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Tattoo Shops in West Haven, CT

4 studios in and around West Haven, 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.

West Haven has about 55,379 residents, which works out to 7.2 tattoo shops per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Apricity Piercing PiercingAppointment only

1004 Orange Ave, West Haven, CT 06516-1749

🕒 Tue-Sat 11am-7pm

+12032440003 Website Directions

Imperial Tattoo

90 Campbell Ave, West Haven, CT 06516-5927

+12039321887 Directions

Sinful Steel - Body Piercing Jewelry Piercing

417 Campbell Ave, West Haven, CT 06516-5000

+12039321193 Directions

West Haven Extreme Tattoo

746 Campbell Ave, West Haven, CT 06516-3714

+12039347688 Directions

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.

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Good to know about tattoo shops in West Haven

How many tattoo shops are there in West Haven?
We list 4 tattoo shops in West Haven with addresses, and 4 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in West Haven?
Call ahead — 4 of the 4 tattoo shops here list a number. Hours at independent tattoo shops shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.

Who does piercings in West Haven?
2 of the 4 studios in West Haven also do piercings.

Are tattoo shops open on Sunday?
Operating hours vary by studio, but many tattoo parlors open on weekends to accommodate client schedules. There are currently 4 tattoo shops listed in West Haven, Connecticut, with 4 providing direct phone contact to verify their Sunday availability. We recommend calling ahead or booking an appointment online.