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    Tonight we went to Hatchets and Hops for a family night out. There 14 of us, a big party but the venue handled it perfectly. Everyone arrived had a few drinks ordered some grub and prepared for the Burns Clan axe tournament. Our host and coach Elijah was GREAT! He was a good teacher but a better Host and Entertainer. That is the guy to request when you book a party. He organized the event and kept the night and crowd going. Super guide for our axe throwing tournament. They do the most with the room they have and make the most out of your time slot. The food is basic soft pretzels, wood fire pizzas, beers and wine. The hype is real.

    Sara P.

    Came here with my cousins for a fun night out and enjoyed our experience. I sadly don't remember the staff members name who was with us but wow I have to say he had a lot of energy and brought a lot of fun and excitement to our experience. He really seemed to enjoy his job, or at least he could fake it really well. He must go home without a voice every night he works for all the shouting and cheering and jumping around he did. It is a somewhat price night out, I think it was like $40 a person for 2 hours, and in that time it doesn't seem like you get a ton of throws, but it was still a fun and different way to spend a night out. I personally was having a lot of trouble getting my hatchets to stick, and while our staff member was energetic he didn't seem to have many tips for me, one of my cousins had been to a similar place in Syracuse and felt that they had been more helpful and gave more practice there. At one point he basically said to not give a crap and just chuck it, luckily I kept trying the general throw and got it eventually, but with the few amount of throws we got I felt like just went I got the hang of it I was done. Also be aware that they will mix you with other groups. There were 6 in our party and we got matched with another group. It seemed like it would be ideal if your group was at least 8 people, maybe 16, that way you would get more out of it. They kind of run it like a tournament with a sort of finals bracket and only 1 of our six made it to that, so the last half hour we basically watched the other group throw, not the companies fault that we weren't as good, but still a little annoying. Overall it was a fun night out and I would be willing to go back but wouldn't be in a huge hurry to do so. I would definitely have a different size group to try to maximize if I did.

    Charlynn R.

    This was so much fun! At $40 a person I was a little nervous to give this a try but honestly we had so much fun it was totally worth it. We had a reservation for 5:30 and were there for a little over two hours. There are three areas for throwing with two spots in each. They assign a staff member to give helpful tips and to keep score. You get a round to practice then a few rounds are kept score then you do a tournament bracket within the group. I cannot rave about how much fun this was. The staff assigned to us was great and all the bartenders were friendly. I love finding new fun things to do in Buffalo and this is at the top of my list now!

    Daviyion J.

    I had a fantastic time with friends and the staff were really fantastic. Great service, friendly, and professionals always stressing safety first. Folks enjoyed their drinks and food orders, though not the food selection is limited (then again you came here to throw hatchets!) Highly recommend doing at least once. Thursdays are their walk-in nights so no group reservation needed.

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    Shauna R.

    Came to throw some hatchets, stayed for the great beer and awesome customer service! As previous reviews mentioned, our group outing was 40 dollars a person but it was totally worth the experience and service with a personal hatchet expert guiding us through the night! The experts are so fun and made it a point to make sure we all were able to throw the correct way (which was hard for some of us). People of all ages will enjoy this place and I want to tell everyone about it! TIP: If you're looking for a cheaper option, they have 20 dollar free throw nights on Thursdays which seems like an awesome deal. This way you can grab a drink and throw some hatchets without having to be guided through the night and tournament with a worker. I can't wait to come back to try this free throw night out!

    Nikki G.

    I finally got to experience this place with their Sunday Funday $20 special. We arrived around 6:30 p.m. We had to wait a few minutes to see if anyone else would arrive, or if we would have to be paired with a group after receiving instructions. The lady giving the instructions was great. She worked with us to improve our form, and make sure we got it down before facing off against some guys from the Air Force. Turns out she was a great teacher, because we kicked their butts. The score keeper was great, and made sure we all had fun and encouraged us. I definitely recommend checking this place out. They also offer beer, wine and cider.

    Colleen O.

    Axe throwing has been on my to-do list for ages now and Sundays they have an open throw session for $20 (normally $40 with reservation) so I made plans to go. First thing I noticed is the staff was friendly, helpful and enthusiastic! Also, a pretty decent craft beer list is offered. ($7 for most pints) I tried a Strawberry Sour and was quite pleased with it. There was three rounds of axe throwing .... first practice, then scoring for points, then a championship/elimination round. I was quite pleased at myself and hit the board more than I thought (no bullseyes but came close) I was getting hungry and decided to order a pizza (the Fun-guy one, $12) it was just ok, kind of tasted like a pie at Chuck-e-Cheese, with no feta as described on the menu. I'll be back to throw axes (for $20, not worth the $40 IMO) and have a beer, and this time I'll be ready to get that Bullseye!

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    Nunki W.

    I've been wanting to try this. So I was happy when my friend decided to organize it. I guess for funday Sunday it was only $20 and no rsvp. I don't have high hope I'd be happy to hit the board I thought. Well not only did I hit the board I actually managed to get bulls eye! Woot! It was fun. They also have pizza options for food and some drinks. I don't drink and I don't care about pizza so I don't know if the drink and food is good. I might do it again some other time.

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    Angelita G.

    Came out on a Friday afternoon for the first time. Reservations were made a head of time. It was $40 per person for 2 hours. When i got there just had to give my name and show ID. Had to scan QRS code for check in and to sign a waiver/Covid questions. Had a really nice time. This was my first time ever axe throwing. They give you instructions and practice time. It is located on Main street in downtown Buffalo. As any Buufalonian knows parking can be a hassle. There is off street parking if you get lucky enough. Also they have a parking lot on the backside on Washington and E Mohawk street. They have second located in Tonawanda.

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    David C.

    Hatchet & Hops, its an AXEcellent good time! (Stole that from am employee) They are located downtown on Main St, near the new Casa-di-Pizza location. You can drive on this area of Main now, park in certain places however you will find it easier to park on the streets around Main. What can I say but man o' man this is going to be an awesome place to be! After watching FB updates the reservations board finally opened so my friends and I booked a lane. Each lane has two targets, when booking you will need a team of 6 and will be paired against a team for friendly competition. Your axe masters will walk you through the rules and regulations they have in place to ensure everyone's safety. Upon entering through the glass doors you'll be greeted and required to sign in and read and sign a waiver, once in the mail floor you will immediately see the throwing lanes. There are 4 lanes on total, each with two wooden targets. The lanes are marked out by chain link walls however have some open space available between lanes in the standing area. In the aisle behind the lanes you will find coat hooks under the railing and a few stools, depending on where the teams stand this area maybe a bit cramped. Towards the back of the facility you will find one large table, washrooms and the bar. On opening night the instructors walked us through the process and allowed for several axe throws prior to starting the game. Scores tallied during the practice placed the two teams in our lane against each other in a bracket style tournament. Once in the tournament we threw our hatchets against one another advancing to the final and a champion. Overall this is amazing experience and I can't wait to do it again, in about a month the bar will be serving beer and they will be in their flow everyone. Everyone we talked to was great and so friendly and coached us through the whole game wanting us to hit the target and get it to stick. If you have the desire to throw a hatchet, maybe let our your inner Paul Bunion get a team together and give this place a try.

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    Sara S.

    A fun night out if you get a large group together, book ahead, and can secure your own throwing cage. Going earlier when the instructors are fresh and you're less inebriated also helps. At $40 for the axe throwing plus $7 per beer, it's not particularly cheap, but the staff are energetic and helpful, and I saw my technique improve throughout the night. You get about 10-20 throws depending on the size of the group and how well you do; I wished for more practice and some bonus throws for the group members who were struggling to make contact with the boards. Pizza was solid and we devoured several. Misuta Chow's is next door and makes a great spot to continue drinking, eating, and playing. In summary: lots of fun if you plan your night in advance; could be hit or miss (ha) if you're doing in after dinner and drinks.

    Clint H.

    I came here with a group of 12 people and would highly recommend it. Parking is a pretty big pain, but once you walk in, you know youre in for a good time. There are 3 cages with 2 targets in each cage so 3 groups of 12 can be going at the same time. I was surprised, but they let you drink during your hatchet session! Obviously, you cant bring beer into the cage ( or hats, or hoodies), but in between throws drink all you want! The session was about 2 hours long and it got more and more intense as it went on. We did a initial throwing (5 tosses each) and our instructor ranked us on our points we scored. After that, we were placed into a bracket for double elimination (3 tosses each) and found a winner! I would love to do this again!

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    This was so fun! Especially for team building activity for work. Riley was great leader and made the experience really enjoyable!

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    Cassandra was great! We had so much fun! She was a great trainer and made the experience so much fun!!

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    Super fun!!!! What a unique high energy experience!! Variety of beers and drinks on tap. Our MC of the night Topher was great! Cheers!!

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    Thanks Stella! Topher is the best! Come back and see us soon!

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