Empire Tattoo started in Clementon, New Jersey in 2008. Soon after the company expanded, opening more locations in Somerville, Massachusetts, Quincy, Massachusetts, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We never stop growing with quality, award winning, published tattoo artists and piercers who not only love their trade but strive to achieve only the best tattoos and piercings for each individual client.
Here at Empire Tattoo we recognize that our industry is a constantly changing place. Our goal is to consistently provide you with the best services that our industry has to offer. Check out our services to see which ones are offered at each location. Empire Tattoo Boston and Empire Tattoo Quincy are both looking for a skilled artist to join our team!
Here at Empire Tattoo we recognize that our industry is a constantly changing place. Our goal is to consistently provide you with the best services that our industry has to offer. Check out our services to see which ones are offered at each location. Empire Tattoo Boston and Empire Tattoo Quincy are both looking for a skilled artist to join our team!
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Empire Tattoo started in Clementon, New Jersey in 2008. Soon after the company expanded, opening more locations in Somerville, Massachusetts, Quincy, Massachusetts, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We never stop growing with quality, award winning, published tattoo artists and piercers who not only love their trade but strive to achieve only the best tattoos and piercings for each individual client.
At Empire Tattoo our artists are dedicated to the art of tattooing. Our artists are proficient in many styles of tattooing and we welcome the first timer to the serious collector. We take walk ins every day as well as large custom work by appointment. We use the finest inks and equipment our industry has to offer.
Empire Tattoo is the East Coast's best and newest custom tattoo shop with award winning artists capable of executing all styles of tattooing. We have many years of experience in Japanese, photorealistic, traditional, biomechanical, newschool, portraits, color bomb, black and gray, custom lettering and grafitti.
Empire Tattoo is the Tri-State Area's most diverse and premier tattoo studio, established in 2008 offering award winning and published artists. Offering a staff of artists specializing in a wide range of styles of tattooing, including Japanese, photo - realism, traditional, new school, portraits, dot and geometrical, full color, black and gray, custom lettering, cover-ups, and even reworking a older or lesser quality tattoo.
Reviews (18)
Maddie F.
Oct 01, 2021
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This was my first time visiting Empire Tattoos for a piercing. Tori was amazing and I would 100% come back. From the outside, the place looks a bit intimidating, but it was so clean on the inside and the staff was very friendly. I got my double lobes pierced and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Decent pricing, and student discounts also available!
Emily R.
Feb 23, 2021
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I've had two piercings and a tattoo from Empire over the past 5 years and have never been any less than thrilled with my experiences! Torri recently gave me a piercing I was so worried about, but she was professional and personable enough that I felt like I could take on the world when she pierced me. Many people would be hesitant about a piercing/tattoo place on a college campus, but this place is the real deal!
Laura L.
Jan 09, 2021
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This is now my third time visiting Empire Tattoo and I'm still so appreciative of how friendly, professional, and clean they are! At my second visit, I got a midi piercing with TORRI (@torriholes IG), who is now their piercer. I was unsure of the positioning and the pain, but Torri was so professional and helped me through each step. She narrated everything she was doing, which was a big stress relief. Now that it's been about a year since my midi piercing, it's healing well!
I'm back at Empire because an old piercing has been acting up and I called to see if Torri would be
I'm back at Empire because an old piercing has been acting up and I called to see if Torri would be
Leslie R.
Oct 01, 2020
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By far the best tattoo shop I've been to. I felt comfortable the entire time, everyone gives off friendly energy and the room felt clean and private. Paul is an amazing artist and is doing my sleeve! I felt bad at first because I didn't have a clear idea of what I wanted, but he was pretty patient and helpful and was honest about what could be done. He's really nice to talk to but also was cool when it was clear I wanted to be quiet because I was just trying to manage my pain haha.
Oh and his pricing is VERY fair (he could charge way more for the quality of his work) so tip nicely
Oh and his pricing is VERY fair (he could charge way more for the quality of his work) so tip nicely
Samantha B.
Jun 10, 2020
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I had a daith piercing done by Torri and had the most amazing experience. She was so great at calming my nerves and walked me through the entire process and answered all of my questions. It was also one of the least painful and most relaxed piercings I have ever had and I have her to thank for that. I would definitely go back to get another!
Brooke V.
Jan 13, 2020
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Lauren M.
Nov 18, 2019
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I have been seeing Paul @ Empire Tattoo for several years now and love his work. Paul is definitely one of my favorite people, and he always draws up exactly what I asked for. I have had both custom pieces and pre-designed pieces done by Paul, and I cant really pick a favorite from them. Is it the 100% for charity sphynx cat? The custom-drawn halloween themed moon on my ribs? The OG hot sauce bottle? They are all amazing. I love my pieces and have several more in my plans for Paul to permanently place on my skin.
I recommend Empire Tattoo if you love an excellent customer experience, good senses
I recommend Empire Tattoo if you love an excellent customer experience, good senses
Jessica L.
Nov 17, 2019
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I cannot say enough FANTASTIC things about Empire Tattoo! Paul has been my artist for a couple years now, and I recommend him to everybody. He really takes the time to discuss design, and is honest about what's within the realm of possibility. We've done multiple original designs, and he's going over some very old work from a previous artist, making my sleeve more gorgeous than I ever thought possible (picture included). Also, every single person in this shop is friendly and professional, every time I go in!
Sana M.
Sep 06, 2019
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Rylee S.
Aug 29, 2019
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Noelia L.
Mar 23, 2019
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After reading good reviews on empire tattoo, I chose this place to be where I got my tattoo. I asked for something simple, and it turned out terrible. There isn't a single line that is even remotely close to being straight, I have had people ask me what my tattoo is because it is that unclear. Do not let the girl tattoo you, however the other workers seem to have good reviews. She got very irritated very quickly and i did not feel comfortable. Do not recommend.
Ayo A.
Sep 26, 2018
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After deliberating on whether to get a nose piercing, I decided to check out a couple of places and figure out where I could get a piercing close to campus but also at a great price and at a place with a great staff. That took me to Empire. It was very busy on a Saturday night but I was taken care very fast. The staff walked me through everything as this was my first piercing. It went smoothly and was very clean. They also have a student rate for their piercings which made it more affordable than other shops. Unfortunately, a week later, my piercing came out so I went back to the shop to see what
Angela C.
Sep 15, 2018
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Cameron S.
Dec 30, 2017
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I had a few days off from work and decided to message Empire tattoo to see if they had any openings, they replied quickly and set up an appointment. It was my first time there so I got an artist at random and was incredibly lucky to get Alan D. I sent a few pictures and Alan was able to draw up what exactly what I wanted. The session went great (about 5 hours) he absolutely knocked it out of the park, by far my favorite tattoo yet. I can't wait to go back.
Dan W.
Aug 09, 2017
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Very nice people. The shop is very clean. I came in to get my first big tattoo. I wanted a realism tattoo of a wolf and that is exactly what i got from. Gregory he is a great very nice guy and my tattoo came out even better then expected and I couldn't have been more happy with it I can definitely say I'll be going back for another in the future
Eugina N.
Jun 17, 2017
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Came in for my friend and I's first piercings and it was such a quick, easy, painless experience! Paul was super chill yet professional. He kept conversation while preparing everything to keep us calm. Told us to breathe in, breathe out and it was done just like that! For both my ear lobes I paid $45. Would definitely recommend Paul for any piercing!!
Mallory P.
Jun 02, 2017
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Christine P.
Mar 30, 2015
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I had a small black ink piece done by Alan on my ribs/side today and am very satisfied with the results. It took the same amount of time as a smaller one I had done on my other side a couple years ago, despite being more elaborate and larger. Additionally, Alan chose to fill in the design as he went instead of first outlining it, making it slightly less painful, which I really appreciated, even though it meant more tedious care on his behalf. It was supposed to take 1.5-2 hrs, but he got it done well in under an hour! Whew!
The place was also very clean and organized, and Alan opened and put
The place was also very clean and organized, and Alan opened and put
