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.

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.

Traditional red heart with Ronan banner and flowers
Traditional swallow and flowers in red, orange and green
Traditional climbing panther with red roses

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.

Explore Bonded Links ↗

Find the gate

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
Open in Google Maps

GET IN TOUCH

thelionsgatetattoo@gmail.comMessage the studio on Instagram ↗

READY WHEN YOU ARE.

Let’s make something
with attitude.

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