Slow Ride Tattoo & Gallery has served Norfolk, Virginia's historic railroad district since 2021, when licensed tattooers Edward Alvarado and Patrick Loud opened the shop with the goal of bringing custom, quality tattoos and art to the neighborhood's rich arts culture. The studio operates as a team of co-owners and artists working from a shared space, with each artist maintaining their own portfolio and Instagram presence for clients to browse before booking. Whether the goal is a small, delicate design or a large, intricate piece, the team emphasizes taking time to understand each client's ideas before creating a personalized tattoo.
The shop describes itself as electric, professional, and quality-driven, prioritizing a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for every visit. Getting tattooed here is treated as more than a cosmetic choice — it's approached as a personal and meaningful form of expression, with clients guided through a comfortable experience from consultation to finished piece. Slow Ride Tattoo & Gallery welcomes walk-ins Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 8pm, closed Mondays, and invites newcomers to drop by and start planning their next project in person.
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Opening Hours
Closed Opens 12:00 PM tomorrow
| Sunday | 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Monday Today | Closed |
| Tuesday | 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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