Making the decision to be permanently inked is a big one there are some talented artists in the area that are ready to take the job on.

Using Google reviews, we have rounded up some of the highest-rated tattoo parlours in Chester, based on customer ratings.

5 of the highest-rated tattoo parlours in Chester according to Google reviews

Crown Of Thorns

Rating: 5

Address: 88 Boughton, Chester, CH3 5AQ

One customer wrote: “Very friendly and professional, always feel welcome when walking through the door. It's a nice chilled atmosphere. Always come here to get my tattoo's done by ash he's amazing! Really recommend him and all the other artists, they are very talented!”

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TBT Tattoos & Piercing

Rating: 5

Address: 111 Brook Street, Chester, CH1 3DX

One customer wrote: “This was my very first tattoo and I have to say Mike and the team are amazing.

“Friendly, warm and welcoming. Everything explained and willing to stop at anytime and explain what is going on.

“Would highly recommend this Tattoo studio to anyone.”

Stigma Tattoo Studio Chester

Rating: 4.9

Address: 7 Rufus Court Row, Chester, CH1 2JB

One customer wrote: “Had my first tattoo for my 50th birthday by Becky . I was really nervous but she made me feel really at ease. I am so pleased with the result I am already thinking of my next one. If your thinking of having a tattoo get in touch with Becky. She is so talented and such a great person I can't thank her enough.”

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Minerva Lodge Tattoo Club

Rating: 4.9

Address: 19A Upper Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 4EE

One customer wrote: “Save yourself a lot of time.......I did my homework on loads of other tattoo studio's in Chester before finding Minerva Lodge Tattoo Club. It stands head and shoulders in every way above the rest! Had a full day in here with Jo last week starting my full sleeve. Fantastic is all I can say! I can't wait to get back in to start colouring :) A great studio with brilliantly talented artists.”

Bridge Street Tattoo

Rating: 4.9

Address: 32 Bridge Street, Chester, CH1 1NN

One customer wrote: “Great Tattoo shop with extremely talented artists. Tattoo designs were perfect and Shaun added even more detail and ideas than I was expecting!

"Really friendly atmosphere and faultless hygiene.”