Our instructor Kenny was amazing. Demonstrated how to throw the axes correctly also the stars and cards. The cards and stars are super sharp but our team had an amazing time playing games. Thank you Kenny for teaching us how to properly throw without me murdering some one read more

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I went for a bday celebration for a friend and we had a nice time. Once you check in and sign liability waivers, the workers help you get set up and show the proper ways to throw the ax. They do not have options for axes (weights or size) so everyone throws the same ones. The boards definitely have some wear and tear in the, axes would sometimes get stuck in the wood. But throwing the axes was super fun. We also got to throw ninja stars and some cards (metal). Super fun afternoon. Parking is available on the streets. The venue does not have food or drink, but feel free to bring your own. read more

We went to throw some axes after Father's Day brunch! None of us had ever been before so it was a learning experience for all of us. We had a reservation and we got started right away. I would recommend making a reservation as a lot of people were there by tine we left. I didn't catch the name of the guy working that day, but he was great. He gave a safety brief (extremely important!) and showed us where to stand, how to throw, etc. He kept an eye on everyone and would offer tips if he saw someone struggling (me!). After we got the hang of it (I never did), he brought over a sheet with games we could play. Then he brought other things we could throw - sharp metal "cards", ninja stars, and darts with balloons we could throw things at. Our reservation was for 90 minutes and it flew by! It was a good time! read more

If you are ready to have some fun, this is the place to go. We were there for a team meeting. I believe it is more team building than a meeting. Once a month we go and have some fun. Everyone had a blast. We got to safely throw axes, ninja stars, playing cards, shovels, and darts. Throwing the Shovel was probably the hardest thing to do. Throwing axes underhanded was difficult. But with some practice, it's not bad. read more

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First time visiting St. Louis. Decided to go to this place for our last night to have some fun, and we are so glad we did. We had an awesome time throwing axes, which we've done in Los Angeles before, but this time around, we also got to throw cards and ninja stars! Kenny, our instructor, was very friendly and professional. We had a great time and would definitely recommend this place if you're looking for some fun activities to do in the city. read more

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Will definitely be back, the attendant was super nice and helpful for us first time axe throwers. He was consistently checking on us and bringing us new items to step up our game and make the throwing morr interesting /fun. I hate I can't remember his name, but it was his last day there the day we went anyway. My favorite part was BYOB read more

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I have nothing to say other than 10/10. We made a reservation for a birthday, walked in, and it was just us in the whole place. It was awesome. Ben was working, and he was phenomenal - full of energy, eager to help, and taught us so much. He also made the birthday boy feel really special with special treatment. He interacted with us the whole time and made our experience super great. We also REALLY appreciated that he wore his mask the whole time. The location can be a little difficult to get to if you're not familiar with the area, but definitely park in the arch visitor garage. There's a hallway that leads directly to top notch from the same parking lot, which made entering and exiting even easier. The place was super clean, and actually extremely spacious. Ben also played the music we wanted to listen to, which was even more catered to us. Highly recommend, loved every minute. read more

We didn't actually go into this establishment, but we had such a wonderful encounter with one of the workers that we wanted to leave a review. We were visiting St. Louis with our 2 young children. We were trying to get to the Arch, and our GPS was telling us to cross the busy service road. As we were heading toward the intersection, a nice young man can running out and asked if we were going to the Arch. He gave us direction to a bridge we could cross that was much safer. We were so grateful for his kindness! read more

Such a fun axe throwing experience! We'd been once before to another location, but this one had some fun surprises and we got some pro tips from Matthias! He was a great host! read more

Our group had a great time today at Top Notch (St. Charles/Cottleville). Dan, the Axe Master, did a great job!!

Top Notch was definitely a great time. I have been wanting to try axe throwing for a while and am glad I came here for the first time! My coworkers and I were able to schedule a last minute appointment in the middle of the week as it was really close to most hotels and downtown restaurants, but you should definitely book online ahead of time. Axe Master Jared got us set up in our lanes and gave a great demo and safety instruction. He was awesome! Originally hearing at the price I thought "meh" but was definitely going to book, I assumed it would just be a couple quick throws and out but we were able to get in a few practice rounds and some rounds of the cool house games. WE EVEN GOT TO THROW NINJA STARS, WOW!! It was definitely a great bang for my buck! read more

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My cousin and I were looking for something to do as the sign up for the poker tournament was already full. We were pretty bummed, but we were determined not waste the night. We threw around a few ideas, and then I remembered that I had saw an axe throwing place down the street. I've heard of these opening up and starting to become popular, but honestly I wasn't sure really how fun it would be. We decided to give Top Notch a shot. We walked in around 6:30pm on a Saturday night and were able to secure a spot for the both of us. Here are a few things that would be helpful for a first timers. - Two options for sessions, $20 for 30 min and $35 for 90 min - Walk-ins are welcome, but you can also make a reservation online - You can bring your own food in, they do not have food - You can bring your own drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic), they do have non-alcoholic drinks for sale - There is a convenience store you can buy food and drinks at around the corner With this being my cousin and my first time, we went with the 90 min session which I would highly recommend if it is your first time. It gave us a good chance to get used to the axes, play around with throwing cards and stars. Ben, the Axe Master, gave us a quick tutorial and safety guidelines. I appreciated that the explanations were short and sweet and allowed us to get to the throwing quickly! My cousin and I each got our own lanes and quickly got the hang of it. I don't know what it is about axe throwing, but we were having an absolute blast just throwing the axes at the target. We didn't even need games, I love just hearing the sound of an axe hitting and sticking to the board. There are games though. The Axe Master will go through games about 30 mins into the session and then hand you throwing cards and stars in about another 30 mins. I appreciated the gradual introduction of new items. This allowed us to get comfortable without feeling overwhelmed. 90 mins of constant axe throwing is quite a bit. My arm was hurting by the end of it, maybe because I'm getting old. I still had an amazing time though. I'm glad we didn't make it to the poker tournament, because it led to Top Notch! The Axe Master did a great job checking in with us and encouraging us throughout the whole session. I had a blast! I've already scheduled my next visit with 5 of my visiting college friends! read more

Wow! What a fun a different thing to do with friends, family, or coworkers. The "Axe Masters" greeted us at the entrance, where we signed waivers and got ready to play. We had a reservation, so that helped since it was a bit crowded. As a group of 5, we took up one lane with two targets. We started off by getting thorough safety instructions from the Axe Master, which was much appreciated. Then we jumped right in, alternating between the two axes provided. Even for someone with no skills, it was fun and easy to dive in. After about an hour, we upgraded to throwing stars and playing cards, which was a fun change of pace - also easier on the arms and shoulders. Overall, the staff were very attentive, they kept the place clean, and it was fun that you could bring in your own food and drinks. The one downside was parking downtown can be a challenge. Great experience! read more

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Such a fun afternoon of axe throwing. What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than throwing sharp objects at your spouse. I mean with your spouse. Our Axe Master Saturday afternoon was fantastic. We practically had the place to ourselves. read more

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This was just as awesome as I had hoped it would be. Super fun way to spend a Friday night. I would recommend reserving a lane or two in advance, as this place was packed! You arrive and sign a waiver, the "Axe Masters" give you a quick tutorial/safety run down and then you are free to go. They have a list of fun games you can play to bring out your competative side. The space is well maintained, and they are constantly keeping up the targets so they don't get too beat up by swapping out boards. Some highlights for me were: - BYOB and food - but don't forget utensils! - Clean and organized - Variety of throwing instruments (lol; axes, throwing stars, etc) The staff was super friendly and present, and they will give you tips if you are struggling. Definitely something I'll be back to do again! read more

Went here for a friend's birthday. Every spot was taken and it felt a bit busy. We had fun but didn't take masks off because there was too many people and we didn't fully feel ok. The staff were nice and walked us through everything. Will go back for sure read more

Good times. Friendly staff. Axes, throwing stars, & throwing cards. Boards were pretty worn out but still had a good time. read more

We had a phenomenal time! We were walking by on New Year's Eve and we were able to walk right in. None of us had ever tried Ax throwing before, but we all left big fans even if our skills weren't "Top Notch"! read more

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This place was fun! I wanted to try something different, something a little out of my comfort zone and maybe a little crazy my last night in St. Louis for my birthday weekend trip. And this place was right across the street from my hotel. The axe master was friendly and helpful, and explained all the safety stuff, etc., very well. I had a blast, so much so that I'm looking into local axe throwing places here in Cleveland to try it again. read more

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We randomly walked into this place and will be coming back every week. Our axe master Ben was incredible at showing us around and how to throw things and even taught me some really cool tricks after I got the hang of it. Can I get a membership please read more

So much fun!!! We tried this place out while on a mini vacation with our son over Spring Break. All of us had such a blast! We loved throwing axes, plus they also offered throwing stars and cards! We would definitely recommend this place! It's clean, well managed and so much Fun!! The whole family enjoyed it! read more

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Axe throwing has never been on my bucket list. My boyfriend and I went to Top Notch for a birthday party and had a blast. I can confidently say that my chance of surviving a zombie apocalypse has increased with my new found skill. Our party of six made an online reservation, which was easy. We took an Uber down to the location to avoid any city parking havocs. When we got there, I was pretty nervous and rehearsed the potential self-inflicted oopies before we started. The staff was very good about providing us quick tutorials on axe throwing safety. After the tutorial, we were on our own for the next 2 hours. A couple things to keep in mind: 1. It's BYOB. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks because you'll be there for awhile. 2. Wear something loose and comfortable for throwing. I and many others got the flannel memo. 3. They let you throw ninja stars at the end which was pretty awesome! Be careful when you throw them! They can bounce back with they don't stick to the target. Overall, great time and I would recommend coming back for another special event. It's a bit pricing, so I don't see myself doing this often but will definitely recommend it as a fun, stress-relieving activity. read more

As part of our annual trip to St Louis my son (13) and I decided to try some axe throwing for the first time. My first comment is that after we left all my son could say the rest of the weekend is do we have time to go back and throw more axes? The location is very convenient to all of the hotels in the downtown area and the inside of the building was well maintained, well lit, and had all of the necessary safety features. Our instructor was very patient and helpful throughout our time and gave us awesome hints to improve our accuracy and ability to stick the axe. After awhile he came by with some ninja stars and metal playing cards for us to try out. Again my son, and me too, loved trying these new items out as well as the games that were suggested. In my son's words "throwing and sticking the axe is just satisfying". All in all this is something not to be missed and this location and instructor are Top Notch. read more

I had an appointment today 12/30/2020 to do this, which was a gift for my mother. We were shocked to park in the parking lot and see that participants inside were not masked and not social distancing. We did not even go inside because we were so disappointed. The fact that this business was not requiring their guests to follow basic orders to keep people safe makes me distrust them completely - would they even bother to sanitize the axes and other equipment between each group's use? As of today, 1 in 14 people are infected with COVID in St. Louis County. To not ask your guests to mask is shameful. read more

Had a great time! They have axes, ninja stars and cards to throw! Will definitely be back!

what a blast!! We thought that the staff was very helpful and everything was well organized. The ONLY downside I can think of is that I will now have to buy throwing axes because this is almost addictive. The venue was clean and organized, the staff makes sure you understand the rules and that you can enjoy your day (and stay safe). we WILL be back next time we are in St. Louis. read more

My friends chose this as my bachelorette activity and it truly fit the bill as being fun, accessible, social and with the right amount of alcohol (you can drink if you want but it's no big deal if you're not.) It's BYOB and the atmosphere is casual. In fact, the laid-back atmosphere is what I liked the best about it. Our instructor/axe manager Stephen was very patient with us and let us gab and socialize a bit before organizing us for the safety briefing. Yet when he set the timer he still allotted us the full 90 minutes. I thought that was very generous. Axe throwing can be quite a workout if you throw back to back; some people were in it to win it, going for the bullseyes and 2 "kill" shots, while others burned out earlier and were content to socialize. Overall, this is a fantastically unique activity and I will keep it in mind for future gatherings! read more

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Booked online ahead of time for a Wednesday evening. Place was almost hidden under the highway, limited street parking. Not crowded and was able to start throwing within minutes. Staff gave us a quick tutorial and checked on us periodically during our 1.5h stay. BYOB, but wish they sold some water or soft drinks on site because we got sweaty and thirsty with all our axe throwing. Seems like it would be great place for groups / parties. read more

Super fun activity to do while visiting out of town or for a fun night out with friends. Michael was the guy in charge. He was super nice and very easy to talk to. My friend and I really enjoyed hanging out with him during our hour and a half throwing session. Don't be fooled by how easy it sounds to throw axes at a wooden target. It is much harder than it looks. I would recommend 2 handed throwing for beginners for sure! It's BYOB so that added to the fun. FYI: You will be sore the next day. It very much uses muscles you are not used to using. read more

We held my 9 yr olds birthday party here and it was great! The staff was so friendly & helpful ! All the kids had a blast and did not want to leave! read more

16 of us visited Top Notch and had a great time! The staff is super helpful! Highley recommend! read more

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Tried to hit up a piano bar for our mother's 60th birthday and it was a dud! Drove by this about an hour before close on our way to another bar and turned around. Jared got us in without a reservation or a wait and was very helpful in showing us the ropes. We had a great time! Way better than a piano bar night! And on top of it, birthday girl was gifted a T-shirt for her birthday! A great time was had by all! read more

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I visited top notch for the first time over the weekend with a group of friends and we had the BEST time! We didn't have to wait long at all to get into our station and the instructors showed us exactly how to throw both the axes and the cool ninja stars and cards! If you're looking for a fun activity with friends and a great stress relief, check them out! read more

Wait Axe Throwing and BYOB? I was in from the start. We had eight in our party and we chose the 2 hr block which was perfect for a complete bracket competition. Staff was friendly and the facility was top notch. read more

So my fiancé and I were a bit overwhelmed planning our wedding and the stress from our jobs as well, we just needed something to unwind and relieve some of the stress of our lives... then we found this place. There is something so very cathartic and therapeutic about throwing axes, throwing cards, and throwing stars. Bonus for very friendly and extremely informative staff. The only thing I would suggest, would be to sell just bottles of water, if at possible. But other than that this place is awesome and we will definitely be back. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Took my bf here for his birthday and had a great time! Staff was friendly even offered to pause our time while we ran to the corner store for drinks. Fun for all, axes were lighter than I expected which means I was able to throw and give the bf a run for his money in the games. Anyone would have fun, we definitely recommend it if you're looking for something to do. Thanks for the fun bday outing! read more

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Courteous staff! It was a blast. They are patient and welcoming. I think this is a great family or group activity. I will definitely go again and bring a larger crowd! read more

This has always been an item on my bucket list, I just never had the time to go. I was in Saint Louis for business and while driving to my hotel I noticed the sign for Axe Throwing. I figured I would stop in since I had the rest of the night free. My boyfriend and I booked the one hour and 30 minutes package for two online since we weren't sure how busy the place would get. When you book online it asks you to select a time slot. Once we arrived we found out that there is a 30 minute option but only for walk-ins if the place isn't busy. We checked in and signed a waiver on these I-Pads at the front counter. The place is BYOB and they have soda/juice for sale for $2.00. After we signed our waiver we were taken to our lane. Ben and Jeremy were the two employees there that night. They begin by giving a short safety talk saying " we are Axe throwers not catchers". Then once that is done you are free to throw the axes as many times during your allotted time. They keep track of everyone's time with timers by the front desk. About half way through your session they will come to your lane with metal playing cards and ninja stars/shuriken for you to throw. They teach you how to throw them and will even show you some trick shots. At first my boyfriend and I were worried that an hour and a half would be too long and we would get bored, however this was one of the best date nights we have ever had. Ben and Jeremy were very patient and attentive. I had a-lot of trouble in the beginning getting the axe to land anywhere on the target, and Ben gave me one on one help. The one on one attention and creative ideas that Ben and Jeremy gave us were awesome. At one point they even asked us what kind of music we wanted to listen to. I honestly cant recommend this place enough. Next time I am in Saint Louis this will be at the top of my list to visit again. read more

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On a family vacay and we wanted to take our kids to do something that they have not done before and they had the best time! It was clean and super kid friendly. I absolutely appreciated Kenny for accommodating us and showing us his master ax skills. Would definitely come back! High recommended! read more

We had a blast here! Great experience. The staff was very friendly, the booking process was a breeze, and throwing axes is super fun. Maybe someday they could implement a better cancellation policy as we had one person cancel a week or so in advance but you can't get your money back. Otherwise this was a great time! Easy location, walk from lots of great restaurants. read more