Ari is absolutely amazing. She takes the time to sit down with you and listen to your ideas fully and create exactly what you envision. It feels like such a beautiful collaborative effort in creative amazing art. Watching them draw my tattoos live was such a cool experience, seeing a silly idea like a shrimp heart come to life with love and care. I got tattooed in a pretty gnarly area and I hardly hurt because Ari was so gentle with me and my skin. Her presence and vibe is truly amazing, their vibe is truly immaculate. I cannot recommend Ari enough read more

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I can't say enough good things about Dapper Dog! I've gotten many tattoos here from Ari, who is incredibly talented and friendly. Ari has a true gift for bringing designs to life and making the whole experience enjoyable and comfortable. Whether it's your first tattoo or your tenth, Ari's professionalism and creativity make the process amazing every time. The shop itself has such a welcoming and positive vibe. It's beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean, and clearly well-maintained. The team here goes out of their way to make sure everyone feels at ease. It's also in beautiful, historic downtown Annapolis, which makes for a fun day and just adds to the whole experience. You're not just going to a strip mall. If you're looking for stunning tattoos in a relaxed, friendly environment, Dapper Dog is the place to go. I recommend it wholeheartedly! read more

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I recently got my first tattoo done at Dapper Dog Tattoo with Mitch ad my artist. The experience was exactly what I had hoped for. I was a walk-in, and luckily Mitch was available immediately. The vibe of the business was clean, welcoming, and warm. I was especially pleased to see LGBTQ+ flags - that's not strictly necessary, but it did add a layer of comfort to be in a queer friendly space as I visited accompanied by my girlfriend. Bonus, the bathroom decor was hilarious! My consultation with Mitch was easy and professional. He was very thorough with making sure I got what I wanted and kept me informed through every step of the process. He was also patient with me - I was very nervous, but he helped me keep my courage with good humor. I didn't come in for anything complicated, so I had mostly been hoping for good vibes for my first experience, and I certainly got that! Thanks agian to Mitch and Dapper Dog Tattoo! ​ read more

For years I had been thinking of getting my tattoos, and I always knew I would come to Annapolis to have them done by Charlie Garrett at Dapper Dog. Charlie took my ideas, which were simultaneously too vague and too specific, and turned them into designs that surpassed my imagination. His color work is breathtaking--it added a level of elegance to my original idea, which would have been less interesting without the foliage and the colors that make each shoulder pop. The way Charlie's ideas added to mine made the tattoos feel even more personal and perfect. From our first conversation to aftercare, I felt I was in the best possible hands. I cannot recommend Dapper Dog and Charlie Garrett strongly enough. read more

Best place to get a tattoo , can't recommend highly enough. You'll leave with something you can treasure for life

Amazing artists here! They definitely take the time and listen to what you want. I am so happy with the tattoo I got. I will definitely be going back. The artists working here have some uniquely different talents so what ever style you want, they will be able to create. They were extremely friendly and professional. I would recommend to everyone! read more

Ari was amazing and grateful she could make the time for me the following day after I consulted with her. Charlie and team were great to chat with as it was my first tattoo. Look forward to my next one! Mahalo to the Dapper Dog Ohana! read more

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Nick was great tattoo came out perfect will definitely go back everybody in the shop was really friendly

I had a terrible experience with the place. After Charlie gave me a bad and faded tattoo I asked him to repair it. Instead of being a professional and owning up to his error he just totally stop communicating! I was and still remain in shock that someone would tattoo a person and then when notifies a week later that the tattoo had totally faded they choose to stop communicating! DO NOT USE THIS "Artist" or location! RUN DON'T Walj away! read more

Dapper Dog Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Amazing artistry! Easy to work with and Charlie knew exactly how to craft an amazing tattoo for me! read more

Dapper Dog Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

I was searching for a trauma informed tattoo artist and was having no luck at all. A TikTok follower suggested that I call Charlie at Dapper Dog. From the moment I called to explain my situation and ask for specific accommodations on the day of my appointment, I felt safe. On my appointment day Charlie and his entire team were very cognizant and checked in regularly. Not only did I get the exact tattoo that I wanted, but also felt completely safe during the entire process. Thank you dapper dog. read more

Dapper Dog Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Max gave me my first tattoo and did a fantastic job! He was so kind and made my first tattoo experience a great one. Would definitely go back! read more

Charles Garret is a tattoo wizard, he worked with me to cover up a very poor tattoo I got as a young man and transformed my vision to an Incredible piece of art I will enjoy the rest of my life, His talent, detail and focus on the art of his tattoos is incredible... the shop was great, spotlessly clean with new equipment and tables keeping me comfortable for the 7 hours while I was getting my tattoo, located in the heart of old town Annapolis it's a destination where you can spend a few days wondering the old seaside town, shopping and enjoying some Maryland crab with a cold beer on the harbor. I flew across the country to have Charlie transform the horrible work I got before and he was well worth the trip! I now have what I really wanted. Don't go quick and cheap when it's something permanent is the lesson I learned in a big way! I'm already planning another trip to book a session and expand my tattoo into a full calf wrap around. A+++ read more

Came in with my partner to cover up an old stick and poke. Charles was very friendly and is an excellent artist. We had a great experience and I'm so happy to have this awesome piece of art on me, I highly recommend this studio! read more

Amazing! What else can I say. We were on vacation and my husband considered getting a tattoo. Well, it then turned into 4 of us getting a tattoo. The studio is so welcoming, clean and fun. We had Phil and Josh do our tattoos. It's an amazing atmosphere and it was so nice to see the artist interacting and appreciating each other's work in progress. I would highly recommend getting your tattoo here. I would even drive 7 hours back for another one! read more