Hot Rod Charlie's, Cincinnati OH

Highly recommended! Service was amazing, prices were reasonable, and everybody was down to earth from the receptionist to the tattoo artist (unlike other shops on the street). Quick and quality service. I stopped in from OT but I definitely plan on making the 5 hour drive back just to come here!
**ps this picture is before it was shaded and colored in I’ll add an updated photo when it heals ***

Some of the nicest, most patient, and skilled people I’ve ever met. Very welcoming. Amazing atmosphere. I’ll recommend this place to anyone any day. Love it!

Came for a nose piercing.

Quick, friendly, knowledgeable and clean. Izzy was great and made us feel comfortable.

After trying several times to get a tat done, we was able to make an appointment with Hot Rods, no particular artist, just an appointment for who ever was available at 12: 30. As we are walking out the door to arrive for our appointment we get a text saying that they can't make it. That they need to reschedule. So glad that Beeliatic tattoo was open next door, as advertised and takes walk ins without a long line! No thanks to Charlie's but we finally got my wife's Bday tat!

Not knowing I was a trans man, one of the artists went on a pretty ignorant tirade that I won’t go to in detail about. The tattoo experience was pretty uncomfortable after that especially as he was unknowingly calling me predatory and threatening without even realizing while as spreading violently dangerous misinformation under the impression I wasn’t trans.

Needless to say, I didn’t come back for a touch up. However the front desk dude overheard what was being said and shut it down immediately. The front desk guy also had no clue that I was trans or that there was even a trans person in the room with him and he still stood up displays good character.

Let this be a lesson to be respectful even if you think no one’s watching, and that good people truly do still exist.

Was recommended by some friends to come here. Got my tattoo done by Dallas. What a chill dude who makes great conversation. I would definitely would recommend him if you’re looking to get a tattoo there!

I’ve had 3 tattoos done here many years ago by LA, they’ve held up very nicely over the years even though I had to have one touched up shortly after having it done. Well established shop and very patient with my many requests. I stopped in once recently and the same guys are there 10 years later. They’re doing something right!

My husband's tattoo became infected due to the artist not cleaning the machine properly. The tattoo will have to be redone when the skin heals enough.

Good tattoos, but got taken advantage of awhile ago! Gave me a price and then after up the price after it was done because “ didn’t think it would turn out that good” saw he could take advantage of me and well he did

My friend and I stopped in today for a spur of the moment nose piercing and IZZY was absolutely amazing! Fun and encouraging while still being informative and professional. You will 10/10 wanna be best friends with Izzy! I love this place and we had a great time getting holes poked in our bodies! DONT FORGET TO TIP! LOVE YOU, IZZY!

Gotten about 7 piercings from here by now and everytime it is a quick and easy experience. I have called back about concerns about the healing process and they quickly answered and encouraged me to call back if they persist. Cheap prices for the piercings unlike other shops nearby. Definitely recommend you head in.

I’ve gone here since I was in college for all my tattoo and piercing needs. The staff is always incredibly nice and does good work. The prices are very fair and they don’t hassle you about a tip which makes me want to leave and even bigger tip. Other shops around simply cannot compare. Looking forward to getting tattoo number 8 soon

The prices were amazing and the service was quick and really nice, piercing came out exactly how I wanted it. Will come back for any future piercings.

It was really good and they didn't have any problems with helping with my design and Cameroon is a really good artist