#1
Sacred Bond Tattoo Company
“Incredible experience at with George and the rest of the shop. My buddies and I all came in to get tattooed together and couldn’t be happier with them!” — Google review
Best Tattoo Parlors in Philadelphia, PA
The 10 best-rated tattoo parlors in Philadelphia, PA average 4.9★ on Google across 3,164 reviews. Sacred Bond Tattoo Company has the top rating (5.0★), and 187 ink tattoo has the most reviews (713). Updated October 26, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (3,164 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
Crown and Feather Tattoo Co.
“Had an amazing experience getting tattooed by Josh Infante! Josh is incredibly talented, professional, and detail-oriented. He made the entire process comfortable and easy from start to finish. His attention to…” — Google review
#3
187 ink tattoo
“Service was really nice , the area was clean and the workers were really professional, my tattoo lining was also really good. I enjoyed my experience” — Google review
#4
Frequency Tattoo Company
“Have gotten multiple tattoos from Bird and they always knock it out of the park. Most recent pieces were done at Frequency and the shop is very well maintained and in a very cute part of the city. Highly recommend…” — Google review
#5
Heart of Gold Tattoo Club
“Jeff was the chillest and most patient expert I could have hoped to get my first tattoo with. The shop is a chic and inviting space and the cost was much lower than I was anticipating. Excellent value, excellent…” — Google review
#6
Backwoods Art Studio (BWAS)
“My experience was Phenomenal! I called to inquire about dermal Peircing and ended up getting an appointment the same day. The timing was perfect 👌🏽, the shop was cleaned and spotless, the gentleman were very…” — Google review
#7
Seven Swords Tattoo Company
“James was my artist he's awesome the whole staff as well shop is awesome they greeted me as soon as i walked in offered me a beverage and made sure I felt welcomed im a no nonsense guy so if I say it then thats what…” — Google review
#8
Wild Heart Tattoo
“Dan was absolutely incredible. This was my first tattoo and I was A LOT. I had a ton of questions, and indecision and he was very patient as he helped me figure it out. It was a replica of an old drawing by…” — Google review
#9
Ink Different Tattoos
“Janelle is amazing! This was my 5th tattoo, but by far the most gentle experience I’ve had. She made my niece and me feel completely at home from the moment we arrived. She was warm, engaging, professional, and made…” — Google review
#10
Inkadelphia Tattoo Studio
“Inkadelphia is absolutely the best tattoo studio ever. I had the most amazing experience from the consultation to my actual tattoo. Fax_Tats is truly a gifted artist. His energy and the energy of the studio in…” — Google review
How we pick tattoo parlors in Philadelphia
We scan Google Maps for tattoo parlor listings in and around Philadelphia, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated tattoo parlor in Philadelphia?
Sacred Bond Tattoo Company has the highest Google rating on our Philadelphia list: 5.0 out of 5 from 338 reviews (as of October 26, 2026).
Which tattoo parlor in Philadelphia has the most reviews?
187 ink tattoo has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 713, with a 4.9★ average.
How are these tattoo parlors chosen?
Only open Philadelphia-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
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