Tattoo Shops in Charleston, IL
3 studios in and around Charleston, Illinois — 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.
Poor Boys Tattoo PiercingCustom designAppointment only
820 Lincoln Ave, Charleston, IL 61920-3000
🕒 Tue-Sat 11am-7pm
Tig's Tat Too Custom designAppointment only
1115 Lincoln Ave, Charleston, IL 61920-3009
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.