The Hornets Nest
Louisville, KY
We are strictly 18 & up for all services and require a valid ID at the time of service.
We aim to create an elite art and tattoo studio with an emphasis on quality work and superior service. We pride ourselves on our one of a kind studio atmosphere, talented artists, and professional work. Our goal is to raise the bar within the tattoo and piercing industry as well as detach the stigma society commonly associates with these artforms. We will continuously push ourselves to bring only the best to our customers worldwide!
Facebook Reviews
Erin Highbaugh
2020-08-20T11:53:45+0000
Very clean, professional atmosphere. Had a consultation with Boomer, who was very nice and took his time explaining the... process for a cover up. Highly recommend.read more
Karen Bruner
2020-07-10T01:27:29+0000
Sean gave me a awesome tattoo that I love! He was very nice and I will most definitely be back!
Kaitlin Lockridge
2020-06-13T08:43:58+0000
I went up here, for the first time on my birthday and got 4 different individual pieces done that will eventually... become a Stephen king sleeve, the artist they put me with couldn't have done a more beautiful job, so, shout out to Noah for his amazing work and time I'm super happy with how they look.read more
Kendra O'Neal
2020-06-11T23:05:58+0000
Everyone at Hornet’s Nest is amazing! Great people to be around and very professional. Their focus is on the client... and giving quality results. I’ll be back...again and again and again...read more
Tonya Schweickert
2020-06-01T03:02:46+0000
It was a clean and friendly environment and the staff was amazing and out tattoos turned out super nice.
Tammy Cooley
2020-04-17T17:50:07+0000
I just love all the artist. They are so talented and so willing to help you get the perfect tattoos that are... beautiful!!! I have several that Noah has done for me and I get so many compliments. I will always be a customer and tell everyone to come visit you all. You wont be disappointed. This is the best shop in the city!!! Check it out!!!read more
Dino N Sharonda Sutton
2020-03-17T01:36:35+0000
Billy Noel was the best! CLEAN, PROFFESSIONAL and Knowledgeable! Best Tattoo experience ever. Thanks man!
Carrie Mae Downs
2020-03-05T16:39:16+0000
Over all atmosphere is awesome and artists are very friendly . Got my first tattoo yesterday.. Noah done an excellent... job. Would definitely recommend you get your tattoo done there.. You will be highly satisfied .read more
Amy Mershall
2020-02-01T18:00:22+0000
Noah did an excellent job with my tattoo! It is exactly what I wanted and it is absolutely beautiful! I highly... recommend this studio for any of your tattoo needs!read more
Brittany Hardin
2020-01-16T01:09:32+0000
Love my new tattoo! I wanted a colorful piece with my boy’s initials in it, so I sent Noah my ideas and the piece he... drew was exactly what I wanted! The staff we encountered was great, and easy to work with. I’ll definitely be back!read more
Charles Coates
2019-11-30T19:19:48+0000
Great staff to be around. Very knowledgeable of pre/post care for your tattoo experience.
Heather Timbario
2019-11-30T01:47:19+0000
Great Experience with Sean today celebrating my nieces 18th🙌🏻
Amylia Bedelia
2019-11-23T04:08:08+0000
I’ve been here multiple time & often very pleased with the work by this shops only female artist... But whatever jerk... was working the desk this morning should sideline some of his sarcasm and act like a normal effing human being .. Won’t Be Back ! & I’m certain they won’t care less... Many better places & artist to take your business to !!read more
Heather Renee Woods
2019-11-17T00:16:51+0000
Sean was my artist and he was amazing! My mom and I got tattoos the same day! we laughed, we told stories and we got... ink!!! We will definitely be back!!! Thank you Sean!!!read more
Kyle Bonte
2019-11-16T23:03:50+0000
Sean came in last minute to cover for a guy and did an amazing job. I already have another appointment him
Jasmine Robbins
2019-10-30T20:19:10+0000
Dave Honaker does excellent and quality work! He really does have a green thumb with flowers! I’ll definitely be back... for more! He was able to incorporate everything I wanted in my tattoo!read more
Amanda Dycus Ray
2019-09-06T18:49:40+0000
I did not have an appointment, but called before going to see about walk-ins. JD was so extremely nice and helpful.... They had some openings so I went by to get a tattoo I had been wanting on my wrist. The tattoo was simple in itself, only requiring lettering. However I had started overthinking the font. Noah was my tattoo artist and he helped bring me back to reality from my overthinking. :) He was very nice and chatted with me while he prepped. Again my tattoo design may have seemed simple most people, but to me it means so very much and was very special. I will most definitely be coming back for other pieces.read more
Stephanie Taylor
2019-07-25T19:38:26+0000
Very helpful and answered all of my questions very knowledgeably. Helped with questions of placement location and how... big to go. Couldn't be Happier with the work that was done. I highly recommend anyone of the artists there!read more
Sara Mae
2019-07-24T19:02:10+0000
So I have followed the Hornets Nest from Bardstown Rd to Hurstborne Lane. Now I follow an artist, Lisa. So far I have... had 6 tattoos completed by the Hornets Nest artist and will go nowhere else. Fair, talented and seemingly painless! Thanks Lisa for another beautiful piece of your work that I get to wear forever. Here’s my newest piece, still a little red. It’s only a day old.read more
Tiarra Marie
2019-07-24T04:46:42+0000
the rose on the hand tattoo that Hornets Nest said would take 3 hours and cost $360, only took 1 hr and cost $150... beautifully free handed, Hornets Nest needs to build confidence/experience if they really want clients.read more