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
Max Bennett
2019-08-03T14:20:58+0000
extremely professional and very polite. my first tattoo from them was a success and i will definitely be coming back here again. the binding deposit is reinforcing to people who are set in stone about their appointments and i appreciated that extra step of verification. everyone there is super chill and understanding, their prices are unbeatable too.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 Welsh
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
Cordelia Marie Davis
2019-05-08T19:21:53+0000
the staff was friendly and covered my tattoo incredibly. i went to 3 shops who were going to charge me 250 plus but i only paid 125 for my tattoo and its decent sized.read more
Zia Welch
2019-04-30T19:38:58+0000
If you want high quality work, hornet's nest is definitely the place for you. Every single person that works there is not only talented as hell, but they're all really good people. Just got a tattoo by Dave, & I couldn't be any happier.read more
John Wilson
2019-04-21T06:46:41+0000
JD is the best in the business for all piercing needs. Super professional and a true master of his craft.
Gloria Sanders
2019-04-03T02:17:06+0000
My husband had lung cancer that metastasized to his brain. This is my memorial Tattoo for him. White feather for lung, gray ribbon for brain. The burning feather shows his heavy smoking habit caused his lung cancer. The burning feather is turning into birds to carry him to heaven. He passed away this past November 11/12/2018
Thank you David Honaker I love this tattoo. I'm looking forward for the next one on the other calf.read more
Sean O'Brien
2019-04-02T18:42:15+0000
Just got done up yesterday by Chris. did an awesome job!!! check these guys out!!
Maggie Snider
2019-03-30T16:29:32+0000
Noah was awesome! and everyone else there had a great attitude. I liked how laid back everyone was but also very professional and they were very upfront with me about anything I asked them. I will be coming back :)read more
Tyann Keown
2019-03-29T02:06:36+0000
Went in to have my 3rd holes in my ears re-pierced. The guy who helped me talked me through my options and associated costs. Everything was super clean. Turned out that we were able to coax my existing holes back open with a tiny gauge and avoid re-piercing, which was awesome (and much less expensive). Guy walked me through exactly what to expect and was quick and professional. I have already sent a friend of mine there for her first piercing. Fantastic service and all healed perfectly!read more
Karen Mattingly Brock
2019-03-03T03:29:22+0000
very professional and super nice! they did a great job!!
Abby Williamson
2019-03-01T03:33:48+0000
Billy was amazing and caring doing an extremely sentimental piece for me. loved my experience here! 🖤
Hayden Veronick
2019-01-20T23:40:08+0000
JD was so patient in helping me with my first piercing! He made my experience wonderful and I would recommend to anyone!
Shelby Lynn
2018-12-31T07:23:02+0000
First tattoo with Boomer last week and it’s amazing! Have gone with several others before. Great place. 10/10 would recommendread more
Lee Wilson Campbell
2018-11-17T19:39:28+0000
Great experience! Noah Childs did a fantastic job! Couldn’t be more pleased. Definitely recommend!
Greg Posey
2018-11-13T18:29:57+0000
Awesome bunch of ppl . Great art they did so much better than I ever anticipated
Danyail Pullen
2018-11-10T21:39:24+0000
Noah child’s does great work!!! He done a tattoo on my side from my hip all the way up to my arm pit...he was very respectful and made sure I was doing ok the whole time. Will definitely be going backread more
Emily Schuhmann
2018-11-08T00:52:40+0000
Dave did an amazing job on both of my tatoos. He is meticulous and talented!
To Pher
2018-10-13T22:35:38+0000
I’ve been getting tattooed by Boomer for almost ten years! Wtf lol. I fell in love with the shop the week they opened. Everything from the decor, the love they have for each other, it’s a tattoo shop of quality, and compassion for the community there a part of. I love everyone that works there! Gay, st8, Black, white, it’s doesn’t matter. Looking for a no bs shop with more banter than a Family guy episode. Look no further.read more
Shereen Silvern
2018-10-02T02:22:23+0000
I was nervous about getting my first tattoo, but Boomer, with his patience and professionalism, made the experience enjoyable. Boomer is a talented artist who captured all the elements I wanted included in my tattoo. He not only met my expectations, but far exceeded them. I would recommend Boomer to anyone who is getting their 1st or 20th tattoo. Thanks Boomer!! Shereenread more
Brandi Dagel
2018-09-06T20:20:39+0000
Clean studio. Friendly and humorous staff. 100% honest about what they recommend or even don't. Quality work.
