4.3 ★ (431 reviews)
Tattoo Portfolio
About The Illustrated Man
The Illustrated Man is a shop front tattoo studio located in Shop 1/230 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills NSW 2000, Australia, NSW. The studio specialises in fine line style tattoos.
With a 4.3 star rating from 431 Google reviews, this studio is well-regarded in the tattoo community.
Whether you're looking for custom artwork, a walk-in piece, or a consultation on your next tattoo, The Illustrated Man offers a professional tattooing experience for all styles and sizes.
Features & Amenities
♿ wheelchair-accessible
Opening Hours
Monday 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday 12:00 – 6:00 PM
* Hours may vary on public holidays. We recommend calling ahead to confirm.
Location
Pricing Information
Contact for pricing
Contact for pricing
Estimated starting price
• Final price depends on size and detail
• Consultations usually free
• Deposit may be required to book
Studio Information
Location Type
shop front
Style
fine line, realism, lettering
Google Rating
4.3 ★
Location
NSW
What to Know
- Consultation recommended
- Deposit may be required
- Aftercare instructions provided
- ID required (18+)
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About The Illustrated Man
The Illustrated Man is a Surry Hills institution on Elizabeth Street, trading since 1985 and among the longest-running tattoo studios in the country. Decades in one spot give it a settled, no-nonsense character.
The resident artists cover traditional, Japanese, realism, fine line, tribal and blackwork, so the shop handles both walk-up flash and considered custom pieces, cover-ups included. Its late hours make it one of the more flexible central studios for fitting ink around work or a night out, and reviews point to staff who put nervous first-timers at ease.
Feedback is mostly strong with the occasional miss, which is unsurprising for a high-volume studio this established; a consultation to match artist to style is worth the step.
Explore more tattoo studios in Surry Hills, or browse Fine Line tattoo studios in Surry Hills.
Artists at The Illustrated Man
Tony Cohen
Brett Cohen
Libby Guy
Chuck
Stef
Wayne Hartley
Juanito
Services
Custom DesignsCover-UpsWalk-Ins
Frequently Asked Questions
How long has the studio been operating?
The Illustrated Man has been running since 1985, making it one of Australia's longest-established tattoo studios.
Do you take walk-ins?
Yes, walk-ins are always welcome, and appointments can also be booked.
What styles do the artists work in?
The studio works across fine line, traditional, Japanese, realistic, Celtic, tribal and blackwork tattooing.
Can you do cover-ups and custom work?
Yes. The studio offers cover-ups and treats each piece as a custom design built around the client.
Is the studio wheelchair accessible?
The entrance is wheelchair accessible.