Elevating Tattoos to the Level of Fine Art

From concept to creation — tattoos made truly personal

In the heart of Southampton

Premium tattooing, piercing and laser tattoo removal in Southampton using the finest inks, state of the art methods and exclusive award winning artists.

The best known Tattoo Studio in Southampton, Bournemouth, Salisbury and surrounding areas. Brought to you by multiple award winning artist by Archiebald Cook and his team.

Founded in 2010

The Journey of Kookie Tattoo — Crafting Art, Building Legacy

The best known Tattoo Studio in Southampton, Bournemouth, Salisbury and surrounding areas. Brought to you by multiple award winning artist by Archiebald Cook and his team.

Kookie Tattoo Awards

2nd place in Realism at Tattoo Fest 2025
Archiebald Cook is awarded second place realism at this year's Tattoo Fest UK for his colour realism tattoo.
2nd place in Large Black & Grey at UKTTA 2024
Archiebald Cook wins 2nd place in Large Black & Grey UKTTA 2024 with his Donald Duck portrait.
2nd Place Best of Day at Big London Tattoo 2024
Archiebald Cook - Winning Artist, 2nd place for Best of Day Saturday out of 400 international artists attending the event.
Best Large Black and Grey, Best Large Colour and Best Oriental at Isle of Wight Tattoo Convention 2022
Archiebald Cook takes home Best Large Black and Grey, Best Large Colour and Best Oriental.
Parking At Kookie Tattoo Southampton

If you’re driving to us, there a number of long stay car park’s walking distance from the studio.

East Gate Multi-storey Car park
(5 min walk away)

7 Eastgate St, Southampton SO14 3HB

Gloucester Square Car Park
(3 min walk away)

16 Gloucester Square, Southampton, S014 2GH

Getting to us by train
(20 min walk away)

From the train station: 1-min walk to Central Bus Station → 3 stops to Holyrood Church → 2-min walk down High Street, studio on right.

Getting to us by bus
Getting to us by bus
(30 min walk away)

The nearest bus station to the studio is Holyrood Church (Stop BE). Once at the bus stop, continue down the High Street until you reach the studio.

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