Let's just say, throwing axes is not for the faint of heart, or for anyone on a budget.
With family visiting from out of town, we were all turned on at the idea of throwing axes one evening, because why not. With Axe Whooping the closest of the 2 bars like this in Denver, the group and I ventured here for a little fun.
PRO's:
++ Located on South Broadway, near Speer, the space is brand spanking new, easy to spot and has ample street parking by meter. On the Sunday evening we stopped by, we were able to pull up straight in front of the building, free of charge. Thank you Sundays! The interior is pretty bare, featuring a variety of axe throwing lanes for groups, a few picnic tables and the famous rage room in the back!
++ Staff is insanely friendly in offering help, advice and are actually on commission in assisting customers, and groups. Only 4 in our party of 5 wanted to throw axes, so a young woman (whose name I cannot remember for the life of me!) graciously helped us in getting started, how to properly throw an axe in proper form, and assisted in keeping score while playing one of the various games suggested.
++ THE RAGE ROOM. Literally the coolest idea - allowing any and all parties to blow off a little steam. Seriously! The small square room is filled with various breakables (think vases, glass fixtures, etc....) along with something to smash them with - a baseball bat and sledge hammer were offered in addition to your own arm to throw objects against the wall. Although each session comes with only 3 items to smash, additional items (laptops, lamps, tv's...) can be purchased for smashing! Even better - you're welcome to bring in your own items for smashing! Once you've suited up, you can pick any music to your liking and rage out! Talk about therapeutic!
++ Throwing axe's is a total workout. No really! After a single hour (which is plenty I might add) I was exceptionally sore, having used muscles not normally worked as hard!
++ Coming in January, an axe throwing league will be starting, allowing for anyone who is anyone to join for 8 weeks!
CON's:
--Okay the only major con here is the price tag, which is why my review rates at just 3 stars. Rather than paying per lane, like the bays at Top Golf, this spot charges $22.50/person/hour! For just ONE hour of throwing, it cost our group of four $90 - yikes! The rage room is extra, at $15 for 15 minutes, including 3 small items to smash - which can last all of 30 seconds, if you're lucky.
Although Axe Whooping offers more pro's than con's, I just can't shake the hefty price tag. However, if you're looking for a unique, interesting, fun and expensive night out - this is definitely your place.