Does your idea of a good night out involve hurling axes at a target? If so, then we've got just the thing for you. This pastime is fast becoming one of the most popular among activity bars all over the city, and there's plenty of options for getting a little competitive with your friends or colleagues. Whether it's for a birthday, a hen do, a team night out or just because, you'll find it all here in our guide to the best axe throwing in London with prices.
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Boom Battle Bar
With locations in Oxford Street, Aldgate, Greenwich and Wandsworth, Boom Battle Bar is a top choice of places to go axe throwing in Central London and beyond. Costing as little as £10 per person for a 30-minute session, you and your pals can spend the evening hurling axes at a wooden board, before tucking into tasty pizzas, chicken wings and Buffalo cauliflower bites. Their Oxford Street venue even boasts augmented reality experiences, which takes the game to a whole new level with digital scoreboards and fun mini games to put your skills to the test. These guys also offer ping pong, dartboards, crazy golf and much more, alongside quirky cocktails like the spiced mango margarita keeping you refreshed after all the gaming.
Whistle Punks
Whistle Punks is the largest venue of its kind in Europe, with nine lanes to take advantage of at their Oxford Circus venue. Their tickets start from £25 per person for 70 minutes of axe throwing, or if you want to hire out a private lane for up to 10 players, it'll set you back £250, with the option to add on drinks packages, sharing pizzas and a champion's prize. This destination is ideal for hen or stag dos, work socials, birthdays and other group events, promising lots of cocktails on the cards for afterwards. What's more, they host a bottomless brunch every Sunday, where you can enjoy an hour of axe throwing, before another 60 minutes of unlimited drinks and freshly baked pizzas.
Axeperience
Encouraging you to 'challenge your inner Viking', Axeperience in Tower Hill is a top choice for high-octane outings. Enjoy a 60-minute axe throwing experience for just £25 per person, with space for up to eight people on each lane. There'll be a dedicated coach to expertly guide you through the techniques, with two different targets to aim at. You can also nab a VIP package that includes exclusive lane hire, snacks, drinks and a trophy for the winner, perfect for birthdays or work nights out.
Game Of Throwing
When it comes to augmented reality axe throwing, Game of Throwing is always a winner - popular up and down the country for their great value group sessions. Their Hammersmith venue boasts interactive lanes complete with digital scoreboards, using real axes to try and hit that bullseye. They've even got a special UV lane for glow-in-the-dark throws. 60-minute sessions are available any day of the week, with prices starting from just £30 per person and 18 different mini games to choose from.
Skeeter's Axe Throwing
Welcoming to everyone of all abilities, Skeeter's takes axe throwing in London's Hackney Wick seriously. They host league nights every single Tuesday, where people looking to get into the sport can try out their skills, as well as gaining a taste of competition. You can also attend their club nights for a more laidback, social atmosphere. But if you're visiting as a group, 90-minute bookings start from £37.50 per person, promising games, mini tournaments and an expert instructor to guide you, with space for up to 10 people in each lane. And after your session? Be sure to head to the bar for refreshing drinks and snacks.
Bad Axe Throwing
Originating in the Us and Canada, Bad Axe Throwing has made its way to London with sites in BOXPARK's Wembley and Croydon venues. You can book a number of packages here, including groups of 25 or more for as little as £21 per person for 90 minutes, or just walk in to enjoy 45 minutes of axe throwing starting from £18 each. Their venue is inspired by the Canadian backyard pastime of hurling axes into wood, adding a North American twist to the activity. What's more, you can tuck into all the tasty street food available from BOXPARK's vendors while you're here.
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