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Tattoo Shops in Winthrop Harbor, IL

3 studios in and around Winthrop Harbor, 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.

Winthrop Harbor has about 6,565 residents, which works out to 46 tattoo shops per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Brew Crew Tattoo Co.

1038 Sheridan Rd, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096-1675

+18472464594 Directions

Harbor Tattoo Society

711 Sheridan Rd, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096-1629

🕒 Mon-Sat 3-10pm, Sun closed

+18478728282 Website Directions

Ncognito Ink Tattoo & Piercing PiercingCustom design

1217 Sheridan Rd, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096-1862

🕒 Mon-Sat 12pm-8pm, Sun by appt

+18472464458 Website Directions

More studios within 30 miles of Winthrop Harbor

Only 3 studios listed in Winthrop Harbor itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from Winthrop Harbor.

Ink By Gilbert

📍 6.5 mi · 38703 N Sheridan Rd, Beach Park, IL 60099-3938

+17087210735 Directions

JCR Piercings & Tattoos Piercing

📍 7.7 mi · 2425 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085-3314

+12244273184 Website Directions

Dinosaur Studio Tattoo and Art Gallery

📍 8.2 mi · 116 S Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085-5605

+18475998286 Website Directions

JCR Piercings and Tattoos Piercing

📍 8.7 mi · 1761 N Dilleys Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031

(224) 427-3184 Website Directions

GrafoTattoos Custom design

📍 8.7 mi · 4606 old grand ave , Waukegan, IL <<not-applicable>>

+18089409631 Website Directions

Juggernaut Tattoo

📍 8.9 mi · 3900 Washington St, Gurnee, IL 60031-5706

+12242634565 Directions

Tough It Out Tattoo Waukegan Walk-ins welcome

📍 9.2 mi · 3016 Belvidere Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085

+18152555000 Website Directions

Eternal Tiger Tattoo Walk-ins welcomePiercing

📍 11.1 mi · 18960 Grand Ave, Lake Villa, IL 60046-8429

🕒 Daily 12pm-8pm

+12244448044 Website 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 Winthrop Harbor

How many tattoo shops are there in Winthrop Harbor?
We list 3 tattoo shops in Winthrop Harbor with addresses, and 3 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Winthrop Harbor?
Call ahead — 3 of the 3 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.

Which tattoo shops in Winthrop Harbor show their opening hours?
2 of the 3 tattoo shops we list in Winthrop Harbor publish their hours — the rest are best reached by phone before you go.

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 3 tattoo shops listed in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, with 3 providing direct phone contact to verify their Sunday availability. We recommend calling ahead or booking an appointment online.