Tattoo Shops in New Britain, CT
6 studios in and around New Britain, Connecticut — call ahead even for walk-ins — a shop with five artists can still be booked solid on a Saturday, and piercing hours often differ from tattoo hours.
City Ink Tattoo Parlor Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design
22 Main St, New Britain, CT 06051-2508
🕒 Mon-Sat 12-7pm
Flying Tiger Tattoo Walk-ins welcomePiercing
1537 Stanley St, New Britain, CT 06053-3200
🕒 Mon 12-4, Tue-Sat 12-6, Sun 12-4
Only Forever Tattoos Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design
22 Main St, New Britain, CT 06051-2508
🕒 Mon-Sat 12-7pm
Ride the Needle Tattoo
54 W Main St, New Britain, CT 06051-2215
Tip: weekday afternoons are the easiest time to get a walk-in seat — Friday and Saturday fill with appointments by noon. For custom work, message the artist a week ahead with reference images; a deposit of $50–100 that counts toward the final price is standard practice, not a red flag.