Welcome to Dark Lab

An art space in Harrogate where we offer tailored tattoos, piercings and hand crafted jewellry. With more than 10 years of experience, everything is crafted with love and passion.

About Dark Lab Harrogate

THE STUDIO

Founded by the mind of Marco Giusti, Dark lab Harrogate is more then just a tattoo studio,

it’s a family, a movement, a place where passion and creativity thrive.

We aim to offer the right artist for the style you’re looking for!

No more messing around!

Welcome to Dark Lab

We do take tattoos seriously!

Tattoos are permanent body modifications therefore we only work with the best quality matierals and equipqments, our artists have crafted tattoos with love for years and will guide you trought the entire process, from making the design to the final tattoo, offering a relaxing tattoo experience at 360°.

Not only tattoos, Art is everywhere.

Check our finest jewels and leather bags, handcrafted exclusively in Italy by El Rana jewellery, made from the finest silver and precious materials and inspired by past and present time. A collection made to last.

opening HOURS

MONDAY

CLOSED

TUESDAY

11.00 - 18.00

WEDNESDAY

11.00 - 18.00

THURSDAY

11.00 - 18.00

FRIDAY

11.00 - 18.00

Saturday

11.00 - 18.00

Sunday

Closed

Services

WHAT WE DO

TATTOO DESIGN

Laser & Piercing

TATTOO Workshops

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get 15% discount for your first tattoo

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Some of Our

AMAZING ARTWORK

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Megan Louise

Had my tattoo done yesterday by Marco, super chill guy, professional and talented ! Made you feel completely at ease and welcome.
Amazing artist 👌

Montana Smith

What a brilliant studio! Max is absolutely amazing, made me feel so welcome and comfortable, and made sure the placement of the tattoo was right! The tattoo turned out amazing and I couldn't be happier.
I will definitely be back!! Can't fault anything 😁

Dan Hewson

I want to say a massive thank you to Max @Dark Lab for the sword tattoo he did on my neck, he did an incredible job and not only that he was very welcoming and funny.
Thanks Dark Lab see you soon.

Lauren Brotherton

Marco, you did an amazing job on my original cover up in York and I am so glad you stayed local when you opened your new studio in Harrogate. I came back again today for an extension and needless to say, I was over the moon with the result! You are a very talented person! Thank you, I love it 😊

Dan Osguthorpe

Completely transformed my old sleeve that was a bit of a mess a lot better than I imagined can definitely recommend Marco was well worth the travel from York really good price as well, will 100% use again. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Abby Cawthorne

Such a talented individual! Marco made me feel very comfortable and at ease as I was very nervous prior to going in.
Highly recommend to anyone wanting an outstanding tattoo!

Our Team

The Resident ARTISTs

Marco ( Blvck )

Tattoo artist from Italy and founder of Dark Lab Harrogate. Specialising in realism and abstract ornamental with a dark twist.
Marco has been working in York for seven years as a tattoo artist, till June 2024, when Dark Lab Harrogate became a reality.
He does regular guest spots in Milan and Berlin, he loves both abstract and classic art.

(Mad) Max

Tattoo artist who specialises in black and grey and colourful tattoos, he's been working in York and Leeds for years, before move as a resident artist at Dark Lab Harragote. He loves solid black and grey tattoos aswell as delicate designs with bright colours.

Kira

Kira is Marco's frenchie, she will love you and demands a lot of attentions, get ready!

She's part of our big family in the lab.

International artists and guest spots

Lazer

Specialised in custom lettering and freehand tattoo, Lazer is one of the reoccurring guest of our studio, he started his journey back in the 2012 with a passion for graffitti and chicano culture, if you looking for a tailored script, he's the right artist for you

Giada

Tattoo artist specialised in neotraditional, cartoon and anime tattoos, Giada is knee on vibrant powerful colours tattoo, her works are solid, with bold lines and high contrasts, always with a loving eye for japanese culture.

Miki

Miki is our piercer and laser technician, she will take care of you and your new piercings, either for a fully styled ears or a simple change of jewel, she got you. Do you have a tattoo you dont like anymore? Or has been baddly done? We can help you out! Book now a laser removal session!