Phil at Black Swan has done more tattoos for me than I can count. He and the entire shop are always respectful and do consistent, excellent work. My wife and I are repeat customers for a reason! Whenever someone asks for a tattoo shop suggestion, Black Swan is always my response.

I’ve gone to Kris for 3 years now. There’s a reason I keep going back. Kris is extremely talented, kind, & professional. He’s amazing at fine lines, black ink, and color too. I’ll keep going to him until either he retires or I decide I’m done, whichever comes first. 😂 Also, every friend I’ve recommended him to also love the ink he did for them.Although I’ve only had pieces done by Kris, I’ve seen the other artists’ works; everyone is very skilled and professional.Kori’s done two ear piercings for me (helix & forward helix); both have been awesome. She’s done a conch piercing for one friend and a nose piercing for another. All have turned out really well. She’s who I’ll go back to if I want more.

Hands down the best tattooing experience that you can have in Lakeland. I’ve had the pleasure of being tattooed by both Cory Craft and Phil Snyder several times and there’s no one else that I trust more to bring alive the tattoos I incision. The shop itself is extremely well kept and maintained, there’s plenty of area for customers to relax and lounge while they wait for their appointment and the overall experience is top notch. All of the artists at Black Swan are excellent at their craft, and they can all tattoo a multitude of tattoo styles that will fit your needs.Really can’t recommend this place enough.

Ive gotten several tattoos by these guys good shop funny crew and comfortable setting

Got a tattoo from Kris and everything was very clean/professional. The line work and detail is very well done. All the artists were good company and kept a fun atmosphere

I had a appointment there on a Saturday. Had previously emailed and spoke with the artist about a price range and what I wanted. Just adding onto a tattoo I already had and some color to it. He only sat up for black and gray and I did not address as I had already changed my mind before the appointment even though he didnt not ask me about this that day. He drew the deigns on,I agreed to it and he started working. I was and am happy with the tattoo design.The reason I am leaving only one star and will never go back or recommend this artist or shop is because the artist Kris has a large swastka on his forearm. I did not notice this until my tattoo was almost finished. I felt very uncomfortable after noticing this. I also feel he over charged for the tattoo. He added the clouds and rain and charged me $250. I did not question it due to the uncomfortableness from his tattoo,the shock of the price and just overall anxiety and of that moment. I am mad at myself for not addressing the issue in the moment but I can not change that now. He came highly recommended from a friend who was very upset when I informed her if this. She was shocked and never angry also. I felt I just share story as I know others would not be okay with supporting someone like that.

My family and I have been coming to Black Swan for years now. Ive had a total of 7 different piercings, and watched my mother and siblings all get holes poked in their ears and nose. Every single time the procedure was explained very clearly and detailed. Between each piercing the room, chair and tools all cleaned, sanitized and changed. There is no one else we trust to be so thorough, precious and accomplished in their profession. Kori is beyond excellent in her career. Not only are we addicted to piercings, but also to Kori. Kori not only has my recommendation, but the recommendation of countless others.

My tattoo was done by Jake. He did wonderful.I love the tattoo.

Went in with a group to get tattoos. Corey did the scorpion and Kris did the other 3. We communicated with them online through email so they were ready for us once we arrived. Super friendly and clean shop. Also they got us out pretty quickly and they all turned out great! Would recommend them highly to anyone. It was worth the long drive to get there. Just a heads up for everyone is that the shop minimum is $60. This is a quality place and I have seen a few reviews that complain about the price, don’t listen to them. Corey and Kris thank you for the great work! Be sure to check out their instagram pages to see their work!

Jorge did an awesome job on my tattoo, the rest of the staff was really cool and overall great atmosphere. I have multiple family members who go here as well and everything always comes out amazing. Highly reccomend!

It was very clean the piercing experience was great she was very nice and chill and made me feel comfortable and worked with the fact that I had a lot of anxiety. I’m going to get another piercing tmrw. And get my jewelry changed out.

Great artists, friendly staff. Come here for your tattoos in lakeland!

Got my first tattoo by Jake. Him and his team are awesome. Great experience thanks Swan (& Jake)

My girlfriend got her ear pierced here and it quickly became badly infected. We had to remove the piercing entirely for it to heal which was a painful process. Also, I guess the $50 was just a waste. She has the same location pierced on her other ear from a prior time and different shop. That piercing had no complications. I suspect that the difference in outcome has to do with the difference in the shop. I strongly advise that people avoid this shop.

Piercer stopped replying completely to emails when I tried to schedule an appointment

Did a good job on my stars but never didnt get completed wit colors filled in

Kori pierced my sister and Is septum, and was beyond thorough and helpful. Their aura is amazing, and Im so grateful that Kori was our piercer!

He was a nice guy. But I couldnt even get pass the emailing process! It was like playing emailing tag. Ill get 1 reply once a day or every 2 days just going over what I want and price. This lasted for a week!(still continuing). Tried first to walk in but door was locked and sign said to contact an artist first via email which sucked. Ended up going to another place, walked in, went over what I want, talked budget, gave reference photos, filled out paper, scheduled tattoo, and left deposit.ALL IN ONE DAY

The people that do the tattoos here may be good (haven’t had experience with them) but the piercer sucks. She was rude and unprofessional. They lost our business and anyone else who asks our opinion on them.

Go to black swan all the time for tattoos and love them but recently went to kori to get a piercing done she is completely professional and it was a good atmosphere.Everything was super clean and couldn’t be happier.

Impossible to reach. Emailed for help about two weeks ago because my nose piercing had came out for the second time. Just wanted help putting it back in or even answer as to what to do but never got an answer with the phone and never got a reply from the email I sent.

Last Saturday my sister and I went to Black Swan. I got Conch piercings (both ears) by Kori (hope this is spelled correctly). My sister got her Rook and forward Helix done by her as well. She was awesome! It felt as if we already knew each other for years.She was extremely clean and professional. Didnt skip a beat. What really caught my attention, - shes excellent on time management. Had an appt after us. They came in early. Took care of all of us without question - Costumer service skills on point.We will definitely be coming back to see her. Thanks again for everything. It was a pleasure meeting you.

I had my tattoo done by Phil. It was a cover up on my right arm. I gave him my idea and he did a great job bringing to reality. Hes an awesome artist. I have received nothing but compliments since. The whole process from inception to finish was awesome and prices are what we expected. They are easy to talk to which makes it easy when you have to spend 3 hours in the chair. I am already thinking of what to do on the other arm. Thanks Phil.

I recently got a tattoo done with Phil. It turned out amazing its better than I thought it was going to be. The whole shop is clean and organized and everyone working there is great had me cracking up the entire time. If your in the market to get a tattoo and you want to ensure it comes out right this is the place to go.

Great experience. 👍

They are not using mask or social distancing and they also let me sit there and wait 20 mins before they told me I needed an appointment and even then the person didn’t even say hi to me she said are you here for a piercing yes I said she said you will have to make an appointment I called ahead and the answering machine said first come first serve not professional at all.

Great service loved it good prices and nice people

Tried getting a nose piercing here every time I call the wouldnt pick.. when they finally did the re was nasty and told the have no more jewelry available and she was leaving for the day I would have to call back another day..by the way it was only 5:30..went elsewhere

This place is amazing! The artist are nice and work with you to determine what you are really wanting. Great quality....going back for sure!

Great place, atmosphere and service.Food is amazing

Kori did an amazing job on my piercings & made me feel super ✨comfortable✨ She knows what she is doing!

My daughter was getting her septum pierced .. the girl who did it was very informative and took her time to explain all the details .. thank you for being professional and caring

Quick and easy

I got a small tattoo (3 words) by my ankle here the other day. My best friend and I walked in with no appointment, it was a spur of the moment thing, and were greeted when we walked in. The next guy up (Jake Fuller) was eager to help us. He was knowledgeable about our placements and seem to give us “a heads up” about where I originally chose to put mine which lead me to change it after considering his advice. We showed up the font we chose and he said he would do it but again gave us a heads up that the specific font may change over time as the ink spreads. We asked what kind of font would look the best over time and he showed us what to look for. We chose what we wanted while also factoring in his advice once again. My friend went first and he was efficient and clean. Cleaned down the chair and everything he touched for my turn. He helped us make sure the stencil was in the right spot and what looked best with our leg shape versus slapping it on and waiting for us to okay it. The lines are super precise and clean. He did a fantastic job all around helping us choose something that we’d love. Definitely will be going back!

Cory Craft is beyond talented. Clean shop, great atmosphere and INCREDIBLE artwork. Doesn’t get better than Black Swan!!!

Great artists, I see Jorge, but all of the work Ive seen coming out of here have been on point.

Just got pierced by Kori and it was the best piercing experience I’ve had in a long time. She was very professional and informative. She took her time to explain what was going on but was efficient and quick when it came time to do the actual piercing. I would definitely recommend her.

I am 32 now, I got a Tattoo here when i was 19. And a little over a year ago, I went and got my nose pierced. They have always been super nice and very helpful. Prices are great for everything they do. They do great work. The Tattoo Shoppe is always clean and their tools are always new and clean. Check them out. You wont be disappointed.

Cory Craft was amazing! He found the exact font I was looking for for my tattoo. He also helped me negotiate a price that fit my budget. Definitely plan to return for future tattoos!

My girlfriend and I decided to get our first tattoos and after researching many places we ended up at The Black Swan. We are so happy we did. Jake( who has since moved) and Phil are amazing!! They explain everything in a clear concise way and their suggestions always enhance the original idea. The place is clean all safety measures are considered. Phil is the man!! Do not waste your time with amateurs. Go to the Black Swan and ask for Phil. You wont be sorry!!!

Got my first tattoo done at Black Swan and it was a great experience. The employees were very welcoming. The studio had natural lighting which made the environment more inviting. My tattoo artist was Phil Snyder. He did a great job and my made first experience memorable.

Ive had work done by both Cory and Phil and every time has been a pleasant experience! I also got my nose pierced here, which was a quick and seamless process. Everyone at the shop seems nice and the shop itself provides a nice, comfortable environment. Would definitely recommend.

Beautiful, clean shop staffed with experienced artists.

Amazing artwork and extremely helpful. Walked in with a nugget of an idea as to what I wanted to get done. Brainstormed and gave my tattoo artist an idea of what to work with. He went to the back sketched the most amazing tattoo and inked me up in 45 minutes. I was in and out of there within 2 hours as a walk in and am extremely happy with the results. I don’t see myself getting tattoos anywhere but here in the future.

My boyfriend and I decided to get a couple of tattoos. We read different reviews and decide to go to Black Swan. My boyfriend had Phil, he did amazing job. I definitely would recommend him. I had Jake and he also did an awesome job. I would recommend him but he decided to move. I would choose to go to Phil if I wanted another Tattoo. If you are in the market to get a tattoo Black Swan is the place to go and Phil is the man for you.

Awesome Staff! Went to Jake after going to another local shop and receiving rude service right when we walked through the door. Not only was Jake super friendly right when we walked in but he tattooed my daughter and myself. The shop is super clean and sterile. We loved Jake so much I returned for him to do more work. Highly recommended!

Today was my second visit to Black Swan Tattoo and it is certainly not my last. First, the place is super clean. Nice, neat, clean and inviting. Every single artist there that I’ve interacted with has been awesome. Great group of people. My work was done by Cory both times and this man is an amazing artist. The artwork you get is worth much more than you’ll pay. Highly recommended.

I absolutely loved Phil!!!!! I took foot prints of my sons and I told him what I wanted and he did it better than I could imagine and put his own twist on it. He worked with me. He is all around good person. The shop is clean and very welcoming. I would definitely go back for future tattoos!!!! Thanks so much Phil!!!!!!

Very friendly place! Great atmosphere! Very satisfied with the tattoos. Jake is awesome! I have gotten 5 tattoos there they did a great job. I love this place. Will not go anywhere else. If you want a great tattoo at a reasonable price this is the place to go! Very clean!

The shop is very clean and spacious, all the artists were personable. The atmosphere was very comfortable. Phil did a great job, two thumbs up.

Theyre the best!

Awesome place to get tattooed at; great people there make it feel comfortable. Phil did all my tats and done an outstanding job. He’s who I look for when I want a tat. I’m not knocking the other, because they’re all great artists. I have seen some great work there. Phil’s the man though.

Got my tattoo done there couple days ago. Very clean and super friendly staff. Cory is amazing and very talented artist. I loved the fun and friendly environment. I will definitely be back for another tatt. Thank you for making my experience awesome!! 🙂

Phil is amazing! He was helpful not only with pinpointing and detailing what I already wanted but was also upfront with pricing and his work is amazing. He’s easy to talk to just like the rest of the artists and the receptionist. They make you feel like family even for the hour(s) you’re in there. Definitely recommend for any tattoo or piercing needs.

Got my ears pierced and very happy. Keri did a wonderful job. She talked me through the whole process of what shes gonna do and how everything will go. Made sure i was comfortable and provided me with answers to any questions i had. She is wonderful and i suggest going here.

Been going here for awhile for Tattoos and Piercing. Always kind and great service, needed some piercings replaced CORY was GREAT HELP and AWESOME

Fantastic tattoo shop, I received my second tattoo from this shop and loved it! Kris was my tattoo artist I changed up a few things last second but it did not bother him he worked with me until I was confident with what I wanted. Great communication back and fourth via email before the day of appointment. 5 stars all day, I will most definitely be coming back to this shop and having Kris tattoo me again.

This is one of the cleanest tattoo shops I’ve been in. Kris Taylor did my tattoo and his work is incredible. I have some pretty small detail and all the lines are so fine and sharp. I get complimented on how well the tattoo was done, not just the tattoo itself. I will definitely be going back there to get more work done in the future. The environment was very welcoming and friendly.

I am thoroughly impressed with Black Swan. Theyre clean, great environment, and the girl who did my septum piercing was very kind. She let me know everything she was doing before she did it and was very laid back. 10/10, definitely worth the $60.

I have gone to Black Swan for multiple piercings and most recently a tattoo. It’s such a welcoming environment! Kris did an amazing job on my tattoo and Kori did great with my piercings. Will definitely be going back for more!

Friendly staff, and very detailed.

My wife and I were looking for a place and one of the guys at the gym walked by and we noticed his tattoos and I told my wife “I bet they’re Black Swan”. when we asked where he got them he said he actually worked there. We’ve been going ever since, we’ve gotten a few and continuously planning our next. All are great artist and all do amazing work. Highly recommendable.

Very willing to find time that met my schedule, and were able to create a tattoo that was beyond my expectation.

I had a tattoo done here, by Jorge Rivera, and I have absolutely no complaints! Jorge did amazing, and it was worth every penny. I had a rather big piece done, which he stayed after hours for, so saying he goes beyond expectations is an understatement. Definitely going back again! Other staff was just as great, very informative, welcoming, and chill.

First time visit, walked in for a small cover up. We were helped immediately, everyone was super nice and friendly. Phil Snyder did a great job, was friendly, and very helpful. Made plans to get some more work done by him. We will defintely be back!

I took my daughter here to have her ears pierced - its her birthday and shes turning six. Jake was our piercer and I cannot say enough good things about how awesome he was. He was unbelievably patient and kind with my daughter who, despite wanting to get her ears pierced, took quite some time to work up the courage once we were there. He really cared that she understood what she was doing to her body, was really patient and respectful.Afterward, shes overjoyed and super confident about her bravery. She even wanted to take a photo with Jake the piercer so she could keep it. :) I highly recommend Black Swan, and Jake for piercings!

Got my first tattoo here earlier today. Jake drew it up and made sure i was happy with the design, he even repositioned it multiple times until i was happy with the placement. He was very nice and chill and made it easy for me to calm my nerves. He did an amazing job and i will definitely be returning! I highly recommend Jake Fuller, thank you so much for giving me my tattoo and helping me keep my grandmothers memory alive!

Kori did my eyebrows and also pierced my lip. She was gentle and very professional. I enjoyed my experience and I will definitely be back. Thank you Kori, my eyebrows are PERFECT!

Absolutely amazing place, very clean and friendly sociable people here. Phil is the one who does my tattoos and always makes me feel comfortable especially with design and placement beforehand. He always goes above and beyond and is very thorough in everything he does, I love every piece I’ve got from him at such a great shop. Definitely worth the trip, they’re all great artists and I highly recommended this place, will always come back!

I absolutely could not be more pleased with this tattoo shop. Ive had five experiences over the course of a year and they have all been fantastic and I refuse to go anywhere else other than Black Swan.Jake has done an amazing job with my belly button piercing, my industrial, and my nipple piercings. He was very professional when he was piercing my nipples. He is very confident in what he does and very, VERY clean. I think thats so important for a piercer.Phil did my first tattoo and I felt like he was patient when I was panicking about it. He is very fast at it (but definitely not lacking in skill). It was over before I knew it and I love my tattoo.Today I had Cory for my second tattoo, and while it took longer than the first, it still wasnt as long as he estimated and it turned out fantastic. I love all of my tattoos so far and cant wait to go back for more!All of their tattoo artists are professional and make you feel at ease. I would absolutely recommend Black Swan to anyone looking for a great quality tattoo.

I had a great experience here. They made me laugh and enjoyed my. Paul did a wok on mine and my husbands tatto. We are very pleased with the artwork and how great it came out. I will be going back to Black Swan for my next tattoo. Thank you Black Swan for a great job well done.

Excellent place! Staff is very friendly, helpful, and they keep the place super clean. Prices are very reasonable for the quality of work that they provide. I will definitely be coming back.

Black Swan is an amazing shop with stellar artists. It has a great aesthetic inside which makes you feel comfortable and the shop is even wheelchair accessible! Everyone is very personable and friendly.I am so lucky and happy to have found Cory Craft. He has done four of my tattoos so far and his work is PERFECT. I always get compliments on my tattoos wherever I go and Im always wanting more tattoos from him!

Experience was amazing. Everyone here was friendly and professional. They made sure I was comfortable and relaxed the whole time. These guys are very experienced and take a lot of pride in their art. Will definitely come back for all my other tattoos!

Had a great experience here. I didn’t have an appointment, but Jake was able to fit me in. He was very detailed and took his time to be sure that the tattoo was high quality. The shop feels very clean and sanitary and everyone that worked there was nice.

Got my first tattoo done by Kris today - it turned out beautiful! He was very friendly, & the shop had a great aura. Would definitely recommend to anyone! So grateful for the experience :)

Got some work done by Cory Craft. He made time to fit me in. Reasonable price. Extremely satisfied with how it came out. Highly recommend this shop.

I had a pretty sloppy tattoo on my right hip side area. Phil did a great job at doing what he could with it. I know tatting me in that area wasnt easy but Phil made it seem as if it was easy. Thank you for the awesome tattoo Phil. The atmosphere was very fun. The fact that Phil showed me ideas and discussed what would look best made me comfortable. I will go back and recommend Black Swan Tattoo to anyone.

So i have been skeptical on going to get a tattoo for a while now, but coming here, Im so glad i finally went. Its not the experience i expected at all. The environment is very calm and you feel relaxed. the staff is great at keeping you comfortable, and theyre very straight forward in telling you what to do as far as aftercare and as far as quality goes, you get what you paid for. I sat down with Kris Taylor and i had a fantastic experience and will definitely be returning here again. The layout of the shop is very organized and clean. This visit definitely exceeded any expectations Ive ever had. Ill definitely be returning here again.

I went here a couple months back and truly loved the experience. Very clean and friendly tattoo shop, I think I this will be the only spot I go from now on. Truly a great place with great work. Highly recommend!

Quality work, fair priced, clean environment and a great staff

Kris did my tattoo last year. I gave an exact picture of the text I wanted. Tattoo looks thick and squished together, and the A Is probably the worst part. Oh and I super loved the surprise $26 admin fee at the end of my tattoo. $126 for a tattoo that needed to be fixed, thanks so much. Google won’t let me add an image.Shops clean that’s the most positive thing I can say.

Amazing experience with Kori getting my septum pierced! Everything was super clean and she was very careful at cleaning and keeping sanitary with the process. I was walked through everything and she was so happy to give me any answers i needed to any question. Absolutely would get more piercings here with her!

Phil Snyder was absolutely amazing! I would recommend him in a heart beat to anyone looking for a tattoo. He was great at taking my vision and bringing it to life through his artwork. Hands down the best tattoo artist I’ve ever come across!

So I got Mrs. Potts and Chip from beauty and the Beast done by Kris! And just the quality of the work was absolutely flawless! It literally looks like you pulled both out of the movie! I will definitely be back and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Me and my sister got our first tattoos together here and the whole environment kept our nerves down. Everyone was super friendly and easy to get along with. Definitely coming back in the near future

This place is really chill with really great artists. Not only are they good at what they do, but Phil was able to put together an idea I had on the first try. It was exactly what I had in my head! He also added a bird to an older tattoo I had representing my kids (we adopted after I originally got the tattoo) for free at the end of my appointment. This is definitely our new shop.

Kris was absolutely amazing. Communication before the appointment was stellar considering I live down in St. Pete and we had to do all prior communication via email/my boyfriend who’s local. There was even a minor booking issue that was resolved flawlessly. I was incredibly anxious before going in and honestly the atmosphere of the shop and Kris’ demeanor made me feel at home and I relaxed quickly. Banter around the shop isn’t done around you, all the artists include you. My service dog was also welcomed with open arms (another thing I was anxious about). I would 1,000% recommend Black Swan and Kris Taylor. My work is stunning and I will definitely be back.

Phil Synder did an amazing job on a realistic tiger piece I had on my upper arm. He took time & consideration when it came to proper placement & color. Shop is clean & comfortable with an easy going vibe. Super happy....healed looking as good as the beginning....definitely recommend Black Swan Tattoo

My sister and I wanted to get matching tattoos before I left to go back home. Jake squeezed us in and he was wonderful. I will be back for my arm piece soon! Thanks again Jake for such a amazing memory for us!

Such a great experience here! Seeing as this was my first tattoo, I felt very comfortable talking to the staff and I was able to get exactly what I wanted. They were all very welcoming and friendly. The actual tattooing went extremely well and I was more than satisfied with the results.

Got my first tattoo done by the owner cory and hes a fantastic artist and guy. Made sure I was comfortable with everything and was a very nice person to talk to the whole way through. Definitely worth the money and time!

My first visit to Black Swan was 8 years ago and there’s a huge reason why I was back recently. They are a professional, clean, organized shop with very talented artists. We walked in to get matching tattoos. Cory Craft did mine and I am very happy with the result. My two friends were also really pleased with their tattoos also. I’ll be back for sure.

Went here with my friend to get tattoos last week. Phil greeted us and took our ideas down as well as giving us advice as to what would look good. Everyone there was super friendly and the environment there was so clean! Phil did an amazing job on my tattoo. Will be back for my next piece!

I took my mom here to get a tattoo of my brothers name and his finger print because he passed away and Jake helped us from the beginning and the end of the result was amazing. Its beautiful has every small detail we didnt think was possible for him to have put from the fingerprint.

Kris is so talented! He’s really lighthanded and very detail oriented. The entire time I was there he made me feel comfortable. I went into it wanting one small tattoo and ended up getting two done in the same day. Really cool guy and tattoo shop.

I got two tattoos here earlier in the year and highly recommend their work. Out of all my tattoos, the ones done at black swan healed the best and look the sharpest. Great customer service and made the experience fun!

Just went to get a tattoo done there today. The shop is very clean & everyone there is so nice. Kris Taylor did my tattoo & hes very sweet. Ill definitely be coming back. Thank you guys♡

Clean establishment. Kris Taylor was a delight and did an amazing job on my Olive Branch tattoo! If youre looking for clean lines and a light handed professional, hes your man!

Jake was fantastic. I recommend him. Went to pierce my tongue today. The cleanest place Ive been too. Everyone is super friendly, highly recommend this place. I was a walk-in and had everything done it about 15 minutes.