Got my first tattoo here a few years ago. Overall it was a great experience. The place is super inviting and clean. I didn't feel pressured into getting anything I didn't want. I got something that might be considered a little "cliche" but the artist didn't judge me for it. He made a few recommendations base don his experience which were helpful. He did exactly what I asked and was very informative throughout the whole procedure. I felt very conformable with him. My tattoo is located right below my bikini line near my hip so it was painful but the artist let me take a few breaks in between the whole process which definitely helped. The outline didn't hurt as much as the coloring and shading did. After he was done he gave me instructions on how to take care of it and to call him if I had any questions. Overall it was a great experience and very reasonably priced. I would definitely recommend this place, especially for first timers. read more

This was my third tattoo with Kenny. Once again, his precision and detail are impeccable. Kenny's technique and abilities are consistently outstanding and he continues to exceeded my expectations. He is the consummate professional in his field. Overall customer service was outstanding. The establishment was very clean and safety precautions were utilized. After care discussion was informative. Another great experience. Highly recommend. MB read more

Went in to get another tattoo and was treated like a stranger even though the owner knew me and my boyfriend. Felt like I was bothering him and did not feel welcome at all. read more

I am a fan of Green Man and have gotten all of my tattoos here. Creative artists, friendly staff and a good place. They recently moved from Park Rd in Hartford to New Britain Ave in West Hartford. I have always had a great experience here and very happy with all my tattoo. read more

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My first tattoo experience was wonderful. Ken explained the process, what was going to happen, and then went to work. Ken was professional, funny and down to earth. Many Thanks Ken for your great work. read more

BEST tattoos ever.....these are true artist. I am extremely particular... If I could give it 10 stars I would! The owner and staff really listen and pay attention to what you want... Recommend this place 100% read more

Ken was the best! He was engaging, funny and a joy to work with. Love my tattoo and his work! Highly recommend.

I had two small tattoos done in August and the price and results were amazing! They touched my ankle up (it's an easy location to fleck up) for free. Great artists, trustworthy and reasonable! Planning on going back! read more

Green Man is the BEST!! I have gotten three tattoos covered by Pat who did an amazing job. Pat is professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and he is honest...he will not let you get some BS tattoo just to make a buck..he will tell you what works best especially when it comes to cover ups and touch ups. The Green Man atmosphere is awesome too..I have been to parlors where there were always shady people hanging around and staff was rude and condescending...this is DEFINITELY not the case here..everyone is friendly, from the girl in the front, to the artists in the back. I will be back next year for two more cover ups with Pat!! read more

Green Man Tatoo - Tattoo Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

HOLY COW!!! The people there were very sweet. I had Kenny and he was wonderful!!!! I got my tattoo in a pretty decently painful area and it was made bearable by Kenny's small talk and checking up lol. Much love to this place. No regrets coming here and the lady upfront was very sweet and kind. You feel accepted and not judged in this parlor. Will definitely be making this place my tattoo go-to!!!!! read more

Green Man is great. I got my bellybutton pierced there when I was 18 and saw how clean the place was. I also know quite a few people who have gotten tattoos here and recommended it. I finally decided to get a tattoo last year and knew that I would only get it done at Green Man. I made an appointment for my cousin and I and the girl on the phone was very friendly. I can't remember who did our tattoos but he was great, drew exactly what we wanted and made us feel calm! He did a great job and charged us the minimum for the tattoos since they were so easy to do. I absolutely loooove my tattoo and if I decide to get anymore, Green Man will be the only place I go. read more

How on Earth there can be no review for Green Man yet is astonishing to me. It has won "Best of Hartford" awards for multiple years running. My tattoo experience there proved that to be a worthy statement. I went into Green Man two weeks ago after reading lots of reviews, and local "Best of" lists. While I was pretty nervous on the inside, I absolutely felt welcomed by the girl at the desk, and made an appointment for later in the day. She introduced me to Pat, and I showed him a design that I wanted. He talked with me about what was realistic for him to duplicate, given the size I wanted it, where I wanted it, etc. He was friendly, knowledgable, and if you can say it about a tattoo artist, professional. He kept my drawing so it would be prepped for when I came back. I went back that evening with 2 girlfriends to help me push through the nervousness of my first tattoo. Pat made jokes to break the ice, and was very easy to talk to. After the first round, Pat suggested some changes to my design, which I really appreciated. I felt like he wanted me to be happy, and he wanted to be happy with his work. The price was more than fair, and I am THRILLED with my tattoo. If the day ever comes that I get another one, it will definately be at Green Man. read more

I got a helix piercing in January from another studio. The piercing fallout the other night, I lost the ball but still had the stud. I called the studio where I had it done, they told me their piercing was on vacation, and to go over to Green Man and see Laura - whom used to work at their shop. I called up Green Man, talk to Laura and she told me to come on in and she can reinsert it and we place the ball for FREE! I went in later in the day, Laura was great, she saw me right away. Green Man did not have the ball cap for my stud, but she took her time and came up with an alternative cap. The vibe of Green Man is very chili, and welcoming too. I ended up giving Laura tip at the end. If you ever need a piercing or are replacement and are in the Hartford area see, Laura. read more

I've gotten two tattoos and a lip piercing at Green Man, and couldn't be happier (I was only upset when I had to get rid of said lip piercing to teach...ah well)! The front desk is ALWAYS very helpful, cheerful, and friendly. Which is AMAZING and incredibly rare for a tattoo place. Both times, I've been able to book appointments really soon after coming in with an idea for a tattoo, if not on the same day. The work is clean, safe, and high quality. Also pretty fast, in my opinion. The artists are great, too. for my second tattoo, which is behind my ear, I didn't even come in with a drawing--I just described what I wanted...and when I saw the sketches he came out with, it was like the artist got into my head and drew EXACTLY what I envisioned. It was great! Pricing is also very good--I have one other tattoo that I got at another tattoo studio, and it's small with only two colors--yet my medium-sized, multi-colored shoulder tattoo at Green Man was the same price! There is definitely a reason why they are consistently voted the best tattoo parlor in Hartford! read more

Just got my first tattoo jay was great! Very humorous and made me feel comfortable

I have had four tattoos done at Greenman and they are the best. Jon is amazing and the nicest person you could ever meet. Thank you for doing such a beautiful job. The studio is clean and very professional. I having recommended them to many people looking to get a tattoo. read more

Green Man Tatoo - Thank you Jon for this beautiful tattoo!!!! - Tattoo Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

Came back for my third ink, in memory of a good man who passed on too soon. I wanted my ink to be special, having his favorite saying tattooed on my foot. The artist was great, he did a stencil for exactly what I wanted so I could be absolutely sure I loved it. Right on. The man who this ink was done for would be proud :) read more

Got my first tattoo from Ken he's a little off but he is spot on with his pen.....guess there's something to be said about after getting your first one u want another....btw i waited 65 year before letting Ken get at me lol read more

I went to Green man to get my first tattoo. Even though I had to wait (went on a Saturday with no appointment-my mistake not theirs) the service was great. I had Jon for my artist and not only was he able to re-create my tattoo from a terrible picture I had; he explained my after care perfectly where I had no problems. I highly recommend this studio and plan on going back for another to cover a scar I hate. read more

Green Man Tatoo - My foot tattoo. - Tattoo Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

This place is plainly horrendous. These "artists" were rude, condescending, and unreasonably sweaty. This would have mildly tolerable if their work was even slightly up to par, or if George didn't sweat two baby pools worth or liquid all over the damn floor. Between my soaked shoes (it looked like post Katrina New Orleans in there), and the amateur tattoo job, needless to say I was not pleased. My tattoo, which is a simple cross design no larger than 6", came out asymmetrical, and the edges are smudged with evident mistakes. If you blindfolded Michael J Fox and gave him the needle, I would've expected a better job. These buffoons, using the limited brain cells they obtained, then determined it was acceptable to charge me $90 for a job I could've had done by a one eyed monkey with 3 fingers on each hand. Overall: Not great. Would not recommend read more

I actually went here after reading all the amazing reviews on Yelp... I got tattooed by Jake, who recently left the studio unfortunately... but he was absolutely incredible. He's given me one tattoo that took two sessions and both times he was extremely comforting about the pain (it was on my lower back/ribs). Whenever a spot hurt too much, he could tell and would move to a different spot and go back to the more painful spot later. He was just absolutely amazing and I'm definitely going to find him in Philadelphia wherever he is to have him tattoo me again in the future! Overall, this place is amazing. The receptionist that I dealt with both times is extremely sweet and it's a very laid back, comfortable atmosphere. Everyone is super friendly and professional and everyone produces great art... they truly are the best tattoo parlor around. read more

Got work done here today. My first tattoo so I was not sure what to expect. Dan was my artist and made the whole thing an awesome experience from start to finish. I couldn't be more estatic with how it came out. I came in with a picture just as an idea and he put his own touch on it. I have some more in mind and will definitely be going back to Dan to get them done. read more

HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!! Both times I've been their they've criticized my ideas. They constantly keep trying to change my mind and made me feel very self conscious - it felt like they thought I was dumb for my tattoo idea. They were so rude and their "jokes" were mean and not very professional. They also have a 6 month period where you can come back for touch ups. My friend went in to get a touch up done and they paid her no attention and again were rude and didn't even bother to accommodate her. We will never be stepping foot back there again. read more

I "popped my tattoo cherry" here yesterday!! Yay. Ken A was amazing. He took my friend and myself in as walkins. I had several ideas and he took one look and came up with my amazing tattoo. He redesigned an old tattoo on my friend and added to it with color. Perfect. I cant recommend them highly enough. (PS- IT didn't hurt and I haven't felt it since ) read more

I visited Green Man Studio for the third time. My first two experiences were great but this last time was awful. I wish I could give more stars for the other times but I just want people to know what happened to me. I got my nostril pierced by Papito, He didn't ask me which jewelry I wanted ( and there were options). I have many many piercings and I know you should clean the surface before piercing, which he did not. After he pierced me it took him a few (painful) times getting the jewelry in, which made me feel nervous. I really hope it heals properly though. It just wasn't a pleasant experience. read more

Came here to make an appointment to get a tattoo and the people working here seemed rude. The lady who I spoke to about picking out a nose ring was not helpful and acted as though I was bothering her to open the case. She has "f*** you" tattooed on her fingers, so I guess, yeah it's pretty obvious she doesn't like people. Why would you hire someone like that to be your "receptionist"? Plus their best tattoo artists don't even work here anymore. I went to Black Diamond to get my nose ring, and the owner told me to go to Shamrock Tattoo or Nautilus. I did and I'm so glad. read more

Not going to lie, I'm not the biggest fan. I've gotten a half sleeve done here, as well as various piercings through out the years. First off, my most recent trip, I waited half an hour in an empty studio for the girl who does all the piercings. When she finally came down, I was taken upstairs to wait a bit longer, only then to be told that Papito was the only one who pierces noses, and I'd have to come back in an hour because he was tattooing someone. No big deal, I don't mind Green Man wasting my time. When I came back, he was still tattooing but decided he'd take care of me and quickly pierced my nose. I'm highly disappointed in the way he pierced, where he decided to pierce after I suggested where I wanted it done and the jewelry HE chose (even though I was told by the girl I could have whatever jewelry I wanted). I'm with Mish and back everything he says about Papito because I experienced the same thing. He pierced it so low, the jewelry hung out of my nose (i felt like i had my fingers up my nose all the time trying to push the jewelry back up) and I ended up taking it out all together. So, not only do I not have my piercing in anymore due to where Papito chose to pierce it, but now I have an ugly dark scar where the hole is healing and am out $45. I'm pretty bummed about it. That doesn't even top the cake as to why I'll probably never go back. I had a half sleeve done by Jay and he took what I originally hated about my tattoos and made it even worse by trying to trace over some of the work already done without even covering it up. I have been so self conscious about his work and now I have to find someone who does amazing coverup to fix his mess. Any suggestions anyone reading this has, please feel free to message me! :):) There are a million other places to get tattoo'd and pierced, I suggest you find better places to go. read more

I definitely recommend going to Ken Silva if you're looking for someone who specializes in photo realism. He's done two portraits on me and has done them spot on each time. He's also very light handed and is very attentive as well. read more

Horrible experience here today, wanted to get a simple tattoo of 4 hearts with my sisters and the man working there, after explaining what we wanted said "so basically you told me nothing" in a very angry and unfriendly tone and then said "it could take me 3 days to create something you want, you are 4 different people" instantly we all felt uncomfortable and upset. We decided to leave because we felt that it was unsafe to be inside the location near this man! I would tell everyone I know never to go here! We went to Shamrock in the same town an hour later and they were incredibly friendly, designed the perfect tattoo in 20 minutes (not 3 days) and all 4 of us got it! Can't believe people ever get tattoos at green man! read more

Got my tattoo here and they took their time and made me feel valued. He gave me suggestions that made my tattoo look better on my anatomy. Would recommend! read more

The quality and skill has dropped off tremendously. 2004 greenman would get a 5 star rating from me, but 2014 greenman has dropped off. They don't seem to care anymore. It takes forever to get an appt, and then you get pawned off on to someone else when you show up. I am not willing to risk my body for these business practices. read more

Used to be great. Has gone VERY downhill in last year or so. Receptionist is very nice. They have lost their best artists.

I have had multiple tattoos from different placed. Two of which are from Green Man. They have a great staff of artists and are very professional in dealing with clients. Just make sure you call to make an appointment as they are usually busy. read more

I would never recommend this place to anyone. My sisters and I made an appointment well in advance and we were told that they have great tattoo design artists there. When we explained what we wanted in a very nice manner to the tattoo artist he was extremely rude and stated "basically what you told me is nothing" and he made us feel like our very simple 4 heart pattern idea was impossible. He personally made me very uncomfortable and made the whole experience awful. My sisters and I decided to leave this establishment and went to shamrock tattoo who easily accommodated us and gave us exactly what we wanted. Shamrock tattoo is WAY better and nobody should even consider going to Green Man tattoo. read more

Jim has done two of my tattoos and his work is incredibly high quality and clean. I'd recommend him to anyone. He's also super funny and had to pause tattooing for a moment because he made me laugh so hard. He made 3.5 hours of a painful shoulder tattoo bearable. I get compliments on the first tattoo he did all the time as well. read more

Green Man Tatoo - My most recent tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

My sister went here for her first tattoo based on the many excellent recommendations and was inked by Pat after hearing he was very good and very fast. He was very fast, however I do not recommend him for a first-timer. She got her tattoo on her lower stomach/hip and he was yelling at her for moving her stomach, but really she was trying to breathe and was a little twitchy from the pain. The only time he stopped was when he had to pay for his lunch delivery and as a first-timer, it would have been nice if he told her what to expect and asked if she was doing okay or needed a break or ANYTHING. Overall she is very happy with the tattoo, but when she goes back to get it colored she will not be asking for Pat. read more

I have had 11 tattoos done at Greenman and could never imagine going somewhere else. Not only has the work been wickedly awesome, the atmosphere is a blast. The "Cuddle Cave" is my favorite place to be inked and share a cupcake or two! My most recent tattoo is a symbol for my battle with breast cancer. I told them that I did not want a pretty, "I'm a victim" ribbon, but a baddass one. We collaborated and I got the tattoo that tells of my journey. It is pink, but it is also tattered and wrapped in barbed wire. Cancer sucks, but this tattoo is a daily reminder of a battle I am winning. The guys may seem a little gruff, but they're truly awesome! read more

Pat did touch up of 20 year tattoo- looks brand new. Highly recommend- he was quick, personable, competent and I'm thrilled he was able to revive the piece. read more

Anazing experience. My artist was George and I couldnt be more pleased. Will be back for another from him for sure. Attention to detail, spot on. Personality, spot on. My tatt is everything I imagined and more. Thanks George! read more

The fact that I've had over 26 hours of piercings and tattoos done at Green Man is a testament to how much I love this place. It's very clean, the staff is personable and professional, and everyone is excellent at his or her craft. These people are artists. If you're putting something permanent on your body (or making a fairly sizeable hole in it), it's worth it to go with the best. I have to give a special shout-out to Jay Kelly for my amazing back piece. read more