OXFORD seems to be a great city to get a tattoo.

There are some brilliant tattoo artists who have been left with top ratings on Google reviews.

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Only one tattoo shop in the city has a rating of under four stars.

Using Google reviews we have tracked down 8 of the best sites based purely on customer ratings:

Oxford Tattoo Makers

Rating: 5 stars based on 34 reviews

Address: 7 The Roundway, Headington, Oxford OX3 8DH

What customers have said:

Charles Evans: "Just had a cover up done by Miti and to say it's amazing is an understatement. Absolutely love it. Thoroughly professional and such a clean studio. Thank you Miti, absolutely brilliant."

Samma Charles

Rating: 5 stars based on 58 reviews

Address:  5 Hollow Way, Cowley, Oxford OX4 2NA

What customers have said:

Ashley Turner: "Samma Charles is amazing! The staff are all absolute legends. I was made to feel welcome from the get go and it felt like I was chatting amongst friends I had known for years.

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"The standard of work here is impeccable and nothing short of perfection.
I can't recommend the team enough and will be going back here very soon.
The three-hour drive and stay in a hotel was 100 per cent worth it for me. I'm glad I came across them."

Aimee Cornwell Tattoos

Rating: 5 stars based on one review

Address: Office 1, 174 Bullingdon Rd, Cowley Rd, Cowley, Oxford OX4 1UE

Heaven and Hell Tattoo Studio

Rating: 4.9 stars based on 94 reviews

Address:  72 Hollow Way, Cowley, Oxford OX4 2NH

What customers have said: 

Elodie Yvon: "Best tattoo studio in Oxford, I highly recommend it!
The staff are very nice and helpful. Moreover, they're professional and very passionate about their job so the experience can only be a great pleasure!"

Ursa Major Tattoo Studio

Rating: 4.9 stars based on 102 reviews

Address: 5 Hollow Way, Cowley, Oxford OX4 2NA

Eva Livingsone: "Absolutely loved this place. Really clean and professional but good humoured staff and a comforting atmosphere. Molly was really sweet and supportive and the final product was just as I wanted it. Can't thank them enough!"

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Lionels Tattoo Studio

Rating: 4.7 stars based on 

Address: 389 Cowley Rd, Cowley, Oxford OX4 2BS

What customers have said:

Luna Rushworth: "Absolutely love this place! I've had a fair few tattoos done here which all started off with one fantastic cover up and today I've just had my seventh completed! Barny is great at what he does and pulls off vibrant colours really well."

Art Studio.Life

Rating: 4.7 stars based on 14 reviews

Address: Top level of Jericho Community Centre, 33A Canal St, Oxford OX2 6BQ

What customers have said:

L Jackson: "Wonderful studio - great artist, professional service, clean and well equipped studio, calm and relaxing experience, great after care. Would highly recommend!"

Soma Tattoo Studio Oxford - 4.5 stars

Rating: 4.5 stars based on 24 reviews

Address: Studio Office 5, SoMA Tattoo, Bullingdon House, 174b Bullingdon Rd, Cowley, Oxford OX4 1UE

What customers have said:

Henrietta Murfitt-Pearce: "Millie has done two of my tattoos and both times she has done the most incredible work and is the loveliest person ever. She did an amazing job of being super friendly, professional and also getting you to relax and create a great environment. Can't wait to come back for another one."

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