Witch City Ink was a great experience. Went in for the initial consult, and found that they are not only talented, but extremely helpful. Steve did two american traditional pieces (one on each foot), and was awesome to work with. He understood that I am active duty military, and so he volunteered to come in on an off day to do both of my pieces before I got deployed. The tattoos were important to me because of their significance, and so he took the time to make sure I was pleased with how they came out. Long story short, the pieces are amazing, and I am definitely going back there for any new work in the near future. read more

Great shop, everyone is really friendly, the prices are reasonable and the art is amazing. Jay Ski did some custom work for me and my husband, who also has a custom piece by Molly McKinnon. We highly recommend them both! Can't wait to go back! read more

I tried scheduling an appointment with Kayleigh after seeing her work on Instagram and having a good friend recommend me to her. I understand personal life can come before professional, but I emailed with her back and forth for 3 MONTHS as she was super unresponsive. She did express on her Instagram that her booking process was delayed. I hadn't heard back from her for almost a month, I emailed her today saying I was going to find someone else, and she answered me within an hour with a paragraph explaining her personal issues were also posted on Instagram. In my opinion, it would be more professional to send an out of office email or just say you aren't taking appointments for a few months. Sadly a huge waste of time! read more

Witch City Ink is a great addition to Salem. Natan did my tattoo last summer. My 3rd tattoo, but first one there. It's very clean! He explains every detail of their sanitary protocol. He was not completely satisfied with how my tattoo healed and has touched it up since. I highly recommend them! read more

I have been tattooed at WC several times, by 3 different artists. All the work is beautiful. The owner of WC has a reputation for hiring only the very best artists and it shows in their work. My latest piece is a large memorial chest piece to honor my sister. I brought Paul a dozen images and photos and a ridiculously poor sketch of my thoughts for the tat and he came back with something incredible! The outline looks amazing!!! I can't wait to start the shading and color. Some reviews comment that the folks at WC are inattentive but in my opinion here's the deal -- WC is mostly a custom shop. Their tattooists are true artists and most enjoy working on unique custom pieces. And yes, those pieces are going to cost $$. Any tattooist can make a stencil from a pic off their flash on the wall that they've done a hundred times before. I mean, sure they'll do it for you but that's really not their speciality. If you want a cheap run of the mill tattoo you can go anywhere. If you want something unique and you want an artist that can take the ideas and images in your head and draw them out to something beyond what you'd ever imagined - then go to Witch City (but bring your wallet -- and tip well) read more

I was thinking about getting a tattoo. Many of my friends and family use Witch city Ink and love it. I figured I would give them a try and scheduled a free consultation. All of the artists I met were extremely friendly and talented. They helped me figure out the perfect tattoo for me. I booked the appt with Steve Gillespie and couldn't have been happier. He was was great! I would highly recommend Witch City Ink to anyone looking for a tattoo. read more

Witch City Ink - Tattoo Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Tat done by k. Lenore. She is great- friendly, professional, and talented. Place is great- clean, good location. Would definitely get tatted here if that's what you're looking to do! read more

They canceled on my appointment the day before. Shit happens but when I called to confirm a couple weeks ahead I said ok that days good? Because I need to request work off to get days off. They seemed like they knew they were going to cancel but just didn't know how to professionally communicate that.. So they wasted my time and money before I ever even stepped in. Big disappointment, I was a customer before and wanted alot of work but I'm definitely not trusting such an unreliable place to do my pieces. Too bad. read more

Ive been coming to Witch City Ink for a few years now and have had multiple pieces done by Molly and Steve. All of their artists are super experienced and honest about what they think is a good choice for you, they arnt going to let you get something that maybe you should sleep on for a few days just to get you in and out. The atmosphere is super nice and relaxing, always with music playing.Everything is about cleanliness and an artistic environment. Their great with the start to finish experience!! read more

My wife and I got a tattoo in April 2009 from Molly -- we each got a five-pointed star in alternating colors. In the middle of my tattoo, Molly discovered she'd messed up on the coloring. The color mistake wasn't a huge deal for me, but Molly was understandably upset. However, she finished my tattoo at a breakneck pace, then moved on to do my wife's. She continued working quickly and rushed us out of the shop. No one in the shop spoke with us about the mistake even though she had consulted with another artist about how to repair her work. That was disconcerting and disappointing to say the least; now, a year later, our tattoos reflect the hurried work -- the color is extremely patchy and faint. We're going to have to go to another tattoo artist to repair the tattoo. read more

soooooooo i went back in to get my touch up, my tattoo was done by matt about 1.5 ago. it's very simple. it's massachusetts in rope. all he had to do was trace it, again. when i explained what i needed - i thought i was understood. NOT. what i asked for: when i saw him for the touch up, i showed him that the rope part of the tattoo (center) had fallen out. i asked for him to fill it back in. what he did: was retrace the entire OUTSIDE of the tattoo and didn't touch the middle. not only did he not listen at all, but he also TRACED one part wrong leaving the only exposed part completely jacked up. three weeks later it still isn't healed, due to the fact he told me to put 'curel' lotion on it. which is like putting crap on a tattoo. it is not okay. it's my arm and everyone can see it. it looks like shit. bummed out. also i would like to mention that their shop minimum is $100. who do they think they are? they aren't THAT amazing. believe me. or better yet, i can show you. read more

I really didn't get listened to with what I wanted for my tattoo, so I was a little disgruntled to begin with. I got stuck with a dark, heavy, blackened quarter-sleeve piece that looks pretty much like a splotch on my arm from a distance instead of what I asked for (despite the fact that I provided a dozen references and was very descriptive). But that really wasn't the issue that left me never wanting to go back to this place, even to get my arm finished. I was told it would be between 300 and 350 for my session, with my $50 deposit included. I knew they were a pricy place, but I really wanted a tattoo in Salem & at a respectable establishment at that, so I was prepared for that price (exactly 3 hours in the chair, so roughly $100 for an hour, okay, fine.) I left with my piece less than half finished, ready to schedule for the next session to get it completed. The tattoo artist disappeared, and as I'm getting ready to give my payment, the girl at the desk tells me it's going to be $475. Hold on. FOUR HUNDRED AND SEVENTY FIVE DOLLARS? For a quarter-sleeve that is basically just an incomplete black outline with black splotches and not even any color yet? I told the girl at the desk that that wasn't the price I was told, and she didn't even say a word - she sat there with her hands on the desk and just looked around and back and forth between the computer screen and me, silently, just waiting for me to pull out my credit card. I'm standing there with my boyfriend trying to figure this out right in front of her, continuously saying to her that this was incorrect, and again, NOT A WORD. I don't even know why I agreed to pay it. Probably just from excitement of getting the ink (of course only to look closely later and see that it wasn't worth it, and certainly not worth half a grand). All I can say is I couldn't eat for two weeks because of debt and now I resent this thing on my arm that's shrouded in a crappy memory of a crappy place. I'm going to someone else entirely to get it finished and get the heavy black shading toned down. This place was just not worth it. They completely ripped me off. And I won't be getting my $50 deposit back that they told me would have to carry over to the next session because of their lame policy. I'd rather go to a more respectable artist and shop that won't rip me off and I'll happily give THEM credit for the work. Long story short - if you don't have a pile of extra cash to dish out, don't bother with this place. They will rip you off and be of absolutely no help when you express your concern. read more

From the minute I walked into Witch City to the moment I left, the customer service was impeccable - especially for one of the busiest weekends in Salem (Columbus Day weekend). I was one of many who got the triple goddess symbol inked on me that day, but it was a great experience. read more

I am wicked glad I did NOT real the reviews before we went in! We had Steve, sure he is quiet but that allowed for my friend and I, getting matching tattoos, to chat! He was EXCELLENT at his job, which IS tattooing and not small talk and the front of store woman was spot on, polite, friendly and did her job excellently! My ex husband and I OWNED a tattoo shop and I think this one is lovely, clean, and in a great location! read more

Im just a witchy gal in town for a business trip! Decided to look into some witchy flash to mark the occasion and decided on an adorable cat atop a witches broom. Just perfect! Thanks Sharon for the lovely ink! read more

A longtime friend recommended this shop, and the artist Molly McKinnon, to me. I had my initial consultation the day I walked into the shop to check it out, and Molly was both nice and professional. She got my reference material, gave me an estimate for time/price, and we set up the appointment. I had my tattoo done today, and I love it. Molly did a great job with my tattoo (which had a TON of fine lines), and took care to get it placed just so. She was good about letting me know if I needed to shift position, and I had a lot of fun talking with her while I was getting my tattoo. The shop is a great mix of decoration and fun (lots of art, etc.), and a professional atmosphere. The paperwork before your tattoo is thorough, and they make sure to answer any questions you might have. The tattooing stations are clean, and offer a good amount of privacy. The chair I sat in had good support, and was comfortable enough to sit in for a length of time. I'd definitely recommend Witch City Ink, and Molly McKinnon! read more

Steve did an amazing job with the tattoo of my dog Dakota, he really has a great eye for detail.

I am giving this place 5 stars because it is SPOTLESS. I had my first tattoo ever done there last week by Steve. It didn't hurt at all and I absolutely love it. I am an older woman and it's on my arm and alot of my friends/family think I'm nutty but I absolutely love my tattoo. Steve is laid back, painless, and answered all of my questions about tattoo equipment. I am going to add to my tattoo later (it's a star theme) and I would love to come back here to do it! read more

All of my tattoos are from Witch City Ink and I honestly would never go anywhere else. The shop is extremely clean, the staff are all amazing artists and kind people to boot. I tend to get very nervous pre-tattoo but Matt and Steve were both very patient, friendly and kind. Prices are very reasonable based on the beautiful artwork they produce and compared to other shops in the region, Witch City is a bargain. They are the best on the North Shore and I highly recommend this shop for anyone getting their first or their 40th tattoo! read more

My husband and I decided to get tattoos while we were visiting Salem. Matt Maguire did our work. He was very professional and was able to give us exactly what we wanted and even better than we imagined. My husband got a skull done on his forearm and I got a skeleton key. Despite how busy Halloween weekend was, the staff was very friendly and helpful. Micah helped us when we first walked in and got us all set up. It was a great experience! I would definitely get work done next time we visit! read more

I would not trust anyone else with my skin. ALL of the artists do amazing work.

This shop is plop dead center of the main strip on Salem. I love the decor and the individually set ups rooms for each artist to have one on one time with the client without a ton of distractions which I experienced there one afternoon while the street filled with tourists and performers, Im sure its hard if you are there on a daily and the crowds and looky loos start to roll in when all you want to do is focus on doing great tattoos. From my personal experience the staff was super friendly and helpful. They made me feel at home there and I only wish I loved closer so I could go back again and again. read more

I just got a tattooed by Natan yesterday. I couldn't be happier. I love the design and placement. I was unsure of placement walking in but Natan came up with a placement that I would not have considered and I am so happy with it. If I am in the area again in the future I would love to get tattooed again at this shop. read more

Bad customer service experience. We came here with full intention of getting two tattoos. Quite straightforward. First artist Olivia was cold at best, and when we inquired about fonts, she irritably told us to look at a font app on our iPhone and left the lobby. We couldn't make the app work and Olivia was nowhere to be seen. Most questions were met with irritated responses, and we decided the vibe was not correct. Next artist / tattoo project: Evan. He had better customer service, but was irritated when asked to correct a crooked line on his draft image. And after working out the design, he expressed his dislike for it. Not a confidence builder. So I decided to wait and find an artist who is more of an enthusiastic partner. These projects easily could have taken place, with some good old fashioned engaged customer service. How about a consultation somewhere other than a crowded, noisy lobby with insufficient seating. And pretend to be interested and invested. Take us back to a quiet place, where everyone can sit, then engage and partner. This is a lifetime commitment for your customer, although it may be just another job for you. Not that difficult. Sad for us, because these were to be our "Salem" tattoos, and we had structured our day around getting them. And it was our only day in Salem before heading back to the west coast. read more

I just went in and got first tattoo ever. I wanted to get an anchor on my hand to mimic the one my Dad has, and had gotten in 1952 when he was in the Navy. Larry was my artist and he was so informative, friendly and professional. He matched up the design perfectly. He explained everything to me about the process from start to finish. I would definitely recommend Witch City Ink! Thank you to Larry and the Witch City Ink staff for making my first time an amazing, unique and memorable experience with my Dad read more

Molly is awesome! Went in a few weeks ago for my third ink job and she was very friendly and great with the needle. I had a bit of a wait, since the people ahead of me drove two hours for her and were late. She was well worth the delay. Next time I figure out what to get, heading there again! read more

Got a couple tattoo's here from Matt. He works Tuesday and Wednesday at this joint. He is extremely patient and methodical- always looking to get the best result. I definitely appreciate this as tattoo's are permanent and I feel no need to rush the art or design. I'll be back many more times I'm sure- read more

Don't trust yelp I have written multiple glowing reviews for this studio which all get removed. Yelp is bias. This is my third review posted for this studio. I think it's only right that they get the review they deserve for a terrific tattoo. tattoos are a very personal experience, but this shop handles themselves with the utmost respect and class. Above all else they do clean, detailed work. The owner Natan Alexander was not available for my tattoo but an artist under his roof did an exceptional job. A big thank you to Steve Gillespie! When it comes down to it this is a great shop. i've been a fan of Natan's work for years and finally made the jump to get a tattoo commemorating a very close friend who passed away and i couldn't be happier. I now plan on turning this piece into a sleeve. Natan Alexander if you are reading this it be an honor for you to work on me! You are truly a Boston tattoo og. read more

Not sure if they treat everyone like they are a bother but thats how i was treated. Odd

So went in to get a consult..person I went with talked with Molly..she said she could do it no problem, would take about 3.5 hours and he set up an appointment and put his deposit down. Great..day of the appointment they call 4 hours prior and cancel..say Molly can't do it today you have to reschedule (then in a later phone call they tell him Molly is leaving the shop..how can she reschedule then??)..for days he is unavailable..oh yeah by the way it is going to take more than one sitting..huh?? They suggest just switching to a different artist..who did he want?? He was getting a custom piece and wanted to research the other artists before choosing..well they wanted to know who he wanted then..he said well since its your policy for client to cancel or reschedule at LEAST 48 hours in advance and no deposit back..and you cancelled 4 hours before I just want my deposit back..they pushed him to pick a different artist and they were persistent..he said no just wants his deposit back.."Well I have to check with the owner"..the call back and again try to get him to just switch..he says no and they agree to send him his deposit back..we will see if he gets the check in the mail. The same day I also talked to Molly about getting a cover up..I went in with a simple round flower to cover another flower on my wrist..i was told that it can only be covered with a rose..I said i don't want a rose..i would like this flower..color isn't all that important as I know it has to be dark enough to cover the one that I currently have..NOPE ONLY USE A ROSE..oh yeah and it will have to be doubled in size..HUH??? why??? I wouldn't recommend going here..AT ALL!! read more

I had my last tattoo (3-4yrs ago) by Steve and when I decided it had been too long since my last one, I couldn't think of anyone I'd want more to do it. Steve did another amazing job. I had a particular vision but was open to ideas. I trust the artist (especially Steve). He presented a different version he thought would work better, and he was right. The first thing that surprised me was he actually knew what the tattoo I wanted was... Most people didn't know the actual name but he did. Second thing that surprised me was that he had one too. He did an amazing job and I love it! I can't even believe some of the comments people have made about Steve, both interactions I have had with him have been pleasant and more importantly he did an awesome job. He is a very talented artist and that is what is important. This experience has solidified my desire to only have him tattoo me. I plan on getting more and would only want Steve. I also find the people there pleasant and enjoy the atmosphere. read more

Witch City Ink - tattoo by Steve. It's only been 2 days since I got it. I love it! - Tattoo Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

I've heard tons of good things about Witch City Ink. I knew I was taking a trip to Salem in the future so I intentionally waited to get my very first tattoo there. Everyone was very friendly except for the tattoo artist, Steve. Perhaps he was having a bad day or was just distracted with other matters. He was virtually non-communicative during my session which fortunately, lasted a short 30 minutes. He did a triple-moon on my forearm...a pretty straightforward design; nothing fancy, no shading, no color, nothing filled in. I believe the ink went too far under the skin as some of the lines have bled outward. In other areas the lines are sharp and pristine. Additionally, the outline is uneven...it's thinner in some places and fatter in others. So, my experience here was not a good one because ultimately I am going to have to have this tattoo touched up...and that will cost me more money. So to sum it up.... A very simple tattoo was basically "phoned in" by an obviously talented artist. Too bad I wasn't on the receiving end of that talent. Now more money will have to be spent correcting the problem. NOT HAPPY. read more

They've got the slick sexy locale right on the downtown strip, bathed in pretty guilded artifacts and deep jewel toned walls-- sure. But when my guy and I walked in to the empty waiting area to inquire about tattoos that afternoon, we were met with a total blank, bored affect from the gal at the front desk, and as she gestured to the one artist who "could probably" take us, the dude didn't even glance up at us, though sitting right there. We got the distinct sense this place wasn't interested in our business- at all. We've both been tattooed all over the country and all around the Boston area and have had walk-in one offs as well as long term artist relationships for large projects- we're not new to tattooing or tattoo shop attitude. But this place just turned us off with the tepid reception. We literally shrugged at one another, gestured toward the door, and walked. No need to hand a few hundred dollars over to people who aren't interested in your business. We took a chance on a google search lead and wandered in to Salem Ink up the road and had a wonderful experience instead. It's too bad- some of the art coming out of Witch City looks really beautiful. But...tattoo shops that give the impression they are too cool for clients? What a boring cliche. read more

Go to Steve he's amazing and very very nice don't listen to any of the negative comments on here

Horrible customer service. Thank Goodness for SALEM INK. My best friend and I visited Salem for 2.5 days. We knew two things while planning our trip...we wanted to see all things Hocus Pocus-related and we wanted Best Friend tattoos while in Salem. We searched online for about a month before our trip and we knew we wanted to visit Salem Ink. My gut kept telling me this was our shop to go to. We did a lot of research and narrowed it down to 2 places...Salem Ink and Witch City Ink. When we got to Witch City Ink, we were barely greeted by two ladies. We explained what we wanted, showed our pictures that we prepared, and they just kind of blankly stared at us. They asked a few clarifying questions and pulled up a schedule. One of them went back to "Lallen" (which we only know by the Business Card) to clarify his schedule. We were told that he could probably get one of us in that day or the next day because his appointment shouldn't take long as long as he was planning for. She said he would call us to confirm and to let us know. Needless to say, we never got a phone call. Salem Ink is the place to go to if you are looking for a friendly and clean experience from artists who care about their work and customers. read more

I was quite pleased with my experience at Witch City Ink. The artists there are professional and knowledgeable about their craft. PJ walked me through the process and spent time working on the design I had selected, describing how he would approach the piece that I had selected. He also went over after care with me to ensure that the work would heal well. The studio itself is quite comfortable and relaxing. Overall, it was a great experience and I will definitely be returning. read more

This is the most professional, fun and accommodating tattoo shop I have ever been in - I shopped around for a while trying to find the right place to get my first tattoo, too nervous to commit to anything. After going to Witch City Ink last summer, I'm hooked. Three pieces later (all done by the fantastic Steve Gillespie), this is the only place I would ever go to have work done. I've recommended it to everyone I know, its worth checking out even if you're just looking around - theres plenty to look at around the shop and everyone there is incredibly friendly. read more

Reviewing a year later, but oh well! Last year I came in here on a whim to get a compass on my foot (covers pretty much the whole surface). Usually they don't take walk ins, but took me in since they weren't busy. Steve Gillespie did an AMAZING job. I get compliments on this tattoo daily and it's truly beautiful. He is not the friendliest, most talkative person but he is absolutely amazing at what he does. He's very laid back and cool, just not very bubbly. He doesn't mean to come across as rude as some people have said below, you just have to accept that. He finished the entire piece within 45-50 minutes with great detail work. I would 100% go back to him again and definitely recommend him. read more

I got a tattoo done today by K, and I love it so much that I could only wait two hours before I wrote this review! I walked into the shop by chance a couple weeks ago with a friend, and found K's book while browsing through portfolios. I was immediately into her style and was able to meet her a few minutes after talking to the receptionist. I already knew what I wanted for a piece, it was just a matter of who/when. K was super nice and professional, and setting up an appointment was very easy. We did have to reschedule once but she let me know well in advance and was also accommodating with my work and class schedule. The shop is very clean and everyone was so friendly. K took her own spin on the picture I showed her (a somewhat traditional green/purple hummingbird) and made it look AMAZING. I have another piece on my arm right next to the bird and she really made them sit together so beautifully. Her shading and line work is awesome, and she really took her time with colors and detail. K made me feel comfortable and was very easy to talk to. She honestly made the whole (very painful) experience awesome. She created something so much better than I expected and I will definitely be going to her again. The pricing was very fair, and I would absolutely recommend her/this shop to anyone! read more

I recently got work done at witch city ink and I couldn't be more satisfied! I was tattooed by Natan Alexander who did an amazing portrait of my son. The atmosphere of the shop was very serene and helped relax me before game time. By far the best parlor I've been to in New England. I'll be going back real soon. read more