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    The Axe Lair

    4.7 (43 reviews)
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    Charline M.

    This place is really fun!!! It's a great spot for a date night or for a night with friends! For Axe Throwing, you can choose from different axes of different weights to use for your lane. You also get to choose different games to test your skill levels throwing the axe. They also have a rage room and arcade games. My husband and I booked for an hour and felt like that was plenty of time for two people. We are both very competitive so my only hangup is we started getting really hot and the fan wasn't doing it for us. It would be awesome to have drinks or small bites available but this place is also conveniently located in DT Fullerton and there's plenty of spots nearby. Overall, super fun and worth trying out!

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    Derick C.

    Had a date here recently, and it wasn't too busy because we went during the afternoon and peak times are around nighttime. This was my first time axe throwing, but it was actually really fun. The staff were very professional and cordial! Really cool activity to give a try once in a while! The staff were very helpful and patient - gave us some tips and techniques to get us going. I opted for the everything bucket, shovel/axe/ knife, and I gotta say it was pretty worth it for the extra cost as you get to work with the different weight distributions. When you actually get the hit in, the sounds they make on the wooden boards is really nice. The entrance to this place is however, situated behind the main street since if you were to go through the entrance on commonwealth, you'd be in the axe throwing ranges already. Situated in the heart of downtown Fullerton, there's plenty of parking spots available. The public lots near the fullerton train station, street parking, etc.

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    Dena T.

    Last month, we were walking around after grabbing matcha when we passed by The Axe Liar and immediately said, "We have to try that place." Fast forward to this month. We were out having dinner nearby and decided to finally give it a shot. We showed up just before 8 PM and luckily they had space for walk-ins. First thing we had to do was sign a waiver. Nothing says "fun night out" like promising not to sue if things get a little wild. They give a teacher discount- just show your ID. We booked an hour and chose the axe (they also had knives, shovels, and a few other options--definitely trying the full bucket next time). We were set up in lane 3, and one of the staff members walked us through how to throw and how to switch between different games. We started with good old-fashioned target practice, and I actually won the first round (felt pretty proud of that!). But then we played tic-tac-toe... and let's just say I got destroyed. Like, not even close. I kept telling myself it was just a warm-up. My boyfriend is very competitive so he was definitely in my head. We played a few more games, and eventually I found my rhythm. Turns out, you have to really throw hard if you want that axe to stick. Good news: I came back and won the last two rounds. Girl power for the win! Overall, this place was a blast. The vibe was relaxed, dim lighting, the staff was super helpful, and it ended up being way more fun than I expected. If you are looking for something different to do, especially with friends or for date night, I would totally recommend it. Just make sure to stretch your shoulders beforehand... and maybe your ego, too lol.

    Very proud of my stacked double-throw lol.
    Dani D.

    We had a great time here celebrating my birthday in DTF with a group of 11 people. Some of us had done it before and some hadn't, but everyone had fun. I got our reservation online a week prior which was easy since we paid ahead of time. It was $30/person for an hour slot, and that seems to be pretty standard fare for axe throwing. The actual entrance is on the parking lot side rather than the sidewalk on Commonwealth. Their staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and taught us how to best throw the axe (we didn't upgrade to the bag of knives and shovels) as well as how to work the projector in each lane. They have lots of different targets and games to choose from! Be warned that there's no food/alcohol for sale here. They do have a fridge with water bottles and stuff for sale up front but it'd be cool if they could turn that small waiting area into a mini bar so you can get beers and snacks, though I get why they don't do that. It was a cool spot to let out some aggression before we wandered over to our dinner reservation later that night. We'll be coming back for sure--it'd be nice with a smaller group, like a double date or something. Definitely worth trying!

    Breana M.

    Had a spontaneous date night at the Axe Lair! It was perfect for me bc it was a Thursday night and wasn't crowded. This was also our first time axe throwing. It was actually much harder than it looks. The staff were very helpful and patient - gave us plenty of time to get warmed up to the process and even taught us some techniques along the way. Appreciate the great customer service they provided! Really cool activity to give a try or to release some tension!

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    Mecca B.

    Hey Siri, this place was so easy to find and very clean and so fun. Music was playing, and our coach, Julia, was so patient and explained the process clearly. I would definitely come back again. If you want some snacks, there are some chips that you can purchase, and if you're thirsty, there's a fridge of beverages that you choose from.

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    Tamara T.

    I visited the Axe Lair November 7th for various reasons, none of them being the election results. I've never thrown an axe in my life but I found it to be fairly easy to learn and once we got going it felt great! Definitely a stress relieving activity that gets your mind off of current events. They have various axe games you can play and I could stay there for hours just practicing. It's great with a group of friends or going solo! We were there on a Wednesday so it wasn't too busy at all. Our axe host was really nice and showed us how to throw and gave us tips on our form, but we had to let him know we were first timers and ask for the full demo. There's no alcohol served here, but I would recommend this place for a group outing or one of those team building outings and then after your done walk to one of the plethora of bars surrounding the place for a drink and/or food. Check-in on Yelp to get 10% off and parking is around back, as is the entrance!

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    Ask the Community - The Axe Lair

    Is there air conditioning?

    Yes there is! We do have a large building, so it doesn’t feel super icy but we do have AC to cool the building.

    Do I need a reservation if it’s only 3 people?

    Hello! You can make reservations online at www.theaxelair.com. Walks-Ins are welcome on a first come first served basis. We recommend calling during our business hours to check for availability updates.

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    The vibe was relaxed, dim lighting, the staff was super helpful, and it ended up being way more fun than I expected.

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    I recently booked a group of 18 for 2 hours of throwing time at the Axe Lair for my husband's…read morebirthday, and the whole process from beginning to end was so smooth and seamless! I emailed with Alyssa, the assistant manager, and she was so helpful with answering every one of my questions! She made the booking process so easy! This was all of our first times, and it couldn't have gone any better. The staff was so thorough with explaining the techniques of throwing each of the weapons. I opted for the "Bucket of Everything" for all of us which included an axe, dagger, and shovel. I HIGHLY recommend doing that! It was nice to be able to switch off which one you wanted to throw. They have a big selection of different games that project on the board! I was concerned that 2 hours wouldn't be enough time, but by the end of the 2 hours, we were all pretty worn out, so it was plenty of time! We all had such a BLAST and can't wait to go again!!! Thank you to Alyssa, and the rest of the staff! You all truly made it such an incredible birthday for my husband, and I am so grateful!

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