I had my 40th birthday party at Gotham Archery after being inspired by the Olympics and it was THE…read moreBEST! They decorated the space with balloons and confetti, which was a nice touch :) We had two instructors because of the size of our group and they were both AWESOME. They were really patient and helped everyone learn the basics and even improve throughout the course of the 2 hours. After the instruction, they turned on the blacklights and we got competitive and played a few games. Overall, such a great experience; 10 out of 10 would recommend; 5 stars; no notes! Can't wait to go back for a lane rental (this counts as an intro class!).

I went to Gotham Archery for their intro class with my husband and had a great experience. Our…read moreinstructor, Robi, was awesome -- super friendly, cracked jokes to keep things fun, but also made sure we understood the basics and took safety seriously. He explained everything clearly: how to stand, hold the bow, aim, and shoot, as well as all the safety rules to follow. During practice, he gave helpful tips on how we could improve. It made the experience fun and engaging. Would recommend for beginners looking to try something new!

One of the coolest experiences we've had in sports and just general fun in Manhattan, been coming…read morehere for months now and hope to continue for a good long while. Awesome staff, fun activity, great spot. If it's your first time, you get to do a super-fun introductory class (that's accessible to everyone of all ages and levels of athleticism - including "basically none") that teaches you the basics while also keeping it really entertaining with mini-competitions and such. Definitely a great group activity to try out with friends / family. After doing the intro lesson, you're free to sign up any time afterwards for your own private lane to practice in for 1-2 hours or so (bumping you up from a 5-yard distance from your target to a 10-yard one) - and the staff will keep checking in on you and giving you pointers and suggestions to improve your game. Speaking of which, they're all super friendly and knowledgeable - Nas, Ace, Simon and the rest, all great guys with lots of patience and sunny dispositions. It's roughly $35 for 1 hour of use of the space and to rent out a bow and some arrows (and the extra coaching is free) - a very reasonable deal in NYC. My wife and I have been coming back at least twice a month since the Winter and we've had a blast every visit. Super fun to watch yourself progress and get more and more accurate too. And as an added bonus, it's smack dab in the middle of Chinatown - tons of great spots to eat at around here, after an hour of archery. Would absolutely recommend to anyone visiting or living here.

My partner and I did the introductory archery class and we had suchhh an amazing experience! The…read moreclass is an hour long and you can choose from two different bows to practice with. After you complete the introductory course, you're able to rent lanes and equipment for a year after without having to retake the intro class. Shoutout our instructor Ryan for the in depth instructions and attentive tips, he was so friendly and made it a super fun time :D would definitely recommend as an activity to do with a partner, friends, family or even as a solo date!

Helpful, friendly. They provided good service. They were one of the few places that had what I was…read morelooking for.

Amazing customer , nice secluded range in the basement, and good prices! $15 an hour is the best…read moreyou'll probably find around this area! This is all around a good place to shoot! Sure beats Jersey City's range that charges $30 an hour for the first session and $18 an hour after.

Wonderful place full of positive energy. A family run the business with passion & want you to learn…read morearchery instead of pushy salesman to purchase expensive equipments. Excellent vibe make my teen devoted as a lifetime sport. 2 thumbs Coach is also super

They have moved couple times but this is so far the biggest place…read more Will was our instructor today. He did a great job to help us. Couple of my friends were first timers and they all had fun. Highly recommend!

We came here for a quick visit as my husband needed his arrows cut. We've been going here for years…read morenow for bow services. This year we noticed improvements in the shop and the selection of bows have upgraded. We recommend this shop for all your archery needs if you are in the Union county or near townships.

Dominick was a true professional and as friendly as a person could be. Was patient about my…read moreinexperience and taught me a lot. I will be back to him for any of my archery needs.

Hidden Gems Archery...you have not failed this Yelper…read more I know 3 stars looks bad, but it's not. I just wanted to set the record straight because I have had business owners in the past message me all upset and whatnot. If you've never taken archery lessons before, swing through...this place was A-OK. I thought I was going to have to add the listing to Yelp, but someone did 9 hours prior...small world. And they also used a Groupon. I was originally going to go to the Staten Island based Groupon archery offering since it was 1/2 as much, but since I would have had to pay the toll to get to S.I, I figured it evened out. For 30 minutes, me and the one other guy taking the intro course learned about the methods and safety of archery. And then we put arrows into things for a little under an hour. We got about 4 rounds in I believe and were alternating on the 4 target course (narrow room on the second floor of some building) with a family of 4 who were obviously members and obviously practiced...they were on some Katniss and Legolas type ish. I feel confident picking up a bow and arrow now. Learned a lot from Q and Tyler. Q provided the archery lecture and it felt like a James Bond movie...you know when Q explains the gadgets to Bond. Except our Q was a woman. With a 99.9% safety rating. Ask her where that .1% went. I went to the 12 PM lesson on a weekday and I think the preceding lessons were packed or so I overheard. So I'm glad I chose the first lesson. It's why I chose the first lesson. Next up, fencing! And then ninjitsu.

Sadly I missed the Yelp event, but I did come here for my friend's birthday party recently. We were…read morea large group (at least 20), and the instructors did a nice job staggering our group with safety instructions and prep while a set of tots were taking aim at the targets. Overall, it was a cool experience. We were buddied up and I paired with my friend, who immediately pigeonholed himself as troublemaker/class clown. He got some special attention from the staff and I received a couple of demerits for not following instructions (I'm oblivious, not insubordinate). Yes, friends, I had two of my arrows removed from my quiver at one point, but I couldn't really blame them as I had ample warning. Once I earned my way back into good standing, the arrows were returned. Shooting was fun and pretty straightforward after a few tries. My only criticism is that they should spend a little less time on the prep and let us loose sooner with the bows (time flies pretty quickly when you're shooting arrows). But I get why they over-prepare with the safety lessons.

We are so fortunate to have a one stop shop for all things archery in the area. Everyone we…read moreencountered were super knowledgeable and friendly. I had a lesson last week that sparked an unstoppable need for archery. I came back to Targeteers because when you buy a bow, they not only help you pick the best bow for your needs, they completely set you up. They helped me pick the best release for my fit, arrows to suit my hunting goals and a sweet bag to hold everything! They customized the bow to fit me perfectly and let me shoot my new arrows to see how everything felt. They gave encouragement and guidance, while tweaking my bow as they saw it in action. I can't wait for my next lesson with my new bow. I'll be a customer for life!

People behind the counter seemed helpful and knowledgeable, I'm sure they would have been a great…read morehelp in getting a new bow set up and zeroed. Solid inventory. However, I've never been to a shop looking to buy a flagship bow and full setup before where they wouldn't let me test shoot a few first. I'll take my $3,000 elsewhere.

We had a good time on a Saturday evening though I understand what the other reviews are saying…read more It's a small business and I can see that they get disorganized. Because their website wasn't working we couldn't reserve for a beginner lesson. But when we showed up we were accommodated. We started with a lesson off to the side and with a closer target, and the instructor was very patient. Then we continued practicing and he moved the targets a little further on our last round. There were a couple kids also practicing on the regular targets. The space isn't that big. They also charge a 3% credit card fee. $45 per person

As a parent who has committed our children to competitive archery for the past few years, I can…read moretell you that SW Archery is a hidden gem as one of the top training studios in the nation. They have sent quite a few of their students to the national team (only the Top 4 qualify!!) and even non-USAT students regularly bring home medals for each division at local, regional, state and national tournaments--ours included. However, bear in mind that because of the immense popularity and demand for the coach (and regular tournaments), parents have to understand the system and put into it as much as they take out. Confirm appointments as the coaches are sometimes attending tournaments. It took some time to navigate but i learned that archery is not an easy or cheap sport if you're looking to go all in and demands mutual parental guidance and support. We started this as a fun hobby but now our family is obsessed with the sport. If you are looking for this level of professional training, I would recommend patience, in-person appointments, and communications when Coach Shin is not in the middle of private lessons and training students for nationals and constant presence to help your child. If you are just doing it for fun or a beginner, SW has now hired Coach Chris who is super friendly, available and accommodating; he is there on specific days, usually Monday, Thursdays, Fridays, and some weekends if we're not at a tournament. Parents are also available to help with some of the basics so feel free to reach out to regulars. Highly recommend!!