Custom tattoos
Your idea drawn up bespoke, from small and delicate to a full statement piece, in whatever style suits it best.
- Fine-line
- Black & grey realism
- Dotwork
- Colour
- Illustrative
Your idea,drawn to last.
A clean, private tattoo & piercing studio on Great Eastern Street, Shoreditch. Fine-line and lettering to black & grey realism, dotwork and piercing, with aftercare that actually follows you home.
Unit 40, 2–4 Great Eastern St, EC2A
By Old Street & Shoreditch
5.0
from 87 Google reviews
Clean & hygienicA private, single-use, spotless setup reviewers mention again and again.
Every styleFine-line, lettering, black & grey realism, dotwork, colour and cover-ups.
Aftercare that follows upClear aftercare on the day, plus a written guide sent to you afterwards.
Heart of ShoreditchOn Great Eastern Street, a minute from Old Street and Shoreditch High Street.
Recent work
A folio that spans the whole range
Real pieces from the studio, from a single fine-line stem to full black & grey realism. Bring a reference or an idea, and it gets drawn up for you before the needle touches skin.
Every image here is genuine work from Top Notch, taken in the studio. Want to see more, or something in a particular style? Message on WhatsApp and it can be talked through.
What we do
Tattooing and piercing, under one clean roof
A consultation first, an honest steer on what will age well, then the work itself, unrushed. Walk-ins are welcome when there is a slot, and bookings lock in your time.
Lettering & cover-ups
Names, dates and script set in the right hand, and tired or unwanted work reworked into something you want to show off.
- Script & lettering
- Fine-line text
- Cover-ups
- Reworks
Piercing
Ear and body piercing with quality jewellery, plus a friendly hand if an old piercing needs checking or settling down.
- Ear & body
- Jewellery
- Aftercare advice
- Consultations
Pricing depends on size, placement and detail, and you get a clear quote before anything starts. Message a reference photo for a same-day estimate.
Why people keep coming back
5.0
Google rating
87
Five-star reviews
9pm
Open late, six days a week
Every one
Leaves with an aftercare guide
The studio
Private, calm and genuinely clean
Tucked inside 2–4 Great Eastern Street, the room is set up so you can sit comfortably for hours, whether that is a ten-minute fine-line or a long realism session.
What to expect
Reviewers describe the same three things over and over: a spotless studio, a professional who listens, and work that comes out cleaner than they pictured.
- A proper consultation and stencil, adjusted until the placement is right
- Single-use needles and a clean, private setup every time
- Aftercare explained on the day and a written guide sent to you
What people say
Five stars, and they mean it
5.0
87 reviews on Google
“One of the best tattoo experiences I’ve had. The execution was incredibly clean, precise and detailed, and the final result turned out even better than I imagined. Calm, hygienic and fully professional.”
Amir HosseinGoogle review
“He was very prepared and happy to readjust the stencil for me. The studio was very clean and he explained the aftercare clearly, and even sent me a guide afterwards. Overall a really positive experience.”
Frankie SuttonGoogle review
“I walked in for a consultation with an infected piercing I got done elsewhere. I got really welcoming, gentle treatment. Almost a week on and the infection is gone. Thank you so much.”
Tereza KantorovaGoogle review
Find us
On Great Eastern Street, Shoreditch
A minute from Old Street station and Shoreditch High Street. Message ahead to book a slot, or drop in and see if there is space for a walk-in.
Unit 40, 2–4 Great Eastern St · near Old Street
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Top Notch Tattoo & Piercing
Unit 40, 2–4 Great Eastern Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A 3NW
| Monday | 1:00 – 9:00pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 1:00 – 9:00pm |
| Thursday | 1:00 – 9:00pm |
| Friday | 1:00 – 9:00pm |
| Saturday | 1:00 – 9:00pm |
| Sunday | 1:00 – 9:00pm |
Good to know
Questions before you book
The practical stuff, so you know what to expect before you get in the chair.
What are your opening hours?
The studio is open 1:00pm to 9:00pm from Wednesday through to Monday, and on Monday too, so six days a week. We’re closed on Tuesdays. The pill at the top of the page shows live whether we’re open right now.
Do you take walk-ins, or should I book?
Both. Walk-ins are welcome whenever there’s a free slot, and reviewers have walked in and left delighted the same day. For a bigger or custom piece it’s best to message first so your time and the design are ready when you arrive.
What styles do you tattoo?
Fine-line, script and lettering, black & grey realism, dotwork and blackwork, colour and illustrative work, plus cover-ups of older tattoos. Have a look at the recent work above, and if you’re after a particular style just ask.
How do I get a price?
Send a reference photo and a rough size and placement on WhatsApp and you’ll get an estimate. Final pricing depends on size, detail and placement, and you always get a clear quote before any work starts.
Do you do piercings and aftercare?
Yes, ear and body piercing with quality jewellery, and we’re happy to take a look if an old piercing is playing up. Every tattoo and piercing comes with clear aftercare on the day and a written guide sent to you afterwards.
How clean is the studio?
Cleanliness is the thing reviewers mention most. It’s a private, single-use setup: fresh needles every time and a spotless, comfortable room, so you can settle in for a short piece or a long session.