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Tattoo shop

Old Town Ink & Art Gallery

★★★★★4.7Google rating (163 Google reviews)

Address 535A E Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

Phone (202) 670-8848

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Cesar

Aug 5, 2026

★★★★★

Ling is absolutely amazing! She was super responsive and communicative before my appointment and made sure my vision for my tattoos came true! The studio was also so welcoming and such a comfortable environment it was beautiful all around. Already booked my next appointment i can’t wait!

hugo

Jul 23, 2026

★★★★★

best tattoo experience I’ve ever received, everyone was so welcoming and kind and very communicative. Ling did and an awesome job and I absolutely love my piece! She was very patient and helpful as well as being someone you’re able to converse with. i’m definitely coming back again!

Jonathan Floria

May 11, 2026

★★★★★

Cleo absolutely killed my first tattoo. I was nervous going into it, but she made the whole experience comfortable and easy from start to finish. Her attention to detail, line work, and creativity are insane, and she really took the time to make sure the design fit perfectly. The tattoo came out even better than I imagined and healed great too. You can tell she genuinely cares about her work and her clients. Definitely coming back for more work — highly recommend Cleo to anyone looking for a talented artist.

M4SiiiiiiiiiiK

Apr 6, 2026

★★★★★

Excellent shop with very friendly and patient artists. I went in with an Idea and was very satisfied with the brainstorming that lead to the final completed piece. Ling was calm and very kind, and her work is highly precise. She took the extra time to ensure the piece had crisp lines and natural color blending. Im looking forward for more work done at this shop with these awesome artists! Highly recommend stopping in and just chatting about ideas, or checking out the displayed artworks.

Shane S

Mar 10, 2026

★★★★★

Tl;dr BOOK WITH IAN! He’s a passionate artist with decades of experience and a sense of humor that makes the experience worth every penny and second of your time. I walked in around 7:30pm on a Monday evening and was greeted by Ian in his studio. Off the jump he was super charismatic and informative about the process. I was with my girlfriend, and he made us feel comfortable by consistently engaging with us to put away any anxiety we had about getting the work done. Important things to note about the different experience Ian provides are his amazing sense of humor and remarkable eye for design while keeping your original idea intact. What really stood out to me is that his humor was also balanced by empathy. Ian even went as far to go grab my girlfriend and I coconut water and things from 7/11 with his own money in between tattoos. I could tell he really cared about making a memorable experience for us, and I have to imagine he treats every person the same. It is a guarantee that if you do the work with Ian, you’ll be getting a great job. We spent hours together and he did not 1, not 2, but 3 tattoos for me without losing his energy or making the situation overwhelming. I’m very grateful to him, as this was my first experience ever getting a tattoo. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. If you want the job done right and you want to have fun as a bonus, call Ian. Thanks so much boss