Reviews of Urban Axes - Axe Throwing. (Sports Complex) in Boston (Massachusetts).
Urban Axes - Axe Throwing
2 Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143, United States
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Information of Urban Axes - Axe Throwing, Sports Complex in Boston (Massachusetts)
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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended
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Open hours of Urban Axes - Axe Throwing
Sunday
12–10 pm
Monday
5–10 pm
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5–10 pm
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5–10 pm
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5–10 pm
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4–11 pm
Saturday
11 am–11 pm
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Reviews of Urban Axes - Axe Throwing
J Steinman
Went here with my roommate for a graduation party and our coaches were Will and Patrick. Had an incredible experience, got much better at axe throwing and enjoyed great competition with colleagues and friends alike. This is an experience I'd highly recommend, the coaches are experienced and funny. The process is straightforward and easy enough to follow, we had such a great time!
The bar was easy and accessible, not a ton of food options but that was fine there are tons of other good food places nearby.
Kevin Ambadan
It was a fun one time outing to do a pretty uncommon activity. The instructor was friendly and our group really enjoyed the 2 hour event. They start off with everyone getting a turn at being instructed on both two hand and one hand throwing, then move on to a round robin style one on one and finally end it with a knockout tournement of all the members in your group. They also sell beers, seltzers and sodas to enjoy during your 2 hours.
While it was definitely fun, at $50 per person it isn't too likely we'll be returning for another round anytime soon. The one thing that irked me at the end of the night was when a staff member asked me IN FRONT OF our instructor how much I would like to tip her. Found that pretty unclassy, because it's like if a waiter at a restaurant asked you directly how much you are going to tip them. I even suggested that I would walk over to the counter to sign the receipt for the remaining balance and set the tip, but she instead asked how much percent I would like to tip her again.
Besides that one thing, it was an enjoyable night and our instructor even showed her own deadly precision with a few trick shots.
Lauren Renfro
Visited Urban Axes for my nearlywed party and it was tons of fun! The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and for a crew that mostly hadn’t thrown axes before, they made it really easy to pick up the form. Going as a group it was pretty quiet, and it was nice to have the space to throw and play Jenga and hang out. The Pride flags were a welcoming touch 🏳️🌈 definitely recommend, and Kevin was a fantastic coach!
Patrick McKenna
Had a great time here with my fiancé. The staff were very friendly, and helped make the experience top notch. We will definitely come back here and do recommend it to others all the time. The only downside is the parking lot is very small and tight.
david joseph
Incredible staff. Friendly people. Great drink options. All while THROWING AXES.
For its uniqueness, great pricing as well.
karan kataria
Great Place for group fun!..Awesome staff!! Would definitely recommend this!!
They also had a Nice selction of beers & Apps!!
Joshua Klim
Very fun experience! Went here for a team building work outing and had a blast. Our instructor (don't remember his name, started with Sh?) was awesome, very friendly, and very helpful. There was a good selection of drinks (beer, wine, seltzer, soda) along with pizza and wings. I'd never thrown axes before but look forward to doing it again sometime.
Stephanie
Went as a party of 6 and had a private booth with a coach and it was tons of fun! The coach teaches you different ways to throw the axe and then stays with the group the whole time to create matches, keeps score, and help you improve. There’s also a tournament they run for groups to keep things competitive.
In a good area, easy to get to, can be part of a day with other activities in Union Square. Definitely would go back and recommend to others in the area!
Sona Roy
Had a great time here for my birthday party, but two major cons 1) it’s pretty expensive for groups, $50 per person not including tip. They were also pretty pushy about us leaving a 20% tip even though we didn’t have a great coach. 2) our coach was pretty standoffish and didn’t help much without prompting, until I felt like I was bothering him by asking questions. However the other staff, including the people who checked us in and the people managing the food counter, were really friendly and even gave me a free birthday beer which made me feel special 😊. That’s the reason I’m giving 4 instead of 3 stars, if it was throwing axes alone I felt a bit unsupported.
Oleg Volkov
Super fun as a group activity. Coaching is a hit or miss though. Our group had two coaches, and while one was genuinely interested in your success, the other one didn't care all that much. But overall it was a great experience, we felt very welcome there and had a blast.
Mariana Pereira
So much fun!! This place is great, something different to try. My coach was amazing, she kept it fun, and kept trying to show us the right way of throwing the axes even though we were all a mess.
Luke Jandreski
My wife and I have been in the League here for over a year and have made many close friends. The staff, coaches, and community are all wonderful and go above and beyond to make you feel welcome. We've enjoyed booking throwing events with friends several times and everyone always walks away happy and ready for more. See you next week!
B R (BAR)
My new favorite place. I didn't realize how much fun axe throwing could be until my friend brought me here. Now I have joined leagues.organized a big group event. So much fun. The staff is very nice and helpful.
Sharlene Feltis
We had a lovely time. From the moment we walked through the door we were greeted warmly. Our coach, Haley, was tremendous! She saw each individual's needs, and helped us all have a wonderful time! I hope you all step out of your comfort zone, and give it a shot!
Apoorva Gomber
What a fun evening! Jimmy was great and this was our first time we came to throw axes. Jimmy walked us through every bit of the process and when it was the match time — omg! We had such a fabulous competitive match and someone who walked in with no experience walks out winning by one point! ❣️
Loved the evening out here. It was such a fantastic experience and very therapeutic when you focus and let go at the same time. Must try for anyone willing to experience something new in Boston! Easy to locate in Somerville and ample amount of parking space.
Joanna Spicer Marvin
Such an amazingly fun night! 4 of us, way over 40…super fun great atmosphere! What made the experience perfect was our ah-max nh coach Jean! First she was soooo patient with us. She kept score and was encouraging no matter how poorly we did. We highly recommend urban axes and if you can request Jean definitely do it.
Anurag Sikder
Great atmosphere. Great staff. Great fun. If you ever in the mood to sharpen your focus, try going to urban axes and throw a few at that big bullseye. Or at the clutch dot (you'll know what i mean once you go there)
Emeline Gaujac
Wow. I've been waiting two years to try this place, it was just as amazing as I'd hoped. Throwing an axe is empowering and scary and the coaches make you feel very comfortable, safe, and train you in a way that's still fun. I'll be back. No drinks while throwing so make sure you build some time before or after to grab a drink.
Dustin Hargbol
We had a great time there. We were there for my brother's bachelor party. They accommodated us as we were a party of 11. We did 2 groups starting at 3 and had a great time to celebrate! My brother and brother in law would go again and bring others to join the fun! Highly recommend it for events that you are planning or just a night out for fun!
James Lloyd
Great experience! The coaches were very supportive and helpful. Safe and super fun, will definitely be back!
Christopher Cunniffe
They have free parking on site. Fun night out. You can bring your own food and purchase beverages at the bar. A little pricey at $40/person but worth it for a fun unique activity
Manny M.
This place is actually pretty fun & different in terms of something to do while your in area. The axe throwing at first seemed of but after experiencing it myself I must say I enjoyed it. The place is pretty spacious & pretty clean as well. I would recommend trying this at least once as it is very different but a very fun time. The beer selection was ok did not really like it or hate any of their selections just wasn’t a fan of it. Food wise I suggest eating before you get there as there really isn’t much of a selection other than a cheese platter. Place does get booked quickly & sometimes the person on the phone & then in person will tell you a couple different things when it comes to availability. But overall this was a very fun & awesome experience will def try again.
Bella Lo
I came here with a group of about 10 friends. The staff is welcoming and friendly, especially Shelby. He was our guy and he hyped us up the entire time, offered tips on how to throw better, and was encouraging and funny. I'd never gone axe throwing before so I didn't know what to expect. Had a great time and can't wait to come back again.
James Cox
Been a league member here for about a year and I have never felt more connected to a group of people than the crew and leaguers here. Kim is like the queen of the place with a great supporting set of people.
Dave manning the bar.
K and Shelby as League Coaches are sone of the best I’ve known.
Tom and Leah are a wicked loving duo that coach groups like leading a family game night.
Coaches I’ve seen lead some great groups are Chris, Kyle, Dave, Amanda, Alex, Will, Kevin, Patrick, Dan, & Derek.
These people are all amazing to have in out axe throwing community. They all make the place what it is and it wouldn’t be the same with them.
Maureen Terenzi
My husband and I belong to the wed night league. We LOVE IT!! ❤️. The staff Shelby, Mr Bill, and Derek are amazing! The camaraderie among the league is fabulous. Highly recommend Urban Axes to anyone looking for a fun new adventure!
Dustin Burchett
Everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming. I got creamed by my opponents, but such is life. They have a bar here and a food menu which is a nice option. I can't thank our host enough for being understanding of my ace throwing ineptitude
I am Naj
Great place for a team event or night out with friends. Our coaches Sam and Chris were amazing! Very friendly and attentive staff.
Sofía Guerra
One of my favorites things to do. Good service and variety of drinks. Not so many options for food. I had a local cider that completely loved it!
Dana Fashina
This review is for Tony.
Tony was our instructor and he was absolutely fantastic!!
Thank you for keeping us all in line and having a smile on your face even when we were being loud and rowdy. Thank you for keeping the rah-rah going for us even when we fell silent. And encouraging us to throw better, and instructing us on how to do it properly.
Because of you my co-workers and I had an amazing experience ❤️ and left feeling bonded and closer to each other, without the air of pretentiousness or competition
Daniel Hagedoorn
Jimmy was awesome. Great Saturday activity with family & friends. Check it out!
Justin Coon
Urban Axes was awesome! Ask for Shelby if he's there he was so nice/fun!
Junju Zhang
Came with a group of 9. Overall, fun relaxing place. 2 hours flew by before we knew it.
Kelly Ortiz Morin
Super fun time! Worth coming even if you feel like you’ll be terrible at it!
Dylan Glaser
Went for the first time and had Amanda as our coach! She was awesome! Super helpful and very fun to hangout with for an hour. Would highly recommend for small or large parties!
Alisa Vasilevich
The axe throwing here was really fun. Unfortunately I don’t think paying $30 for one hour is worth it. Me and a friend were in a group with 4 other people for the social hour, the other 4 people got there late by about 5 minutes which meant we started at 8:05pm instead of 8pm. We shared the hour of taking turns with these other people which meant we weren’t playing for the full hour. On top of this, our instructor ended the session at 8:54pm so we lost 10 minutes of playing time. It’s a really fun activity but for the cost and the playing time it really isn’t that worth it. I know there are other places with mini games and that let you play for the entire hour alongside an instructor without having to share the space.
Jill Asadoorian
Tried axe throwing for the first time here and it won’t be my last! Jimmy is an amazing teacher!
Messy Recipe
Our instructor/coach was a lot of fun and the experience was a lot of fun. The window to play was longer than I expected, which was great, and the training on each throw was rather helpful. We were able to do both single and double handed, so that you could choose which you felt more comfortable with. There was scoring at the end, and a "winner" with the best score was chosen, which was great!
Christiaan Rees
I visited Urban Axes in Somerville a few months back with a group of about a dozen or so colleagues, and we had an absolute blast. The staff was friendly and helpful, the price per person felt reasonable for the amount of time that we were allotted, and the beer selection was great. Would highly recommend this place for all of your axe throwing needs. Will definitely visit again.
Brian Watson
Super fun! Instructor was great, and the price isn't that bad at all. There's a bar with beers available for purchase. Great social outing.
Laura Weinmann
Super fun experience, our group had a great time.
Suzie Anthony
We had a great time throwing axes with Amanda! She was a great coach who provided excellent feedback to hone our throwing skills. (The beer helped too). Great date night!!
Spencer Field
An incredibly fun experience. It's a great place to take a date if you want to try something out of the ordinary.
If you're interested my only advice is to definitely be careful of parking. It's very competitive, so I would recommend ridesharing. Also, your entire reserved slot will be chaperoned by an ax throwing coach. Ours was wonderful and very fun but if you are looking for something a little more private, you should be prepared for it .
Julia Carlson
Amazing place, so fun and Coaches Thomas and Will were the best!
Brian Willy
Good instructors and bar. I'd like to see the axe handles and targets get some maintenance love.
Karyssa Youngs
Had a wonderful experience here! Lucky enough to have Patrick as the group instructor. The activity alone would be a blast but Patrick really helped the group excel and have more fun competing with each other. Definitely check this place out for a date or group gathering.
Brendan P Kelly
Very good. Really enjoyed our night out. Max was very good at teaching us and made it extra good. 👍 …
Bryan Pollock
Awesome venue. Friendly staff. Safe environment. Booze and food available. Fun place.
Venue would do well to add some acoustic paneling to help with noise levels. Its very difficult to hear coaches and to have side convos.
chris sargent
This was so much fun! We made the reservation is advance(pro tip) the staff at the location were very friendly and professional. Our instructor Derek was not only helpful but enthusiastic. He kept our party going while giving great coaching advice. I will absolutely be back!! After you've thrown axes for a night, darts seems like a little kids game! The venue is in the heart of Union Square! They also have a bar, so you can effectively keep your throwing arm liberal with libations!
raf flores
Jimmy was good that front desk Bridget woman was a delight.
Allan Harris
This place did not disappoint. My wife took me here for my birthday - we had drinks and snacks while we waited for our slot, then had an instructor walk us through the mechanics. Once we had our distance, he kept score while we whipped hatchets at a target along with 2 other couples. Satisfying fun!
vargoal
Fun weekend activity with friends! Recommend the private 4-6 person axe throwing.
Ellyn Ponkey
Great place! Travis and Reece were great coaches. The entire group of 24 are all going back again!
Jamie B
Very fun! A must do. Our instructor was excellent and very patient with us! We will be back for sure!
Chris Konczyk
The food was horrible but the experience was fun. The pizza tasted like cardboard and the wings were breaded. Unacceptable. I've participated in other axe throwing events and it was better than most.
Jiten Doshi
An unusual activity one can try. Throwing axes instead of darts. Seems popular in the area, was quite crowded.
Donnie Reed
What a fun activity with friends, and I can't rave enough about our Ax coach, mentor and safety officer: Aria! Would highly recommend you get booked in and hope you get Aria too.
DUSTIN HARGBOL
Great experience for our first time. We were here for a Bachelor Party and catered to us!
Crystal
Awesome time! Axe throwing instructor was super friendly and helpful. You are paired with other people if you come in a pair or small group. Fortunately my friends and I were grouped together awesome people.
Olesya Perevyshina
What a fun night we had! Such a cool experience and new skills - everything was awesome! Our host David did a great job and everyone from our team (10 ppl!) left fully satisfied and in great mood
Catherine Addy-Wallace
It's so much fun here. All of the coaches have very quirky personalities, and really encourage you to have a good time. Bar has mostly beer and wine and they have some snacks you munch on.
Jonathan Ross
So fun! The staff are friendly and make the experience 100% worth it!
Jeffrey Clement
Very fun everytime. It's good the coach is there to teach you and help with keeping score & having fun. Excellent selection of beer as well.
Andrea Marcano
Amanda was an amazing instructor and had such a fun time there on a Saturday afternoon! Will be back soon
Shuo Wang
Jimmy told me to say he’s the best.
Bridget O'Donnell
AMAZING for group outings and team building! I organized a work outing for my Lab and Admin team with Urban Axes with Brianna (sweetest person). My whole group was nervous about going in, but once the coaches came in with their fantastic teaching skills everyone was having a blast! We rented out for a group of 60 and they were amazing at handling our giant party as well. Would 100% recommend this to anyone going. The bar is stocked pretty great, lots of fun merch, funny and helpful coaches/management/event planners. Trust me, take your team there, they'll LOVE it!
Clare Strickland
We went here to celebrate a friend's birthday in early February and it was such an incredible time!!! I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for something fun, high energy, and a little bit different. Even those of us who weren't very good at it (no bullseyes for some!!) spent the entire time laughing. We had Cesar as a coach and he was very professional but a lot of fun! Definitely a great night spent with friends and a lot of fun!
Amanda L.
Update:still great! I joined the weekly league and have tons of fun. Definiatly worth it. A good time with friends.
I went to this yesterday on the second day they were open and it was tons of fun. It was great to meet other people and try something new. Our instructor was great, and everyone seemed like they had a great time. I wish that you could book a time and throw at your leisure too to practice on your technique. I highly suggest this for small or large groups. I'm looking forward to seeing the updates as this place grows. Parking is limited but it does exist.
Thomas
So much fun. I never expected it to be that awesome. Just wish I had more time for more throws! Our coach Tony was super friendly and enthusiastic. The beer selection was nice. The games and tournament made it an interesting competition with friends, and it was super exciting when anyone got a "clutch" or a few bulls eyes in a row. My only gripe is it was a little pricey, but totally worth it once I remember how awesome it is. 10/10 would recommend.
Katie Jones
I have been here two times and today was really fun! Many thanks to the young man working with us and coaching us to greatness. The front of house team member/ young lady and the
young man in the back made us feel welcomed, we had fun, and it was a great way to release built up energy. Recommend!
Mary Jo Collins
Brought our company of 10 people for a going away party for one of the employees. Travis was our Coach, he was excellent. Travis took a genuine interest in our abilities to throw the axes and had us all hitting the targets in no time. The entire event was extremely well organized. We ordered a couple of cheese and cracker/veggie platters a head of time, they were laid out and ready for us when we arrived. Everyone had a great time and Travis made it big fun and kept it moving! Highly recommend
Salvatore Mercurio
Awesome place to try. Great beer selection
Londyn Korol
We came for a friend's birthday and will absolutely return. Our coach Kay? K? was awesome and so fun and really helpful. I seriously have not had this much fun in a long time. Highly, highly recommend. I cannot wait to go back.
Side note: drinks are super reasonably priced and the bathroom was really nice.
lawrence osteen
Great beer and personal people.
Dan LaMorte
Pros:
-Our coach was awesome, chill, and helpful.
-A lot of fun and well organized and safe.
Cons:
-Customer service could be improved. A girl at the front desk was cool about taking a pic for us on our way out, but then inexplicably came across pretty rude to us when we asked nicely if we could keep our scorecard after we finished as a souvenir.
-We had a group of just 3 ppl which means you cant book a time before showing up
-I think we were there a little over an hour and alternating with another group of 3, so for $25 each i think we should get to throw longer.
Overall a fun experience and will do it again sometime
Jenna Malley
I went here right before the pandemic started and it was so much fun! The place has a great little wine/beer bar and some snacks and a seating area that you can hang out before/after you've done your axe throwing.
The axe throwing itself was great! You're in groups of 6 and cycle through as pairs of 2. You get more throwing time than I expected, but you'd obviously get more if you ended up in a smaller group (went during less busy hours). The instructors are all excellent and they make sure you have a lot of fun while staying safe - definitely important in my book.
Can't wait to go back here after the pandemic.
Brandon B
I have been to a number of axe throwing places, but this was definitely one of the best. Cesar was an awesome host and did a great job conducting the games and keeping score. He really got us hyped for the competition and it was a great time!
James QP
What a blast! I won our "bracket" and got to hold the big ax for the photo.
Highly recommend you check it out. Accessible for all skill/competitiveness levels due to the thorough training they give you before throwing. They have a decent selection of canned beer available. It's definitely worth the somewhat high price.
Ashley Fisher
Had an incredible time! Our instructor Lizzy was fantastic! Will be doing this again.
Ann Walkup
The instructors were very helpful and gave us great advice. Once they trained everyone we had a great game and the instructors made us feel talented and welcome. The beverages at the bar were also very good and reasonably priced.
Karan Dhulia
My friends and I went out on a Sat night. One of the coolest things I have done. The place has parking place, good selection of beers. Emily was our coach who taught us how to throw axes and she was amazing. We had a great time!
Brian Beauvais
We had a blast here for a birthday. Definitely recommend if you need a group activity or want to blow off some steam. The instructors are with you during your time and will make sure you are able to throw successfully and have a good time.
Alex Ho
had a blast. friendly atmosphere, meg our coach was the best!
Jonathon Pasquale
Had an awesome time and will definitely be back soon!
The intro was quick and rules are easy to follow. Our instructor kaRISSa was very fun and motivating throughout the event. Nothing but great things to say about this experience!
Edsa 51
My first experience with axe throwing. It was great! Lizzie our instructor was very friendly and safety conscious. We had a great time and will definitely return.
Kevin O'Connor
Lot if fun, staff was friendly and very helpful, will definitely do it again for sure!
Travis Hearn
Super fun experience, went with coworkers for team building and it was perfect since we were all starting at the same level of experience, none.
Tammy Luong
Went here for a friend’s birthday. $25 per person for 1 hour ax throwing. Great instructors/coaches. Big spot, good for larger parties. Bottled beer, wines and cocktails available for purchase.
Maddy Pollack
This was so much fun! I hope to get a group of friends together to head back. Our coach, Richard was soo nice and super helpful with tips and tricks. This made it so much easier to catch on. He kept score the whole time which made it a lot easier for us to enjoy throwing. I hope to be able to request Richard again for a coach if I return because he was awesome. I think it really made the experience way more enjoyable having someone with so much patience to find a technique that worked for each person in our group. He really wanted us to get it down and have fun! Highly recommend. I forgot closed toed shoes and they had them there but i think they only keep a limited amount so try to remember to wear the appropriate shoes!
Maddie Lapsley
We came here for my mom's birthday and had a blast!!! Our coach was so fantastic and we all had such a good time.
Steve Holly
Honestly didn't know what to expect coming into our company event at Urban Axes but ended up having a great time. Clean, friendly, well run and it ended up being way more fun than I imagined.
Yogesh Brahmbhatt
Great place to relieve stress. The coaches are awesome and guide you step by step if you are new to the sport. Very much engaging and fun event with friends and family.
aphonic love
A group of friends and I reserved a lane for my birthday and had a lot of fun! Riss was our instructor and was amazing and funny, she had all of us hitting the board and laughing the whole time. We did order the meat and cheese platters which was tasty enough, though a bit pricey. The only thing that bothered me was about 15 minutes before our session was up, another employee came over to confirm that our reservation was paid in full and that we could leave a tip for our coach at the front. I'm all for gratuity but nowhere on the website or invoices does it mention gratuity, otherwise I could have let my group know in advance to bring extra cash for just this purpose. PLUS, when I did leave what cash we could get together, the person at the front put it in their pocket with no note so I'm not even 100% that cash even made it to Riss. Overall, a super fun experience and something I would definitely do again.
B González
I enjoyed axe throwing. However, the service was terrible. From the get go the cashiers had an attitude and were giving sass. The coach was nice enough but could have lighten up a bit. We are paying for an experience and I should feel like I am being prepared to have fun. Obviously, safety is important but delivery is as well. Comments throughout were off-putting as opposed to continuing to encourage a fun experience.
Matthew English
This place is amazing it's the most fun I've had in a long time. I highly recommended I will definitely be going back!
Satia Marotta
Delightful experience! Kay and Isaac were great coaches, we might just join the league when the wait list reopens.
Anthony Rakhlin
Would definitely come back. Axe throwing, beer, and friendly competition, what more could you ask for.
Mufaddal Jafferji
Went to a birthday party at Urban axes and I thought the whole experience was really fun. The instructors taught us how to swing the axes for maximum effectiveness. We learned a few different methods. We also had enough people that we did a huge bracket to figure out the ultimate axe throwing champion. It was a great time and I highly recommend it to anyone who hasn't done it. It was also safe!
Brad Kubick
I went with for a few hours with about 20 members of my company. We had a great time. The coaches were awesome and organized a tournament for us. The whole experience exceeded my expectations.
Stephen Klepner
We had a small group go to this. It was extremely fun. Adam was our instructor and made sure to make us feel comfortable, joke with us, and overall made sure the 2.5 hours we spend throwing axes and drinking was an amazing one.
Axel Ringwood
This was my first axe throwing bar, and I'm quite impressed, staff was knowledgeable and kept us safe while we drank and threw objects that could do us physical harm so I'm eating the safety level as an A+ (because I know that's what most people are worried about when looking into these places). Good local beer selection and right in a happening spot for post-throwing foods. Everyone in our group had a great time, highly recommend!
Nick Dowd
It was a lot more fun and safe then I thought it would be. Our group had 6 people, 2 people throw at a time. Each thrower has their own target to throw at. The instructors are with you the whole time making sure everyone is throwing correctly and safely. By the end everyone had gotten the hang of it. Totally recommend this.
Tyler Christie
Unique, safe and fun. Wait times can be very long so stop in for a time slot early. Like with alot of similar event based business (escape rooms) you are put into groups ~6 with 2 throwing axes at a time, so be prepared to possibly throw axes with strangers. Coaches monitor each area and ours was friendly with excellent tips to improve our throw. Reasonable drink (beer/wine) menu with a small food menu as well. Feel as if the hour went by very fast for the actual number of throws are allowed to make. At 25 dollars per hour per person you need to be quick to get your monies worth. Front desk and bar customer service was less than adequate. Feels as if your not welcome.
Seani Thomas
I want to give 5 stars because I had so much fun, but I would like to see some improvement in their processes first. You go thinking you're paying for a lane for just you and your people but if there's less than four of you then you could end up sharing a lane with strangers (perhaps this doesn't happen on a weekday but it did on a Friday night). This isn't necessarily a bad thing but when you pay thinking you're getting a lane to yourself for an hour and arrive to find out that's not the case it's a bit disappointing. Also, if anyone in your group or the other group doesn't show up on time to hear the safety instructions they aren't allowed to throw at all. They just lose their money. No rescheduling or anything. If they show up a few min late and the instructor has already gone through safety info they make everyone else wait (cutting into throwing time) until the late person hears all of the instructions too. So cushion your traffic time!! Haha. We were under the impression the safety instructions would last 5-10 min but it actually ended up being 20 minutes, leaving 40 for fun. Suggestion for the company would be have people show up 15 min early and go to a separate lane for instructional & safety info/practice before heading to your actual lane at your scheduled time to throw. Also their parking lot is on the right side of them if you are facing the front of the building. It's simpler to get to by taking the alley behind their building and circling around instead of busting a U-Turn in the middle of union st.
Patrick McGee
Cesar is the best! Made my bachelor party so much fun! He's the best. If you want a great experience, this is the place!
John H
We had a group outing there and had a good time. Instructors were attentive and personable, but the place was VERY loud so it was tough to hear instructions. It also seems pretty unsafe. They have fences to try and separate things but often the axe will bounce back to where someone (you or next to you) is standing. My axe head broke off when I was trying to retrieve it which had if it come off when I was throwing could have been quite bad. Beer selection was good, lots of craft beers local and non local.
sharat menon
We had our team event here, the place is nice and we'll organized. Definitely give it a try, a fun activity for family as well. They also have a small bar and serve beer. A few parking spots were available during our visit , they share the parking with a auto body shop or so.
Riley Morrissey
Caesar was fantastic! So informative and fun. My family only gets together once a year, and this was a wonderful place for us to spend time together. We will be back! Thank you Caesar and Urban Axes!
Chris Gerry
Axes? Beer? How could this place not be awesome!? The coaches are incredibly friendly, funny, and helpful, especially if you've never tossed an axe before. It's a great venue for corporate events, parties, and family outings. Give it a try – you'll have a blast!
Mr. McSheffrey
About what I expected. My fiancée and I threw axes for an hour. The coach walked us through technique and kept score for a variety of game types. Probably more fun with 4+ people in a group. You get the hour you pay for, so get there on time. This is made very clear in the site. Another couple arrived 45 minutes late and only got 15 minutes of throw time. Pretty good beer and cider selection, too. Don't bring the kids! Gotta be 21+ to throw axes.
Will Jantzen
Had an amazing experience throwing axes here. We had Emily for a coach. She was amazing. As fun as throwing axes is, if you get a coach that isn't having a good time it'll suck you down. Emily seemed to be having as much fun coaching us as we were having throwing axes.
Good variety of craft beers and ciders. Didn't try the snacks but will next time.
I will definitely return soon.
Shane N
It was a fun experience but tbh I spent more time waiting/listening than axe throwing. You really don’t get your full hours worth. $60 bucks for roughly >15 mins of actual axe throwing. Probably won’t be back but it was fun. Got there on time and didn’t start throwing until 15 after our time as we had to wait for the other party (randos). In the end it’s not worth the $60.
Liam Gordon
We had Amanda as our coach and she was a vibe. Would recommend.
Daniel Chan
Took my team here for an outing. It was a fun and great experience! The procedure was pretty clear throughout the booking process, and there were no surprises. Bar had good selection, coach was awesome.
Steven Witkowski
It was a fun experience beats bowling hands down! Our coach Tony was extremely good he took the time to coach everyone and spent more time with people who were struggling a little and gave small pointers on technique to those that picked it up quicker. I'm interested in league nights now. Again thanks Tony for being awesome!
Joseph Melloni
I participated in the friends and family night. We had a wonderful host/teacher who taught us how to throw axes (even if we were horrible) and organized a couple of tournaments for us. It was a great time and I can't wait to go back when it officially opens.
Elizabeth Leach
Went as a company outing and they were amazing. Our coaches had a safety first mentality but a have fun as a very close second. The team is still talking about how much fun we had.
Chris Laudani
Had such a blast at this place (Went to the one in Union Square, Somerville, MA)! Staff is friendly, beer selection is good, and ax throwing is just such a fun activity. You have to check this place out if you are looking for an entertaining indoor activity. It's a little tricky to coordinate large groups but they do a good job of managing that. Thanks Urban Axes!!
Daniel Bliley (DBli)
Great times! Highly recommend for a date or a party! Great instructors, great bartender, and definitely a ton of fun! Very well organized! You definitely will have fun throwing here!
joebro fosho
Wicked night throwing axes and getting to meet new people. Had a great coach named Dave who has a bunch of great tips
ece gürler
It is a fun place. I took my boyfriend there for his bday. For $25 you have an hour to compete with two other teams. In the beginning it looks difficult, but you get the groove of it eventually. It looks unsafe sometimes, especially if the person next to you throws the ax obnoxiously, but there is the trainer between you giving the directions all the time. So it didn’t feel dangerous for us. They have great beer selection!
Mairead Dunphy-Fabrycki
Our work team had a blast here!! Totally unexpected and super simple and fun. They have great teachers And beer and wine - what more could you want??
Kathy Defaut
First time and will go back! Patrick was a fantastic teacher an kept our group of 9 organized and on task.
Juliana Evans
Such a great time at Urban Axes. First time there. Our host Andrew was a wonderful (request him!!!) Made everyone feel comfortable and confident. Great time for everyone in out 12 person party. Highly recommend!!!
Danielle Eckrich
My company took the admin/marketing team out to Urban Axes Boston for some fun and team building. IT. WAS. THE. BEST. We reserved a group of 8 from 5-7:30 and the amount of time was perfect, we all got tons of chances to throw axes, the beer selection was great, the staff was knowledgeable and it was just an overall BLAST. I highly recommend that everyone try this at least once!!!
William “Bill” Eroh
Best axe throwing bar in Boston. Staff is very friendly and super knowledgeable. They have created a Covid safe and friendly environment. I cannot wait until they are allowed to reopen so I can throw again. For the full experience such as big axe and enhanced competition join a league.
Shannon Spellman
What really pushed our review to 5 stars was our coach, Cesar. He was so friendly and had great instruction and tips for us the whole night. He made the matchup portion of our night competitive and fun. Would love to go back
Neil Halin
Great staff. We had lots of fun. Beer! Axes! Pizza! Parking can be a challenge.
Leonard Robinson
Did I have a supernatural perfect day? Did I clutch at all? Am I off target? These are the questions you'll have after an coaching session at Urban Axes. I came in with some reservation, but my experience was fun, satisfying and repeatable round after round. Strongly recommended for anyone looking for a satisfying "chunk" alternative to bowling.
Lesley Yuen
I came here for my team event and loved it. I didn't get it while everyone was getting the bullseye but Todd who was a staff member there patiently taught me how to find the form to be able to throw it and have the axe stick to the board.
Overall everyone on my team loved it and it was friendly and competitive. They also serve drinks and charcuterie.
Tony Tam
Definitely going back, $40 per person for a hour and half. Friendly instructor that clearly enjoy working there
Rebecca Jung
Staff was super knowledgeable and fun people! We went there for a company team event and they hosted a tournament for us!
Hamida Cherqaoui
My team went out to this place for the first time. We had an amazing time and our coach was knowledgeable and super friendly. Ask for David when you visit the place.
Jayson Pineiro
It was a great spending time with Ricky Bobby, but Mari was the one who made it happen.
Keith Anderson
A truly great time! If you haven't tried yet give it a go you'll love it. The staff here are all great and they have a bar so you get to toss some axes while enjoying a drink.
Evelyn C.
It was an AWESOME experience. Emily was our instructor and she was funny but, taught us well. Had a great time. Can't wait to go back.
Doug White
Had an awesome time here! Rusty, our instructor, was enthusiastic and helpful showing my group the ropes. I definitely recommend this place for great activity
Andrew Chen (A Typical Palate)
If you like launching an object at a target, then you'll love ax (hatchet) throwing on to a target. Weekends are the busiest, and if you don't already have a reservation it may be hard to get in. Small groups will be grouped together to ensure each lane is maximized. (from my experiences, this common of some other ax throwing places too)
Like bowling you will need to take turns as it would be highly dangerous to retrieve an ax while another person throws. Safety first!
Depending on your group size, the way Urban Axes processes through is the following:
1. practice set: warm up, learning how to throw if it's your first time, etc.
2. seeding: 3 rounds of 5 throws (15 throws total)
3. tournament style: depending on group size and time, best of 3 rounds or best of 5 throws, each person who wins advances to the championship
So, if you're into other formats, this might not be the ax place for you. This "sport" is becoming a trend, so maybe more spots might open up soon to accommodate the high demand.
Andrea Sim
Soo much fun!!! I Was so nervous but my coach Ceaser made it so easy ! I cant remember the other coaches name but they made my brothers birthday party alot of fun ! Defintley recommend !
Shannon Sevier
Great time! Chris the instructor was a lot of fun. We will be back!
Winston Telesford (Junior)
Great staff all around. We had a very friendly and helpful axe coach. The 1.5 hrs flew by.
Christie Torres
Visited for a Hen party tonight... SUCH GREAT FUN! The staff are super professional and fun, have great direction and advice to make sure you got the most out of your trip!
Tom Salazar
I had an awesome experience here!.
For those of you who don't think much of axe throwing - just try it out. It's like golf where playing is much more enjoyable than watching!!
Parking was very difficult though!!
Tyler Smith
Great place! Went here for a bachelor party and was not disappointed! They have beer and wine and some good food too! Our instructor was awesome and wore a kilt!
Jason B
Just had a fantastic time here with the family. Staff was friendly and energetic and the beers were reasonably priced. Special thanks to Adam for the great time and for making it an event to remember. Will definitely come back!
Mallory
Our coach Karissa was awesome. Just enough guidance to help without being judgy. Our group had an awesome time, so much fun.
James Houston
Had our first axe throwing experience here, and it was amazing. Our coach Caesar made it hilariously fun, request him!
Zac Siswick
A fun time. They were efficient and managed to get our large group through a tournament in a short amount of time. Plenty of space and good beer.
P Dempsey
Such a fun place for Axe League - great coaches, like the awesome Shelby
Rebecca Richardson
Easy going, fun place. It is loud inside but a good atmosphere. They do a great job teaching, guiding and coordinating the throwing.
David H
I'm hesitant to write a good review about this place because I want to keep this all to myself... BUT I CANT HELP IT THIS PLACE IS INCREDIBLE. Everyone who works here is a delight, the drinks are good (pro tip: dont buy glasses of wine JUST GET THE BOTTLE), its a fun experience, and you get to throw axes with total strangers and meet friends under strangely violent and socially acceptable settings. I've been here a few times and have had a great experience every single time.
P.s. one time my ax bounced off the wall and landed in the partition and i dont understand how but here's an artistically framed picture of the result.
Brian Kelly
I'm certain you couldn't have got me to invest in a ax throwing like a licensed establishment as a business Enterprise it turns out it's great fun the people love it. it's a good time it's a great way to bond with family friends co-workers I can't imagine anyone says I didn't enjoy that .
Steven Johnson
This place is great!! The staff is great, and the axe throwing was really fun. Although, didn't like the wait times too much, but I went during peak hours and I think this place is still really new.
SHAY 4RSK 4LYFE WILLS
First timer and had an anaxing experience. Must go back!
C Hinrichs
I joined a league and overall had a fun time and learned a new skill. I simply can’t give it 5 stars because the food is awful! I tried a sandwich and a cheese place. Both items were subpar and lacked flavor. The bread wa super thick and bland, the amount of cheese amount was small compared to the price. It was know throughput it the league to not order food from the kitchen.
Tim Armstrong
Excellent Staff.
Our crew handler did an excellent job.
Joshua Morton
Dope atmosphere and a super safe experience. Also, shouts out to David - best coach!
Stephanie Tam
This was a fun group event that started off with great instruction, then a tournament style competition afterwards. Travis did an amazing job coaching and ensuring a fun and axecellent atmosphere.
Joshua Allen
We had a good time with this place, but they refuse to accept cash at the door or their bar which is a deal-breaker for me. Change this insane policy and I will happily up my review!
J P
Absolutely great spot. Lots of fun, amazing bar selection. The best Coach is Cesar. Make sure to get him at lane A
Dee FG
Good experience would not pay 50$ pp to throw an ax for an hour though.
Kevin Nolan
Throwing axes was a lot of fun here, and my group's axe coach was great at showing us what to do and cheering us on. Definitely worth a trip.
Liz C
We had a whole bunch of fun here for my friend's bachelorette party! The instructor was very helpful.
Toni Boutilier
So much fun... ask for David to be your coach. We had a blast!
tcoyle 112
Had a ton of fun here, if you can get Ceasar as an instructor. Ceasar was very cool and the best instructor, made it way better.
Stephen Chase
Nice place. Perhaps because it was a quiet night, but the staff didn't seem very engaged in being there or enjoying themselves. But we enjoyed our time.
Sarah Carter
Lots of fun going out with friends. The instructor was great!
Kelly Ann
Had a blast!!! Jimmy was great!!
Tim McMahon
Awesome time, will come back soon. Lizzy and Travis were amazing coached and mad us feel lkke their family.
Stevie M
Great place had a wonderful time great prices great instructor! Great selection of beer! Definitely a must.
Cody Atwood
Great time. Excellent staff.
Justin Chretien
How has this not always been a thing in Boston?? A unique way to spend a night with a group of friend. It’s actually harder then it looks at first, but you’ll get into a rhythm with it by the end. I’ll def be back!
Faith Reyes
Was fun! The coach we had was kind of awkward, so it made it a little weird
Curtis Grover
I love the tournament style of play! The staff was fun and super helpful! I would definitely recommend this establishment!!!
Zachary M (Dr Civilization)
Great first time axe throwing!
Linda Brogna
Been here 2x...1st time was awesome, 2nd time was ok...I believe your experience will depend on your "teacher".
Mooose Rivera
So much fun! I highly recommend this as a small group activity. We had 12 and it was great!
Tom Barrett
Robert is the best coach
brian miller
Phenomenal experience!! Thanks to the team for accommodating us! Really enjoyed the time!
Jim Lajeunesse
Great team building event and fantastic staff. Nice selection of craft beers but the food choices are a little light...
Olivia Konuk
So much fun!!
Max Metzger
Very fun experience. The staff are extremely chill and helpful.
Conall Mahoney
Awesome time on my Birthday!
Nice to know places exist where someone can get out of their suit and step up to the Badass-plate!
Nick Melaragno
A fun event anyone can do, this is the new bowling but more fun and at Urban Axes Boston they are great teachers and a great experience
Alicia Brazee
So much fun! The coaches were great and we'll definitely be back!
kaitlin andryauskas
I thought it would be fun, but this exceeded my expectations. Everyone gets a coach, which helps make it fun because they help you to succeed
William Bach
A lot of fun. It is harder to accurately throw an ax than I expected. I can't believe you can drink and throw axes, but no issues.
Eric Kueckels
We did this as a team building experience and it was fun!! BTW the stuff make sure the other team members cannot throw the axe at you by mistake! :,-)
Christopher D
Urban axes is a great time for you and your mates. Mari was a fantastic coach and person in general.
Kaylee Verrington
Jimmy slays the house down boots
Akinola Emmanuel
Such an amazing experience and our coach Kevin was excellent!
Lindsay Brownell
SUCH a fun time! Our coach was really nice, too. We'll definitely be back.
Michael Mangiaracina
Fun, safe, and a great time for a very reasonable cost. I will be coming back and might join the league even.
Irene Ros
Super fun! Great for team building. The staff was super friendly.
gina
Great place with friendly service and it has a limited bar with snack menu. They also have some fun tshirts too
Sae-Mi Jeon
Loved Mari’s rules. She is awesome and made our group’s experience.
Shannon Navarro
Fun. Booze selection was too hipster-y and weird/fancy but we had a really good time.
David Kimball
A fun time! I was initially skeptical about it, but it was a great time and a fun event to do with some friends. Just give it a go and see what its about
Hunter Scott
Wonderful experience! The staff are friendly and helpful. A must do if able! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 …
Alex Wisch
Great for a date. Bar could use a little bit of an upgrade.
Decari Dixon
Great price for group session. G was a great trainer and instructor.
Loren Terrio
So fun!
Duane Cavallaro
Amazing time who knew alchohol and axes good sooo good together, check it oit the staff are great very knowledgeable and fun.
Jason dellaquila
Great place, real good time and the staff was very fun and friendly
Michael Mello
Super busy most of the time but great time with a group of friends!
Kaveti Vishwakrishna
It was fun place, its my first time throwing axes and I am already loving it 😍 …
Elizabete De Lima
omg this was amazing!!!! ask for David! he is the absolute best!!
Matt Colfax (MCully)
Incredibly fun and easy to pickup (hard to master) activity in Camberville! Our city needs more of this.
K Jones
Good party place if you're looking for something different. Staff very attentive and friendly.
Donna Don
Great fun with great coaches and safety measures in place
Nestor Rivera
Lots of fun. Will come again. Masks are required which is great.
Jared Matos
Awesome experience, would definitely go again!
Planet Crazy
So much FUN! Awesome chill place to hang out. Make a reservation.
Kevin Hatcher
Had a great time! Staff are amazing, throwing axes is great fun.
Christopher Roland
A great place for a night out! Beer and wine and throwing hatchets!
Debra Hanson
Shout Out to the Ladies who rented at Public storage in Medford- very funny Ladies long overdue for this Review- Happy Holidays!!!!
Spencer Mohr
It's a great way to spend some time with your friends! Try it out if you haven't already!
Peter Fucci
We came here for a birthday party. It was one of the best I have ever done!
David Storath
Who would think throwing axes would be so much fun
The staff was fun and made the experience fun and exciting
Mark Sliozis
Fantastic for large groups, Lizzy was a great coach.
Patrick Starremans
Much harder than it looks, but a great teambuilding activity.
Mark Millstein
Fun time. They take their time making sure you learn how to throw safely
Sandra Ribeiro
Awesome place! Very cool experience, I highly recommend!
Carl Houde
Got started in January and joined a league. Social night out and fun competition!
Tinh Mai
Solid location, had a good time learning to throw axes. Unfortunately alot of construction going on right outside.
felix penalver
Fun place! Would definitely come back!!!
David Dawson
Great fun place to have a drink and kill some wood
Okella Wood
Cool idea.
Chrisse Gannon Carothers
Wonderful time at our corporate event, for all skill levels!
Steve Friedrich
Love it, Joined a league after my first trip there.
Graham Whatling
So much fun! Just do it, you will love it
Charles Young
Great fun group experience.
Richard Callahan
Fun
Matt Abrahams
Great fun. Surprisingly less terrifying than you'd think.
Jordan Plews
Really fun! Throwing axes is an awesome experience
Dan Sutphin
If you want to feel like a Viking and try something none of your friends have done come on down to urban Axes and Chuck some steel!
Ahad Alhassan
It is an awesome experience, fun and distressing!
Scooter Mutter Inc
Awesome fun with the crew
Ameer Amein
Amazing ace to do axe i recommend every one to visit it
Gabriel Escoto
Great example of a rising trend in things to do in Boston
Mike Medina
Absolute blast for a competitive group. Easier than it looks!
Pamela Gurney
Fun time.
Akayla Barnett
Super fun, the coaches are great.
B Hall
Great place, really fun, horrible parking situation
Jeff Sanford
Fun, excellent instruction and did I mention fun?
Monica Maganzini
Great staff, very helpful coaches
Julio
A lot of fun, great coaches.
Chris Gregoire
Tons of fun, can't wait to go back.
Hilary Kligerman
Mari is awesome and made my evening.
glen
Awesome fun place to hang with friends snack n drink
James Mitchell
Great staff, great fun, ridiculously overpriced.
Qurrat Ahmad
Super fun activity to do with friends!
Conor Lundy
Great fun and axe-elant staff!
T Armstrong
Google maps is off on the exact location of this business.
M Funk
Excellent. Coach Adam I'd the best.
Jennifer Tran
So fun! Throw axes and drink beer, what else?
James Pham
Mari is awesome. Go check it out
Matt McGrath
TJ was a great coach!
Jason Snyder
CLUTCH! Great time, check it out
Thomas Au
Great time learning how to throw axes!
Greg Marra
Good place to throw axes at targets
Elana Katz
Awesome idea for a fun night.
Mizz N.
Team building!
Krishna Kumar
It was an okay place, wasn't that fun
Brenden Bourdeau
Solid axe throwing experience.
rackythomas
Lots of fun!
Michael Jacome
Very fun!
lokesh agarwal
Good place for team outing
Johnny Morrison
So much fun!
Alejandra G. Maldonado
funny! excellent attention:)
Sovathya Sar
Friendly staff as always!
William Cauley
Place was awesome!
Franciscoe Francis
Amazing!
john johansson
Great place and great people
I. T.
Book before u go
Nathan Prichard
Fantastic fun!
Mike Nice
A Great time!
Vladimir Barash
This place is amazing!!
Antoinette Campbell
Fun place!
Dustin Bonk
Great spot!
Arghya Mukherjee
Unleash your inner viking!!!
Areesa Willie
Good times!
Jennifer McKenney Smith
Fun
Steve Mathieu
Sharp spot!
Eve
Amazing workout
Joel Schneider
Cool Experience
clarinet chicon
Fun experience
Mason Rouillard
Jimbo Slice took us to the promised land. 5/5.
Daniel Hentz
Had such a great time at urban axes. Jimmy was really funny and super professional. He and his coworkers clearly love their job :) We’ll be back.
Laurie Trainer
Jimmy was the most amazing instructor!! I had the best time with my 2 best friends and would absolutely come back!!
Renee Bonin
Had a great time hits or misses, getting that aggression out helped more than my therapist
Ramiz Quliyev
Jimmy is the best😁 Good place to have fun with friends👍🏻 …
Rauf Ahmadov
Our coach Jimmy was the best!!!
Michael Haggan
Place is fun
Tristan Sims
This place has a person named Shelby there. He's really cool and had an awesome hoodie on. His hair rocked, too. He had awesome synergy that matched our group and we had a great time. He was super helpful and gave us individual tips specific to our needs. He was also super positive. There's also axe throwing here too I guess but will go again to see Shelby. 1/5 stars he owes us drinks.
Joseph Senecal
Terrific time! 10/10 recommend
Erin Holman
Amazing time! Very sharp axes! Jimmy was an awesome coach!!
Serena DiLiberti
Had an awesome time here!! Jimmy was awesome!!!
Alexandra Hajjar
Kyle was amazing! He made the experience
Caitlin Connelly
Will and Thomas made our experience GREAT! Would definitely come back!
Mary Latona
Jimmy is such a fun coach!
Folco Ferruzzi
(Translation) Nice experience but no I would go back.
(Original)
Simpatica esperienza ma no ci tornerei.
Ssu-Yu Chou
Ryan Casey
Travis Leathrum
Chris Ramsey
Layne Kasprzyk
Cole D