LOCAL TATTOOS

State directory

Tattoo shops in South Carolina

46 tattoo shops across 18 cities. Myrtle Beach has the most (9). Top-rated: Fanatink Tattoo · 5.0★.

46 shops · 18 cities · Custom Tattoo Designs · Walk-ins Welcome · Cover-Up Tattoos

Browse by style in South Carolina

Realism tattoo shops in South CarolinaBlack & grey tattoo shops in South CarolinaFine line tattoo shops in South CarolinaTraditional tattoo shops in South CarolinaJapanese tattoo shops in South CarolinaScript & lettering tattoo shops in South CarolinaMinimalist tattoo shops in South Carolina

Browse by service in South Carolina

Walk-in tattoos in South CarolinaCustom tattoos in South CarolinaPiercing shops in South CarolinaTattoo cover-ups in South CarolinaFlash tattoos in South Carolina

On the map

Loading map...

46 shops plotted · click any marker for details

Highly rated

Top-rated shops in South Carolina

The best-reviewed tattoo shops in the state, ordered by an adjusted rating that weighs review count (minimum 25 reviews) — start here if you're new in town or planning a bigger piece.

Fanatink Tattoo

5.0(402)
Mauldin, South CarolinaJapanese / Irezumi · Black & Grey · Realism / PortraitView shop

The Gallery Tattoo Greenville

5.0(375)
Greenville, South CarolinaJapanese / Irezumi · Black & Grey · Realism / PortraitView shop

Silver Serpent Tattoo Emporium

5.0(306)
Florence, South CarolinaPiercing Services · Online Booking · LGBTQ+ FriendlyView shop

Elite Ink Tattoos of Myrtle Beach

4.9(3,700)
Myrtle Beach, South CarolinaMinimalist / Micro · Fine Line · Piercing ServicesView shop

Ophidian Tattoo

5.0(282)
Columbia, South CarolinaAftercare Products · Custom Tattoo Designs · Online BookingView shop

Tattoo Spirits

5.0(282)
West Columbia, South CarolinaCustom Tattoo Designs · Online Booking · By Appointment OnlyView shop

How this is ranked: shops with at least 25 Google reviews, one listing per address, ordered by (n × rating + 320 × 4.79) ÷ (n + 320), where n is the shop's Google review count. The stars shown are the raw Google rating.

See full ranking

Ranking · 2026

The 10 best tattoo shops in South Carolina

The highest-rated tattoo studios in the state, ranked by Google reviews with a minimum review count and one listing per address.

See ranking

By city

Cities in South Carolina

Every city in the state with at least one listed tattoo shop, sorted by shop count.

18 cities · 46 shops

Reference

Frequently asked questions

The top-rated tattoo shop in South Carolina is Fanatink Tattoo in Mauldin, with a 5.0-star Google rating from 402 reviews. See our ranking of the 10 best tattoo shops in South Carolina for the full list. Rankings use a Bayesian-adjusted rating that weighs review count, so a shop needs at least 25 reviews to qualify.

Our directory lists 46 tattoo shops across 18 cities in South Carolina, with an average Google rating of 4.8 stars. Myrtle Beach has the most tattoo shops with 9 locations.

Myrtle Beach has the most tattoo shops in South Carolina with 9 locations. Other popular cities include Columbia, Charleston, Anderson.

Yes — 31 tattoo shops in South Carolina welcome walk-ins for smaller pieces, flash and consultations. Browse the walk-in tattoo shops in South Carolina to find one near you. Larger custom work is usually booked ahead, so call before you go.

9 tattoo shops in South Carolina are tagged for piercing services alongside tattooing. Browse the piercing shops in South Carolina for the ranked list of those with 25+ reviews, or look for the “Piercing Services” tag on any listing.