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    Live Axe

    4.7 (175 reviews)
    PriceyAxe Throwing, Bars
    Closed 1:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Jeannette L.

    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!

    Whitney D.

    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.

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    Nicole M.

    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!

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    Jess F.

    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.

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

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    Jason M.

    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.

    Live Axe is great for team building.
    Brian M.

    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.

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    Joannie B.

    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.

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    Andres A.

    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!

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    Nicole K.

    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.

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    Appreciate the review — hope round two happens soon.

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    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.

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    Thanks for visiting! Chris will love to hear this

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    Thanks for showing up and throwing down!

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