Best Tattoo Shops in Pittsburgh, PA

Updated September 2026 · 10 businesses · Pittsburgh guide

Looking for tattoo Shops in Pittsburgh? Below you'll find 10 local options with their address, phone number, website and opening hours, plus practical advice on choosing the right one.

What they do: Tattoo studios for custom work, cover-ups and piercings. Look at portfolios, confirm sterile practices and check local health licensing.

This guide lists 10 tattoo Shops in and around Pittsburgh, spread across 6 ZIP codes. 10 have a phone number you can call directly from this page, 10 link to their own website, 10 are open on weekends. Listings are organized so you can compare them at a glance and contact them directly.

Top 10 Tattoo Shops in Pittsburgh

Listings are shown in no paid order: no business can pay to appear or to rank higher on this page.

1 Godspeed Tattoo and Body Piercing

Open weekendsZIP 15203
Opening hours
Mon1 PM-12 AM
Tue1 PM-12 AM
Wed1 PM-12 AM
Thu1 PM-12 AM
Fri1 PM-2 AM
Sat1 PM-2 AM
Sun1-10 PM

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5 Pittsburgh Tattoo Company

Open weekendsZIP 15219
Opening hours
Mon12-10 PM
Tue12-10 PM
Wed12-10 PM
Thu12-10 PM
Fri12-10 PM
Sat12-10 PM
Sun12-10 PM

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6 Sireal Headquarters

Open weekendsZIP 15222
Opening hours
Mon12-7 PM
Tue12-7 PM
Wed12-7 PM
Thu12-7 PM
Fri12-7 PM
Sat12-7 PM
SunClosed

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7 Empire Tattoo

Open weekendsZIP 15213
Opening hours
Mon1-10 PM
Tue1-10 PM
Wed1-10 PM
Thu1-10 PM
Fri12-8 PM
Sat8-11:30 PM
Sun2-8 PM

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8 In the Blood Tattoos & Rock

Open weekendsZIP 15203
Opening hours
Mon11 AM-7 PM
Tue11 AM-7 PM
Wed11 AM-7 PM
ThuClosed
Fri11 AM-7 PM
Sat11 AM-7 PM
Sun11 AM-7 PM

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10 Southside Tattoo & Body Piercing

Open weekendsZIP 15203
Opening hours
Mon12-9 PM
Tue12-9 PM
Wed12-9 PM
Thu12-9 PM
Fri12-9 PM
Sat11 AM-9 PM
Sun12-6 PM

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How to choose tattoo Shops in Pittsburgh

  • Check that stylists, barbers, estheticians and massage therapists hold a current Pennsylvania license, which must be displayed.
  • Look at recent photos of their work on social media.
  • Ask about prices up front. Many services are priced by hair length or time.
  • For gyms, read the contract carefully and ask how to cancel.
  • Make sure tools are sanitized and the space is clean.

Local tips for Pittsburgh

Allegheny County's Health Department licenses plumbers throughout the county and inspects restaurants, and the City of Pittsburgh's Department of Permits, Licenses and Inspections handles building permits and contractor licensing inside city limits.

Because of the rivers and hills, a business that looks close on a map can be a long drive away. Check which side of the river it's on and whether a bridge or tunnel stands in the way, especially at rush hour.

Pittsburgh is in Allegheny County, and local phone numbers use the 412 and 878 area codes. Popular areas include Downtown, Strip District, Lawrenceville, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, Oakland, South Side, North Shore.

Frequently asked questions

Which tattoo Shops in Pittsburgh are open on weekends?

According to their listed hours, these are open on Saturday or Sunday: Godspeed Tattoo and Body Piercing, Carson Street Tattoo, Sinners & Saints - Tattoo Shop, Black Horizon Tattoo Co, Pittsburgh Tattoo Company, Sireal Headquarters. Hours can change on holidays, so call before you go.

Which areas of Pittsburgh do these tattoo Shops cover?

The tattoo Shops on this list are located in ZIP codes 15203, 15206, 15213, 15219, 15222, 15224. Many businesses also serve nearby neighborhoods and suburbs, so ask when you call.

How much do tattoo Shops cost in Pittsburgh?

Prices vary by service, experience and location. Downtown studios usually cost more than neighborhood shops, so check price lists online or call ahead.

How do I check a cosmetology or barber license?

Search the professional on the Pennsylvania Licensing System (PALS). Licenses are issued by the State Board of Cosmetology and the State Board of Barber Examiners.

Can I cancel a gym membership in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania's Health Club Act gives you three business days to cancel a new membership, and limits contracts to 36 months. Check your contract for the cancellation process.

Information is collected from public sources and may change. Please confirm hours, prices and availability directly with each business. Business owner? Ask us to update your listing.