Baltimore, Maryland is the epitome of patriotism and a seaport industry. Residents have endless pride in the city and state history and have witnessed much growth over the centuries. Many people might recognize Baltimore as a hub for gourmet pastry and baking, as seen on TV, but the metropolitan truly relies on a bustling arts scene for its livelihood and cultural diversity. There are tattoo shops left and right, but only a few are worthy of being one of the top establishments. Here are the Best Baltimore Tattoo Shops.
Deville Ink
Deville Ink is a Baltimore tattoo shop that thrives on special events and group discounts. They are known for premium tattoo art as well as body piercings and encourage patrons to bring friends for a discount of up to 90% on some services. The shop’s residents artists include Tony and KC Deville, Anthony Mota, James Majik, and Ben Oliver. Each day boasts a different deal whether it’s Fifty Dollar Friday or Thirty Dollar Piercings on Thursdays. While discounts are offered the amount of effort the artists put forth does not change.
Charm City Tattoo
Operated by singular artist Jacki Randall, Charm City Tattoo focuses on patient and careful tattoo work. Each design is custom and usually free-handed, but Randall takes pride in being versatile and attentive toward each client. Charm City Tattoo is located on Monroe Street in Baltimore and is open Tuesday through Saturday. Due to the way in which the shop is operated, it is preferred that all work is appointment-based to ensure a proper amount of time with each customer.
Mr. B’s Tattoos
Mr. B’s Tattoos is an ink and piercing establishment located on Bel Air Road in Baltimore. It has been serving the region for over 18 years and continues to remain a strong contender in the tattoo industry. Mr. B’s is currently owned and operated by artist Rob Smith and specializes in portraits, custom designs, cover-ups, restorations, body piercings, and more. Other well-known artists in the shop include Mike Brennan and Jay Needlez. They are open seven days a week for both tattoos and piercings and offers tattoo parties for groups of at least ten people.
