The staff here are awesome people!! My First Tattoo Experience at Sandbridge: I trusted the shop because it was a place my father trusted and Ashton Beebe because I knew his experience with creating the most beautiful surf boards. After seeing his incredible talent and knowing he is a genuine/stand up person that could be trusted, I had the pleasure of having him memorialize my father in a tattoo. I had lost my father unexpectedly and suddenly. Ashton was able to incorporate about 5 or 6 separate ideas that had substantial memories tied between my father and I. He did it so effortlessly. We wanted to make it simple and his choices definitely reflected that. It didn't look cluttered or too much. He added some whimsy that is very much our personalities and made it something that stood out as "me." I didn't want to change a thing when he showed it to me because it was exactly what I wanted. He is a fantastic listener and I felt ZERO pain when he was working on my collar bone. I trusted him with the design and color choices completely. It was more than I ever imagined. I will be forever grateful. Literally ^_^. I get to wake up every day and be proud showing off the navy warrior my father was and the courage he endured battling colon/urethra cancer. It reminds me that I'm still carrying that eternal love and support of my father every day of my life. I can't stop showing it off. I can't wait for my next one with him. I'd have him do my tats any day. Sitting in that chair is better than a day at the spa, so go see him. You won't be dissapointed. You can definitely trust the process with a fantastic artist like Ashton. Thank you, Ashton and Sandbridge Tattoo. 5 stars! read more

I've been going to Sandbridge tattoo since shortly after they opened and I've watched them grow from two artists to six (I think that's what they have currently anyway). All of their artists are award winning and, quite simply put, amazing! Upon entering the studio, you will notice Sandbridge Tattoo is not your average, old school parlor. You're not going to see walls full of flash. You're not going to see artists behind knee walls with clients who are exposed to any and everyone who walks in the door. What you will find is a friendly, courteous person at the front desk just waiting to help you get set up with one of their amazing artists who will give you the tattoo of your dreams in a professional, clean, and private room. All of the fine folks who tattoo there are veterans in the field and are able to do some of the most exquisite custom ink you'll find in the Hampton Roads area in a laid back, super clean, stress-free environment catered to everyone from the first time canvas to the seasoned pro. Do yourself a solid and give them a call and get yourself some fresh ink. They always take walk-ins and have plenty of spots available for appointments. Whatever style of tattoo artist you're looking for, these guys can set you up to look and feel like a million bucks! Don't sleep on these guys! It will be worth every penny of your hard earned dough! read more

Came here for my first tattoo, and couldn't be happier! Even though their schedule was pretty much full for the day, as I heard them saying on the phone right as we walked in - they only had two small windows available- I was able to walk in, say what I wanted done, email the art work, and have my tattoo artist, Stan, draw me up a sketch on the spot. I approved, he set everything up and gave me my quote, and everything proceeded very smoothly. Stan chatted with me and gave me the step by step before and after, and even though i normally have a huge fear of needles, i was about to stay calm, still and relaxed. My ink turned out beautiful and perfect, and Stan complimented me on my ability to stay still, and let me know he was so happy and was not expecting to do something "so cool" today! I recently had my second miscarriage in a row, so being able to walk in and have such a perfect experience was just that boost i needed, especially since my first tattoo had significant, resounding meaning to me. I'm already planning ahead for my future tattoos. I will definitely be back to see Stan and everyone else at Sandbridge Tattoo. Thank you for such a wonderful first experience!! read more

Everything happens for a reason! After being treated like we didn't really matter at a another popular local tattoo salon (and not getting out tattoos), my sister-in-law and I looked online and decided to call Sandbridge Tatoo. Although they didn't have any appointments open, we went in when they suggested and got in the waiting list que. Everyone in there was so professional, and paid a lot of attention to what you wanted. Stan came out and spoke to both of us, and gave us a timeline of when he would be done with his client. We went home and waited until that time. And boy was it worth the wait! He captured exactly what we each wanted, while having easy conversation as he worked. Each artist has their own room, kind of like a dental office - not closed off, but certainly private. He also spoke to my stepdaughter, who made an appointment later to come in for her first tattoo. No way I will ever consider going back to that "other" place, or anywhere else. Thank you to Christine, Lauren, and secpecially Stan, for an awesome first tattoo experience! We will be back!! read more

I tragically lost my brother in January, and for months I had this vision of how I would like to honor him and my faith. Even though this was my first tattoo, I decided on a full memorial sleeve. From the minute I walked in the door I was taken seriously. I was treated like family and even had a great conversation with Jada & Tommy about my brother. Something that should feel so incredibly intimidating instantly turned into comfort and I knew I chose the right place. The shop is extremely clean & the staff couldn't have been more welcoming. I chose Garland, and man did I choose right. His enthusiasm, creativity, and emotion give me every bit of confidence that this memorial sleeve is being done right. So far, he has hit it out of the park and I couldn't be more pleased. I have no intention of dealing with any other shops, because Sandbridge Tattoo has made it every bit of exciting to come back for each session. Highly recommended! read more

Mitch's persona and demeanor is overwhelmingly inspirational as he embodies the true nature of an artist. Mitch takes time to hear his clients to create a remarkable vision of art; he is incredibly talented, kind, heartfelt and compassionate about his work. Mitch has taken a vision of mine and made it a reality several times. Each time I visit Mitch he listens passionately to my story in order to create a piece of art that is breathtaking! I highly recommend Mitch to anyone seeking to turn their vision into a reality for the entire world to see! He continues to inspire my journey each time I visit him and is a wonderful artist to work with! I look forward to continuing my journey and highly recommend him for people looking to transform their visions into stunning, phenomenal and intricate pieces of art! read more

I've been to several shops for several tattoos and never had a bad experience. But Sandbridge is a notch ahead. It doesn't look or feel like your average tattoo shop. Clean, well light, nice decor, very friendly and helpful staff. Far and away the best shop I've been too. Of course none of that matters if there aren't good artists. I worked with Tommy, I had to book 7-8 months out but it was well worth the wait! Most of the artists there don't have much of a wait to get in, and their work looks great. They seem to be pretty picky on who they let work there, which is a good thing. Every piece I saw was very well done by every artist. I will definitely be back for my next piece. I hope to work with Tommy again, but I wouldn't hesitant to get work done by anyone here. read more

Beautiful shop and very friendly staff. I met with Mitchell B to talk about what I wanted. I am a breast cancer survivor and decided on a lotus flower to represent my journey. I felt Mitchell really understood what I was looking for. I got my tattoo yesterday and absolutely LOVE it!! Mitchell did an amazing job and made me feel very comfortable during the session. This is my favorite tattoo and I seriously cannot take my eyes off of it. The lotus flower looks exactly how I pictured it would. I have already had three people ask me where I went and who did my tattoo. I cannot thank Mitchell enough for using his talent to give me this beautiful piece of art to wear the rest of my life. read more

First time into this place. Looked through some portfolio's to see who I wanted to go with and I landed on Mitch. I knew what I wanted (content of the tattoo/location) but I wanted to leave it up to him as far as design/color/style goes. Talked with him for a bit and then came back a few weeks later for appointment number one of two and he absolutely crushed it. Had a three hour appointment with no issues. Awesome to have a good shop in the Red Mill/Strawbridge area. Location: 5 stars Facility: 5 stars Cleanliness: 5 stars Front desk: 5 stars (they send reminders and verified that I had been contacted) Artist: 5 stars Looking forward to making this one of my normal spots to get art. read more

My tattoo was a memorial piece for loved ones who had taken their lives, and for that reason I was very anxious, nervous, and scared when I started looking at tattoo artists in this area. I read about Sandbridge Tattoo through a FB post, and immediately fell in love with all of the artists. I was so lucky to book with Randy. The four hours I was in the chair getting tattooed were comfortable, and he was a delight to chat with. My tattoo is everything I had imagined and more, and I will absolutely be back to get another tattoo from Randy. You will not be disappointed with this shop; everyone is so friendly and inviting than even a nervous, anxious girl like me felt like family. read more

Went in as a walk in but unfortunately no artist were available. They were however able to get me in the next morning. Was very happy about that. It has been a couple of weeks since my appointment and I couldn't be happier with my tattoo. I asked for a realistic tattoo of the Neptune statue from Virginia Beach. I got scheduled with Ashton and he did an amazing job. On top of the awesome work the rest of the staff I had the pleasure to meet were all great. Everybody was incredibly friendly. The shop is very clean and the artists have personal rooms which makes it more private. I will definitely be back and try to schedule with Ashton again next time I'm in the area on vacation. read more

Extremely positive experience! Jada, part of the front office staff, is so warm and friendly. Any questions I had she was more than happy to answer. My tattoo was expertly done by Mitch Baer. He is a phenomenal artist and so creative. I had provided several reference pictures of tattoos I had liked but wanted to blend a few ideas together. I am in no way creative but Mitch handled everything down to the tiniest detail with amazing skill and designed a perfect tattoo that is a one of a kind made just for me. It was great to have him hear my ideas and then him be able to create exactly what I had wanted. I highly recommend Sandbridge Tattoo and Mitch Baer as your artist. read more

This place is amazing! I spent countless hours looking for the right shop and the right artist, and I found them at Sandbridge Tattoo. Garland Harris did an amazing job on my tattoo, I spoke with him about my idea, showed him some reference photos and the piece he created for me was more than I could have imagined. His passion for what he does truly shows in the art he creates! As soon as you walk in to the shop you know its not like others in the area, it is modern, clean and the staff is very friendly and welcoming. If you are looking for a place for a tattoo Sandbridge Tattoo is where to go. I am looking forward to getting more work from Garland! read more

I absolutely love Sandbridge tattoo. I had originally planned to go elsewhere because a friend of mine swore by the place. I got there and it rubbed me the wrong way, so I started to look elsewhere. We stumbled upon Sandbridge and I am so glad for it. Its comfortable, clean, and the staff is super sweet and welcoming. It was my first tattoo and Mitch made the entire process much more easy and relaxed than I had anticipated. He drew out a tattoo that I feel matches me perfectly, helped ease my nerves before we started, and was very clear with instructions. The entire experience was phenomenal. It makes me glad the first shop didnt work out read more

First time at this shop and I will only say the positive because the negative doesn't work there any more. Most importantly Thank You Mitch for fixing and making my tattoo experience a pleasurable one. You remained very professional and sweet when you looked at what was a complete heart wrenching moment for me. You became focused on making my vision a reality and with your talent you succeed in making me smile again. To the ladies that greet you as you walk in, answer the phones with such politeness and always check to make sure your ok (or need anything).... Thank You! Great Talent and Great People. Highly recommend! read more

This is a horse of a different color. I'm ever way my sessions here exceeded my expectations. First, when trying to book a project with two other well known local shops, Sandbridge was the only one to get back to me. The shop itself is unlike any other tattoo shop I've been in. The vibe is more like a medical facility. Private rooms for each artist mean you won't be exposed or bothered to others. Each artist is unique and has their own specialty. Rooms have TVs in them to distract you during the session. The quality of work is very high. Hard to trust any other shop after my experiences with Sandbridge. read more

First time...first time tattooed. I chose Scott for my story, and he brought it out to life! The story looks FANTASTIC! Not only is the place super comfortable, EVERYONE IS AWESOME...My wife has been inked in the past and she said, "that is the best, cleanest tattoo store I have been to...and the artist and welcome staff, were incredibly friendly". As I said it was my first, and I will not go anywhere else for my future...I am recommending everyone go get your art, your story at Sandbridge Tattoo. THE BEST, THE BEST ARTISTS, THE BEST ATMOSPHERE! Thank you so much for such great experience! read more

If you want the best home town feeling in a relaxed atmosphere and the best possible service and support look no further than Sandbridge Tattoo. I have gotten several pieces done here and they treat you like no other spot that I've been to from here to Phila. Mandi has done several pieces and she is warm, kind, patient and does incredible work. Her artistry is second to none. Questions are answered, emails returned, all within a very timely fashion. Thank you Mandi and the rest of the Sandbridge family for treating me with consistent kindness and nothing short of absolute professionalism. read more

I loved how comfortable the atmosphere was the second you walked in. The front desk staff and owner greeted us and were able to pencil my mom and I for an appointment today. Our artist was Stan and he was great. We gave him our thoughts and ideas and he was able to design exactly what we wanted! For me this was my first tattoo and I'm so glad I chose Sandbridge Tattoo. Stan really went above and beyond to really make my piece special to me, as it was in memory of my grandmother and my childhood dog. I will be back and referring friends/family. Thank you Sandbridge Tattoo!!!! read more