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.
The Viper Pit – Tattoo & Piercing Studio in Manchester, Salford & Irlam
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.
The Viper Pit Tattoo & Piercing Studio in Irlam is a bold, modern space where solid craftsmanship meets real Manchester attitude. We’re known for clean, top-quality tattoos, expert piercings, and a no-nonsense approach that keeps clients coming back. With a killer team of artists, a spotless setup, and over 300 five-star reviews, The Viper Pit isn’t just another studio — it’s where art, skill, and community come together under one neon snake.
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 👇
EXCELLENT Based on 329 reviews Posted on Stacy DelaneyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a great experience this afternoon, incredibly friendly. Made me feel at ease. Extremely informative, answered all my questions. Nice sterile environment, piercing done quick and efficiently and practically pain free. Precise placement. Very clear with aftercare instructions. Would highly recommend...Posted on CAMZAC908Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely amazing place very friendly staff I love how the gentleman walked my son Louie through the process of doing his ear piercing so he knew what to expect so he wasn't scaredPosted on danielle BrooksTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing work!❤️. Highly recommendPosted on BillRocks152Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Legend! 💙Posted on Alexandria MorganTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A big thanks to The Viper Pit in Irlam for their insane customer service today. I had originally booked in with a tattoo shop in Urmston for my daughter’s first ear piercing and she was so excited - she’s harped on about it for weeks. Unfortunately, our appt was cancelled very late last night and this morning I found myself scrambling for another appointment or facing disappointing a girl who has waited weeks for her big day. I found the website for The Viper Pit online and immediately booked the 9:30am appointment. Within minutes, the owner, Chris, called me to explain that the online system shouldn’t have taken my booking as the shop was actually closed today as the staff were getting prepped for Christmas and asked if we could rearrange for tomorrow. This was totally fine with me however after I mentioned that my daughter’s original appointment elsewhere had been cancelled, he insisted that he opened the shop especially for us. Such an incredibly kind and generous offer!!! We met Chris within the hour, and I then learned he’d driven at least 25 mins from his home to meet us. He doesn’t actually live nearby. That’s an hour he’d taken out of his Sunday to make my daughter’s day, and her Christmas! 🥹 The piercing was super affordable, only £30, and was done so quickly. It was beautifully executed and zero tears from my 9yr old. Thank you so much to Chris for a fabulous experience and for being so remarkably generous at a time that is really busy for us all. If anyone is considering children’s ear piercing, I’d totally recommend this place! Massive Christmas spirit, unbeatable service and an owner with a really big heart 🥰🤩Posted on Charlotte GreenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Got my tongue pierced and a little line work tattoo done by Chris. He was lovely through the who experience, dead chatty and both have healed really wellPosted on hannah mansfieldTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolute fantastic guy. Helped me within 10 minutes with an infected helix piercing. We had a good laugh which helped the pain!! Thank you so much, I will be back for a ‘proper’ piercing soon! ❤️Posted on Mass Beauty WorxTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Walked in for my lobes piecing again & was in and out within 20 minutes. Would highly recommend! Thanks again :)Posted on Nicola TitherTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. First time visiting the viper pit and will definitely be coming back my daughter had a labret piercing done chris was so funny instantly felt at ease had us both in stitchesPosted on Emily BrocklehurstTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chris was fantastic at piercing my daughter's ears. We had to make a return journey 2 months later as they'd healed up after one night of no earrings in and he was fantastic at getting them sorted again. I'd totally recommend the viper studio after our great experience.
The Viper Pit isn’t just another tattoo studio— 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.
Based in Irlam, The Viper Pit delivers custom tattoos and expert piercings to clients across Manchester, Salford, and Warrington.
Whether it’s a fine line piece, a bold sleeve, or a clean nose piercing — we’ve got the skill, the studio, and the attitude to match.
Fully licensed. Highly rated. No nonsense.
BLACK AND GREY Tattoos
Realism, portraits, sleeves — bold shading and clean detail, done right. Manchester’s go-to for black and grey ink.
Chicano Tattoos
Bold lines, smooth shading, real meaning. From faces to script, we keep it classic Chicano with a Manchester edge.
Tradtional Tattoos
Thick lines, solid colour, no messing. Old-school flash or custom twists — trad’s always in style at The Pit.
Create stunning masterpieces on your body

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