Kids Love Ink East

I worked at this super-cosy little shop just off busy Brick Lane for years, and it’s amazing. It has loads of great artists, and they are all lovely, especially Mario. He’s a talented rising star who does a lot of Aztec-inspired designs and Tibetan floral stuff. He’s a big, bright, bubbly guy, a general delight to be around. Go on a weekend because it coincides with the Brick Lane market, so there’s lots of delicious food to pick up on the way to or from getting your tattoo.