NOLA Tattoo & Piercing

Not sure if this is even relevant anymore but here goes. I got my PA done here back in 2011 and haven’t regretted it a day. I remember going in and discussing it with the piercer and saying let’s do it. Scared but excited it was over in a few seconds and I became a full fledged member of the PA tribe. I wish I was living in NOLA to get more work done. This is where I’d go again and again.

I have been to NOLA Tattoo and Piercing twice in an attempt to get pierced because (1) I have personally heard good things from others who have been there and (2) the good reviews on Unilocal.Both times I was told that the piercer was on vacation. And, both times, no one could give me any indication of when would be a good time to return (the two visits were a year or more apart, so it wasn’t like I went one day and then came back a few days later.) Now, I understand that people take vacations and that is something I fully support. However, no one I spoke with on either visit really seemed very interested in helping me or acquiring my business at all. In fact, I left both times feeling a little like I was putting them out by even being there at all. On my second visit, I also inquired about jewelry and was told to go down the street to Sally’s Beauty Supply. Um, yeah, that really wasn’t what I had in mind. I was looking for real gold, not gold tone. Like I said, I’ve heard great things about the piercer and the shop. Sadly, my two experiences in attempting to do business here have fallen far short of what I was expecting (and hoping) they would be. I won’t be making a third visit.

My place for tattoos. I’ve tried two other shops but this place did the best in pricing and quality– Walt made sure my first late tattoo was clear and big enough to enjoy but not so much it swallowed my leg. Leslie did my second tattoo and I will probably have her finish my sleeve. Both were fast, professional, and I had no complications! They still look new after a year. I recommend.

Highly recommended. Rammon is amazing. It is my first tattoo and I will never regret. Rammon makes me want more tattoo already.

I’ve been to many tattoo shops in the New Orleans area and NOLA Tattoo is by far the most comfortable. It has a real laid back vibe to and the artists are great. I’ve had Kai do multiple pieces on me and my wife. She puts her heart and soul into every piece and does amazing custom work. I would recommend anyone looking for a great piece to come by and see her. Also check out her work at

Got a quick tattoo here as a walk-​in, didn’t cost too much and not tooooo much opposition when I made him redraw it 3 times. Nice guys, I’d definitely come back.

Walt is a super star! He designed exactly what I wanted and was very professional and lovely (: Thanks Walt!

So I spent quite a while designing this tattoo idea (see profile pic) and I wasn’t quite sure if I could find a shop that could do it due to the ridiculous line work on it. Walt took up the challenge on a short notice and absolutely aced it! The entire experience was a complete joy and I would absolutely recommend this shop to anyone looking for quality work. I could go on and on about how great of a job he did, instead I’m just gonna go ahead and leave up a picture of the tattoo as my profile pic. Check it out! Amazing!

Update 4÷7÷12 Another trip to New Orleans and another tattoo. This time my husband went — Luckily Leslie’s appointment canceled so he was able to walk in last minute. He got NOLA inspired tattoo with some tiny tiny tiny lettering and Leslie did a fantastic job. He loves it and it is by far the best art he has on his body. Again — cannot recommend this place enough!

I’ve treated myself to a few piercings here a few times, and I couldn’t be more overjoyed from the work that they do.
This is the only place I’ve gotten piercings from, and quite frankly, this is the only place that I would get piercings from. The shop itself is well laid out, clean, and well-​organized. Oh, and don’t get me started about how much I love the décor here. Pat is simply a hoot, and comforted me in the midst of my nervousness during my first piercing. He made me feel so at ease, that each time I go back, it’s a total breeze.
If you get a chance, ask Pat about the piercing wheel. :)

I went to Pat Roig after finding him on Elayne Angels website, He is great! The shop is kind of hidden, its a small shop but very nice with lots of new orleans charm. When I walked in I got a warm greeting from Pat. I wanted my VCH pierced, I’m a piercer myself and have seen so many botched genital piercings its scary. Elayne Angel trained and worked with Pat at her «Rings of Desire» studio so I knew he was a good choice. Anyway through the whole procedure Pat was very friendly and professional, he has a great bedside manner– I was very nervous! He shared a couple funny stories with me too. He’s very quick and gentle. His tray was set up correctly, everything rested on the open instrument bags to ensure nothing was contaminated, the piercing room was clean and well lit, He layed down a dental bib so my bare skin wasnt resting on the table, He explained everything to me before he did it and why– everything was right. The piercing is perfectly placed and it healed quickly, I was suprized at how reasonably priced it was! I have nothing negative to say about my experience, Pat is truly a master!

For both Tattoos and piercings alike this is a GREAT place to go in the city.
It would be the only place I sent anyone for piercing. Pat is AMAZING! He’s the only only only one I will let pierce me. I strayed from him twice in my life and both times were a mistake.
As for tattoos I can only speak for Walt who has a 5 star review from everyone I know who has ever seen him. And from the work I’ve seen of his he deserves every one!

I got my tattoo and belly button pierced here.
Walt did my tattoo. He was so sweet and patient. I am such a baby when it comes to needles and pain. When he was tattooing me, he’d stop every now and then and ask me if I needed a break. My friend let me hold his hand and squeeze it during the process… he’d laugh at me and had a great sense of humor.
If I ever get another tattoo, I’d only get it here. I highly recommend this place. I came in with a drawing of what I wanted and described what I was looking for. He saw my idea and it was exactly what I wanted.
No regrets.

I went to Nola Tattoo and Piercing this past Saturday, to get a tattoo as a birthday gift for myself. This was my second tattoo and I couldn’t be happier with the results! As per my previous tattoo had been done by another shop and was ok, but part of it was messed up. So I will probably come back to Nola Tattoo to get them to fix that one.
I was tatted by Lad. He was great. Though I really have a high threshold for pain, Lad could’ve tattoo’ed me without taking breaks if he wanted, it wouldn’t have bothered me. But it took 2 and a half hours. Lad was GREAT!
I would definitely reccomend Nola to anyone serious about tattoos, and getting them done right. It was well worth it! Will be going back!

I went to NOLA Tattoo for my first and got it from Leslie. I couldn’t be happier with the results. I got my wife’s initial on my ring finger and we’re both thrilled with how it looks. She took a lot of time making sure it would be exactly how we wanted it, going through several designs and modifying it to suit my tastes.
I am already planning on going to see Leslie at NOLA for my next one.

fun shop. friendly people. got a tattoo by lad and couldn’t be happier. he was really chill, nice, and efficient.
100 dollar *minimum* for all work. clean and sterile = no hepatitis and a well-​healed tattoo.

I went to Leslie when she was at Pigment. I’m used to the jerk tattoo artists that act like they’re doing you SUCH a favor. We sat down and talked about the design and set up a time for the actual tattoo.
Leslie took time with me, was patient while I sang ABBA at the top of my lungs to distract me from the tattooing. She did an EXCELLENT job. I feel as though I truly have a piece of art on me. I love it and will go back!

when my son was looking for someone to do his fourth tattoo and his girlfriend’s first i advised them to go to another local shop, but being a college student on the grind he informed me that the quotes they got were «outrageous» and the artists acted «like pretentious d*cks» none too concerned with earning their business.
i jumped up and down and implored him *NOT* to get a cheap tattoo, but he assured me that the place was spotless and they had checked out the portfolios at NOLA Tattoos and Piercing and were determined to save a few bucks. i gnashed my teeth and got ready to say, «i told you so!» but ended up eating my words when both tats came out lovely and the kids are really pleased with them saying that both artists were warm, patient and friendly.
Leslie did my son’s — going to upload a pic taken 15 minutes later, but i didn’t catch the name of the guy that did his gf’s and alas, they can’t recall. i’ll be making an appointment of my own soon and will certainly provide an update.

If you’re looking for a tattoo OR a piercing, come here. Or get both, an all in one experience with great folks, good prices, and an ultra sterile environment (don’t try to be too cool for that, infections will seriously fuck you up dude.)
The store has a rad interior, with supplies stored in apothecary jars, paintings and posters, and an apple TV showcasing work that the artists at the store have done. The spinning pictures of tattoos on the screen are pretty mesmerizing on their own. Also, the bathroom is kind of my favorite room I’ve ever seen. Is this strange? It’s painted cobalt blue, with huge mirrors hanging on every wall, up to the ceiling. Walt told me those are all mirrors he found after Katrina, just around.
Pat stretched my ears recently and didn’t charge for the stretch (like some places in Cali I could mention), just for the gages. They have a pretty good selection of all kinds of gages, belly rings, nose rings, etc., that are fairly priced and good quality (glass, steel, wood, etc.).
After stepping check out everyone’s books, I made an appointment with Walt Clark. He’s pretty booked up, if that’s any indication of his work. I told him what I wanted and then emailed him some fonts. When I got there on Tuesday for my appointment, we spent time talking about what I wanted and the placement, before spending at least an hour tweaking the font to get it exactly how I wanted. Like calligraphy, with Sharpies.
The actual tattooing was very fast, and we chatted it up the whole time. He knows the guy who does my tattoos in L.A. (Andy Moore, see my review for Shogun), and has visited that shop and got work done there by this dude Sal. When finishing and looking at my arms, I mentioned how I liked the birds on his hands, and before you know it, we were flipping through his book and some magazines, and he was drawing a bird above my arm and inking it. For almost 3 hours of design and work, he only charged me $ 150! So of course I made up for it in tip.
There are several tattoo artists now in addition to Walt, I believe one is named Leslie and another dude who has an epic beard and a blonde son hanging out at the shop. Leslie was tattooing a woman while I was working on mine and she seemed pretty happy with the results.
The store is located behind the pupuseria next to Hana (the sushi restaurant) on the Riverbend. I recommend this spot 100% for your tattooing and piercing needs (god, what a commercial this sounds like!)

Pat Roig that worked at Rings of Desire is the piercer here and does a great job. I knew him from his days at Rings and he opened this after Rings closed. Very clean and professional and that is important when getting holes in your body!
I don’t know anything about Walt Clark who does the tattoos except he did a friends’ tattoo and she was happy with his work. He always seems to be working on someone when you go in there so that must be a good sign.
Their place is on Hampson in the Riverbend area and it’s easy to miss. The door is on the side of the building a couple building behind O’Henry’s.