Best Tattoo Parlors in Hartford, Connecticut

Although Hartford, Connecticut isn't a particularly large city based solely on population statistics, the Metropolitan Hartford area is home to well over a million residents. As a result a relatively good-sized tattoo industry has sprung up in the downtown area and also within the surrounding areas. While Hartford, and Connecticut as a whole, certainly isn't the most up-and-coming body art scene, there are many talented artists to be found by those who know where to look. Here's a listing of some of the best tattoo parlors in Hartford.

-Green Man Tattoo Studio-

207 Park Rd.

West Hartford, CT 06119

(860) 232-8282

Green Man Tattoo Studio was opened by Jon Elliott and Ken Adams, both of whom work as artists there, in the mid-90's. Since its doors first opened it has gained a reputation as one of the best tattoo parlors in Connecticut, let alone in Hartford. This shop employs six tattoo artists, including the owners, and also offers full-service body piercing. Several of this place's body artists have won recent awards for their work. Although appointments are available Green Man Tattoo also accommodates walk-ins quite nicely in most instances.

-Body Graphics Tattoo-

73A John Fitch Blvd.

South Windsor, CT 06074

(860) 289-6534

Although Body Graphics Tattoo isn't technically located within Hartford, it's conveniently located just across the Connecticut River in South Windsor and isn't a very long drive away from anywhere in the area. If the measuring stick of greatness is repeat business then Body Graphics Tattoo would win the award for Best Tattoo Parlor in Metro Hartford. Local body art enthusiasts rave about this place and tend to go back again and again for their other work. The Body Graphics Tattoo motto is, "It's your body. Why settle for less than the best?" Though that might seem a bit presumptuous at first, most visitors to this extremely clean, moderately priced tattoo parlor end up very happy with their decision to do so.

-Pelican Tattoo & Body Piercing-

577 Park St.

Hartford, CT 06106

(860) 246-1412

Taken in a lineup of Hartford's many tattoo parlors Pelican Tattoo & Body Piercing wouldn't necessarily stand out too much -- but that's due primarily to the fact that everything there is seamless and runs smoothly enough to be unnoticeable. The artwork, in and of itself, is very good but not extraordinary. But, Pelican Tattoo is extremely clean, offers great prices, accepts walk-ins cheerfully, has a courteous staff, and does everything else that a tattoo parlor needs to do to make its clients happy.

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-Guide Line Tattoos-

429 Burnside Ave.

East Hartford, CT 06108

(860) 289-2698

-Phat Cat Tattoo-

1156 Albany Ave.

Hartford, CT 06112

(860) 906-1958

-Visual Expressions-

775 Silver Ln.

East Hartford, CT 06118

(860) 568-6656