949 5818
6. Arte Tattoo
If you're not a fan of exquisite tattoo designs, you may want to consider this top tattoo shop in Manila known for its minimalistic designs. Arte Tattoo is the best option for first-timers as their very own artists can suggest the ideal tattoo designs that will probably make you add another ink.
This aesthetically-acclaimed tattoo shop with two locations in Metro Manila and one in Baliti, is the trendsetter of the "Arte Tattour" program where tattoo artists from their Manila branches visit Kapampangans who wish to experience their artistry and creativity.
Arte Tattoo
Address: 203 General Luna, Building Don Pedro, Makati, 1210 Metro Manila
Contact Information: 0939 026 6782
7. D’third Ink Tattoo Studio
With tattoo shops lining the streets of Makati, D'third Ink Tattoo Studio strives to develop a signature that people will return to in spite of strong competition in the tattoo industry. This well-known tattoo shop in Manila is the ideal choice for your dream tattoo sleeves or full-body sleeves, as they are pros in this area. In fact, they have executed tattoo projects in several art categories, including realism, portraits, watercolor effects, oriental/Japanese style, Tribal/Polynesian, and biomechanics.
D’third Ink Tattoo Studio
Address: Sgt. Esguerra Avenue, Corner Timog Ave, Quezon City, 1103 Metro Manila
Contact Information: 0917 656 1202
8. Dyuntats
Probably the longest-reigning tattoo artist in Manila is Dyuntats, who started experimenting with his own handmade tattoo gun in the 90s but did not become a professional tattoo artist immediately. Dyuntats, a private studio located in Novaliches, Quezon City, also actively participated in various tattoo exhibitions around the country, with customers waiting in line to get inked.
Unlike other tattoo shops mentioned above, Dyuntats is a sole hustler in the field and has remained humble in a tiny studio in the metro. His trademark pieces are surreal and kaleidoscopic patterns and are highly respected by amateur tattoo artists for their expertise and legacy in the tattoo industry.
Dyuntats
Address: 27 Naguilian, Novaliches, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Contact Information: 0917 509 7015
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