Checked that box! First time trying ax throwing. I'd say overall, it was a fun experience. But I don't think you'll find me running out and buying my own ax throwing gear. Clean, fun environment. Especially on a cold and snowy day. Staff was friendly and helpful. Drinks and appetizers were good. Would go back and try other food on the menu. An hour and a half was the right amount of time for a party of four. We had enough by that point. read more

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Amazing! It was awesome, staff were so nice and helpful! I had my 17th birthday celebration there and the lady at the front remembered when we left a few hours later. The drinks were good and came out fast and both my parents said they really liked it! The aesthetics were super cool, there was even a spray paint mural on the wall, they also helped us learn to throw. I wish they had more things to throw though. But overall awesome experience! read more

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I love base camp pong and axe for axe throwing! It's so much fun to do with friends or as a date, the food is typical bar food so I recommend going in with low expectations instead of high ones. The staff is friendly and isn't too overbearing if you have been before or if you need the extra help they are there for that as well. read more

This place is awesome! The drinks, food and service are great. My family had a blast playing ping pong and the other games. The prices are great too. I was happily surprised with the value. read more

Came here with our team while we were in town for work and we had a blast! We went on a Tuesday evening so it was not busy at all. The place is huge! They have a separate room for axe throwing, an arcade area, and what also seems a little private area in the back that had corn hole and a couple of lanes for axe throwing. Their BOGO happy hour is unmatched! I forget what our bartender/server name was but she was super nice and quick. The drinks i had were perfectly made. We didn't really have a meal here and just ordered some small bites (chips, salsa, and dip) so can't really say much about the food. I don't really plane on heading back to boise again (unless it was for work lol) but I'd absolutely check this spot out again! read more

I've heard of axe throwing bars but never really considered going to one. (Me and sharp objects have never been a good pairing, I simply have the crappiest luck with them.) But GodNephew and his wife wanted to check it out. I didn't do any axe throwing or play any Ping-Pong playing, so this review is based on the overall experience outside of that. No reservations but we made it within opening hour so our party of 8 was seated immediately. The menu didn't take long to come through either. It also didn't take long for us to go through it as their food selection isn't vast. TIP: The group expedition part of the menu does NOT require a minimum order of 4 nor does each order feed a party of 4. We were all confused as to what they meant by "these dishes are designed for parties of 4 or more." (Seriously, they should just take that statement out.) Our server said we can just order them like a regular order for one. ANYWAY! The verdict: FRIED MAC + CHEESE: I'm not really a fan of mac and cheese anything but these looked appetizing enough for me to try. Great crunch outside, nice creaminess of the cheese and macaroni was cooked perfect. For mac and cheese lovers, this is for you. WEDGE SALAD BITES: I've never had one of these and it's not something I would even think about ordering. But hanger pangs started gnawing at me, so I gave it a try. Whoa, this was surprisingly good! It was refreshing with the fresh and crispy lettuce. The blue cheese dressing and crumbles were neutralized by the bacon bits. Recommending! CRISPY PORK: Crispy, they are not. Matter of fact, no part of that dish was crispy at all. But the seasoning was on point. Wrapped in warm tortilla and topped with tomatillo sauce = YUM. But really, they shouldn't be calling these "crispy." It's completely misleading. BRISKET: I got to try a bite of it from someone else's plate. DELISH. The only issue? The veggies were undercooked. All of them were soft on the outside and tough on the inside - bad enough to be inedible. (I know, we should have said something, but we really didn't have the luxury of time for a do-over.) FOOD: 3.5. SERVICE: 3. It wasn't busy but had hitches finding our servers. VALUE: 3. PARKING: Private lot. Not an issue. OVERALL: 3.25. I got to take a peak at the axe throwing area and learned you can have your food and drinks brought there. There was also an instructor who can show you the ropes of axe throwing. GodNephew and wife enjoyed it. They didn't complete the full hour, though. I figure they just got tired. TIP: They highly recommend making reservations! I noticed a DJ section situated above the floor, so it makes me wonder if this place gets poppin' at night. They do have the area to open the floor since the bar is set right dab smack in the middle. Overall experience was above par. For curious enough people, come down and check 'em out. read more

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My review will strictly cover the axe throwing experience, as our party did not come for the pong. Nor did we partake in munchies. Though the neighboring table did order some kind of nachos and they did look pretty darn good from afar. Okay back to the axes. We did make a reservation for our group of 8 and are so glad we did. It was so nice to have a designated spot for our 2 hours and we loved the addition of an "axe throwing expert/score keeper aka peace keeper " to assist us the entire time. Grant was friendly, personable, and very helpful at giving us axe throwing virgins some great tips and tricks. He did a great job explaining how the scoring and rules worked and excelled at keeping us engaged and on task with our turns. We did have a server who visited our table numerous times to ensure our drinks were filled ( even the lame ones like me with just water). I may have come in pretty much dead last in our little tournament, but ya know what?? I'd come back and suck all over again. It was a great activity to do with a group of friends. Basic FYI's if you haven't perused their website yet: Closed toed shoes required for obvious reasons. And you can only order beer & wine while throwing, also for obvious reasons. Other than that, obey the boundary lines for throwing and you should be golden! read more

Base Camp Pong + Axe - Our axe throwing posse. - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Great service and a great time! Food is okay not the best but the it was cooked very well! The flavors however were kind of odd. But like I said I came for the Axe throwing and had an amazing time and the staff was super friendly and helpful. read more

Came in here for the 4th of July (after the fireworks show was over) and they had this pretty rad promo going on.. pay $20 for parking, you then get a food credit to use here for $20!! That was really neat. We wanted to wait for traffic to settle down so we grabbed a bite, had a Mac & cheese burger! 10/10!! Wow it was delicious. Our server, Katie was amazing!! She was so friendly, efficient & was on top of everything. Her service was truly amazing, what a way to end our night! Thank you Katie!! read more

Base Camp Pong + Axe - Fried Mac & cheese burger with pieces of bacon. 10/10 - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Aaron the manager is wonderful. Great fun! We'll be back! Great happy hour! Thanks for being so kind! read more

Base Camp Pong + Axe - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Food was fast & Hot. Also yummy. Got the Chicken Cesar Salad & Fried Brussels sprouts and wow! Fun atmosphere, low key music. Ping Pong, Arcades & Ace throwing! read more

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Kendra and Hannah were both exceptional at their job, will absolutely be back in the future.

I've been wanting to give axe throwing a try, so when we went to visit my mom she suggested we try Base Camp. Getting there: Base Camp in right across from Boise State in downtown Boise. Experience: We did a private axe throwing experience. Our instructor was so badass! She showed us basics of axe throwing, and shared tips of how to improve our throws along the way. By the end of the session, I was throwing bullseyes each time. The customer service was exceptional. They took our drink orders as soon as we sat down. All of the staff was super friendly and to care of us while we were there. This activity is definitely addicting! I wish there was a place in the IE...I would go weekly. Tips: - Come prepared to sweat! It's harder than it looks. I was pretty sore the next day from throwing. - Wear closed-toe shoes. I don't think they will allow you to wear any other kind of shoes if you are throwing. read more

Base Camp Pong + Axe - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

So so much fun!!! My daughter and I had a blast. Amazing customer service & really cool environment. I wish they had this in San Diego! Love it! Highly recommend. read more

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Wow! So much fun. This place is literally a thousand miles from our home and we're so happy it happened to be behind our hotel. First off... think Lucky Strike but instead of bowling you have two lanes (or more) to throw axes at a target. Our Axe Guy was Blake. He made it really fun! It was safe and he gave us useful tips to make our time even more fun. Oh! 90 minutes for $40 dollars for the two of us was perfect! The service was great and we threw and ate and drank at a table right in front of our lanes. Joshua, the Chef and his Sous Chef Adam even made a special vegan plate for us. So good, we got another!! So, it's just great & we highly recommend this fun and unique spot! read more

Base Camp Pong + Axe - Two happy axe throwers!! - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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This was my second time at Base Camp Pong + Axe and definitely NOT my last. This review is for the ping-pong facility. Base Camp hosts a ping-pong tournament on the first Saturday of each month. The tournament is advertised as a *free* event that is open for all ages and skill levels. And so when I was asked to pay $5.30 upon check in, I felt like I was tricked into false advertising (see receipt). I was a tad disappointed (keep reading; there's a twist to the story). There are two ping-pong tables in the bar area. And five more in the designated ping-pong area. As far as level of play, I was the only beginner/intermediate player. Everyone else was advanced. But that did not intimidate me at all. I was there to have fun. Tournament format: double elimination. Keith, one of the owners of Base Camp, organized the tournament and he did a marvelous job. RATES: $11 for a 30-minute rental of one table $18 for an hour rental $5 if you play from 12 noon-3 p.m. on Sundays TIP: First-Saturday tournament starts at 1 p.m. You should register by 12:45 p.m. to be included in the tourney. And oh, when I checked my bank account, I got a refund. It looks like the server who checked me in was misinformed. It's so nice of Base Camp to return my money, though. They have my admiration. Solid five stars for this place! Go check it out! I tried axe-throwing at Base Camp a couple of weeks ago for a Yelp event, and it was the most fun I've had with sharp objects. Ha! read more

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They have BRUNCH!! Such an amazing brunch too! For the price, you get HUGE portions and a very complete meal. Plus, they offer brunch to-go. Each entree comes with choice of fruit and yogurt parfait or fruit salad. Egg whites are a welcome option too. Our group ordered: The Sunny Day Egg Rolls(they were oddly delicious) and came with a dipping sauce. The Full Spread(with choice of pancakes**the coconut and blueberry were phenomenal it is a 3 stack) the potatoes were crisp and full of flavor too. Plus you get choice of bacon or ham and 2 eggs anyway you like them. *The only thing I would love to see is some homemade salsa/pico to accompany the eggs. The Monte Cristo(with homemade raspberry jam) and your choice of fries or those yummy bfast potatoes. The fries were just as tasty as the potatoes. And the picky eater even ate most of his fries with this entree! All in all, a solid place for a delightful brunch on Sunday. (Take out of course ;) We can't wait to try them again for another meal! read more

YOU ALL READY FOR SOME FUN IN BOISE???!!! This place has what you need! Finally got to check this place out with my work! Called ahead of time to plan and see what kind of package deals there were. The sales rep was very responsive and super professional. He asked how many people and what we were looking for and he set up a awesome round robin tournament for us! They have tons of different options and depending on what you're looking to do (play hourly or play with a structure) they are willing to accommodate and work with you. The instructors are amazing. Not only do they keep you safe they give you tips if you're struggling to get the axe to stick. Heads up it's kind of hard to stick the board but the base camp does such an amazing job getting you up to speed! We had someone in our group that couldnt stick on until they got coaching and all of a sudden they were top 3. The instructors are patient and know what they are doing so keep an open ear to what they say. The food options are amazing. Did i mentioned they have happy hour from 5pm-7pm? Uh yes please. Great food and time spent to prepare all these different meals. Definitely a must try and check out the place! read more

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This place has been on my list to try so I made I a Christmas present & Anniversary fun date to kick off New Years Day 2020. Base Camp Exceeded all my expectations! The check in was quick, friendly and thorough greeting and service from Mason. He was very attentive and great to chat with pointing best menu and drinks to try. I booked the private session for two people then we had Philly cheesesteak sandwiches and a couple drinks after. Hannah was our axe instructor and she was super helpful and patient guiding the practice throws. Appreciated her humor and positive attitude during our entire session. The private session was well worth the price for me. It went by pretty quick though. This was the best experience and most fun I've had in so long, kudos to the owners for bringing a fun new place with no TVs to Boise to hang out. I can't wait to go back again!!! Thank you so much! read more

Base Camp Pong + Axe - Team Royal had a blast at Base Camp! - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Checkin was efficient, all staff was so friendly, helpful & genuine- I'd definitely recommend this place. I went with a group of others, many whom had thrown axes at another establishment- & we all agreed this place was superior in food, atmosphere, instruction, cleanliness... & so spacious! The environment is unique in that you could have fun on an intimate date or have a blast with a huge group. With a full menu, bar, ping pong & axe throwing to chose from... there is something for everyone! read more

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This place was a surprise in a good way!!! They advertise as an axe throwing and pong place, which they have and is super fun....but what surprised me was the REALLY GOOD FOOD AND DRINKS!!!! The food is listed as "comfort", but it has a sophistication that far surpasses that word!! This is comfort food with a innovative twist!!! You gotta try it! I also had the huckleberry old fashioned(and I know my old fashions), it was delicious!! The beer list is great too...and all local!!! Love that!! Located in an amazing location, with clean and modern decor....WHY AREN'T YOU HERE!?!?!?!?!? Ps...dog friendly patio....now you have no excuse but to get here!! read more

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This was a unexpected surprise. We were looking for a place to have lunch on a Saturday that wasn't crowded. We were a little nervous because this place was dead. They said the weekend after a holiday weekend they are always slow. We were there the weekend after the 4th of July. Super fun business with ping ping and axe throwing. Our group of 8 ALL LOVED their food. I had the cobb salad, the burgers were amazing, the pork sliders and pasta were also a hit. This would be a fun date night! read more

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Had such a great time! Staff was super helpful teaching myself and friend how to throw the axes properly and spent a few rounds watching us throw to make sure we were getting it. Food was great too had the Hula chicken which was excellent. Went for trivia night which was super fun too! read more

Good food and drink! They weren't fully open when I visited so I can comment on the pong and axe so I guess I'll have to come back for that. Locally sourced. All of their beers on tap and signature drink ingredients were locally sourced and the choices were phenomenal. We shared orders of Sliders, Croquettas and Apple Cobbler. Everything was hot and tasty. Service was great, super friendly and informative. Apparently the menu I posted is temporary and after the grand opening should include more items. I'll definitely be back to try the fun stuff and more locally sourced food and drinks. read more

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Look it's expensive ping pong and axe throwing. But it is really fun! Do both on a date or with a group. Plus ping pong is hard with one person. read more

We love this place! The owners are super kind and awesome. We love playing ping pong and the whole atmosphere of the place. And the food is wonderful! This is our go to place to hang out and eat great food. The burgers especially are really good! Our four year old has a blast playing ping pong and picking up all the balls. I cannot recommend this place enough. read more

Took my sister here today for her bday. We had so much fun. Friendly employees, finger steaks were delicious and learned that axe throwing is fun we will definitely be coming back. read more

My bartender, Tyree, is one of the most personable and professional bartenders I've met (and I've been served homemade tequila in a land far away, I know good service versus bad) He balances guests well while still making sure the bar patrons are set. We need more bartenders like this in the world. read more

On vacation in Idaho. Figures I'd get a burger. After yelping what was around I went with this gastropub because I like those special chef inspired burgers. I went with the epic sized Smokehouse Double Burger. It was awesome. Good service, and good beer selection. My wife got a burger and campfire loaded fries. They were awesome. She liked her burger and mixed cocktail as well. I'd go again. read more

Base Camp Pong + Axe - The Smokehouse Double Burger. The ham and pulled pork really make this thing extra tasty. Loved it - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Cool atmosphere even if you don't do the ping pong or axe throwing. Limited menu but the type of bar food you would expect. I had the finger steaks and though they were ok. Could have used some seasoning but I would order them again. Need to go back and check out the ping pong and axe throwing though. read more

Super fun experience in Boise. We went to Base Camp for the first time while visiting Boise. This place is minutes from Boise State. The staff gave us extremely good coaching and made sure we understood and followed all the safety rules. Food and service were great! If you are look for a fun date activity, a team building exercise or way to change up your night out with friends I highly recommend a visit to Base Camp Pong & Axe. read more

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I was highly disappointed. I went there about a year and a half Ago. They first of all had poutine. Which isn't on the menu anymore which is highly disappointing, that was one of the things I spoke so highly of to Anyone I recommended to go there. The service wasn't the greatest. We got sat at the bar, didn't have an option or even asked if that was okay and I am a recovering alcoholic. The bartender which who was supposed to be I guess the waiter didn't say 1 word to us the entire time. It was as if because we weren't drinking we go shafted and he could care less about us. As far as the food was concerned, I got the lamb burger which was horrible, it had ZERO flavor, it came with potato salad which tasted no better than something I would have bought out of a tub at winco, I could have made better. My girlfriend got the chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, which I also tasted, and again, zero flavor (she ended up throwing it up). That came with a bread stick, which ALSO had zero flavor. I don't know why you guys got rid of the old cook, but I would see what you could do about getting him/her back and getting rid of whoever you have back there that ruined your menu and makes tasteless food. I was told when I called at 1:48 in the afternoon that openings for axe throwing weren't available until 10:00 or 10:30, but if I came earlier and ate they would possibly have an opening before then. When we got there they said openings wouldn't be available til 10:30, I arrived at 8:00 and ate (which I regret), no openings still after eating what we could of our horrible meal, so we left and went to a different axe throwing place down the street. Turned out to be cheaper, and from what I remember in comparison, their set up was better, it was byob, and food. The night was saved by Fred Meyer wine for my girlfriend. All in all after all the talking up to my friends and family I did about this place now I have to go and eat crow and do the opposite now. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone until you A) get a new chef, B) get better service, and C) figure out a better setup for your axe throwing. read more

Had the most amazing time here! Came in right when they opened with no reservation and were able to throw for an hour with Nathan. Great teacher, funny, helpful. All staff were friendly and helpful. Food was great, we shared appetizers. Had to wait until after throwing for the hard alcohol, but great mixed drinks. Clean restrooms, great location. Cool set up. Loved it. read more

Aaron is the best bartender ever. Great food. And sooo much fun. Good food for me such a picky food eater.

What a cooooooool place! Came here for a work party a few weeks back. Loved every thing about the place; the atmosphere, the location, the staff, the food, the fun, the drinks! Love that it's kids friendly to a point and then also no kids allowed after a certain point. Parents should be allowed to have fun with their kids too! But I also respect the flip side and understand not wanting kids around all the time. I ordered the burger. Super simple yet tasty. My husband ordered the brisket, which he greatly enjoyed but did wish the serving was more for a mans appetite and not just a taste. I also ordered a mojito, which was surprisingly strong (in a good way). Definitely check this place out!! read more

My girls and I came here for my bachelorette party, and we had so much fun! We had never thrown before, and as we had someone who was under 21 we wanted to find something that was fun and creative that did not have to involve alcohol, I told my maid of honor that we should try axe throwing and she booked the experience. I can honestly say this was the most fun I've had in a long time, it was interactive for the girls that didn't know each other, and was a great bonding experience as we were laughing together. I would highly recommend going here with friends, families, or groups! read more

let's play now they have fun. Yeah I Videos just joking is great people fantastic food market is a good anymore. You speak Chinese. TireeI was a great bartender. And then Joe, Richard, Noel And New. read more

Have you been on the fence about giving this place a go?! Just do it!! I seriously SUCKED at axe throwing...but had the best time ever. Staff was supportive, friends were laughing, I was laughing-good times! We had a team building event here last night and it truly rocked! Never thrown an axe? Hey, me either! So grab a friend or a group and go try it out. You could sit on the sidelines, if you want...the food is delish and so are the beers. But I really suggest you try throwing a round before becoming a bump on the log. read more

Base Camp Pong + Axe - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Such an unforgettable time with great friends and our amazing hosts Grant & Nick! We will definitely be back!! read more

Base Camp Pong + Axe - A great time no doubt with Grant & Nick! Thanks guys we will definitely be back! - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

We ordered the Roasted Veggie Plate and are positive it is frozen, bagged vegetables. We waited for 30+ minutes for our waiter to come back and check to check if we needed refills on our beverages. Our waiter was much more concerned with his lady friend at the bar. Could be a fun place, but don't advertise ROASTED veggies when they are microwaved! read more