Lucy is amazing wouldn't have anyone else doing my tattoos. Lucy is very helpful and gives good advise. Her tattoos are very detailed and perfect. Fantastic place and very friendly Highly recommend Thank you 😊

I have had allot of tattoos done by Lucy and wouldn’t go anywhere else. She is super talented, friendly and extremely professional.

My wife got a gnome tattoo by Sammi and she went over an area on her wrist a bit too much and it went gooey eventually healing and losing colour. Sammi said she'd sort it out when it had healed however my wife has tried to contact her several times and Sammi won't message with a time. Now it's over 6 months (the time stated by Sammi to get fixed) I feel like we have been palmed off and have to go elsewhere to get what we paid for initially.

I will NEVER go anywhere else! Sorry Minerva Lodge, but you are stuck with me! Having had many tattoos here, all of the artists are incredible! The tattoos I’ve had with Lucy, Boris and Sammy have always been perfect and everyone is so friendly, welcoming and knowledgable! I can’t wait to be back soon! 🫶

I’ve done a few tattoos with Lucy, and I couldn’t be happier with all of them! She takes the time to make sure you’re 100% sure on the design and placement, and the process itself is so smooth. Everyone there is so friendly and welcoming! By far the best tattoo place, I couldn’t recommend them more

It was my first time getting tattooed at Minerva Lodge, the shop is super cool and clean inside. Lucy did 2 tattoos for me and she was great. Love the designs and super happy with how they turned out. The price was very reasonable and Lucy was super helpful with aftercare process as well. Would definitely go back!!

Fantastic place, Jo did amazing work for me today. Cant fault anything. Professional, clean, friendly - I’ll definitely be back! Thank you!

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Fantastic tattoo studio! Jo is incredibly talented and made the whole process feel easy and enjoyable, from the consultation right through to the finished piece. Richard’s hospitality during the session was spot on too. I’m absolutely thrilled with the design Jo helped bring to life and already looking forward to coming back next year for another tattoo..

I always go to Lucy for my Tattoos, her work is phenomenal and I'm always very pleased with the end results!!!!

Had 2 tattoos by Lucy now and both times I went it was an amazing experience. All the staff are really lovely. Would highly recommend 🙂

Friendly staff who are always happy to help and talk you through what you need. Great selection of artists and fabulous decor. Got a tattoo with Lucy who was lovely and so talented. I enjoyed her work so much that I brought my brother here for his first tattoo!

I LOVE this place - there's such a great atmosphere there. Amazing art on the walls, quality vintage furniture, good music playing etc. The staff all get along like a house on fire & are all really lovely and oh yeah - it's a tattoo studio! It's THE BEST. I've been twice in a handful of weeks and am already planning on going again because it's genuinely the best tattoo studio I have experienced 💖

Visited this shop on Saturday with my friend to get my first tattoo in memory of my sister, our artist was Sam she was absolutely lovely made us both feel comfortable and less nervous, nothing was to much she was happy to change the design to what we preferred move the placement around until we were happy . It was a great experience and the tattoos turned out fantastic. Would definitely go back .

Can not recommend enough. Sam is amazing and managed produce the perfect design from all my rambling on what I wanted. This was my first tattoo and the whole experience was great. I was reassured throughout. Never felt rushed or pressured to make a decision on anything and the day of the tattoo was, in a weird way, and relaxing experience. Lots of cups of teas, checking was comfortable to continue and ultimately I have the perfect tattoo as a result. Thanks again Sam, you’re a star! ⭐

Love my tattoo can't wait till I get my next one xx

Amazing work and design. Sammy really did a spectacular job and was incredibly super about me being a rubbish patient. Although, I do swear she enjoyed going the bits again for pleasure! Only joking. A very happy customer with a very cool & colourful piece. Rich was great too and felt welcome. Highly Recommended. I will come again 😀

Cant recommend them enough, went in with a general idea of what i wanted spoke to rich who was such a nice guy, he reccomended rachel for the piece and got her over to discuss the design, i had the tattoo done on my leg the whole process was amazing, rachel explained everything and showed me the designs she adapted, I emailed all my ideas over and rachel took them all, combined parts from all the reference pictures into one design and played with the colouring and gave me a design tons better than the references I provided and the piece was executed perfectly, once again cant reccomend them enough will definatly be going back to them for my next piece.

Wonderful experience here, i was looked after by ladyboris. Great communication before the appointment and she talked me through everything whilst i was there, making sure i was happy and comfortable throughout.

In the UK from Australia to visit family, I have been discussing having a meaningful tattoo with my sister for several years and she recently had a piece done with Rachel and absolutely loved it so she suggested we go to Minerva…… from the initial email, the service we have had has been second to none. The staff were prompt in their replies and guidance (whilst giving us complete autonomy) regarding placement. All the staff we encountered both via correspondence and in person on the day made us feel relaxed and welcome. Big shout out to Tamsin who worked her magic on a matching piece for my sister and I and also Sam who did a piece for my son and my husband. We will definitely be back when we visit the UK next year…. And this time I will bring my other son and daughter who unfortunately couldn’t make the trip from Oz this year and are very disappointed they couldn’t be part of our tattoo bonding session.

Cannot recommend this place more, the level of attention to detail and precision here is second to none. Tamsin is a dream to sit for and my tattoo looks UNBELIEVABLE. Couldn’t recommended higher. Would give 7/5 stars if I could. 🖤🖤🖤🖤

Great experience from Lucy. She talked me through every process which made my first tattoo experience more relaxed and remarkable.

Fantastic experience. Great tattoo studio. Jo delivered a beautiful memorial tattoo for me. I will definitely recommend the studio to friends & family and will be returning very soon for more work.

This was my first tattoo experience and honestly the process couldn't have been smoother nor friendlier. From the stage of enquiring about my tattoo and the appointment, Rich responded to my email quickly, providing all the information moving forward and how it all works out. If I had any queries or concerns moving forward, I was assured they'd be there to help. I put the deposit down and was given the details for the artist for my tattoo, Boris, to send over the designs and ideas. Boris got back to me with an amazing sketch and we went from there. Then the day arrives. Minerva Lodge is stunning. The aesthetic, the atmosphere and the staff are all so lovely. Everywhere you look has so much personality! I sat and filled out a form and Boris was with me right away with the sketch and we had the final talks before getting started. I felt entirely comfortable during the whole art process. Boris is an amazing artist and the conversations were hilarious as they were interesting. Other artists engaged with us too and Rich made sure I and everyone was okay at points throughout the day. I couldn't be happier with my tattoo and I wouldn't visit anywhere else now for my future art, not after that experience. Thank you all so much and I can't wait to see you again soon!!

The staff are super friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Lovely atmosphere and great aftercare.

Best tattoo shop in chester

Ahh what a great place! From first going on there to consult with Rachel to having my first day sitting yesterday I just felt at home. Everyone is so laid back and friendly it's more like a social club than a studio. Rachel has been amazing throughout the process even though I've been a total pain in the butt with no clue what I wanted and a vague idea where. Her final design blew my socks off and the quality of work so far nearly made me bubble (in a good way). Can't wait to go back and get some more done on the piece. Also check out Rachel's canvas art. Its awesome!

Went for my first ever tattoo and was a great experience. Studio is clean, tidy and just a really cool space. Staff made me feel at ease and not rushed with any decision making. Sam is super chilled and great at what she does, so happy with the final result and I'm already planning my next visit!

Can not recommend Rachel and Minerva Lodge enough! From the initial consultation through to the completion of my fantastic beautiful piece the experience was truly without fault. During my consultation I received sound advice on placement and size, and advised how this would dictate the level of detail achievable and the overall appearance of the completed tattoo. This immediately filled me with confidence, how many people would just smile, nod and take my money. Potentially leaving me with something slightly less than.... These guys take great pride in what they do and they do it bloody well! Atmosphere is welcoming, laid back and relaxed. Throughout the day a steady stream of tea, coffee and biscuits were on offer. These guys are even conscious of our sugar levels whilst having our tattoos. Something we may not even think of. So if you're looking for somewhere to get your 1st or 21st tattoo check them out. I guarantee you won't regret it.

Loved the relaxed style within MLTC. This was my first time getting a tattoo and they made the whole process really easy. The artist did an amazing job and was very easygoing the whole time.

Clean, friendly, and stylish amazing artist's. So impressed with my Tattoo by Rachel

Got a tattoo from Lady Boris yesterday, and have already booked another with another artist. A very friendly and calming atmosphere, and Boris was amazing at making sure I was alright and kept up really good conversation, making 5 hours feel like nothing. A clean place too 🙂 Thank you!

Shoutout to lucy for my amazing tattoos turned out exactly how i wanted she’s very good at what she does , everyone in there was so nice the atmosphere is very cozy and everyone was so friendly and welcoming, will most definitely be coming back for more tattoos!

I contacted Minerva Lodge regarding a cover up for a tattoo I had on my lower arm. Sam was the tattoo artist who designed my tattoo completely from scratch considering her style was best suited to the concept. The design was brilliant and Sam was very attentive to making sure it was a design I was happy with. The studio is very welcoming and Richie on the front desk is super friendly and chatty which helps when you’re a bit nervous about the process. Some studios can feel intimidating but MLTC is the opposite and is completely relaxed and such a chill atmosphere. Sam was a gem throughout, chatty and friendly, great at keeping nerves low and making the whole tattooing process comfortable also very helpful in terms of after care advice and general tattoo advice etc. I went for a second sitting today and am absolutely made up with my tattoo! Would recommend MLTC to anybody in a heartbeat!

Absolutely fantastic experience! The team is incredibly knowledgeable and welcoming. I had two amazing sessions with Jo, and she was absolutely brilliant. I’m thrilled to have more sessions ahead! Highly recommend this place—it’s totally worth it, and you won’t want to go anywhere else. Thank you all for your amazing work!

Had a great first session at the studio with Lucy last week. Hands down the best studio ive been to, atmosphere is amazing and Lucy looked after me so all throughout the day. Absolutely love my new tattoo, Lucy is brilliant and I can't wait for my next session.

Huge shout out to Lucy for being so brilliant in giving me the tattoo I've wanted for ages! I popped in one afternoon and spoke to Boris and Lucy about the ideas I had. They were both so friendly and helpful and I left with loads of ideas of what I could have. Lucy was great on the day and I couldn't be happier with my new tattoo. Highly recommend if you're after some quality ink - everyone's super friendly too and I love the vibe there. I'll be back!

Where do I start? I just want to say thank you for the awesome tattoos I have had done at MLTC. All the staff are really friendly and welcoming. The studio is calm and awesomely decorated. I think MLTC is my favourite; because it is calm and quiet, as you haven't got walk-ins or piercings happening. It's always nice to see Rich and Steve on the desk when I come in, I love the weird and unusual conversations that happen in MLTC. You all put me at ease when I come into the studio, even if I have just walked over your just moped floor. Rich, keep doing your artwork, as its just as amazing as the tattooist's artwork. MLTC people, I love you guys, please keep being yourselves and doing what your doing; because it's working! I wish I could bring my laptop in to work on my artwork in the corner somewhere, as I would probably get more work done. It’s definitely a place where other places should look up to because of how amazing you all are and how the studio works so well.

Currently on my fourth session of my outdoor scene leg sleeve tattoo, and I am over the moon impressed with it. It is so so much better than I thought it was going to be, Jo Talbot is just amazing! Truly skilled, knows her stuff and is just all round epic! What an unbelievably skilled artist! I was so nervous at the start of this piece, but the team at Minerva Lodge have been so friendly, kind, helpful, fun, I’m now super excited every time I go! I really can’t say enough good things about the team, and Jo Talbot. I trust Jo fully, as the outcome will just be amazing. I would never go anywhere else for a tattoo, these guys are well above the rest! Exceptional!!

MLTC is hands down the best tattoo shop in Chester. I’ve been there several times over the last 2 years and had multiple tattoos done by Lucy and Boris and my most recent piece with Sam. It’s a beautiful building, easy to find and access, really comfortable surroundings and friendly faces on the front desk. The artists themselves are all so friendly, each one is incredibly talented and there are so many different specialties that no matter what style tattoo you want doing there’ll be someone there more than capable of nailing your idea. Lucy, Boris and Sam are the artists I’ve worked with personally and each and every one of them is an absolute star. I always look forward to getting to spend a day hanging out with them while they create insanely good art for me. If you’re thinking of getting tattooed for the first time or looking for a new place for your next tattoo MLTC should be top of your list, you will not be disappointed

Great place, brilliant artists and really friendly. Thanks Jo Talbot love my design and work

Amazing, clean, relaxed and friendly studio, Sam was amazing as always, fantastic artist and gets the brief spot on and delivers! Such a great day

Fantastic studio, very clean, staff are very friendly. Sam did an amazing phoenix bird for me, she is an amazing artist. 😍

Absolutely brilliant, clean, modern place. Lovely staff. I was terrified to have my tattoo....they were understanding and patient with me. I had my tattoo done by Lady Boris. I am so happy with the result, the tattoo is healing nicely, it looks marvellous and I am so pleased with it. I would definitely recommend this place for your next tattoo.

Very easy 5 star review to leave. The vibe of the studio was lovely. An excellent playlist of music that day. I've just had my first ever tattoo and was in Lucy's extremely capable hands. She has designed and given me the perfect tattoo. I am so happy. Everyone seemed lovely. I was happy with the price quoted . It seemed more than reasonable. If i get the tattoo bug, which everyone is telling me i will, Minerva is the only place i will go. Thanks again Lucy. Jo

Relaxed atmosphere, professional and really clean. Lucy was great, she put me at ease, and was very calming. She gave me information on the aftercare. One happy customer.

From start to finish just perfect. Friendly, helpful, amazing artists and my tattoo by Rachel is beyond my expectations. Thank you. Cannot recommend strongly enough 😊

Arrived this morning with a very friendly and warm welcome from both Rich and Rachel. There's a very nice vibe about the place. It was my first tattoo but I felt completely at ease with the professional advice and knowledge from Rachel, she was clear and concise on the aftercare too. The result is just perfect. Thankyou so much! A very happy customer!