# Anchor Tattoo

> Tattoo studio in Ballard, Seattle. Anchor Tattoo is a tattoo studio at 5451 Ballard Avenue NW in Seattle. The site provides aftercare instructions for new tattoos and refers customers to their artist at Anchor Tattoo.

- Address: 5451 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
- Neighborhood: Ballard, Seattle
- County: King County, Washington
- Phone: (206) 784-4051
- Website: https://www.anchortattoo.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anchortattoo
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1727362034242288
- Hours: Tue–Sat 12pm–8pm · Sun 12pm–6pm (studio website)
- Styles: American Traditional, Neo-Traditional
- Services: tattoo
- City of Seattle registered business since 2009 (source: data.seattle.gov; as of 2026-10-17). A city business registration, not a WA DOL tattoo license.
- Listing status: listed open (data as of 2026-10-18)
- Coordinates: 47.668506, -122.386354
- Source page: https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/anchor-tattoo

## Artists at Anchor Tattoo

- [Tracy Zumwalt](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/tracy-zumwalt) — Tattoo artist

_From the studio's own website. Professional information only._

## FAQ

**Where is Anchor Tattoo located?**
Anchor Tattoo is at 5451 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107, in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood (King County).

**What are Anchor Tattoo's hours?**
Published hours: Tue–Sat 12pm–8pm · Sun 12pm–6pm. Hours change — confirm with the studio before you go, especially for walk-ins.

**How do I book a tattoo at Anchor Tattoo?**
Reach Anchor Tattoo through the website (anchortattoo.com), phone at (206) 784-4051, or Instagram (@anchortattoo). Most Washington studios ask for a deposit to hold an appointment, and custom pieces usually need a consultation first.

**Is Anchor Tattoo licensed?**
Washington requires every tattoo shop and tattoo artist to hold a Department of Licensing license (RCW 18.300). You can confirm any shop or artist with the DOL license lookup; see our Washington tattoo laws guide for how. City of Seattle, Department of Finance and Administrative Services open data lists Anchor Tattoo as a registered City of Seattle business since 2009 (data as of October 17, 2026). That is a city business registration, not a Department of Licensing tattoo license.

**What other tattoo shops are near Anchor Tattoo?**
Nearby studios include Electric Kitten Tattoo (0.1 mi), Rabid Hands Tattoo (0.4 mi), and Gray Wash Tash Tattoos (0.5 mi).

## Nearby tattoo studios

- [Electric Kitten Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/electric-kitten-tattoo) — 5309 22nd Ave NW #E, Seattle, WA 98107 · (971) 910-6661 · https://www.electrickittentattoo.com · 0.1 mi
- [Rabid Hands Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/rabid-hands-tattoo) — 4775 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 · (206) 618-1447 · https://rabidhands.com · 0.4 mi
- [Gray Wash Tash Tattoos](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/gray-wash-tash-tattoos) — 1417 NW 54th St, Seattle, WA 98107 · (206) 395-5647 · https://graywashtashtattoo.com · 0.5 mi
- [Ink Bunny Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/ink-bunny-tattoo) — 1417 NW 54th St Unit 305, Seattle, WA 98107 · (360) 339-8333 · 0.5 mi
- [Dark Matter Gallery](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/dark-matter-gallery) — 4818 14th Ave NW #7, Seattle, WA 98107 · https://www.darkmattergallery.com · 0.7 mi

_Data: OpenStreetMap contributors, Overture Maps Foundation, studio websites, City of Seattle, Department of Finance and Administrative Services, Seattle Tattoo editors. Updated October 18, 2026._