Southside Tattoo
1313 S Congress Ave, Austin, Texas, 78704
“In South Austin”
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Why Choose Southside Tattoo?
Since 2001, Southside Tattoo has built a reputation on flexible artists who excel across illustrative work, bold color, and black and grey. The shop welcomes walk-ins and delivers a genuinely welcoming atmosphere with fair pricing that keeps locals coming back for years.
About Southside Tattoo
Southside Tattoo has been a fixture of South Austin since 2001, and ask anyone who's been inked here and they'll point you straight to the artists. That's the heart of what makes this place work. The crew is flexible, the kind that can move between illustrative pieces, bold color, and soft black and grey without missing a beat. Locals will tell you that whatever you walk in wanting, someone here can draw it up and make it flatter you for years to come. Speaking of walking in, that's how a lot of people find their way to Southside.
Walk-ins are welcome, and we've heard story after story of folks stopping by on a whim and leaving thrilled. One person came in with three friends for small cherubs and couldn't stop talking about how the whole visit felt. Another wandered in on a slow Tuesday afternoon to get her fingers done and was out in under an hour, comfortable the entire time. The word around Austin is that this is one of the few shops where you actually feel welcome the moment you walk in. A few names come up again and again.
Noska has regulars who've followed him for years, some for a decade or two, racking up serious hours and never a bad piece among them. One longtime client half-jokingly calls his sessions "therapy." Jett Gunn is the one people mention for his willingness to work late and draw something up on the spot, and his traditional Japanese work gets a lot of love. Bart, the owner, gets described as chill, kind, and genuinely funny, the type who puts nervous first-timers at ease. People consistently mention how clean the studio is and how fair the pricing runs, with fun deals like Tuesday minis drawing folks in. It's cash only, though there's an ATM on site.
There was one grumble about a touch-up guarantee not going the way someone hoped, but that's the rare exception. For most people who get work done here, this is the South Austin shop they keep coming back to. Highly recommended if you're looking for a talented Austin tattoo artist.
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What Customers Say on Google
“Friendly, highly skilled and an incredibly diverse set of artists make this shop absolutely amazing. I've been going for years and jokingly call my trips a 'therapy session'.”
“My wife and I were walk ins and had a great time getting some new work done. The staff were patient, friendly, and funny! The studio was clean and the process was smooth.”
“I've been getting tattoos from Noska for the last 20 years. He's an incredible artist and just a good all around person. The shop has a friendly vibe.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Southside Tattoo
Southside Tattoo works across black and grey, illustrative, and color tattooing, with color and illustrative work standing out as specialties. The shop's artists, including Noska, Jett Gunn, Marcelo, Kristian, Jeffrey, Bart, and Daniel, are described as flexible enough to move between bold color pieces and softer black and grey without missing a beat, fitting a wide range of requests.
Yes, walk-ins are a regular part of how people get tattooed at Southside Tattoo. Multiple accounts describe walking in off the street, sometimes on a whim, and getting seated the same day, including for a Tuesday mini-tattoo special. Appointments with a specific artist are also an option for larger or custom pieces.
Southside Tattoo has operated in South Austin since 2001, making it a long-standing fixture in the neighborhood. Some artists, like Noska, have built relationships with clients spanning close to 20 years, and repeat clients describe returning for a decade or more, which speaks to the shop's staying power and consistency.
Southside Tattoo has a reputation for a clean, well-kept studio and a professional, welcoming atmosphere, with long-term clients noting their tattoos have healed without issue over years. As with any shop, ask to see current licensing and sterilization practices in person, per Texas DSHS and the studio's own policy, before getting inked.
Southside Tattoo's team includes Noska, known for two decades of client loyalty and detailed color and illustrative work, along with Jett Gunn, Marcelo, Kristian, Jeffrey, Bart, and Daniel. Clients frequently name specific artists for their patience, skill, and ability to talk through custom ideas, from tribute pieces to small flash designs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 512-444-1313
- Address
- 1313 S Congress Ave, Austin, Texas, 78704
How Southside Tattoo Compares
in Austin
More reviews than 89% of tattoo shops in Austin
Walk-ins Welcome — 1 of 66 in Austin
Good Value — 1 of 78 in Austin
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 11AM-10PM
- Tuesday
- 12-10PM
- Wednesday
- 12-10PM
- Thursday
- 12-10PM
- Friday
- 11AM-12AM
- Saturday
- 11AM-12AM
- Sunday
- 11AM-10PM
Business Details
- Service Options
- Onsite services
- Payment Methods
- Cash-only
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