If you're looking to get great tattoos in Wilmington, this is where you need to be going. Super experienced artists, all of whom are also really cool people. The playlist in here is always great, and unlike some shops, they're always down to accommodate any walk-ins as well. read more

Ted has done a couple tattoos for me now. Best looking and quickest healing tattoos I've gotten.

I recently had the best experience here. I came to NC on a trip and wanted a tattoo on a whim. Walked around downtown looking for a walk in tattoo shop and came across Glenn's Tattoo Service! Sam (I think his name was) was very helpful in setting up my tattoo and letting Nick (the tattoo artist) handle everything else. Got a simple Taylor Swift tattoo and it looks amazing. What I loved about my experience the most was Nick's vibe. Laid back guy, totally knowledgable about multiple things, etc. I highly recommend this place! Will be coming back for sure the next time I'm in Wilmington! read more

Glenn's Tattoo Service - Tattoo Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Glenn's had such a bad rep in Chapel Hill that he had to move to the coast. Hires terrible artists. Still can't do circles or hands. These are basically prison tattoos but with more scar tissue. read more

This was my first tattoo ever, and my experience was fantastic! I got a matching tattoo with my fiancé (who already had four), and the tattoo artist could not have been more friendly and helpful! Would definitely come back to get more ink from Glenn's! Although it says By Appointment only, I walked in and the artist said they are NOT appointment only! read more

Glenn's Tattoo Service - Couples hedgehog tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Great service! We love our tattoo. Would definitely recommend to anyone in Wilmington. We drove 3 hours and would do it again! One weird thing the staff kept talking about how they wish their boss was dead, but other than that 10/10. read more

Glenn's Tattoo Service - Tattoo Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Glenn's Tattoo did a fantastic job! I highly recommend them for a professional atmosphere and talented artists. We decided last minute to get matching tattoos when we were vacationing and they were able to accommodate with exactly what we wanted and reasonably priced. read more

Glenn's Tattoo Service - Tattoo Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Love this place. Trent did an awesome tattoo on me and even touched it up when I told him it didn't heal as nicely as I had expected. Everyone in there has an awesome attitude. Super friendly, welcoming, and comfortable environment to get a tattoo. read more

Glenn is the BEST tattoo artist in the game bar none and his team is an all star squad. Everyone at both shops are HIGHLY skilled. I've been getting tatttoed by Glenn since 2004 and he always does a good job. Extremely sterile, really nice shops, down to earth, great all around. I will not let anyone tattoo me but Glenn Wilson III! read more

Glenn's Tattoo Service - Tattoo Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

My husband and I stopped in to get tattoos that we'd planned to get for some time now. Great experience. Very professional. The artists were friendly and made you feel comfortable. We stopped at one shop on the area where a couple of the artists looked like they'd just got done shooting up. None of that here! My husband has already booked an appointment for another tattoo with Nick. Brian did mine and did an awesome job! read more

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I popped the idea of getting my first tattoo with my wife and wasn't sure where to go. We came across Glen's shop and had amazing reviews. We walked in and told them what we wanted and they drew it up and it looked good. However didn't look like scheduling was going to work out but Jordan made calls and talked to the owner and was able to get a time setup the next day for us. We came back and Glen himself stayed late to get these done. Everyone was super polite and was willing to answer any questions. Glen did an awesome job and I couldn't be happier with my first tattoo. Place was extremely clean and he opened all equipment in front of us so we new it was clean. I couldn't have asked for a better experience for my first tattoo. Glen you just got a life time customer whenever I am in the area again. If you want a tattoo this is the place. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. read more

Went here a couple months back after a last minute decision with some friends! Welcomed and helped immediately and the guy who did ours had amazing line work! Planning to go back for more! read more

Literally best tattoo experience ever! Went there with my friend to get tattoos and we had the nicest experience with the 4 gentlemen who run the place. Definitely recommend unless you want a boring rushed job then go somewhere else weirdo. 11/10:) read more

Great place to get a tattoo! Warm welcoming followed by excellent service. Trent let me walk in and did an amazing job with my first tattoo. Highly recommend! read more

We did a spontaneous thing and got a friendship tattoo. Glenn was amazing! He was great, attentive, friendly, made us comfortable. He listened to what we wanted. And he gave us good advice. Highly recommended! Awesome shop! read more

Very nice and clean place. I walked in after walking by and showed a tattoo I wanted. The artist was able to get me in. The staff was friendly and great art choices. Highly recommended! read more

If your time & money is important to you, I do not recommend. My friends and I arrived at 1:30, having called earlier with the assurance that we would get in shortly, not to be seen until 3:30. When we arrived, we were told it would be about a 40 min wait. Busy day ya think? No. We sat in the empty waiting room alone for two hours, not even acknowledged by the employees, who had seemingly been just chit-chatting in the back. Thank fuck they have a comfy couch. If I could give less stars than that, I would. read more

Me and 3 of my friends were Tattooed by Nick. Very helpful and accommodating & friendly. Price comparable to our normal tattoo artist at home (Wisconsin). Although from the outside it appears like a hodunk shop it is clean neat and sterile on the inside. read more

Great place to work even better place to get a tattoo or piercing. Portfolios are at the front of the shop and online. Look at the website www.glennstattooservice.com Or check out the shop Instagram @glennstattooservice read more

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I saw Glenn for my very first tattoo and he was Awesome. Not only was my tattoo beautifully done, he was super calm and patient with me. He did a great job of distracting me from my nervousness. read more

Glenn's Tattoo Service - Tattoo Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Glenn's Tattoo Service is the best in North Carolina, in my opinion. Expect to be treated fairly and receive the best work Wilmington has to offer. You will not be disappointed by the art these guys produce. read more

Glenn's Tattoo Service - Tattoo Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

I had my nose pierced by Ted. He was awesome! Explained everything and took his time. Very friendly. He put it in that perfect spot and it healed perfectly. Great experience! read more

We took our 12 year old daughter to get second holes in her ears for her birthday. They were super nice and happy to do this! The piercer was perfect and really cool with her, and all around it was a great experience. I would go back for sure! read more

Glenn's tattoo Service is great. I drove down from Richmond Va and Glenn did a great job on my tattoo. I get more compliments on this piece vs any other piece I have. I will definitely be making the trip down again. read more

My friends and I walked in and we're able to get all 4 tattoos done that day. The place was clean then vibe was great. They were very nice and very professional. Whenever I'm back in the area I will absolutely come back here to get more ink! Thanks guys! read more

I've been tattooed by Brian multiple times and he always does amazing, solid work. The entire staff is incredibly helpful and very friendly. I would recommend this shop to anybody trying to get a tattoo or piercing. read more

Have enjoyed work by Glenn and recommended the shop to others. Will definitely return for my next piece!

I will never let another artist put ink to my body. Glenn is the without a doubt the best artist in NC. He has done two large pieces on me and has also inked my two sons. Altough I live in the Raleigh, NC area I will continue to drive to Wilimington until my art work is comlete. The shop is super clean and in a great location near the river, close to shopping, dining, and things to do. This is a first class operation. If you are serious about getting the best tattoo then you should look no further than Glenn's Tattoo Service. read more