Red Rocket Tattoo

Red Rocket Tattoo Red Rocket Tattoo is the friendliest premier tattoo and piercing studio in the heart of NYC's Midtown. Creative. Professional. Open. Clean. Inclusive.
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Walk ins welcome! Check out RedRocketTattoo.com for more info and our amazing artist's portfolios! Red Rocket Tattoo, located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, is the second incarnation of a world-renowned studio established by owner Mike Bellamy 14 years ago. Changing the studio name in 2006, Red Rocket Tattoo has grown in popularity and prowess and now boasts a staff of fresh and highly talente

d artists as well as a few salty dogs to round out the bunch. Open 7 days a week, our style runs the gamut from super fine portraits to new school/old school adaptations to Japanese-influenced and custom ideas of all flavors. Our artists come from many different art school backgrounds, completed degree programs and have studied and tattooed with the best of the best in studios and conventions around the world. Our tattoo work, paintings and drawings have been published in tattoo and art magazines worldwide and we have all participated in fine art gallery exhibitions. All of our artists are licensed by the City of New York Department of Health and have been educated in the area of blood borne pathogens, cross contamination and sterilization. We have worked with the New York Tattoo Convention as a liaison between artists and City Health board. We have a relaxed living room atmosphere and music to match the eclectic tastes of our artists. Our clients are from all walks of life, and as long as you are of age- we are looking forward to working closely with you to design and professionally apply a lasting & amazing tattoo that you will be proud to show off! This is not your ordinary walk-in-and-pick-off-the-wall kind of studio.

Powerful Daith piercing by  •Another beautiful ear design. Every piercing done in Red Rocket Tattoo is done with medical...
05/23/2026

Powerful Daith piercing by

Another beautiful ear design. Every piercing done in Red Rocket Tattoo is done with medical grade titanium and the utmost care to make the experience as fun and painless as possible.

You can meet with Nathalie every Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Contact Red Rocket Tattoo or Nathalie directly to set up an appointment or free consultation.

05/22/2026

Empire State Tattoo Expo this weekend at the Midtown Hilton Hotel!

Come see us there!



Dead Men of Dunharrow by  . •This custom piece was done as a walk-in in New York City. Based on an old design but given ...
05/20/2026

Dead Men of Dunharrow by .

This custom piece was done as a walk-in in New York City. Based on an old design but given new American traditional and Tolkien flare.

You can meet with Rodrigo in Manhattan every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday,Thursday and Saturday. Contact the shop or Rodrigo directly to set up an appointment.

Contact Red Rocket Tattoo or Rodrigo directly to set up an appointment or free consultation.

Elegant creeping tiger Japanese backpiece tattooed by  over multiple sessions.•Traditional Japanese tiger backpiece desi...
05/20/2026

Elegant creeping tiger Japanese backpiece tattooed by over multiple sessions.

Traditional Japanese tiger backpiece designed and tattooed in New York City.

You can talk to Mike in Manhattan every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

Contact Red Rocket Tattoo or DM Mike directly to set up an appointment or free consultation.

Rawrrrrrrr by  •This piece is from one of Matt’s many many flash books. When you are in New York City can come and look ...
05/19/2026

Rawrrrrrrr by

This piece is from one of Matt’s many many flash books. When you are in New York City can come and look through all his books and find your next design.

You can meat Matt in Manhattan every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

Contact Red Rocket Tattoo or Matt directly to set up an appointment or free consultation.

Make strong people by  • A custom color piece , designed with the client and tattooed in New York City.•You can meet wit...
05/18/2026

Make strong people by

A custom color piece , designed with the client and tattooed in New York City.

You can meet with Chris every Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Contact Red Rocket Tattoo or Chris Directly to schedule an appointment or Free Consultation.

Two great tastes that taste great together by  • This ghostbusters New York Yankees mashup is from Shannon’s personal fl...
05/17/2026

Two great tastes that taste great together by

This ghostbusters New York Yankees mashup is from Shannon’s personal flash books. We have tons of NYC flash designs . Your design or ours , we are always excited.

You can fight in Manhattan Shannon every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

Contact Red Rocket Tattoo or Shannon directly to set up an appointment or Free consultation.

Saddle up by  •The weirder the idea the better! This custom piece was done as a walk-in in New York City. After everythi...
05/16/2026

Saddle up by

The weirder the idea the better! This custom piece was done as a walk-in in New York City. After everything was done he asked can we add a cowboy hat? The answer was OF Course!

You can meet Andres in Manhattan every Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Contact Red Rocket Tattoo or Andres directly to set up an appointment or free consultation.

05/16/2026

NYC Tattoos and Piercing. Appointment or Walk-in. Custom and flash designs. Open 7 days. Midtown Manhattan.

Address

78 W 36th Street, Fl 3rd
New York, NY
10018

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 8pm
Tuesday 12pm - 8pm
Wednesday 12pm - 8pm
Thursday 12pm - 8pm
Friday 12pm - 8pm
Saturday 12pm - 8pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

Telephone

(212) 736-3001

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