Tattoos
TATTOOS AT ROXXI'S POOLROOM
Melbourne's Freshest Tattoo Experience
Welcome to Fitzroy's most inclusive tattoo studio. Whether you're after a bold American traditional piece, delicate fine line work, or dark illustrative art, our legendary artists bring decades of combined experience to every tattoo.
Why Choose Roxxi's Poolroom:
✓ Walk-ins welcome daily
✓ Custom designs & thousands of flash options
✓ Tourist-friendly with travel aftercare
✓ $150-$500 budget options available
✓ Inclusive, no-BS atmosphere
✓ Johnston Street, Fitzroy location
Perfect for first-timers, serious collectors, weekend visitors, and international travellers.
Tattoo Styles at Roxxi's Poolroom
Our Melbourne tattoo artists specialise in multiple styles, ensuring you find the perfect artist for your vision.
American Traditional
Bold lines, bright colors or bold black work, timeless designs
Classic Americana tattooing with vibrant colours or black and grey scale. strong black outlines. Think Jerry Sailor and eagles, roses, daggers, ships, and pin-ups. American traditional tattoos age extremely well.
Best For: First tattoos, classic collectors, tattoos made to last
Artists: Sleevin Segal, Mat Caiazza, Alley Juice, Trampstamp
Price Range: $200+
Popular Designs: Traditional roses, eagles, nautical themes, pin-ups, panthers, hearts with ribbon
Adapted Dark Traditional
Heavy black, bold imagery, music & horror inspired
Traditional tattooing meets darker themes. Skulls, bones, chains, weapons, and creatures from horror and fantasy. Predominantly black with strategic colour pops. Symmetry, patterns, and repetition create striking visual impact.
Best For: Music fans, horror enthusiasts, gap fillers
Artists: Alley Juice
Price Range: $200+
Popular Designs: Skulls, spiders, album-inspired pieces, fantasy imagery
Dark Illustrative
Character-based art, occult & queer themes, mostly blacks & can add red
Custom illustrative pieces blending comic book art, skateboard culture, and occult imagery. Unique style-blending approach combines contrasting techniques within single tattoos. Predominantly black & grey tattooing with pops of red if desired.
Best For: Fellow weirdos, custom character work, queer representation
Artists: Rachel Bones
Price Range: $200+
Popular Designs: Creepy babes, occult symbols, queer characters, dark creatures
Fine Line & Detail Work
Delicate, precise, freehand technique
Intricate fine line tattoos executed with freehand precision. Minimal grey wash, maximum detail. Perfect for smaller pieces, red ink work, and delicate designs that require steady hands and sharp eyes.
Best For: Minimalists, detail lovers, small placements
Artists: Sleevin Segal, Alley Juice
Price Range: $150+
Popular Designs: mall traditional, script, delicate florals, minimal designs
Traditional & Tribal Fusion
European & American traditional meets tribal influence
Hand-painted flash designs blending classic tattooing foundations with tribal elements and graffiti-inspired urban style. Strong preferences for black and grey work, though colour options are available. Large-scale specialist.
Best For: Large projects, unique traditional variations, tribal enthusiasts
Artists: Mat Caiazza
Price Range: $250+
Popular Designs: Large-scale traditional, tribal motifs, custom hand-painted flash available to view upon consultation
Walk-ins Welcome
No appointment needed. Just show up ready to get tattooed. Everything you need to know about walk-ins
Custom Tattoo Design Process
Choose your artist: Check out the style guide above to help match your tatt vision with the perfect artist. Check out their portfolios.
Consultation: Share your vision, preferred style, placement, budget, and availability. Fill out our Tattoo Booking Request form.
Design development: Your artist will create a custom design tailored to your concept while incorporating their signature techniques.
Tattoo Session: There will be an opportunity to review and refine your design. Relax in our inclusive studio as your artist brings your vision to life with professional equipment and premium vegan inks.
Perfect for Tourists & Travellers
Travelling through Melbourne? Roxxi’s Poolroom is perfectly positioned on Johnston Street in Fitzroy, Melbourne’s iconic creative precinct.
We offer:
- Same-day appointments and walk-in availability
- Quick turnaround for smaller pieces (1 - 3 hours)
- Travel-specific aftercare instructions
- English & Spanish speaking artists comfortable with international clients
Aftercare for travellers: Our artists provide detailed instructions suitable for continued travel, including protecting fresh tattoos during flights and managing healing in different climates.
Pricing Guide
Minimum: $150 hour
Walk-in Flash: $150 - $500 | Pre-designed pieces, same day availability
Small Custom Work: $150 - $400 | Simple custom designs, fine line, small traditional
Medium Custom Projects: $400 - $800 | Detailed traditional, illustrative pieces, partial sleeves
Large-Scale Work: Hourly or project specific pricing | Sleeves, back pieces, extensive custom projects
FULL DAY RATES AVAILABLE
Final pricing is determined during your consultation and is based on size, complexity, placement, and time required.
Booking Your Tattoo
For walk-ins: Just show up during studio hours. We’ll go from there.
For custom work: Fill out our Tattoo Booking Request form once your appointment is scheduled you can pay your Tattoo Appointment Deposit.
Not sure which artist?
No worries, Contact us for recommendations based on your vision. You can fill out our Tattoo Booking Request form with as many details as possible and we will let you know who will best be suited to bring your vision to life.
Location:
Roxxi’s Poolroom
40 Johnston Street, Fitzroy
Melbourne, Victoria