Thundercat Tattoo Studio

Avoid these scammers!!! Reporting to Trading Standards!I was charged £350 for 2 small tattoos (hand and ribs) on 16th August.My appointment time was 4pm and he didn't start tattooing until at least 6:30pm because he was spending that time tracing my small, simple design, despite me sending over the design and paying the deposit well in advance.The hand tattoo has practically disappeared within 1-2 weeks as all the ink fell out with the scabs, and the rib tattoo has blown out/leaked in some areas of the outline.After getting a few second opinions from other studios, I've been told the ink fell out of the hand so quickly due to the needle not being pushed in far enough, and the rib tattoo has blown out due to the needle either being pushed in too far or at the wrong angle.I contacted them regarding a touch-up for the hand, to be told they'd charge me a further £80 to touch it up because hand tattoos fade quicker, and the guest artist that did the tattoo is no longer there. When I explained that it hadn't faded because it never took into my skin at all to get chance to fade, and that it's the shops responsibility to fix it as the artist was working under their policies, license, and they also didn't prewarn me when booking that any needed fixes wouldn't be available once that exact artist had left, they just ignored me.I've contacted them again to request a refund for the disappearing hand tattoo, and a partial refund for the bad quality rib tattoo, as I'm now getting them fixed at another studio instead, I've once again been ignored.This studio is extremely unprofessional when dealing with compaints. They are clearly ripping people off charging ridiculous prices for bad quality tattoos, and do not want to include any fixes in these unreasonable prices without charging more extortionate amounts for fixing their mistakes.I'm now left with a gappy mess on my hand after paying at least £130 for the tiny tattoo that's nearly gone after 2 weeks, and blowouts in my rib tattoo. For £350 you'd expect a lot better quality, and decent customer service.I will be contacting Trading Standards about this studio since they do not want to fix or refund.

I had two tattoos at thundercats, the first tattoo was cancelled twice just before I was seen which delayed the tattoo by about a month.The second tattoo was delayed by about 4 hours, when I went in for a touch up on the second tattoo I was told the artist left weeks ago and I wasn't informed of the cancellation of appointment before I arrived at the studio.Overall I do not recommend as I have been messed around a lot and wasted a huge amount of time travelling to cancelled appointments.

I have quite a few tattoos from here and when I started visiting in 2018 it was fantastic! But last few tattoos I got the receptionists were so rude! Constantly changing my appointments and being passive aggressive when I told them the new time was a bit early because I work nights (they wanted to change to an earlier time)I also had a tattoo from a girl and she tried to charge me more to get it touched up after a blow out. (I did not accept or trust her to do it) I also find the voucher system strange and expensive if you don’t get a voucher.If you don’t mind rude receptionists and want to support the artist then go ahead as I only continued going for a particular artist who has now left…

Had a really wonderful experience here with guest artist Phoebe. She took plenty of time to discuss and print out copies of the designs I wanted and gave great advice about size and placement. When it came to the actual tattooing, she worked quickly and efficiently and the whole process was practically painless. We enjoyed chatting about the designs I’d chosen and why and I think she did a really excellent job. Her advice on aftercare was brilliant and all in all it was a pleasure to be inked by her!

Overall seems like a great shop and tattoo is good, but my experience was not great. I was looking for a specific style, was told this guest artist specialized in it but she did not, and she didn't correct this lie when I met with her. After she drew it on me I was under the assumption it would be the correct style and didn't realize until the end, but at that point because we got started so late I had to leave. And working with the shop after brought no help and I don't want this Artist fixing it because of the style issues.So my tattoo is not the style I wanted, no one opened the shop so we got started over an hour and a half late and the artist didn't consider the deposit as part of the price she quoted me.

Showed up to accompany my girlfriend for her tattoo and saw one that I liked, spoke with the receptionist and he told me that they had a free spot there and then, so I took it, was offered water and sugary sweets all the way through, great service by everyone there on a tattoo that came out great

The whole experience was great. Atmosphere was amazing and everyone was very friendly. Ling did an incredible job with my tattoo and the design and I'm already planning my next one! I would highly recommend anyone wanting a tattoo to go to thundercat!

Had my second tattoo at Thundercat today and I honestly couldn't recommend this place enough. Both times have been with Adam and he's done a fantastic job each time, as well as working wonders fixing a bodged tattoo done elsewhere. Everyone's really friendly, the place is spotlessly clean just as you'd expect, and all bookings etc. have been handled quickly and professionally. I will definitely be back for more in future.