Are piercings at The Viper Pit safe?

Yes. We use single-use sterile equipment, disposable needles, and follow Salford Council hygiene standards.

How old do I need to be for a piercing?

You must be 14+ for most piercings, 18+ for some. We always check valid ID. Under 16s need parental consent.

Where is your studio located?

We’re in Irlam, Salford – just 10 minutes from the Trafford Centre, easy to reach from Manchester and Warrington.

Tattoo and Piercing Studio in Irlam, Salford – The Viper Pit

Professional Tattoos & Piercings in Manchester

Welcome to The Viper Pit — your top-rated tattoo and piercing studio in Irlam, Salford. We specialise in custom tattoo designs and needle-only piercings, carried out by experienced artists in a fully licensed environment. Walk-ins welcome or book online today.

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The Viper Pit – Tattoo & Piercing Studio in Manchester, Salford & Irlam

Welcome to The Viper Pit, Irlam’s only tattoo and piercing studio – trusted by Salford, Manchester and beyond.
For over a decade we’ve delivered bold tattoos, expert piercings, and no-nonsense service.

With more than 290 five-star reviews, a fully licensed studio, and a team obsessed with quality, we’ve built a reputation as one of Manchester’s go-to spots for ink and piercings.

Just 10 minutes from the Trafford Centre, The Viper Pit is where the locals go and the travellers find us.

Book online today and see why we’re Manchester’s favourite snake pit.

310+ Five-Star Reviews

Real clients. Real ink. No fake hype. (Okay, maybe one was our mum.)

Based in Irlam, Manchester

Serving Salford, Warrington, and anyone hard enough to handle it.

TEN Years of Piercing Experience

We’ve poked more holes than your ex’s excuses.

Custom Tattoos, No Copycats

Your idea. Your story. Your skin.

Over 300 Five-Star Reviews and Counting

We’re proud of the reputation we’ve built — and even prouder of the trust our clients place in us every day. Whether it’s your first tattoo, a walk-in piercing, or your child’s first ear piercing, our team works hard to make every experience a positive one. Here’s what real people are saying about The Viper Pit on Google 👇

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The Viper Pit isn’t just another tattoo shop — it’s a modern, purpose-built studio designed for comfort, cleanliness, and creativity. Based in Irlam, we’re proud to be the only licensed tattoo and piercing studio in the area, trusted by over 310 five-star reviews across Manchester, Salford, and Warrington. From custom tattoos to professional needle-only piercings, every inch of our studio is built around doing things right — safe, sterile, and seriously skilled.