Britain might be a small island, but as we found out, it’s packed full of very talented tattoo artists. On our mission to find the best of the best from this country, we found amazing artists specializing in realism, blackwork, fine line art and any other kind of tattoo imaginable.

This list of the best British tattoo artists includes 16 unique individuals who all have something to offer. They aren’t all the most Instagram-famous artists (although a few of them may have snuck onto our list) but they are all worth considering if you want to get a tattoo in Britain.

You can find the portfolio for each artist below. If you need further help deciding on a tattoo style, size, and placement, check out all our helpful guides here at Saved Tattoo!

Best Tattoo Artists in London

There are tattoo studios hidden away on streets across the capital. We managed to narrow down our list to the top two tattoo artists in London that we adore: Frank Carter and Jean Le Roux.

Frank Carter

• Location: Rose of Mercy, London
• Portfolio: Mostly American traditional
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankcarter23/

Frank Carter is known for his awesome tattoos and tattoo studio/café, Rose of Mercy, in London. But his career also includes impressive feats such as being the singer of hardcore punk band, The Gallows. He’s an extremely talented tattoo artist (and musician) and we are inspired by his American traditional style of art.

Frank has over 100k Instagram followers, is covered in epic body art, and can be booked to illustrate your body too. You can check his availability at Rose of Mercy – the studio recently re-opened after the COVID pandemic.

Jaguars, roses, and tigers in the American traditional style, first popularized by Sailor Jerry in the USA, are all featured heavily on his IG profile and professional portfolio. If Frank isn’t available, you’ll still be impressed by the expert tattooists also working at Rose of Mercy.