Ben Around Tattoos

Tina Chamberlain

2024-03

Wonderful experience. Endreas was great with me and explained each step of her process. I love my new tattoo and I cannot wait for her to do another one for me. Ben was in a session with a client but took the time to talk to me and advise me on my image choice; he was kind and helpful. The whole shop and the artists' booths were super clean and (I am an RN-so I do know...) I was comfortable anf happy during the whole process. Thank you for a great experience...

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2023-05

Ben has years of experience and the skill to tackle any style of art you come up with. I waited 30yrs to get one tattoo I would really love and he was able to put my ideas into a one of a kind design.Clean and friendly atmosphere. I would definitely recommend this establishment to anyone who is serious about their art.I have one more coloring appointment to go to be finished.

Rick Schram

2023-12

My wife and I recently visited Charlottesville and booked with Ben Around Tattoos to get a couple of commemorative pieces while in town. The staff is super friendly and the shop is very clean and comfortable. Huge shout out to Tyler who was the artist that worked with us and did a phenomenal job! We will definitely be back!

Mark Fountaine

2021-05

I just got my first tattoo with Ben. Everything about the process from the consultation to the tattoo itself were smooth and exactly as expected. I was able to have a great dialogue about placement, subject, ideas for now and the future: everything about the session was explained beforehand and all of my questions were answered honestly. Ben did an amazing job with the drawing and the line work went in with hardly any pain(I've had deep tissue massages hurt more). Can't wait for my next appointment to continue working on this amazing piece of art!

Evan

2024-05

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Ashley Faust

2024-04

My best friend and I just got matching tattoos and endreas did an amazing job!! So glad we landed at ben around tattoos!!!

Lauren Miller

2023-09

I had my past two tattoos done here. One by Endreas and the other by Ben. Both were extremely friendly, helpful, and professional. Best tattoo experience! Could not recommend them more!Service: Tattoos

Sophie Isbell

2022-05

Called yesterday and they were able to fit me in today. Had a phenomenal experience! Everyone was so friendly, welcoming, and fun to be around. The atmosphere is great and very clean. Ben took his time explaining everything to me and made sure I was comfortable. This isn’t my first tattoo but it is by far my best experience! I will definitely coming back to work with Ben when I want a tattoo in the future. Prices were very reasonable. If you are thinking of coming here, book now!!Service: Tattoos

Diamond Frye

2021-05

They're great! Simply put, they're professional and excellent at what they do. Ben was so gentle and easy to talk to as a pain distraction. I'll definitely be back soon. The salt water fish tanks inside are awesome too.

Denise Merricks

2023-05

Expert tattooing, with real artistry. I design my own art, and they work with me to get the best results. I love the collaboration.Shop is great. Lots of art, gorgeous fish tanks, varied music. Nowhere else locally I would go or recommend.

Meghan Kerestury

2022-05

Ben literally is the best. My friends and I were in town for a long weekend and we were able to set up an appointment for Saturday. Though we were there the majority of the day the quality of the of the tattoos was incredible. Not only was it exactly what I wanted but it did not hurt nearly as much as any of the other ones I have. Ben also have us a bunch or recommendations for things to do around town which was very helpful. He also said we could reach out with any questions while we were in town. Not only is Ben a talented artist but a pretty awesome dude. I will definitely be visiting this place again to have him fix and finish another tattoo in progress. I highly recommend this place to any and all.Service: Tattoos

Laura Pittaluga

2023-05

I got tattooed by Ben a few years ago, and the tattoos still look good as new. I get compliments on them all to this day. Highly recommend Ben Around for anyone looking for tattoos in Charlottesville and the surrounding area. Super clean shop, great atmosphere, and they do awesome tattoos.

Rain Eguiguren

2019-05

I've been meaning to write a review ever since I got my first tattoo here back in December. I believe my artist was Dustin, and he was incredibly helpful and straightforward about the process, how everything works, and what I should expect from any tattoo place I go. My tattoo was done quickly and with surprisingly little pain, and I am delighted with how it turned out and healed. Great price too, as far as I've seen from comparing other tattoo places. I highly recommend going to Ben Around, whether it's your first tattoo or tenth, it's high quality work.

Matthew Morelli

2021-05

First of all, Dustin is a brilliant artist. I have no doubt that Ben and Molly are as well, but I personally had a tattoo done by Dustin. Especially if you like black and grey, he is simply a brilliant tattoo artist. Had great conversation and personality, really fun to get tattooed by. Second, Hannah was just delightful to speak with and had such wonderful energy. Finally, the vibe in the shop is great. Awesome decor, fish tanks, artwork, etc around the shop. Extremely clean as well. All around 10/10 experience.

Broccan Mac Ronain

2022-05

Ben Around Tattoo is a great place to get and maintain your tattoos. I have one from there (my first) and my wife just finished off her second. All the artists are very professional and do anything they can to ensure you are pleased with the results. All three tattoos came out better than we had envisioned.Service: Tattoos

Liana Dagner

2020-05

I went to see Ryan to get a tattoo for my daughter and only had an idea and he turned it into a beautiful work of art. I am so happy how it turned out and working with Ryan was great. This was the best experience I have had in a tattoo shop. Everyone was so nice, professional and very clean. I just went back and got a touch up and another tattoo from Ryan. My husband loved his work also and is now scheduled for his next tattoo as well. I will be using Ryan and his shop again and highly recommend them.

Kristen Whalen

2020-05

Had such a great experience this past Saturday at Ben Around. My friends and I did a walk in appointment and knew we’d be waiting a while since we didn’t have a formal appointment set up. Every time the staff walked by they said hi and would keep us updated on where we were in line. We ended up getting our tattoos done by Colby and we couldn’t say enough great things about him. He is extremely artistic and personable. We had such a fantastic experience with him and highly recommend him.

Lyndie Wood

2023-05

I have two tattoos from Ben, one that we did a decade ago and another that he just finished today. Fabulous experiences and high quality work all around. Looking forward to the next one!Service: Tattoos

Connor Moriarty

2019-05

I couldn’t be more satisfied with my experience at Ben Around, the atmosphere, prices, and quality of the artists and their work is unmatched. I went in yesterday to make an appointment and they got me in the next day with Dustin who is a great artist, and a great guy. He made sure I knew what the process was and that I knew everything he was using was sterilized, then he gave me the tattoo and we just joked around and talked about baseball, he is also amazingly efficient, the tattoo turned out great and I couldn’t recommend Ben Around more

Carai Honcho

2018-05

Ben is a Zen Master with the tattoo machine. His work is beautiful, very crisp, and gentle. He is very skilled and worth every penny. He will be the only person doing the rest of my tattoos. I let him tat me with no worries and I don’t look at the work until the end to tell him how good he has done. Great people at Ben Around Tattoos who will give you a great experience whether it’s your first or your tenth tattoo!

Alexis Newlon

2021-05

I had my first session today with Ryan and he was amazing! I came in looking for him to help a tattoo disaster and whew does he work wonders 🙌🏼. He was very friendly, great with communicating to make sure I got what I wanted while being realistic on what we could accomplish, and put some badass work on me I’m proud of. I have already booked another session with Ryan and I highly recommend checking out his work if you are looking into getting a piece! Also the shop was extremely clean, GREAT environment, and friendly staff!

J W

2020-05

Ben & Dustin are Incredible artists. Each with their own unique styles. (I'm sure the others are great, but I don't know them.)The shop is like nothing you've seen before.Not your typical tattoo shop. Super clean and safe. Lots of space. Must check out Ben's fish tank!Great place to get your next ink.

Stephani Kimsey

2019-05

Just got a tattoo with Ryan. Best tattoo experience I have had. Very friendly and made me feel comfortable. The shop is very clean and professional as well. His work is phenomenal and gave great advice for placement, size, etc. I was very nervous about the pain of a ribcage tattoo, however, he made it a breeze. Definitely going back and would recommend to anyone. Worth the 1 hour and 15 minute drive.

K Turner

2023-05

This is hands down the best tattoo parlor in Charlottesville and surrounding areas. Ben is extremely talented and professional, and everyone there is very nice and informative. Would recommend 1000% to anyone looking for high quality tattoos.Service: Tattoos

Amanda Nicholson

2019-05

Ben responded very quickly to my initial email inquiry, which does not seem common with tattoo artists. Ultimately, I made an appointment with Ryan, and he took the time to offer suggestions and work with me to get my dog memorial tattoo. He did a great job, and I couldn't be happier with it!

Amy Luce

2019-05

Went there yesterday and Charlie did my tattoo; I genuinely have no bad things to say! 1) The tattoo looks AMAZING, the lines are incredibly smooth and the placement of the tattoo is perfect, 2) everyone was so so nice, and Charlie even helped me look for my car keys right before the tattoo because I thought I lost them (don't worry, they were found), 3) the shop is beautiful and it is clear they take precautions to make sure everything is clean! 110% would recommend Ben Around tattoos. Charlie in particular is great - super kind and talked throughout my tattoo, which really helped because I hate needles (although yes, I continue to get tattoos). If you want a tattoo in Cville, go to Ben Around Tattoos!

Shelly S

2022-05

Though I no longer live in Virginia, there's no one other than Ben I'd get a tattoo from (except perhaps a member of his team). He's very communicative and professional at all touch points. I never hesitate to recommend him to my VA friends.

Brittany Kirschnick

2018-05

Did a walk in Tattoo today. Ben listens to what you want and gives you his concerns if any and makes adjustments accordingly. He's definitely the best in town in my opinion. I walked out of another tattoo studio the day before and it was the best decision o ever made. My tattoo came out beautiful and was exactly what I wanted. Highly recommend!

Jennifer Crescimanno

2019-05

My family of three stopped in to Ben Around, thinking we would gather some information about getting matching tattoos for which we had a picture. Although we had a brief wait, Charlie was able to talk in detail about what she could do. She suggested some subtle differences that customized our respective tattoos and incorporated individual expression while maintaining the integrity of the shared experience. She was able to sketch drawings of each quickly for our approval and articulate the process to us. Charlie is creative, bright, funny, and very personable. I was pleasantly surprised with the low level of physical discomfort during and after the process, for which she took care with sterilization. We were given clear aftercare instructions both verbally and in writing. We are all thrilled with the outcome and couldn't be more pleased with our experience.

Taarna Edwards

2016-05

I love this place! I currently am making several trips over the course of the next year to have a back piece done. I had been researching tattoo shops for a year and was always laughed at or given a blank stare when i told them that not only did I want a whole back piece but that it would be a cover up as well. Ben looked at my back and said yes I can do that for you! He is very confident in his abilities and for good reason! Even though I am still in the beginning stages I am constantly getting compliments on my piece even with the old tattoo still slightly visible. If you want a work of art place on your skin I recommend this place!