Tattoo Shops on Long Island
Long Island has tattoo studios ranging from long-established neighborhood shops to private appointment-only studios and larger operations with multiple locations. The directory below includes tattoo shops across Nassau County and Suffolk County, along with addresses, contact information, appointment policies, walk-in availability, and other services when those details are publicly available.
Walk-in service does not necessarily guarantee that an artist will be available the same day. Visitors should contact the shop before traveling, especially when seeking a particular artist, tattoo style, piercing service, consultation, or larger custom piece. Policies, hours, and artist schedules can change.
Map of Tattoo Shops on Long Island
Use the interactive map to view tattoo-shop locations across Long Island. Select a marker for the address, phone number, visitor information, website, and driving directions.
Long Island Tattoo Shop Directory
This directory is intended as a neutral local resource and does not rank or endorse individual shops or artists. Review artist portfolios, discuss the proposed work directly with the studio, and confirm current policies before making an appointment or visiting as a walk-in.
| Shop | Community & Address | Contact | Appointments, Walk-Ins & Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Avenue Tattoo | Massapequa 844 N. Broadway North Massapequa, NY 11758 | 516-799-5464 | Walk-ins accepted when an artist is available; appointments recommended. Custom tattooing in numerous styles. |
| Da Vinci Tattoo | Wantagh 3247 Sunrise Highway Wantagh, NY 11793 | 516-781-5030 | Walk-ins advertised; appointments available. Established in 1991. |
| Da Vinci Tattoo II | Farmingdale 700 Main Street Farmingdale, NY 11735 | 516-249-1300 | Walk-ins advertised; individual artist schedules vary. |
| Lark Tattoo | Westbury 1610 Old Country Road Westbury, NY 11590 | 516-794-5844 | Online tattoo and piercing booking; call about same-day availability. Also offers laser tattoo removal. |
| Wyld Chyld Tattoo | Merrick 1708 Sunrise Highway Merrick, NY 11566 | 516-208-9714 | Walk-in-friendly; appointments and consultations available. Tattoos and piercings. |
| South Shore Tattoo Co. | Amityville 74 Merrick Road Amityville, NY 11701 | 516-279-9083 | Tattoo booking handled through individual artists or by text. Piercing is appointment-only. |
| Sparrow Tattoo | West Hempstead 352 Hempstead Avenue West Hempstead, NY 11552 | 516-292-2408 | Walk-ins accepted when artists are available; appointments require a deposit. Tattoos, piercings, and removal. |
| Twin Moon Tattoo | Sea Cliff 245 Glen Cove Avenue Sea Cliff, NY 11579 | 516-488-3923 | Walk-ins welcome; appointments available. Tattooing and body piercing since 1995. |
| Salvation Tattoo | Baldwin 906 Atlantic Avenue Baldwin, NY 11510 | 516-633-2135 | Contact the studio before visiting. Custom tattoos include realism, traditional, and fine-line work. |
| Lotus Tattoo | Sayville 291 W. Main Street, Suite H Sayville, NY 11782 | 631-244-8288 | Online appointments available; walk-ins depend on artist availability. Established in 1994. |
| Cliff’s Tattoo | Centereach 1446 Middle Country Road Centereach, NY 11720 | 631-732-1957 | Walk-ins advertised daily. Tattoos and piercings; established in 1989. |
| Clockwork Tattoo & Piercing | Centereach 2534 Middle Country Road Centereach, NY 11720 | 631-580-7330 | Tattoo and piercing walk-ins accepted, but calling first is recommended. Established in 1999. |
| Liberty Tattoo Company | Smithtown 17 E. Main Street Smithtown, NY 11787 | 631-366-1776 | Walk-ins are first come, first served as time permits. New tattoo appointments generally begin with an in-person consultation. |
| Tormented Souls | East Northport 2090 Jericho Turnpike East Northport, NY 11731 | 631-623-6263 | Appointments and walk-ins accepted; call first to confirm availability. Tattoos and piercings. |
| East End Tattoo of Babylon | West Babylon 380 Sunrise Highway West Babylon, NY 11704 | 631-314-4464 | Tattoo walk-ins welcome. Piercing walk-ins also accepted at this location. |
| East End Tattoo of Patchogue | Patchogue 580 Medford Avenue Patchogue, NY 11772 | 631-714-4545 | Tattoo and piercing walk-ins welcome. Individual artists also schedule appointments. |
| East End Tattoo of Shirley | Shirley 1580-B Montauk Highway Mastic, NY 11950 | 631-729-6466 | Tattoo walk-ins welcome; appointments handled by individual artists. |
| The Black Duck Tattoo Company | Selden 750 Middle Country Road Selden, NY 11784 | 631-846-9893 | Walk-ins and appointment requests accepted. Owners report more than 30 years of combined experience. |
| Authentic Arts Tattoo | Smithtown 201 Terry Road Smithtown, NY 11787 | 631-656-5655 | Appointments available; walk-ins depend on availability. Tattoos and professional piercing. |
| Artful Ink Tattoo Studio | Bohemia 1112 Smithtown Avenue Bohemia, NY 11716 | 631-589-7399 | Contact the shop regarding appointments and same-day openings. Custom studio operating since 1993. |
| House of Colour Tattoo | Bay Shore 120 W. Main Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 | 631-968-8287 | Online booking available. Custom tattoos and piercings. |
| Tattoo Maven | East Islip 255 Carleton Avenue East Islip, NY 11730 | 631-650-4781 | Online appointment system; walk-in openings are periodically advertised. |
| Fountainhead New York | Huntington 324 Main Street Huntington, NY 11743 | 631-469-2725 | Online tattoo booking available. Custom tattooing and piercing. |
| Top Hat Tattoo | Rocky Point 678 Route 25A Rocky Point, NY 11778 | 631-849-5441 | Call regarding walk-in availability. Tattoos and body piercing in numerous styles. |
| Hamptons, Ink. | Sag Harbor 3327 Noyack Road Sag Harbor, NY 11963 | Text 631-887-9841 | Private studio; appointment-only with no walk-ins. Tattoos, piercing, microblading, and mobile services. |
| Montauk Tattoo | Montauk 716 Montauk Highway Montauk, NY 11954 | Online or [email protected] | Appointments strongly recommended; walk-ins depend on artist availability. Tattoos, piercing, and microblading. |
Appointments, Walk-Ins & Choosing an Artist
Small, straightforward tattoos may be suitable for a same-day walk-in, while larger custom work, cover-ups, detailed realism, fine-line pieces, and projects requiring several sessions generally benefit from an advance consultation. Many artists maintain individual portfolios and booking procedures even when they work from the same studio. Deposits are common and may be nonrefundable, so customers should understand the shop’s cancellation and rescheduling policies before booking.
Choosing a studio should involve more than finding the nearest opening. Review healed-work photographs when available, look for an artist whose portfolio reflects the desired style, ask how equipment and work areas are sterilized, and make sure aftercare instructions are provided. Piercing, tattoo removal, microblading, and mobile services may follow different scheduling rules from tattoo appointments.
Licensing & Health Requirements
Body-art oversight is handled locally, and the requirements differ by county. Nassau County publishes licensing and inspection information for tattoo and body-piercing establishments, while Suffolk County provides requirements for body artists and permitted body-art establishments. Customers should use a properly authorized establishment and contact the appropriate county health department with questions about current rules or a studio’s status.
From longstanding studios in Nassau and central Suffolk to appointment-based artists on the East End, Long Island offers a broad range of tattoo styles and shop settings. Comparing portfolios, confirming availability, and speaking directly with the artist can help customers find a studio that fits both the proposed design and the experience they want.
Methodology
This directory was compiled by researching established tattoo shops with active physical locations in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Shop addresses, contact information, services, operating history, and appointment or walk-in policies were reviewed using official websites and current business information. Each address was geocoded through the Google Maps API, and all 26 locations returned rooftop-level matches without partial matches or unresolved addresses. Inclusion is intended to provide a useful geographic directory and does not represent a ranking or endorsement. Policies, artists, hours, and services can change, so visitors should contact a shop directly before traveling.
