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Independent tattoo studio · Luton

Solid.
Classic.
Timeless.

Traditional tattooing, strong blackwork, cover-ups and custom work by Alessandro AX Lanzafame — over 20 years of experience.

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TATTOOS WITH ATTITUDEWALK-INS WELCOME

What we do

Your idea.
Built to last.

Walk-ins welcome, subject to availability. Each tattoo is priced individually. A deposit secures your booking.

01

Traditional

Bold lines, solid colour and designs with character — Alessandro’s signature work.

02

Blackwork & lettering

Strong black tattoos, lettering and custom pieces designed around you.

03

Cover-ups

Honest advice and experienced solutions for old tattoos that need a new life.

04

Flash & custom

Choose from hundreds of ready-to-tattoo designs or bring us your own idea.

Tattoos by Alessandro AX

Traditional. With attitude.

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Traditional red heart with Ronan banner and flowers
Traditional swallow and flowers in red, orange and green
Traditional climbing panther with red roses
Original tattoo by Alessandro AX Lanzafame
Original tattoo by Alessandro AX Lanzafame
Original tattoo by Alessandro AX Lanzafame
Original tattoo by Alessandro AX Lanzafame
Original tattoo by Alessandro AX Lanzafame
Original tattoo by Alessandro AX Lanzafame
Original tattoo by Alessandro AX Lanzafame
Original tattoo by Alessandro AX Lanzafame
Original tattoo by Alessandro AX Lanzafame
Original tattoo by Alessandro AX Lanzafame
Original tattoo by Alessandro AX Lanzafame
Original tattoo by Alessandro AX Lanzafame
Colour traditional tattoo with a pin-up and flowers
Bold black scorpion tattoo
Black-and-white photograph of swallow tattoos on a shoulder
Colour traditional woman tattoo framed by palm trees
Colour traditional snake tattoo
Black traditional crowned skull with an axe
Colour traditional duck tattoo
Black-and-white photograph of traditional arm tattoos
Black-and-white photograph of a tattoo behind the ear
Colour traditional mouth and dagger tattoo
Colour traditional woman with a rose tattoo
Colour traditional sailor child and rose tattoo
Traditional praying hands with a red rose tattoo
Colour traditional erupting volcano tattoo
Traditional chef skull tattoo with a Rock of Ages banner
Colour traditional tiger head tattoo
Black-and-white photograph of chest tattoos and lettering
Black-and-white photograph of traditional leg tattoos
Traditional boxer tattoo by Alessandro AX Lanzafame
Dagger & rose tattoo by Alessandro AX Lanzafame
True Love swallow tattoo by Alessandro AX Lanzafame
Tigers, dagger & rose tattoo by Alessandro AX Lanzafame
Colour traditional tiger head tattoo by Alessandro AX Lanzafame
Colour traditional tiger head tattoo by Alessandro AX Lanzafame
Black traditional gorilla head tattoo by Alessandro AX Lanzafame
Traditional cherub tattoo with Stand Your Ground banners by Alessandro AX Lanzafame
Colour traditional dice tattoo by Alessandro AX Lanzafame
Colour traditional woman and tiger tattoo by Alessandro AX Lanzafame
Black-and-grey traditional ram skull tattoo by Alessandro AX Lanzafame
Colour sacred heart and flowers tattoo by Alessandro AX Lanzafame
Black fine-line diving leopard tattoo by Alessandro AX Lanzafame
Colour traditional tiger head hand tattoo by Alessandro AX Lanzafame
Black traditional spiderweb tattoo by Alessandro AX Lanzafame
Traditional crossed razors tattoo by Alessandro AX Lanzafame

Permanent jewellery by Sam

Made to stay
with you.

Choose your chain, find your fit and have it professionally welded in the studio — no clasp needed.

Book with Bonded Links
Three fine gold-coloured bracelets with decorative charmsSam professionally welding a permanent jewellery chain

Meet the founders

Two crafts.
One family.

Alessandro outside the studio beside the Tattoos With Attitude sign

Alessandro AX Lanzafame

Tattoo artist · Co-founder

Over 20 years in tattooing, with a passion for American traditional, bright colours and solid black. Experienced in custom work, lettering and cover-ups.

Alessandro’s portfolio ↗
Sam at the studio with the Bonded Links sign behind her

Sam · Bonded Links

Permanent jewellery · Co-founder

Personal jewellery, fitted and welded in the studio. A piece for yourself, a shared connection or a moment you want to carry with you.

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Guest artists

GUESTS

Guest tattoo artist

Nico Lavoratori

Colour traditional skull with piano-key headband by Nico Lavoratori
Colour traditional woman with a jewelled headdress, dagger and rose by Nico Lavoratori

Guest tattoo artist

Chloe Alexis

Rose and butterfly neck tattoo by Chloe Alexis
Three swallows on the chest and shoulder by Chloe Alexis
Large snake thigh tattoo by Chloe Alexis

Last-minute availability

Be first through
the gate.

Join our private priority list and we’ll message you when a tattoo appointment becomes available at short notice.

  • Early access to cancelled slots
  • No public group — your number stays private
  • Leave the list whenever you like
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Book with Alessandro AX

Your next tattoo starts here.

Tell us your idea, placement and approximate size. We’ll discuss the design, price and availability together.

Continue to WhatsApp, then press Send to submit your enquiry. This is not an appointment confirmation. Attach reference or cover-up photos in WhatsApp.

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Find us on Google Maps

In the heart
of Luton.

2 Castle Street
Luton · LU1 3AA

The studio entrance is through the side gate next to The Red Lion pub — not through the front window. Come through the gate to reach us.

The Lion’s Gate exterior with its original navy and orange window logo

OPENING HOURS

Monday — Saturday
12:00 — 18:00
Sunday
By appointment
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GET IN TOUCH

thelionsgatetattoo@gmail.comMessage the studio on Instagram ↗

READY WHEN YOU ARE.

Let’s make something
with attitude.

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