Best Axe Throwing Venues in the U.S.
The top-rated axe throwing venues across America, ranked by customer reviews, ratings, and overall experience quality. Find the best place to throw near you.
How We Rank the Best Axe Throwing Venues
Our rankings are based on a combination of verified customer ratings, review volume, and venue quality indicators from our database of 1,000+ U.S. axe throwing locations. We weight rating score most heavily, but venues with more reviews get a slight boost — a 4.9 with 400 reviews beats a 4.9 with 20 reviews.
The venues on this list represent the absolute best axe throwing experiences in America. Every venue listed has a rating of 4.5 or higher and at least 50 verified reviews. These are the places where beginners feel welcome, experienced throwers find competition, and groups have unforgettable experiences.
What makes a top-rated venue? Consistent coaching quality, well-maintained targets and equipment, clean and safe facilities, strong atmosphere and bar programs, and responsive customer service. The best venues also offer group packages, league play, and corporate event capabilities.
This list is updated quarterly as new reviews come in and new venues open. If you do not see your favorite venue, it may not have enough reviews yet — encourage them to build their review base on BestAxeThrowing.com.
Top 50 Axe Throwing Venues in America
Ranked by customer rating and review volume:
Bier Shack Taproom
Best OverallFoley, Alabama
Axe Marks the Spot
Runner UpOpelika, Alabama
Clubs & Hatchets
Top 3Cusseta, Alabama
Cooper Landing, Alaska
Ketchikan, Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska
Wasilla, Alaska
Fairbanks, Alaska
Skagway, Alaska
Seward, Alaska
Skagway, Alaska
Seward, Alaska
Homer, Alaska
Phoenix, Arizona
Flagstaff, Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona
Tempe, Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona
Mesa, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Gilbert, Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona
Tempe, Arizona
Mesa, Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona
Surprise, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona
San Francisco, California
Oakland, California
Berkeley, California
San Francisco, California
Oakland, California
San Jose, California
Oakland, California
San Jose, California
Brentwood, California
San Francisco, California
Fairfield, California
Stockton, California
Rohnert Park, California
Emeryville, California
Livermore, California
Modesto, California
Roseville, California
Walnut Creek, California
Mobile, Alabama
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Frequently Asked Questions
How are these venues ranked?
Venues are ranked primarily by customer rating score, with review volume used as a tiebreaker. A venue with a 4.9 rating and 400 reviews ranks higher than a 4.9 with 20 reviews. All venues on this list have a rating of 4.5 or higher and at least 50 verified reviews.
What makes an axe throwing venue "the best"?
The best axe throwing venues combine excellent coaching, well-maintained equipment, clean and safe facilities, strong atmosphere, responsive customer service, and fair pricing. Top venues also offer group packages, league play, and corporate event capabilities.
Can I book directly through BestAxeThrowing.com?
We provide venue contact information, hours, and direct links to each venue's website and phone number. Most bookings are made directly with the venue. We are working on integrated booking in select markets.
How often is this list updated?
Our rankings are updated quarterly as new reviews come in and new venues open across the country. Ratings and review counts are pulled from our live database, so the data you see is current.
Why is my favorite venue not on this list?
Venues need at least 50 reviews and a 4.5+ rating to qualify for this list. If your favorite venue is newer or has fewer reviews, encourage them to build their presence on BestAxeThrowing.com and ask customers to leave reviews.