Reviews of Utility Tattoo (Tattoo Shop)

Octo Goop

Excellent customer service, great artists.

ninjasteve22

The best in town.

Slim Pickens

I've been getting ink souvenirs at Utility for years. Nice shop, relaxed atmosphere, some really great work is done here. Staff are top tier.

Leighton Gingrich (Stahtin)

Best tattoo experience yet! Great staff, clean shop. A little hard to park sometimes, but that's fine. I got my tattoo done by Andy, great artist, great to work with. Highly recommended!!

Paul Esteves

I made appointment back in August to see an artist (Glen or Len) in September. I asked him if what I wanted was possible, he said it wouldn't be an issue. When I showed up for my appointment, nothing was drafted, he was 20 minutes late. We finally went over what I wanted, at that time he went out for a smoke break. He drafted what I wanted and it wasn't even close to what I asked for. From there I went over it again, still couldn't get it. So I totally changed it and made it a simple design, easy to follow and asked him to do the border twice. When he was finished it looked great. Now that's it's all healed it's obvious he missed a spot and couldn't complete this simple design. I am very unhappy with my experience here and hope that ownership steps in and fixes the issue.

Christian Hapgood

Andy is an amazing artist. Highly recommended for Traditional Japanese work.

James Cary

Great communication through email. Looking forward to getting my first tattoo at this location.

Tyler Reeves

The best artists in Nova Scotia! Wouldn't go anywhere else. Professional and very knowledgeable.

Destiny Shiwak

Very friendly, reasonable prices, very hygienic, excellent professionalism. Highly recommended! :)

Natasha Arielle

Got one of my tattoos here. Nice place, nice people, very clean and I loved my final piece!

Gerry Fowlow

Awesome service

Robbie Loftus White

Very professional, easy to work with. Got myseld and father in law booked and inked with no hassle. Definitely going back.

kyler goodin

Received my first tattoo from andy. Could not have been a better experience. Very friendly and professional

LJ

Disappointed. Tattoo is off center, lines not crisp and bleeding out. Paid 138$ for a 2" tattoo that took 10 minutes.

Aditi Patel

I loved this place. Got inked for the first time and I loved the perfection and finishing. They are very careful about hygine and the supplies are clean and sterile. Prices are pretty good:)

David Younker

Wicked shop.

Johnny Awesome O

Like going to a relaxing spa and getting a stabby massage. Professional and more importantly fun to chat with. People answering the phone and emails where a pleasure also.

Emmy Barr

This was my first tattoo and I was very excited for it because the phrase was very meaningful to me. As it was my first tattoo I did not know much about the industry and what is an acceptable price. So I paid $140 with tip and tax for this tattoo that took five minutes and looked like it only took five minutes. I was never told anything about coming in for a touch up and by the time I realized I could've gone in for one I was outside their short window for free touch ups. The tattoo itself was too thin and patchy. I made sure to follow all the after care rules so it wasn't my care that made it look bad. I believe it was Desmond who did it and after it healed I was pretty disappointed with how it looked. Now it has been touched up by another artist and I am much happier with it. The photo I've attached is what the tattoo looked like before the touch up by another artist.

Miss Eileen

Justin is great and willing to work with whatever ideas I have! Clean and chill spot to go to, reasonable pricing!

Montana Hashem

I'm a visitor from Ontario and every time I've visited I made sure I booked a tattoo with Utility! The shop is super clean with incredible artists there. Great prices, killer designs, and super easy to book an appointment.

Babygirl

I love my tattoo. Thanks so much Desmond! Everyone was very friendly and helpful .

Babygirl

I love my tattoo. Thanks so much Desmond! Everyone was very friendly and helpful .

Christian Hapgood

Andy is an amazing artist. Highly recommended for Traditional Japanese work.

Cookie S

I would recommend this place to anyone. Amazing staff, work, and price.

II4037man D

Had my first tatoo done by a guy named Len. Made me very comfortable and his work was spot on. He also walked me through how to take care of it. Thank you :) Great first experience. Leon

Kelly Costello

I got a great tattoo from a talented, knowledgeable woman. I'll be going back to her!

Heidi Dierickse

First time getting tattooed at this location, and I couldn't of been happier with the whole outcome! I had Damen do an amazing memorial tattoo for my 2 dogs I lost in 2018 & 2019! He was friendly and super professional. He made my idea come to life and made it his own all at the same time. I love original work where I can get it! The shop was clean and the staff were super friendly and helpful! They even replied to the email I sent, and very quickly! This is a big bonus for me, as I had emailed/messaged two other shops and never got a reply. Ashley, the receptionist, was very helpful & an absolutely a pleasure to work with. So happy with the whole process...so much that I got another tattoo booked later this month with Damen!

Juan Camilo Acevedo

Kaitlyn was awesome, the staff is friendly, and the place is cool and clean.

Angel Lucas

I was very pleased and my Artist was very clean and professional and gave me the best ever Tattoo I have ever gotten I will be getting more work done by him (Desmond ) I Love my Tattoo ????????????

Angel Lucas

I was very pleased and my Artist was very clean and professional and gave me the best ever Tattoo I have ever gotten I will be getting more work done by him (Desmond ) I Love my Tattoo ????????????

Tom Gyorko

Nice place, good service. Fair deal

Max Ceron

Super nice staff. Very professional

Ian MacDonald

My review is belated by several years, however the service was excellent and the shop itself was very clean and well-maintained.

Extroverts Journey

Receptionist was welcoming but artist was not interested in designing or even reconsidering what we were trying to say! Not worth the trouble and wait!

Jon Grove

I'm always satisfied leaving!

Jaser Khan

Got all of my tattoos from here. The staff are super nice and they walk you through the entire process if you’re a newbie. Last time I was in, I had a really special idea in mind (I got my favourite musician to write down my favourite lyrics from one of his songs, and I wanted to get that tattooed on me). I got Len to do it for me, and it came out PHENOMENALLY. The handwriting was pretty much identical, even the signature! And the size was just perfect (it was over my ribs, so it didn’t tickle ????). I’d highly recommend Utility to anyone that’s looking to get a tattoo in Halifax.

safwam mahmoods

very friendly and understanding

angela yerxa

Awesome experience with Andy Ferrier. Love my tattoo.

Giblet Smith

This shop is clean and professional with super talented artists. I’ve been getting my tattoos from the owner (Andy) for years. I’m so pleased with this place I’ll continue to come here for my work despite moving hours away. I have my next appointment booked already actually, see you in a couple months Andy!

Brody Paulsen

We are visiting from Vernon BC and searched for the best tattoo shop on Halifax. As shared this place was awesome. King-Len did a matching tattoo for my woman and I and they were spot on! He was super fast and was painless. We will definitely be back next trip. Thanks Utility tattoo.

Jeanpat Lambert

Professional & friendly, never had any issues. Will certainly go back, highly recommend.

Carole Stevens

Friendly, quick and awesome job on my tattoo

robert lambert

Great shop, super friendly service very talented artists also was great to be able to get an appointment pretty quickly given that we were just visiting Halifax and had limited time, I will definitely get tattooed again next time I visit

Elle Gallacher

Amazing tattoo shop! Went for a walk in with my two best friends visiting from toronto and everybody was so friendly and helpful and welcoming. We asked for extremely last minute text around one of the flash pieces offered and they were able to whip up exactly what we had in mind. Thank you so much for the great experience and the beautiful baby tat!

Marcus Courtney

Super friendly!

Chas Allen

When people ask for a shop recommendation, this is the first and only choice for me. Utility is clean, bright, and has artists that can execute a variety of styles flawlessly. Of the current artists working there, I've only had work done by one so I'll stick to that. I can vouch for Len as an absolute master at his trade! Every time I approach him with an idea he produces EXACTLY what I had pictured in my mind. If you're looking for your first tattoo or #50, this shop has you covered.

Courtney R

Very unhappy with a cover-up yesterday. Len shaded in pieces of my half sleeve and completely covered some petals that I loved. He told me that "it would make more sense to do this." It did not make sense and now my tattoo is significantly different.

Autumn

I emailed this place a few months ago to request a slot for my first tattoo. I had an exact picture of what I wanted. In my email I explicitly asked for an artist who would be excited about this tattoo, because it was not an original piece and I understand some artists may not be interested in tattooing an exact replica. I was reassured that it would be no problem. I show up to the appointment and I’m told almost immediately that I can’t get done what I asked for. This would’ve been nice to know prior to showing up for my appointment that day. My artist did modify the design, but it was all rushed and I felt like I was his last slot of the day and he was rushing to get home. Anyway, months and months later the tattoo is healed and the lines are not even whatsoever. I feel like I paid way too much money (including a tip) for a piece of work that is pretty entry level in quality. I’m sure they have a lot of great artists here, I see a lot of amazing reviews, but I don’t even know the name of my artist because of how rushed and impersonal my appointment was. I’m sorry to leave such a negative review, but it’s an honest account of my experience. I know they have lots of very happy customers so hopefully the next gal will have better luck! Cheers

Natalie M

I have tattoos from multiple different artists but the one I received a few weeks ago from Len is probably the best experience I’ve had at a tattoo shop. He exceeded my expectations and gave me a beautiful piece on my forearm. I will definitely be returning for all future tattoos!

Jianshi Liang

hard working and talented artists

aaron deviller

Justin Murphy is the most talented tattoo artist I've ever seen!

Christine Wood

Buying a gift certificate Staff were welcoming and very helpful

Elvis Martin

King Len and the rest of the gang rock