Tattoo & piercing studio · Iron Gate, Derby

Custom ink, done right.

Realism, fineline, colour and cover-ups from our resident artists, in the heart of Derby city centre.

Call 01332 730106 See the work
Colour realism tattoo of a Cheshire Cat with glowing eyes on an upper arm, designed at Vivid Ink
4.8 189 Google reviews
4.8
average Google rating
189
Google reviews
173
five-star reviews

Free consultations for every new design

The work speaks for itself.

Realism, colour, fineline and dark illustration from our resident artists. Every piece starts as a conversation.

Black and grey realism tattoo of a roaring leopard and cub on a forearm
Black & grey realism
Realism tattoo of a tiger eye and face on a lower leg
Realism, tiger study
High contrast dark illustration of a plague doctor on a forearm sleeve
Dark illustration, sleeve work
Delicate fineline floral tattoo in black ink on a forearm
Fineline florals
Inside the Vivid Ink studio on Iron Gate, with tattoo stations and the studio's neon sign
The studio on Iron Gate

Fresh work goes on our walls and social pages most weeks. Pop in to see the latest pieces in person.

Tattoos, piercings & laser removal.

One studio, three crafts, and a consultation for every new design.

Custom tattoos

  • Custom designs drawn for you
  • Realism & colour realism
  • Fineline & floral tattoos
  • Portrait tattoos
  • Sleeves & large-scale work
  • Cover-ups & reworks
  • Touch-ups

Piercing

  • Body piercing
  • Tragus & ear piercing
  • A dedicated piercing studio

Laser & care

  • Laser tattoo removal
  • Free consultations
  • Design advice & tattoo ideas
  • Aftercare guidance

Prices depend on size, placement and design, so a quick call or a visit is the best way to get an accurate quote. Call 01332 730106 or drop by the studio.

Why Derby keeps coming back.

We built our studio around custom work, clean lines and honest advice. If a design won't age well, we'll tell you, and we'll keep drawing until it's right.

4.8 / 5
189 Google reviews, 173 of them five-star.
Custom designs
Every piece starts with a free consultation and a design drawn around you.
Clean & sterile
Single-use needles, sterile equipment and fresh stations for every client.
City centre
22 Iron Gate, two minutes from Derby Cathedral in the heart of town.
Wheelchair accessible
Step-free access to the studio.

Find us on Iron Gate.

22 Iron Gate
Derby, DE1 3GP
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  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Free consultations, call ahead or just pop in

Opening hours

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday

Call ahead to book a consultation or a piercing slot.

Your next tattoo starts with a call.

Tell us your idea and we'll take it from there. Walk-ins welcome, appointments recommended.

Call 01332 730106

Open Monday to Saturday, 10am - 7pm · 22 Iron Gate, Derby