This place is AWESOME! I had so much fun! I can't wait to come back and throw a few next time I'm in town.The staff is so nice and helpful. 10/10 recommend checking out the figurines for sale in the corner. Left with a huge smile and some cool Dagrons! read more

This was my holiday gift to my family this year. A fun experience! Our instructor was Ryan. He was great! The rest of the staff was very friendly. They offer food that is not prepared there but brought it. They do sell sodas there. My family was happy cause they had sodas we hadn't had in a long time! Strawberry Crush and Grape Crush! Yum! They allow you to bring in food too if you like. We made a couple of charcuterie plates and brought a bottle of wine. This place is great for families and even team building events. Thanks Ironside for helping make our 2022 Holiday memorable. read more

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What a fun team building event! They were having trivia night too which was a lot of fun. Our coach was great and showed patience lol. Definitely recommend this place for a family event, date night or team building. Cannot wait to come back. read more

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This was so much fun!!!! We called ahead and reserved a spot for two of us on Thursday at 5:00. We had about 15 minutes of rules and instruction by our coach Anna. Then we started throwing! We both did pretty good on hitting the target and making it stick to the target. After the second throw, I said our bodies are going to hurt so bad tomorrow. It is somewhat physical, but not terribly so. If you're concerned about being to old.....peaschhha! We were two women in our mid to late 50's chucking that ax and making it stick!! We got a few bulls eyes. We spent time getting to know Anna our coach. She was great by the way. We now want to go purchase our own axes and bling them up and make some tutus and get a picture taken in the viking boat. There were two of us, so it was simple. One (bad hip) used the white board to keep score. The other one (bad at math) ran after the ax. We made a great team there. We played three games of 10 throws highest score wins. I won two games!! We re threw every throw that landed on the floor. Cause we were there to hit stuff and make it stick. you can play what ever game you want and have your own rules. Children can do this as well. They said they have a 7 year old on a league and and 8 year old regular. The place has a viking them. Don't panic when you go to the rest room. Look at the pictures and you will figure it out. They were clean and they have real paper towels. I loved the restroom decor. All the staff we encountered were very friendly and helpful. There must be about 8 throwing cages with 2 targets each. I'm going on memory here and well that's not always reliable. They serve pop and light snacks. You can bring in beer and wine, no hard liquour. I brought a couple Mike's hard lemonades. I think you can bring your own food in as well. $20 an hour for throwing. That was all we could muster up anyway. They have a rewards program. If you are paying with credit card, it pops up on the screen after you approve your signature. I missed that screen and was told that they couldn't add my time to my rewards since I skipped that step. that really kind of irritated me. So remember to ask about rewards before you pay so you know how to get the rewards. Tips: Call ahead and see if you can reserve a spot. Pack a couple drinks and some snacks. Cause why not drink alcohol and throw axes. Use common sense....it's in the rules. Stop and look at the restroom pictures so you make a wise decision. Listen to your coach......pick Anna if you can. She would cheer when we hit the bulls eye. Have fun, don't worry about what other people might think or if you can do it. Just give it a shot. A few hours later do some stretches for your arms. I'm waiting for the sore muscles. There is some bending over required if your ax lands on the ground. Don't wear see through leggings. :o) Lost a star because they couldn't add on to my rewards a minute after I paid. read more

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Super supportive staff helping a first timer. I never been axe throwing and thought the staff were super nice and timely when trying to help. Sometimes it can get full which makes sense because they take the time to explain the technique and throwing. There is also a huge waiting area to relax if you aren't throwing as welll so you can just hangout while you wait. read more

Visited Ironside Axe Club for the first time this week to celebrate my husband's and a friend's birthday. We had a group of 10 and were given two lanes to share. I have been axe throwing at another local location. It might of been the great group we had, but I enjoyed Ironside's experience more than I have in the past. We were assigned a "coach" which was really helpful. About half of our group had not thrown before and even though I had, I needed the coaching to get the hang of it. He was very attentive and helpful. He watched all of us throw and gave suggestions to improve. He also got us started on games and helped us through those. We played guys against gals. The guys won all of the games, BUT only by a hair (us ladies held our own!). Once we had done the general axe throwing, played some games, and were "more experienced" our coachman brought out some other "toys" to toss around - Ninja star, multiple axes at once, knives, and taught us some tricks. Ironside has a basic concession stand and bar. They also allow you to bring in snacks, food, or treats which is nice. I had a great time and I think the rest of our group did too. We are already talking to friends about going back again. I would recommend! read more

Ironside Axe Club - Axe Throwing Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

I had a fabulous time here with some friends for a bday party! And yes the day after I felt sore, so not only is this fun but it is a legit work out! I have been hearing about this place for awhile now and I'm glad I finally got my AXE there! We had a station booked for 2 hours, we had 6 throwers and a host "teacher," export... Shane. He ruled he was not over the top, but he kept us safe and he was lighthearted a good cheerleader and had great tips on throwing more accurately and with safety! He even showed us some trick throws! The place is super clean, and they have it laid out for safety and fun for all! You can buy sodas and snacks and or BRING YOUR OWN BOOZE, we didn't which was not the worst idea! I'm competitive so naturally I was having a blast competing with friends and people who I had just met! I got a few bullseyes, so yep we rang the bell (not Game Of Thrones style) but like a knock out punch to Clubber Lang style! They also have a huge Viking boat to take some photos in, and heck you can eve buy some of these crazy sharp weapons! :) 35 bucks is cheap for 2 hours of an experience I never thought I would have! I had a blast! read more

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What else is there to say about this legendary venue? They have a spacious facility, amazing staff, and a focus on providing the best experience for throwers. 5/5 would recommend! read more

Omg, this was so much fun! I really did not think I could do it but it really was attainable and the instruction Magnus provided was invaluable. We went in the middle of the afternoon and there was not too much going on but the owner Scott was there and Magnus. They both were uber nice and extremely helpful. The place has a great vibe and waiting lounge with comfy chairs. They allow you to bring your own beer and wine in as well. You rent time by the hour and you can use their axes, purchase axes or bring your own. We used the ones they have there. You think when you start off that this is really fun and you soon find out there is an extra bonus it is a core, strength and cardio workout too. We were sweating early into our hour session. Do not put heavy clothes on to do this unless it is layers and you intend to take them off as you get warm. You should reserve time so you do not interfere with leagues and you can get right on a lane. They also have tables in the ax throwing room to watch or to bring food. If you ever want to feel super accomplished and strong this is it! I will be back very soon!!! Run don't walk to this place it is magnificent! read more

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This is a very interesting activity! It's $20/hr per person. We even brought our teen to check it out. Its bring your own beer. You can also order food. There was a mini fridge by our table so that's very convenient. It's pretty safe if you're aware of your surroundings. Make sure to let the other lane throw before picking up your ax. The employees are very helpful. They give you a lesson before you start. Another one came by later to give us tips. There's a pretty cool viking ship for photos. read more

What a fun place to go! It was more of a workout than I expected. Ha! Today Magnus was our instructor. He was so patient with us (especially me). He helped us learn to throw the axes and explained everything in detail. He also stepped back and let us throw on our own. They staff will work with you to make you successful. Anybody no matter your skill level or shape you are in can do this activity. They offer on Wed a lunch & throw-you get 30 min of throwing and the lunch special from Gustos (pizza/salad/drink). They do have a leagues during the night time so check first to see if the have open throwing. They also do big groups/work Outings/people just wanting to learn. They chips/pop for sale as well. You can bring your own beer and wine (no hard liquor). They also have axes for sale if you want to buy your own. There is also a few table games around if you have to wait to throw. Scott (the owner) and Magnus were very helpful and friendly. read more

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Was very fun. Me and some friends want to this place for a celebration I forgot which one but we got about an hour. We happened to show up late unfortunately but the guy that was there actually let us stay for a full hour in fact I think he may have given us like 10-20 extra minutes. We had lots of fun I learned how to throw an axe. Overall good experience. 100% recommend. This place is great for celebrations of any kind. Just as long it's not a celebration of life read more

Worst Experience. This was my third visit to Ironside Axe Club. The first two visits were amazing. Wonderful helpful team members. I enjoyed it so much that I brought my 9YO grandson for an afternoon of fun. I had high hopes when we entered. There was only one other group in the facility. Unfortunately the coach/trainer wanted nothing to do with us. He was far too busy flirting with the other group to respond to my requests to help on my grandson's form. Given my grandsons difficulty in using a meaningful ace throwing form, I asked the trainer if we could try the throwing stars instead. He said no. Those were only for parties of two hours or longer. Why? There were only our too small groups. He could have easily accommodated my simple request. But he went back to flirting with the girls in the other party. I hope to take my grandson again. But I hope this dude is not working when we visit. read more

Throwing axes....is there really a down side to this? Ironside Axe Club located one block east of Ohana steakhouse and one block south of the closed Toys "R" Us is the essential 'man card' type of place. The cost to me initially was steep ($20 per hour), but let me tell you, after an hour of hurling an axe of steel and iron at a wall 12-15 feet away, you know your arm just got a heck of a workout. Scott, Lisa, and Magnus run quite the operation letting a group of 5 guys have fun. At the end of our time, the trick shots were shown and bragging rights in our group commenced. They also have a #watl axe throwing league and host parties from a small to large scale. Definitely will return!! read more

Ironside Axe Club - Axe Throwing Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

Had a team outing here and it was a lot of fun. The staff was really helpful and they take the time to show you how to throw the axes. They're with you the entire time so you won't feel like you're lost and they'll keep things moving with games and showing you trick shots. You can bring your own food and drinks too. Throwing the different kind of axes was a lot of fun and you don't have to be athletic to do this. You'll surprise yourself at how well you'll do read more

Ironside Axe Club - Axe Throwing Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

I would highly recommend going here. Our Coach, Mark, really hit the mark. He made it super easy to learn and was there if we needed anything. There are different types of axes to throw and different tricks to learn. There is also a Viking boat where you can grab some props and take a photo. We will be back. read more

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We had a fantastic time here as a group of four. The instruction and attention we received was top-notch. The instructor told us that by the end of the hour, we'd all be throwing trick shots and sticking them but I didn't believe him. But we all did. We learned to throw one-handed, two-handed, overhand, underhand, and even blindfolded. We absolutely loved it. read more

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We had a blast on date night. Our first visit here, and I scored major brownie points with my outdoorsy significant other. Even though I've never wielded an axe before, Scott, our instructor, made it super easy to learn and had a great sense of humor when it took a bit to get the hang of things. You can bring in food and BYOB; I would consider this place for a get-together spot in a heartbeat. read more

Ironside Axe Club - Axe Throwing Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

I had to be convinced that this would be a good break from studying for finals. What was I thinking? How could this not be amazing? Yep, punched the man card while axe throwing. Scott, the owner, took great care of us, and has a boss beard to boot! He explained what to do, what not to do, how to stay safe, and coached me well. It's a cool place, and easy to find (near Ohana Steakhouse). The cost to do this is cheap. On Wednesdays you can throw for a half hour and order in pizza with a salad and drink for $20 total. It was a blast and the Gusto pizza was delivered quickly. I cannot wait to go again! read more

We we're just at Ironside with a group of 12 throwing and 3 watching for a bachelor/bachelorette party. We worked with Shane and he did a PHENOMENAL job! He kept things moving without being pushy, made sure everyone was having a good time even if they weren't throwing, and genuinely seemed to enjoy his job. This was our first time and definitely won't be our last! read more

I was immediately drawn to the building, as there were two massive axes Crossing each other with the name of the building in between them! As you walking you're greeted by a very friendly staff who's eager to teach you the art of axe throwing. It isn't in very controlled and safe environment. It's a very unique experience and not want to be done just by yourself but it is very group-friendly and you can bring up to as many people as you want to come and enjoy throwing axes and other objects at large wooden boards! read more

Fun atmosphere. Staff trains each person how to throw an axe, shares safety tips, and lets you throw in your own lane at your own pace. The staff members are friendly, fun, and make your experience memorable. read more

Ridiculously fun. Yelp makes me write more words, but really all I want to say is ridiculously fun. So I'm going to say it one more time. Ridiculously fun. read more

My family and I had so much fun!!! Our instructor was great! The price for two hours for a reserved group is $35 per person, which wasn't bad because they also do military discount! It's BYOB too!! read more