Gully Cat Tattoo

Great shop, consulted with Jason Jones by email and in person. He took my black line inspiration drawing and turned out an amazing full color tattoo. He was easy to work with and very reasonably priced for the quality of work. Had to book 4 – 5 weeks in advance but well worth the wait. If you want a one of a kind piece of art go see Jason!

Nikki Joe is an amazing tattoo artist. Book ahead of time because she will most likely be busy. She does great work & is extremely talented with color!!! Awesome atmosphere & cool shop. Parking is limited but not too bad. Overall, great place to get ink! :)

Nikki is awesome! She took my ideas and translated them into exactly what I want. I searched around a good amount before I found her, but she was worth the wait. She is super sweet and listened to every tiny change I wanted. I would definitely recommend her! As far as the shop goes it was very clean and the rest of the staff seemed just as welcoming and friendly as Nikki was. I’m totally satisfied with my tattoo and I’m planning on having Nikki do my next.

Hands down the best tattoo shop in Austin. Mike and his folks are great at helping you get the right ink for you, not just another design off the wall (unless that is what you have your heart set on). Why go anywhere else, when you can go here and get the best?

Met with Mike T. on Fri with ideas for a memorial tattoo, and on Sat he had beautiful design that my son loved. The two hours getting it done were amazing… learned so much about him and it made my son’s 1^st tattoo experience memorable. I wound up getting a wrist tattoo the same day! We will be back and will let anyone looking for a great artist, that they should talk to Mike.

Love this place! Baylen is incredibly talented, the owner and other artists are friendly and professional, and the space has a nice feel to it. Great music and great art! Check ‘em out.

I met Kelley Premeaúx at a small honky tonk off of Burnet and I told her that I liked her ink… Very traditional. She told me that she liked mine and gave me her card. Kelley has a light touch and is wickedly fast… I love my new tattoo

I recently had the pleasure of getting some work done with Mike. Five hours later, I felt as if I had made a new friend. First and foremost, Mike truly is an artist. I am not. I had an old tattoo that I wanted to have redone. Mike drew up a new design in no time and went to work. The last time I had work done in this area (on my back) it was extremely painful. For some reason, I had a LOT less pain this time. Mike explained it by saying that he likes to let the machine work for him as opposed to forcing it (sorry if I am misquoting you, Mike, but it was something to that effect). He is incredibly down to earth, a good conversationalist and intuitive. The music was random and good and the place is very clean. I will be back next time I am in Austin!

Extremely professional, personable and well-​run shop. Good vibes and no snobby attitudes. I worked with Baylen to design my half sleeve. She patiently exchanged ideas with me for a few days before finally finalizing her beautiful sketch. I couldn’t be more pleased with the entire process and the outcome. Can’t recommend Gully Cat enough. You won’t be disappointed.

OK. I haven’t been tattooed by anyone at Gully Cat, but I can tell you all that I was most favorably impressed by the treatment and concern I received by the staff.
I had a pretty bad car wreck right in front of their shop. (Not my fault, by the way.) My car was totalled, but everyone who worked in the shop ran out to see if the other guy and I were OK. They stuck around to see that we had the situation under control and that the two parties involved in the collision were going to be able to resolve the situation. They were genuinely stand-​up folks!
I went back in a few hours later when all the dust settled (literally and figuratively) and thanked them for their concern. They were very amicable. I then asked if I could leave my heap of a vehicle behind their shop while I got in touch with AAA and a towing company. They were accommodating there. (I point this out because they have several Do-​Not-​Park-​Here-​or-​You-​Will-​Be-​Towed signs behind their establishment.)
I do have several tattoos from many places. I live in Houston and, at the time, was most concerned about getting this all cleaned up and getting back on the road in one way or another. After dealing with them this way and taking a look at what they have in their portfolios online, I, indeed, plan to stop in and throw some business their way someday.
Thanks, guys! I appreciate your concern.

I’ve been seeing Mike T. for over 10 years, and he has done amazing work on me. Not only has he ALWAYS created exactly what I wanted, but he did an AMAZING cover-​up job! He took a cheesy ’90’s tribal tattoo (my first one) and created a BEAUTIFUL cherry blossom design — FREE-​HANDED!
To me, the shop isn’t your typical tattoo shop. It has a very eclectic feel to it, and there is always great music playing.
I highly recommend Gully Cat Tattoo (and Mike T.)!!!

I did my homework to find the right shop with the right artists for the tattoo I’d been thinking about for about 18 months… I chose Mike at Gully Cat Tattoo to do it and it was far and away the right choice!
The shop has a very warm atmosphere, it’s clean, the music is great (if you gotta be there for hours on end, that IS important!), and you avoid the gawkers on 6^th Street that come in to see someone get tattooed as if it’s something on a «must do on your Austin vacation» list. (is it just part of having that «Austin is wierd» experience?)
But, the biggest and most important part of it all: the tattoos. Mike took my thoughts and reference materials and designed a piece FAR beyond my expectations. The lines are clean, the colors are bright and he wasn’t afraid to take some chances, mix some custom colors and truly use his training to create a piece of art I’m now proud to wear forever.
My one «thing» (would it be a Unilocal review without one?): Wish I’d been able to get a bottled water or a Diet DP or something on our breaks. Certainly not a big deal… just sayin’. If I’d cared THAT much, I’d have said something. Maybe bring your own when you come for your appointment.
When it’s time for new ink again, I’m headed back to Mike and Gully Cat Tattoo; I think I’ve found «my tattoo shop». Gully Cat has been in that little house on S. 1^st for 12 years and it’s clear that with work like this they aren’t going anywhere! Do yourself a favor and avoid the big name shops and give yourself more of a boutique tattoo experience. You wear it for a lifetime… don’t you deserve the best?

There are so many tattooers and shops in Austin. Glad I ended up here.
Looking to get some large work done, a buddy recommended I talk to Mike at Gully Cat. He took my original ideas and worked them into something better than I imagined. He’s done both of my ¾ sleeves, each in different styles, and both turned out beautifully. Check out his portfolio, the work speaks for itself.
The shop itself is clean, comfortable and constantly evolving. Every time I drop by for an appointment something is new — art, walls changing color, it has a personality of it’s own. Just watch out for the poorly placed telephone pole when you’re pulling into the lot.

This shop is exactly what I was looking for when I wanted to get my first tattoo. I didn’t want some corny 6^th street novelty shop and Gully Cat is not that in any way. My piece was just a concept when I went in and the owner Mike created something I never imagined would look so killer and will always be proud of. The feel of the place is very traditional, comfortable, and clean. I could not imagine a better experience even if it was not my first tattoo.

Megan did my two favorite tattoos. She is totally chill and friendly. She can draw freehand and give you ideas, or bring in what you want and she will make it look awesome.

I love Megan! Her work is really beautiful and her attention to detail is amazing. The color is always very saturated and I get loads of compliments-​if you want a tattoo, she’s the best. The shop is clean and sanitary and all of the staff are friendly and professional. I’ve seen some great pieces from the other artists there– Gully Cat Rocks!

Got my first tattoo there. They were really nice and friendly. House minimum is $ 60. I’m very happy with it and them!
If you’re looking for a nice place, nothing shady, then this is the place, not the two places across the street that look dirty. This place!
Also, it smelled nice. And the music was good. Oh, and sanitary!