Harbour Lights Social Club

Hands down the best tattoo shop in Denver. Chris Tran is an amazing artist and the other guys in the shop do excellent work as well. My wife and I have been getting tattooed by Chris for a number of years and have referred over 10 friends/​family members to the shop. Everyone was extremely happy with their tattoos. I’ve been to other tattoo artists and a few dug too deep or were so heavy handed that I was bruised for a week after getting work done. Chris is light handed, fast and his lines are very crisp. I’ve taken in exact drawings that I wanted as tats as well as loose ideas for tattoos. My favorite tattoo’s are the ones where I gave Chris a concept and let him run with it. He’s an artist in the purest sense of the word and now I have unique, vivid art, that is rooted in my ideas, with me forever. That’s pretty awesome.
The location can be a little tricky, it’s easy to drive past the shop as it’s nestled on the second floor of a little strip mall, but it’s well worth seeking out. A lot of people can be intimidated by tattoo shops and artists but this shop isn’t intimidating at all. The shop is super modern, clean and feels very warm.
They also have a few barbers that work at the shop. I started seeing Ray Charles and he’s the only barber I go to now. He can do classic styles as well as super modern and he takes great care and time to make sure you get the style you want. I have difficult hair to style. Super thin, straight and I have a jagged hairline, yet I leave the shop with great looking hair. I get a lot of compliments from random people about my hair now, something that never happened before. I like to change my do every six months or so and Ray is great at helping me transition from one style to the next.
Check this place out, you won’t regret it!

I decided I needed to get some poppies on my leg and my friend suggested I go see Chris. I’m grateful she did! Chris sketched them up and made my husband and I feel at home in the shop. Everything was clean, organized and there was lots of rad art on the walls to look at while I was getting inked.
I love the work he did and he was really awesome and patient with my leg spasming :) Thanks you guys!

If you’re going to get a tattoo this is definitely the place to go! They are so talented and creative and will help create a gorgeous piece of art! Chris usually does all my tattoos but all the boys working there are amazing!

Wedged in between a liquor store and an Advanced Auto Parts, Harbor Lights Social Club is hidden and a tad bit difficult to find because they have yet to erect a sign, pending permits of course. Parking may be a hassle and I would highly recommend parking your vehicle across the street while darting through incoming traffic like Frogger making your way up the stairs and through the double doors where you’ll be greeted by the owner, Chris Tran, and his friendly laid back staff, before it’s time to inflict some pain. The music is blaring and the buzzing noise from the tattoo gun echoes across the entire room. Along the maroon painted walls are collections of eclectic artwork from various friends and cohorts.
Since the shop first opened for business, Chris has been working arduously 7 days a week so appointments are highly recommended because he’s usually booked up a couple of months in advance. Which is a pretty good indication of just how good this guy is. Give him an idea of what you want and watch him roll with it, adding his own touches. After the stencil is completed, it’s time to get inked up! Though he’s fast, he’s also meticulous with his work. Ensuring everything is done right and that you’re completely satisfied. He’s the ultimate professional. Very talented yet remains humble while striving to perfect and hone his skills. I recently came in for a ¾ sleeve with some cover up work and couldn’t be more happier with what he’s done thus far. No ragrets nah sayin’?
Also if you’re in need to get your hair did, Ray would be more than glad to line you up. Just be sure to call to check for availability.