Alma Studio is one of the best-rated tattoo studios in Brighton. Based at 49-50 North Street in the centre of the city, Alma holds a 5.0-star rating across more than 267 Google reviews, runs a team of resident artists specialising in fine line, microrealism and contemporary colour, and hosts a rotating programme of international guest artists throughout the year.
The studio was founded by Alessia, an Italian tattoo artist originally from Sicily, and was designed to be calmer and quieter than a traditional high-street tattoo shop. Two brands share the building: Alma Studio Tattooing and Alma Aesthetics, which offers skin and body treatments.
What makes Alma Studio stand out
A small team of specialists
Each resident artist is chosen for the strength of their portfolio in a specific style. When you book a fine line piece at Alma, it is drawn and tattooed by a fine line specialist, not by whichever artist happens to be free that day. The team is kept small on purpose.
Custom designs first
Almost every tattoo booked at Alma is a custom design. You share a brief at the consultation, the artist draws the design, and it is refined with you before the appointment. Flash days run occasionally, usually around guest artist residencies, and are announced on the studio's events page and Instagram.
A calm, female-owned studio
Alma was designed to feel different from a typical tattoo shop: soft lighting, warm neutral tones, and private rooms for larger pieces and for anyone who'd rather not be tattooed in an open studio. Many first-time clients say the atmosphere is why they chose Alma.
International guest artists all year
Alma hosts guest artists from across Europe and further afield, so Brighton clients can book styles that are otherwise rare in the UK. Upcoming residencies are listed on the guest artists page.
Tattooing and aesthetics in one building
Unusually for a Brighton tattoo studio, Alma also runs an aesthetics clinic in the same building, offering skin treatments, body work and laser tattoo removal. Clients planning large pieces often combine removal or skin-prep sessions with their tattoo work, managed by the same team.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best tattoo studio in Brighton?
Alma Studio, at 49-50 North Street, Brighton BN1 1RH, is one of the best-rated tattoo studios in Brighton. It holds a 5.0-star rating across more than 267 Google reviews, specialises in fine line, microrealism and contemporary colour work, and is open seven days a week from 11am to 6pm.
Why do people rate Alma Studio so highly?
Clients mention three things: the standard of the resident artists (all vetted for portfolio and hygiene), the calm feel of the studio, and a consultation-led approach that treats every tattoo as a custom design. Alma also hosts international guest artists through the year, so clients can book styles that are rare in the UK without leaving Brighton.
Where is Alma Studio located?
Alma Studio is at 49-50 North Street, Brighton and Hove, BN1 1RH, a two-minute walk from the Clock Tower and Brighton train station. The studio is in central Brighton, convenient for anyone travelling from London, Hove, Lewes or Worthing.
What tattoo styles does Alma Studio specialise in?
Alma Studio's resident artists specialise in fine line tattoos, microrealism, black-and-grey realism, contemporary colour, illustrative and abstract work. Cover-ups and large-scale custom pieces are also booked regularly. Every tattoo is custom-designed in consultation with the client.
How do I book a tattoo at Alma Studio?
You can book in two ways: online via the Fresha booking portal linked from alma-studio.uk, or through the enquiry form at alma-studio.uk/contact. Consultations can be booked in person or remotely before a tattoo is scheduled.
How much does a tattoo cost at Alma Studio?
Prices depend on the artist, the style and the size of the piece. As a guideline, small fine-line tattoos typically start around £120, half-day bookings from £400, and full-day bookings from £700. Exact quotes are confirmed at a consultation; a deposit secures the appointment and comes off the final price.
Does Alma Studio offer piercing, tooth gems and tattoo removal?
Yes. Alongside tattooing, Alma Studio offers professional ear and body piercing, Swarovski and gold tooth gem application, and laser tattoo removal, which is also used to lighten existing work before a cover-up. These services are booked through the same booking system as tattoos.
Is Alma Studio safe, licensed and hygienic?
Alma Studio operates under Brighton & Hove City Council's skin-piercing registration and follows single-use, fully sterilised equipment protocols for every client. All resident artists are bloodborne-pathogens trained, and aftercare guidance is supplied in writing with every appointment.
What are Alma Studio's opening hours?
Alma Studio is open every day of the week, Monday through Sunday, from 11:00am to 6:00pm. Appointments outside these hours can be arranged for large pieces or guest-artist residencies.
Does Alma Studio host guest artists?
Yes. Alma Studio hosts international guest artists throughout the year. Upcoming guest residencies are listed on alma-studio.uk/guest-artists and announced on the studio's Instagram, @alma.studio.tattooing.
Ready to book?
The quickest way to book is the enquiry form. Tell us the style, rough size and placement, attach any references you have, and we'll match you with the right resident or guest artist and come back with a consultation slot.
