Second time coming for a birthday celebration and a few observations: 1) Def book early and come early. You'll essentially have the place to yourself and you can really enjoy the space without hustle bustle, 2) Your cage instructor is really the make-or-break. Both times we were super lucky to have a great instructor and it really made the games fun and the time fun. Drinks are decent and the food is ok, but not anything crazy. You'll be busy chatting and playing more than eating, but it's good for nibbles. Staff is great and the place is super clean and well organized. read more

Welcome to the only accessible axe throwing spot in Manhattan. While there is another location in the city, it is only open for private events, making this Chinatown venue the best option for most people. I was surprised by how spacious it is, especially since I had no idea it had been here for a few years. We booked a two-person private session for about $150, which included a coach. One unique feature is that they serve both alcohol and food, and you are allowed to enjoy a drink while throwing real axes. Because it was my first time, having the coach was definitely helpful. He explained the rules, guided us through proper technique, kept score, and introduced several different games to keep things fun. Overall, it was a fantastic experience. I highly recommend it, especially for a team-building event or a night out with friends. read more

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This place was so much fun! When I first arrived my friend was running late, but the hostess was very accommodating while I waited for her to arrive! We were taken to our reserved cage and the instructor was very informative and knowledgeable! I want to come back and try the rage room! read more

Last Friday night, we went to Live Axe for an event held in the party space on the lower level. This was my first time at Live Axe, but not at axe throwing, so I had an idea of what to expect. It's a really cool looking venue inside. When you enter from Lafayette, you'll walk around to the reception desk. When we stepped up, a woman asked if we had reservations. I mentioned the party and she said it was downstairs. Before descending the stairs, we showed our IDs and got a wrist band. We also scanned a QR code to complete and sign Live Axe's waiver form. The lower level space has its own full bar, variety of seating for guests, and (I think) two areas with axe throwing cages. That night, one area was for competitive games and the other was to just try out or practice throwing. The whole Live Axe team - safety instructors, bartenders, and food servers - were great! They were professional but still had a fun vibe and energy at the same time. My husband and I went to the cage area where you could free throw. The instructor there gave us a demo and chatted with us. She was really cool and cheered when we got bullseyes. If you're looking for an axe throwing spot in lower Manhattan, this is a good choice. FYI - Live Axe also has a Rage Room. Overall, I would recommend it! read more

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What a fun place this is! I came here one sunday for a private work out class that was being held downstairs and than after we got to throw some axes! So this place is not only an axe throwing place and a bar, but you can also host events here too. The staff here are very helpful and knowledgeable about everything that has to do with throwing axes. The bartender here is very nice too. Axe throwing is alot harder than it looks. It is soooo much fun though! It is a great activity for a rainy day, or a work outing or just with friends and family. This place has multiple axe throwing cages both upstairs and downstairs. There are also two bars. The one downstairs is alot bigger and nicer than the one upstairs. If you find yourself in this area and want to try a new activity I highly recommend this spot. Also, it does not matter if you're new to axe throwing or a pro. The staff here will teach you everything you need to know to be able to get the axe on the board. read more

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I'm torn on what to review this. I'll start off by saying that I am not a fan of axe throwing - I've done it twice before and I'm not particularly good at it. However, our company was hosting a party here so I needed to participate :) The two employees teaching us how to throw were very detailed and helpful. They stuck around the entire time. The bar staff was fast and pleasant, too. The food was just ok. They have a cool photo wall downstairs and the bathrooms were very nice! read more

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I've always been really uncomfortable being near weapons and sharp objects, but this is my exception! I felt super safe and this is such a fun activity and you get to be a little competitive. We were in a group of eight and were able to learn how to throw and practice a few rounds before breaking up into teams. We even got a few bullseye which was a real ego boost! They also have a pretty large bar menu. Highly recommend for large groups! read more

My rating is *mostly based* on how I personally felt about the activity and the price tag it came with. 45 minutes for two people cost $120 and you're expected to tip the instructor. Drinks are also pretty expensive. $12 for a beer! I wasn't exactly a natural at axe throwing but super okay with that and just wanted to have fun. The instructor stays in the cage with you the whole time and consistently kept providing feedback which made it a little hard for me to just have the non-competitive fun I was craving. Personally, this wasn't my favorite thing to do and I can think of many ways to have a much better time for that much money. That said, IF axe throwing if your thing, and you're willing to shell out the money (idk if this is just what it costs) then this seems like a great place. Definitely has a fun vibe! read more

Such a fun place!! Kevin made it so fun and kept up with our group's stupidity and competitiveness he was awesome! read more

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My husband took me for Valentine's Day and honestly it was the coolest date. We had an online reservation and check in was seamless. There's a large clean bathroom downstairs with photo opportunities around it. We did the 2 people cage with Brendan who was AWESOME. He was very friendly, patient and supportive. I had never touched an axe before and won 3/4 games by the end. There's a full bar with snacks and tables to hangout. I actually cannot wait to go back again soon and bring some more friends. The facility is close to the Canal St subway stops for easy access. read more

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Had a fun time at Live Axe for the Rage Room. Love that it's located on a quiet street, not too much traffic. We were greeted promptly and not too many people were there but friendly and prompt bartender was ready to make some drinks! We waited not long before our Captain (Brendyn) was professional, funny, & thorough and super chill letting us look at playlists and letting us chill in the assigned room/lobby to cool off and finish our drinks before heading out. The rage room itself was tiny, but fine for 2, had a good ole 20min breaking stuff. The premises were huge, love the dark and sexy decor, bathrooms were clean! read more

Wow this was such a fun activity ! My friend and I booked a private room and had Trevor as our guide. He's great! Gives great tips on fixing your form, really wants you to land ur axe in the board, and overall good company. 45 minutes sure do fly by. They also sell food and drinks here but we didn't try any. You will definitely feel prepared for the zombie apocalypse after this read more

I found myself at Live Axe for an after-work engagement event. I remember when axe throwing became a thing a few years ago, it intrigued me but I never got around to trying it out for myself. That all changed the other night, and I was looking forward to finally throwing one of these things around while connecting with my colleagues. Live Axe is located near Chinatown - the space is pretty large and is set up were there are different "cages" around the space where parties will be throwing their axes; down the center of the room are long tables where food is served and you can socialize. When we walked in we were greeted by the hosts who walked us over to our section; it was there that we met Gabriel who served as our host. Gabriel went over the roadmap of our time at Live Axe: we we started by doing a couple of practice rounds where he taught us how to properly throw an axe. Then, we broke our into two teams and played some games. It was really a lot of fun - I found it a great way to blow off some steam, and it was great to socialize with my colleagues outside of the office. All the while, Gabriel did an excellent job engaging our group and keeping us on track; he really made the whole experience a great one. Can't forget about the food - the majority of the menu is what you would expect at a combo eat-and-play venue: chicken, flatbread pizzas, a giant soft pretzel, etc. - everything was tasty. Their drink menu is also noteworthy - they have a number of specialty cocktails as well as ones that are tried and true. Overall, Live Axe was great fun - I'm glad I finally got to experience axe throwing for myself, and the staff really made it a memorable experience. I would have no qualms returning to throw some more sharp objects around. read more

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4 stars!! What could possibly go wrong when you mix axes, liquor and beer?? LOL!! Came here with a group of 8 for a team building event. This is a great way to let off steam and get to know fellow work buddies, friends or family members better. What you find out may surprise you. What made it special were the people who work there. I was greeted when I walked in the place, was asked sign a waiver (NO SURPRISE) and the person who kept score, gave everyone tips on how to improve their skills were great. You should plan on making a reservation. During the week they open around 4 or 5 pm. Saturday and Sunday are at 1 pm. The lace was busy so plan ahead. They do offer discounts for groups which should save you a few dollars. All you need to do is check website which shows all pricing. The also have league events if you join their team. The equipment was in pretty good shape, I would have liked see the boards in a little better shape. As mentioned earlier everyone was friendly, they have a great bar, they do serve some food, mainly snack or appetizer food. The entire place was clean and well maintained. Overall great experience, I would definitely recommend them and would definitely come back. read more

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Went here for a team event and it was super fun. It was my first time and thank goodness I didn't hurt anyone or myself. The staff here are very friendly and the drinks are solid. Can't go wrong with a cold glass of beer or an old fashioned. We ordered some white and red flatbread pizza, pretzel the giant, garden on a skewer (skip this one) and grilled corn a cob (def skip this one). There's plenty of space upstairs and downstairs. We played a couple of games which was super fun and competitive. Would be a fun date night spot as well. read more

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Double date, an amazing time. We had the chicken skewers and that sauce was delicious. The attendant was very gracious. The host was fun and accommodating. The bartender had my drinks hitting and personality is tea. They gave me a birthday cupcake and song which I love. Overall, a great experience and I will be back when my shoulder gets better. read more

Came this Saturday i booked a shared cage for 7 pm. I was running a little late but still made it. The instructor was nice and very helpful. We only got 30 min but wasn't too bad. I ordered the Mez'kall and the chicken skewers. The drink was good but not too strong. The chicken skewers were cooked well very tasty, but I would've rather leafy greens than the shredded lettuce it came on. My date had the peasant sandwich a whoping $21 jeez; he said it was good, although he had it plain. My second time here after the pandemic, and it was empty but started filling up around 8ish. There is plenty of seating. I like the concept of the shared cage it makes for great conversation, meeting new ppl, and friendly competition. Although we didn't have anyone to share with, it was still cool. The bathroom is clean. There's a big bar downstairs and cute picture ops. The staff was friendly. I will definitely return. I also wish the menu wasn't so limited. Add some fries and burger. read more

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And absolutely phenomenal experience under the watchful eyes of Jason, the bartender, and Gaby the axe instructor. Drinks were phenomenal, and my crew had an amazing time learning how to throw axes for the first time. And there really isn't much else to say about this place besides the vibes are absolutely immaculate and you'll have the best of times thanks to the best crew in the customer service industry. As usual, I stuck with my classic blue Hawaiian and I was not disappointed in the slightest. Great place to blow off some steam after a hard days work! read more

Live Axe - Blue Hawaiian by Jason the bartender - Axe Throwing Near Me - New York, New York

I came here three weeks ago for a company work event for our team offsite. It's a cute, compact place for axe throwing with plenty of cages available. The check-in process was easy--you just scan the QR code for the form and fill out the waiver. Once everyone got there, the staff got us all set up and coached us through as much as we needed. I like how there's a dedicated person observing the whole time. He was friendly and very helpful. He even facilitated and kept score of our team competition (my team won, hehe). We got about 90 minutes, and I believe that was the perfect amount of time. We managed to get several practice rounds, and everyone got their fair share of throws in. Dinging a star off for the food. There weren't that many meat options so if you want to fill up on protein, you're pretty limited to just chicken skewers. I did enjoy the flatbread though. Very pliable and tasty. 4/5, would return. read more

I never even thought that there was a bar/axe throwing/restaurant place that existed. This place checks all the boxes -Good food -Good drinks -Great instructor who encouraged us -Badass decorations -Food comes fast, and the instructor was with us the whole time. -I am underage and I was allowed in here, even though it was technically a bar. -Bathrooms are super clean too I would 100, no 1000% come back here. I usually have at least one little thing I didn't like at a restaurant, wether it is the color of the wall or the sticky tables, but NO COMPLAINTS come to mind. read more

I came here with a group of six. The space has a very casual vibe. There is a large bar area on one side and about a dozen or more designated lanes for axe throwing. We did the one hour course with Stevie and he was awesome. Super helpful with tips and ways to improve our throws. Each person in our group got personal instruction for a few minutes and Stevie taught us how to do both two handed and one handed throws. Then we played three games to make things a bit competitive. Axe throwing is fun and accessible for most. The axes aren't too heavy and it's easy to get the hang of it pretty quickly. The venue also serves food and drinks. You might think alcohol doesn't go well with the throwing of large, sharp objects, but I guess they haven't had any issues! I got the Killing Me Softly cocktail. It was watered down and not super flavorful. My friends got the pizza and said it tasted like Chuck E Cheese pizza. I had a bite of the pretzel. It was soft and the dipping cheese had a bit of spice to it, but it was nothing special. We had a lot of fun. Definitely recommend this place for groups or date night. read more

This was so much fun. I like that they have tablets at the front so that you can sign the waiver. That gets things out of the way quickly. Ordered the mezskull drink and the Ursula. Both were very unique and delicious. The mezskull has a nice smoky kick to it. As for the ax throwing, it was great. We were paired with Gabe who gave us a thorough tutorial on how to throw properly and set up some games for us to play in teams. Sadly, the time went so fast. I definitely want to come back here again. read more

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Super fun place to try throw axes and great for beginners. The instructors are helpful and nice and there's food and drinks too! After providing some directions, they create fun axe game competitions like around the world, first to X points etc. I'd definitely recommend trying it! The one con is it gets very loud, but that's to be expected! read more

Very non descriptive location in China town. Walked by and could not tell until someone opened the door and i heard the music. Overall it was a great experience 1.- BARTENDERS: they were awesome, on top of their game and prices were not crazy. 2.- FOOD: its bar food but it was great. From the skewers to the pretzels bread and corn.. 3.- Ax Throwing: from the team members on charge to how much protection is there making it safe. Definitely a fun place to spend a few hours while having some booze. Please open one in Westchester, cause its a hike for me. read more

Went to this venue back in April. Was a little hesitant because... Who the hell has fun throwing an axe, right? Wrong! Staff was great... From checking in, to the bar, and the axe throwing host. Everyone was so fun! Prices were decent. There was a wait (about 30 minutes), but we drank and watched other groups until our "cage" was ready. Everyone had great attitudes all around which added to a pleasant and fun-filled experience! One thing I'd suggest to this business is to sharpen the axes or update the cork boards, but maybe mine didn't stick too much because I suck at axe throwing. Who knows?! Definitely recommend that you try this place out and see how well you hold up. Even if you have the lowest score of your group (I.e. me), you will not leave here feeling defeated! read more

Live Axe - My group inside the "cage" allotted to us. Fun times! - Axe Throwing Near Me - New York, New York

(4.5/5) Jason comes in clutch with some heavy pours, and Caroline is the best, most patient and encouraging teacher for axe throwing. Awesome experience here with my work team. Highly recommend for corporate events! (Side note, food is not bad, but typical for event bar food.) not bad for options. The chicken skewers are solid. read more

This would've been five stars, but there were a couple of issues: - We had to start 30 min late because there were too many people ahead of us on a Thurs night. Fortunately, they still let us play a full hour. Unfortunately, one of my friends had to leave early because of the late start time. - The Ursula. Don't get it. It looks cool, all black and inky. But it just tastes like concentrated lemon juice. Seriously, where was the alcohol? I couldn't taste it after the citrus withered my taste buds to nothing. What is good? The vegetable skewers. The service. And oh yeah, the effing axe-throwing! Super fun, just the right amount of caging without feeling boxed in (but still feeling safe), and amazing guides who make you feel like a beast even when you can't get the axe to stick. read more

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Taking out my covid frustrations on a wooden target board with an axe was everything I didn't know I needed. On top of that, you get drinks! But drunkenly throwing an axe was exhilarating. They teach you every step of the way so don't worry if you haven't thrown an axe before. We had a party of 5 but everyone receives a good amount of time. They'll teach you the basics then play some games against each other. The whole throwing area is enclosed so I felt safe and didn't feel like I would be chopped. This would make a great place for birthday parties or a big group affair. read more

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I've done several axe throwing venues, and this one they have an employee who's with you the entire time. For the two hours we were throwing axes, Steven definitely made it a memorable experience. He did a great job( funny, engaged, and guided what we were doing. If you're going with a large group, definitely recommend this guy because he made it energetic and enjoyable. read more

Good food, good drinks, a great setting and fantastic people over at Live Axe. Our cage captain Steven made us feel right at home, setting up an inviting and easygoing atmosphere for our stay today. He was very helpful, charming, and all-around a solid host for what was my first time there. Safe to say we had a blast. read more

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This was such a fun and unique experience. Emily was an amazing "coach" and hope to return again soon!

Live Axe was fun! Perfect for company events. Gabby and Priscilla are amazing attendants! read more

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I've been here twice, and I would definitely come back again! I love the decor, the bar vibe, the pizza, and the kind staff. I had Jamie as my instructor the first time and he was great. I had Elliot the second time and he was very helpful. I love axe throwing and I'm glad this spot is located in Manhattan - you can find more axe throwing spots in Brooklyn. I recommend the Mez-skull drink if you're into Mezcal, mango, and tajin; and the hand-tossed cheese pizza -- they were both delicious. Live Axe is a good place to celebrate a birthday at - it's spacious, fun, and has a good vibe. The axe throwing sessions are about 45 minutes here, which is a decent amount of time. You won't regret coming here :) read more

Live Axe - Mez-skulls. Delicious af - Axe Throwing Near Me - New York, New York

Went to live axe for Valentine's day because I like to do different stuff lol. My gf made reservations for us, as we got in we were seen at the front desk then had to read/sign a waiver & then got escorted to our seats. We had some drinks but the menu wasn't much to choose from, it could've been much better (they don't even have fries & I love fries lol) which I thought was weird. The ambiance was kool tho, 2 floors & the photo room or walk to the bathroom was pretty dope. I would go back with friends if anything. read more

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Came here for a date night and it was overall a good experience. I took off a star because we waited - little over 20 minutes even though we had a reservation. The staff really makes the whole experience fun with a little friendly competition. There is an absinthe cocktail on the menu that I would avoid unless you enjoy a strong licorice flavor, other drinks were great ! read more

Jason was our instructor and he was awesome! Super star service and attentive I'm showing us how to axe throw and stuff. Def Che k it out! The first one I found that is in nyc instead of bK! The dranks was decent and good but great vibes and good Corp events and parties and team building. Def Che k it out and ask for Jason! It'll be a litty time read more

If you go here ASK FOR CHRIS! He made the experience SOOO much more fun. Please give this man a raise. He's funny AND sexy.

The entire staff made this a birthday I will never forget!!! Lex and Michelle were the BEST coaches and matched the vibe of our crazy group so well!! The bar staff easily made one of the best margs I have ever had in the city, and the music made us feel like we were in a night club throwing some axes. I had so many different types of people with me and everyone said this was so much more fun than they could've expected! 10/10 recommend read more

Had an amazing time. First time experiencing axe throwing and Chris was the perfect host for our group. His energy and attitude elevated our whole groups experience and really created such a fun environment for us. Couldn't recommend enough especially if you can get Chris as your host. read more

Late to the axe-throwing game, my group attended a Live Axe session last weekend. We booked ahead online. I'm honestly not sure if they offer walk-in games, but it didn't look like it since they only have about 5 or 6 cages. We arrived 15 minutes early to fill out the waivers, and then were given the opportunity to order drinks while we waited for our space to clear out. Chris was our axe master, and showed us the best stances and grips to achieve the best throw. We split up into 2 teams and were each given 3 throws when it was our turn. We played a variety of games including around the world and 21. Bullseyes are celebrated with a hack to the side of the cage and a gigantic "BULLSEYE" chant. My group were naturals and had quite a few of these! We managed to do a lot in an hour and had a great time playing the different games. By the end of the session I was pretty comfortable with the axe and confident in my throws. This is definitely a fun activity to do with friends or as a corporate team building event. They also have a break room in the lower level which I'll return to check out in the future. read more