Traditional tattoos in Manchester

Traditional tattooing in Manchester is carried mostly by Ironside Tattoo on Oldham Street, the city’s longest-running specialist in American traditional and neo-traditional. Ironside books via website with a 4–8 week lead time; no walk-ins. The studio’s 6-artist roster means there’s usually someone with availability within the month if you’re flexible on artist. Oldham Street and the surrounding Northern Quarter is walkable with step-free access throughout. Ironside’s traditional work skews bold and classic — if you want something with more illustrative flourish, you’re better off looking at the neo-traditional artists specifically. Pricing is mid-market for Manchester: £110–170 for standard shoulder or forearm pieces.