Tattoo Shops in Portsmouth, NH

9 studios in and around Portsmouth, New Hampshire — 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.

Portsmouth has about 22,938 residents, which works out to 39 tattoo shops per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Congress Street Tattoo

78 Congress St, Portsmouth, NH 03801-4018

+16033194166 Directions

Grim North Tattoo and Piercing PiercingAppointment only

167 High St, Portsmouth, NH 03801-3708

🕒 Tue-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 12pm-7pm

+16034332616 Website Directions

Hobo's Tattoo Shop

113 Daniel St, Portsmouth, NH 03801-3810

🕒 7 days noon-8pm

+16034360805 Website Directions

Ink Free, New England Tattoo Removal Parlor

152 Court St, Portsmouth, NH 03801

(844) 446-5373 Directions

Iron Works Tattoo Walk-ins welcome

146 Congress St, Portsmouth, NH 03801-4019

🕒 Tue-Sat 11am-7pm

+16033191669 Website Directions

Oceanic Tatau

801 Islington St, Portsmouth, NH 03801-4254

+16034312025 Directions

Sage Ink Collective

3168 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801-6004

🕒 Mon-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat-Sun appointment only

+16032050263 Website Directions

Tat's Quick N Slick Piercing Parlour Walk-ins welcomePiercing

180 Islington St, Portsmouth, NH 03801-4204

🕒 Wed-Sun 1pm-7pm

💲 $40+

+16177840057 Website Directions

Worship Tattoo Custom design

601 Islington St, Portsmouth, NH 03801-4283

+16033730019 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 Portsmouth

How many tattoo shops are there in Portsmouth?
We list 9 tattoo shops in Portsmouth with addresses, and 9 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Portsmouth?
Call ahead — 9 of the 9 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 Portsmouth show their opening hours?
5 of the 9 tattoo shops we list in Portsmouth 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 9 tattoo shops listed in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with 9 providing direct phone contact to verify their Sunday availability. We recommend calling ahead or booking an appointment online.