Midtown & Times Square

Red Rocket Tattoo

4.8(516 reviews on Google)

Tattoo Shop listing in Midtown & Times Square, NY

About Red Rocket Tattoo

Red Rocket Tattoo has been part of the Midtown Manhattan tattoo scene since 1998, with a classic 90s and early 2000s shop look. Independent resident artists and international guests cover American Traditional, Japanese Traditional, black and grey, fine line, color realism and large custom work such as sleeves, back pieces and bodysuits. One of the artists has more than 30 years of tattooing in New York. Walk-ins are accepted for small tattoos, flash designs and simple pieces. Larger projects go through a booking process, where a $100 deposit holds the spot and counts toward the final price. Free consultations are offered. A piercer on staff does professional body piercing with implant-grade titanium jewelry. Clients must be 18 with ID. Rated 4.8 from 516 Google reviews, 473 of them five stars.

What reviewers mention: welcoming atmosphere (34), welcoming staff (20), custom design (9), shading (6), piercer (6), matching tattoos (5), souvenir tattoo (2), earring stack (2), ear design (2), delicate design (2)

Services and details

  • Does tattoo work

    Yes
  • Walk-ins welcome

    Yes
  • Custom designs

    Yes
  • Flash tattoos

    Yes
  • Fine line

    Yes
  • Black and grey

    Yes
  • Traditional

    Yes
  • Realism and portraits

    Yes
  • Japanese

    Yes
  • Color work

    Yes
  • Piercing

    Yes

No information yet on by appointment only, blackwork, cover-ups, states a tattoo license. The website did not say; call and ask.

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Listing compiled from public sources on 2026-10-03. Report a correction or request removal. Back to tattoo shops in Midtown & Times Square.