Colchester: 7 of the best tattoo parlours for new ink

Whether you’re wanting to get a detailed piece inked on your back or you’re after something small and dainty, there are plenty of tattoo parlours to choose from in the Colchester area.

To help you decide where to go next for your body artwork, we have rounded up some of the best tattoo parlours in the city.

This is according to their Google review score – with each having a minimum rating of 4.0.

While there are plenty of options for tattoo parlours in Colchester, some are rated more highly than others (Image: Canva)

7 of the best tattoo parlours in Colchester

Flaming Gun Tattoo Studio

Address: 16 Church Walk, Colchester CO1 1NS

Rating: 5/5 (from 62 reviews)

One reviewer said: "Had a lovely time getting my memorial piece done by Alex. Thank you so much for making my first tattoo a very easy, straightforward and for the most part, painless, experience."

Red's Tattoo Parlour Ltd

Address: 123a High St, Colchester CO1 1SZ

Rating: 4.8/5 (from 320 reviews)

One reviewer said: "I’ve been coming to Sonya @ Reds for my tattoos for well over 10 years. The studio is amazing, all staff are friendly, welcoming and chatty, the facilities are top notch. Sonya is a master in her field, all tattoos are beautifully done with such craftsmanship."

Monumental Ink Colchester

Address: 29c, Peartree Business Centre, Peartree Rd, Stanway, Colchester CO3 0JN

Rating: 4.9/5 (from 316 reviews)

One reviewer said: "I have been really impressed with the level of customer service and amazing skills on show at Monumental Ink, Colchester. From my first tattoo with Jonathon, to my larger shoulder piece with Eddy, both tattoo artists have been really welcoming and have excellent knowledge and understanding of the different tattoo styles."

Many Colchester tattoo studios are rated close to a 5/5 score on Google Reviews (Image: Canva)

Cosmic Tattoo

Address: 1, 1A Scheregate Steps, Colchester CO2 7AS

Rating: 4.8/5 (from 141 reviews)

One reviewer said: "Absolutely fantastic! I had a colour realism piece done by Emma and absolutely love it. As well as being super talented Emma is also lovely, very friendly and personable. Very reasonable price for the quality of work, too. Highly recommend."

Pastel Palace Tattoo and Piercing Studio

Address: 27 N Station Rd, Colchester CO1 1RE

Rating: 4.8/5 (from 155 reviews)

One reviewer said: "I was really worried going in because I had bad experiences with tattoo places before and it had been a while since I’d had my last tattoo. But as soon as I went in I felt comforted and welcomed. Sam, my tattoo artist, was really friendly and made sure that I was comfortable throughout the process. They made sure I was okay with every step being taken. And the result was amazing! Definitely my favourite tattoo yet. Will absolutely be coming back for my future tattoos."

Many of the tattoo studios listed have been recommended as good places to get your first design done (Image: Canva)

Inkwell Colchester

Address: 124 Military Rd, Colchester CO1 2AS

Rating: 4.9/5 (from 51 reviews)

One reviewer said: "Used this for the first time to correct a sleeve piece that was started. The guys are brilliant and the tattoo was amazing booked again with them! Deff not using anywhere else now."

Tze Ling Tattoo

Address: 35 Crouch Street, Colchester CO3 3EN

Rating: 4.9/5 (from 32 reviews)

One reviewer said: "Definitely can recommend for those who are looking to get their first tattoo as I have witnessed with 3 different tattoos within weeks. They do listening for client’s concerns well and make changes accordingly. I would say that what I have got are valuable and worth of choosing Terry and the team for mine. Kudos."