---
type: shop
name: "The Gay Penguin Tattoo & Piercing in Wilmington"
city: "Wilmington"
state: "North Carolina"
abbr: "NC"
rating: 4.8
reviews: 286
url: https://www.localtattoos.com/north-carolina/wilmington/the-gay-penguin-tattoo-piercing-in-wilmington/
---

# The Gay Penguin Tattoo & Piercing in Wilmington

Tattoo shop in Wilmington, North Carolina.

- **Address**: 4710 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28405
- **Phone**: (910) 452-0066
- **Website**: [instagram.com/gay_penguin_piercing_tattoo?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==](https://instagram.com/gay_penguin_piercing_tattoo?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==)
- **Google rating**: 4.8 from 286 reviews

## Hours

| Day | Hours |
| --- | --- |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM–10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM–10:00 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 3:00 PM–12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 3:00 PM–12:00 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |

## Reviewers mention

- Walk-ins Welcome
- Piercing Services
- Custom Tattoo Designs
- LGBTQ+ Friendly

## About

Located in Wilmington, NC, The Gay Penguin Tattoo & Piercing boasts a stellar 4.8-star rating across 286 reviews. The shop welcomes walk-ins and offers a range of services including custom tattoo designs and piercing services. Customers consistently praise the friendly atmosphere and the attentive, LGBTQ+ friendly staff who ensure a comfortable experience.

## Ranked lists this shop qualifies for

- [Piercing shops in North Carolina](https://www.localtattoos.com/best/piercing/north-carolina.md)
- [Walk-in tattoo shops in North Carolina](https://www.localtattoos.com/best/walk-ins/north-carolina.md)
- [The best tattoo shops in North Carolina](https://www.localtattoos.com/north-carolina/best-tattoo-shops.md)

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## Nearby

- [Tattoo shops in Wilmington, North Carolina](https://www.localtattoos.com/north-carolina/wilmington.md)
- [Tattoo shops in North Carolina](https://www.localtattoos.com/north-carolina.md)

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