Best Tattooing & Piercing near me in Thames, Reading

No better place in Reading to get a piercing imo 😊 Ben and the front of house staff are great and really helpful for suggestions in new piercings when you say you are looking for something new or different.

Hannah S.

Mar 25, 2022

We travelled from Cambridge after reading reviews. Honestly couldn’t have had a better experience. My friend had a dermal by Ben and I had. A conch piercing with Eliza, the most friendly, hygienic and knowledgable piercing studio I have been to - week worth the 2.5 hr drive!

Dee H.

Dec 9, 2023

Everyone was really friendly, made me feel really welcome and Evie was lovely. She explained everything and was very professional. Best place to go for a piercing in Reading! Thank you

Sarah P.

Apr 28, 2022

The Best! I've been going to Urban Piercings in Reading for 4 years and can heartily recommend them. You will be in good hands.

peter s.

Jan 11, 2022

Best place in Reading, so friendly and professional, wouldn’t go anywhere else.

Urbi S.

Oct 21, 2020

Popped in with no appt on Sat and 5-10 mins later chatting with my fav piercer Evie! I was having 3 small piercings popped in my lobe just above my 2 archaic piercings (done when is 11 and 15). A bit of blue ink later, some mild swearing from me (low pain threshold) and I have a sparkly ear lobe. She also checked on my Helix piercing done a couple of years ago - cheers Evie :) Back again soon i think for a couple more ;) B

Bernadette M.

Jan 27, 2024

I learned a long time ago that it’s well worth taking the time to drive the extra distance to Urban Piercings in order to have my piercings done properly. Don’t go to a tattoo artist who has learned piercing on a weekend course and pierces every now and then - go to someone who pierces for a living and knows how to do it properly. And whatever you do, don’t let anyone get near you with a nasty, non-sterile piercing gun!

Lisa H.

Jun 1, 2021

Another painful piercing (well Evie is sticking a needle through my Helix) not once but twice this time. Evie has done all my previous piercings over the last 5ish years, always fun and a good catch up. Did feel a little weird when Evie and a colleague were discussing my tragus (how slim it was) and then she went on tell me she wanted to pierce my rook - no more Evie, no more! ;) Thanks B

Bernadette M.

Jan 23, 2026

Love having my piercings done with Ben he makes you feel at ease from start to finish and always give the best advice even if he thinks a piercing shouldn't be in a certain place trust him he knows what hes talking about wouldn't go anywhere else 10/10

Margaret G.

Jan 3, 2026

Always a great experience at Urban Piercings. Friendly, and professional. Time is taken to ensure the piercing is done to a high standard. Thanks Ben for making my daughter very happy with her eyebrow piercing. She loves it!

Nikki J.

Dec 20, 2025

Thank you Ben and the team at Urban Piercings - highly recommend to anyone thinking of getting a piercing - attention to detail is fantastic.

Nicola S.

Dec 17, 2025

I had my septum re-pierced today, and I am so happy!! The person working on reception was lovely and welcoming (sorry I didn’t catch their name), and Eliza who did my piercing was incredible. They listened and helped make sure my piercing was exactly what I wanted it to be, so friendly and knowledgable. I will never go anywhere else for my piercings, the team are incredible. Thank you!

Jasmine S.

Dec 9, 2025

I saw Ben today, who is ALWAYS such a darling ❤️ , and someone who has become a friend i have a good ol' gossip with while he preps my piercing. He is SO professional, caring and knowledgeable, and really puts me at ease while he is prepping my area to be pierced (today was a third bridge piercing the whole team adored ❤️) 😊. He's a pleasure to work with, and to see my ideas come to life with experience. He has done two of my bridge piercings now, and we have a lot of work planned for the future, which will be a joy to have done! 11/10 to the whole UP team 😘 xxx

Lisa T.

Nov 26, 2025

Amazing! My seventh piercing with Urban Piercings! Eliza is lovely and my piercing looked great. They and Keiomhe helped me find a specific piece of jewellery that I wanted. Thank you : )

Levi B.

Aug 27, 2025

An amazing experience, given sound advice on how to take care of my piercings and advice on an existing one, place was spotless with high levels of hygiene demonstrated by many glove changes and plenty of anti bac, just go here if you want a professional piercing experience, it's easy to book online too...

Joanne M.

Aug 26, 2025

My 10 year old daughters third experience here! She was getting a second pair of earlobe piercings! She has always gone with Eliza who has a fantastic rapport! Made her feel totally relaxed and at ease. Absolutely excellent job, was so quick, sterile and done in 15min. We have already recommended them to multiple mums at school - we will probably bump into a schoolmate soon! Just love that it’s a clean piercing not traumatic, easy to clean and always heals well. They use medical grade titanium and given that other than that she can only wear 18k gold - she’s never had issues. Recommended!

Mushandimai H.

Jul 31, 2025

Myself and my daughter both had piercings done at Urban Piercing and we cannot recommend them highly enough. They took great care of my daughter and went above and beyond to accommodate us when I messed up the online booking. What a lovely team, thank you!

Naomi M.

Jul 25, 2025

5 stars as always. I had my eighth piercing, a rook, pierced by Ben. He was kind to me and reassuring when I was nervous. This is my sixth piercing with Urban Piercings and I’ve never had an issue, they know exactly what they are doing, they’re all very friendly and knowledgeable, and every piercing I’ve had from there has healed wonderfully. I highly recommend them - you really can’t go wrong with Urban Piercings. ❤️❤️❤️

Levi B.

Apr 17, 2025

Ben was fantastic with my niece having her first love piercing today. Highly recommend. I also seen him for piercings previously and also had a great experience

Lauren B.

Dec 21, 2024

I came in for a jewellery change and this place never disappoints. The choice of jewellery is great, there is something for everyone. I went with a lovely hoop earring for my helix replacement. At the appointment I received advice and recommendations about the jewellery and the change was very professional and hygienic. I was given advice about how to care for my new piercing. Overall had a great experience. Thank you. I will always choose Urban Piercings :)

Anita C.

Dec 21, 2024

Third time going to Urban Piercings and always great experience. Super friendly and professional staff and always leave with a smile in my face and another cute piercing! Thank you!

Débora O.

Dec 4, 2024

10/10. The lady who helped me find a white gold earring I loved, was so so lovely, friendly, helpful and kind. My cartridge piercing was done by Eliza, who was absolutely amazing, very patient, kind, explained everything and she was incredibly competent, I’m super happy with my piercing! Everything was great, the studio is lovely and very clean. I’m already thinking what piercing I’m going to get next at Urban Piercings. 😃

Anita B.

Nov 19, 2024

Got my daith piercing today. Was really nervous but Ben is as cool as a cucumber and really reassuring. Urban piercings is such a friendly environment and have got all my piercings here and with Ben. Thank you! x

Rhiannon H.

Nov 9, 2024

This was my first time at Urban Piercings - Evie was amazing, she made me feel at ease and handled everything with the utmost care, I can’t wait to come back for another piercing!

Remi W.

Jul 25, 2024

Amazing experience! I’ve had Ben do a few of my piercings now, and I’ve loved all of them, he always makes you feel so comfortable and welcome! Very professional and I would recommend this piercing shop to family and friends any day. Thank you!!

Phoebe R.

May 4, 2024

We had an amazing experience at Urban Piercing. Ben was fun and engaging and was also clearly knowledgable and a pro which was reassuring for my nervous friend. We had a fab time and our piercings look incredible. Definitely the only place I will be going to and recommending.

Laurent W.

Feb 24, 2024

My 8yo daughter was having needle lobe piercing after her piercings 6 months ago done by gun at a high street, had closed following a healed infection. Although the gun had been fine for her, a friend recommended needle piercing as less traumatic to the tissues. The bedside manner of the artist was fantastic, took time and explained everything clearly, really reassuring for her. She did find the needle piercing more painful in the moment, but found the manner of the artist so warm and kind that she said for her next earlobe piercing she would prefer to return here. Thanks so much!

Mushandimai H.

Feb 13, 2024

My third time at Urban piercings, this time have a ring in my nose changed, and as ever really good relaxed and friendly service. I'd definitely recommend Urban for anyone thinking of getting a piercing or getting more!

Stephen M.

Dec 20, 2023

Ben was fantastic during my intimate piercing and really put me at ease. Will only ever go to him for all future piercings! Cannot recommend enough.

Christian E.

Nov 24, 2023

I always have an amazing experience here! All the staff are lovely and Eliza was so amazing and kind. They took their time and ensured that I liked everything before going ahead with my conch and flat piercing, as well as helping me to downsize two previous piercings. I always feel looked after and listened to, and recommend this shop to all of my friends. Thank you again! I’ll be back soon :)

Katie R.

Oct 24, 2023