14 studios · avg 4.9★

Traditional Tattoo Artists in Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn, NY has 14 traditional tattoo studios listed on GetInked. Traditional tattooing is known for bold outlines, solid color fills, and iconic flash imagery rooted in early American tattoo culture. Traditional shops here average 4.9★ across GetInked reviews.

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Monolith Studio★ 5 (111)

Monolith Studio Brooklyn, NYC. Discover best tattoo artists, explore Fine Line Tattoo, Micro Realism Tattoo, Geometric tattoo and …

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Ghost Note Tattoo★ 5 (87)

Park Slope area studio specializing in Japanese, realism and traditional tattoos.

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Here Tattoo Shop★ 5 (47)

Looking for a local tattoo shop in Brooklyn? Contact Here Tattoo Shop for all your tattoo inquiries. Our friendly team is ready to…

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HIVE TATTOO★ 5 (20)

Hive is a collective tattoo and art studio at 67 West St in Greenpoint, Brooklyn whose artists span botanical/ornamental black-and…

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DragonSoul Tattoos NYC★ 5 (5)

DragonSoul Tattoo (16 Cypress Ave, Brooklyn) is artist Sean Wang's studio, working in traditional, blackwork and Japanese/Irezumi …

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Street Fever★ 5 (4)

Street Fever is an old-school walk-in tattoo shop at 867 Broadway in Brooklyn (Bushwick's 'Punk Alley'), known for a genuine, no-f…

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Gristle Tattoo★ 4.8 (164)

Custom vegan tattoo shop in East Williamsburg offering all styles including cosmetic tattooing.

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East River Tattoo★ 4.8 (102)

Greenpoint waterfront studio known for maritime folk-art and 19th-century traditional styles.

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Eclipse Ink NYC★ 4.8 (34)

Eclipse Ink NYC is a Williamsburg, Brooklyn studio known for cover-ups and custom designs, working in both traditional and new-sch…

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Maison Mono★ 4.7 (67)

Custom tattoo and piercing studio in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY, est. 2023. A contemporary cultural studio devoted to tattoo and pie…

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Subversive Tattoo Parlor★ 4.6 (16)

LGBTQ-friendly woman/gay-owned tattoo shop in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Solo artist Marz Mikeo with 10+ years experience. Also …

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NYC Tattoo Studio★ 4.5 (241)

NYC Tattoo Studio is a New York City tattoo shop offering walk-ins and custom work in a range of styles including traditional, fin…

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Greenpoint Tattoo Co.

Greenpoint walk-in shop opened in 2011 by John Reardon, specializing in traditional and custom work.

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Three Kings Tattoo

Greenpoint studio with a rotating international guest roster working across many classic styles.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many traditional tattoo artists are in Brooklyn, NY?

There are 14 traditional tattoo studios listed in Brooklyn, NY on GetInked. Each profile shows style details, ratings, and — for claimed shops — direct booking.

What is traditional tattooing?

Traditional tattooing is known for bold outlines, solid color fills, and iconic flash imagery rooted in early American tattoo culture.

How do I find the best traditional tattoo artist in Brooklyn?

Browse the Brooklyn traditional listings on GetInked, compare ratings and reviews, and click through to each studio's profile to view portfolios before booking.

Can I book a traditional tattoo appointment in Brooklyn on GetInked?

Yes. Studios that have claimed their GetInked profile accept direct booking — look for the "Book" button on a shop's page. Unclaimed listings show contact info so you can reach the shop directly.