Came with our family. Never did axe throwing before and didn't plan on it. Just happened to walk by and decided to try it out. Glad we did. Everyone had a great time and the worker was very nice and helpful. If looking for a fun group activity that works the muscles, try this lol. read more

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Terrible service, long wait and rude staff. Will not be back. I give this place another year tops.

I had a really disappointing experience with Battle Axe in San Luis Obispo. I was overcharged $30 and have been trying to get it resolved for weeks. I first called and was told to email, but never received a response. I followed up with another email--still nothing. When I called again, the manager said he would call me back within an hour and a half, but I never heard back. At this point, I'm out $30 with zero communication or accountability from the business. Very unprofessional and frustrating experience. read more

Luis was the only one working there. He is very unprofessional and rude. What could have been a fun outing turned into an unplesant day. Our group was not happy with they way he treated us and they will also be leaving their review of this place. Do not bother coming here, service is horrible and the Ax quality is below par, there are much better Ax throwing locations than this. read more

Battle Axe SLO - Arts & Entertainment Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

I had a fun time at Battle Axe overall, but there are definitely a few things holding this place back from being a 5-star experience. The throwing lanes are a bit on the short side, but honestly, that didn't really affect the experience much. The real issue is the condition of the axes. They're in serious need of sharpening--many are visibly chipped, which makes it really hard to get them to stick in the target. Because of that, everyone ends up throwing harder just to get the axe to land, instead of being able to focus on technique or finesse. This leads to more frequent bounce-backs, and when those misses happen, the axes come back faster and farther than they should. It's not just frustrating--it's a potential safety concern. With proper maintenance on the equipment, this could easily be a 5-star spot. The concept is great, the setup is fine, but the dull, damaged axes drag the whole experience down. Hopefully they invest some time into sharpening things up read more

The first time I went ax throwing was in Toronto a while back which was a blast! This time around in this location was fun too. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Location in downtown SLO is great so it easy to grab a drink or food after. Similar to golf, I realized that over thinking your technique makes it harder. You are better off practising and going with what feels comfortable to you. It might be Covid related but they only had water and no food. read more

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I was a little bit intimidated to participate in Axe throwing. Entering the venue you hear and see axes flying. But, once I got started it was great. I wanted to keep beating my last toss. Do you know the feeling in bowling when you keep getting a strike you want to keep that momentum and embrace the feel of the perfect roll? Same here. You want to beat your last throw. Good to see some recreation happening downtown. Already started planning my daughter's 25th birthday and I think this will be a great place to go before Meter Monday at Flour House. Enjoy this place, owner and staff are happy to have you there and teach you what they know. It's safe, active and fun! read more

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$30each for 1 hour for 6 ppl great experience. would come back again. the employees are super nice & taught us all we needed to know about axe throwing. very safe! read more

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We were in SLO lacking things to do because of the crazy storm. My daughter (16 yo) and I had been wanting to try Axe Throwing for a while. We walked in without an appointment and lucky to get started without a wait. (You can make appointments online.) $20 pp for 30 min was an awesome deal and just enough time to try it out. If we had a larger group, we'd definitely pay for an hour. The employees were amazing at helping us feel comfortable and teaching us to be successful axe throwers! Next time, we are definitely keeping score! Clean place Good music Family friendly Drinks and snacks available & affordable Friendly atmosphere Judgement free - so come try it! read more

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We walked in to a packed house. We weren't greeted at all and had to ask for assistance. Unfortunately due to our large group the wait time was going to be over 2 hours. We will have to come back into town to try this place out and hopefully with better service. read more

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This is my favorite new hobby! It started off as a fun date night after a very long week, but after the throw of that first axe -feeling it connect with the wood- I WAS HOOKED! I even went out and bought my own axe after that. 'Battle Axe' really, really needs to come up with a 'Regular's punch card' or something. I would pay for a membership. read more

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So much fun !! The focus an safety is greatly appreciated and the pointers when we asked. I hope they have leagues soon!

I wasn't sure what to expect by my visit to Battle Axe. I'm super uncoordinated (to say the very least) and I didn't think I'd be into swinging an axe around. I can honestly say I had a good time. The staff were super patient and helpful until I found my "technique." Since it was just the hubby and I, 30 minutes was perfect. I can't for sure say that I'd do it again, but it was fun to get out of my comfort zone for a bit. read more

This place is a great concept! Located downtown you will find a fun and engaging spot sure to thrill both young and old. The employees are very thorough with the safety instructions and are super helpful in teaching you techniques with the various axes to help get you on the board. Axe throwing actually requires a bit of skill and technique, so it was great having them help us figure out which axe would be the right fit for us and what throw (one or two handed) would be the best. I think the pricing is a little high- this is something that I would do more often if the price was a little more reasonable. read more

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Such a fun date night! $20/person for a half hour and that was more than enough time to get a good number of throws in. The staff was awesome with very clear instructions and a great attitude. Can't wait to bring some friends and have a little competition. read more

Battle Axe SLO - Arts & Entertainment Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

This has been an activity we have wanted to try for some time. Sooo happy this is now offered locally and what better place than the heart of Downton SLO. It appears the business is still it the beginning stages of opening but all the basics are there. Axes and targets!!! Staff are super friendly, throughly explain rules and offer their assistance to improve your technique. There are several throwing lanes and you purchase time increments. Warning.....time goes by VERY FAST so start throwing before your time runs out. Throwing does take some technique. The environment is safe and it's just a fun atmosphere. The establishment offers some snack and drinks and location is clean. A must try if yourSLO and then walk to the many downtown restaurants, bars, shops while your down there! read more

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Was in SLO for market day and discovered the Battle Axe. I didn't even know they had one. We just walked in and put our name on the list. If you can reserve, I suggest to do so. We paid for 1hr and was there perfect timing for two people. They give a great military discount and the girls in there were awesome. They do give you some pointers then start your paid time. This battle axe was so much fun. I suggest wearing comfortable shoes. My feet were not prepared but then again I was walking around all over downtown SLO. Such a good stress relief as well. Give it a try if you haven't done one of these. I'm glad I did and will definitely be back again for some stress relief fun! read more

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Super fun night out with friends. I made the reservation online. In the heart of slo easy walk ability to many things. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They gave us a little tutorial and explained the safety precautions, then it was time to let the axes fly. If you're looking for a fun time downtown, try your hand at axe throwing. Very entertaining and worth the price. read more

Really fun to try as something new! Can get a little boring if you book a really long time slot so I recommend going for 30 minutes since that was enough for us! Would love to come back again! read more

This place was a lot of fun. Me and wife were in town enjoying a weekend and this place was well worth the time. The owners were also really kind to take the time to show us how to properly throw the ax. It was a lot of fun! read more

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Let's be honest - this is a place where you throw axes at a wooden wall. As straightforward as it sounds, it's a heck of a lot more fun than bowling. I mean - where else can you literally throw an axe at a target for fun? read more

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Axe throwing sounds kinda dangerous, right? Well it certainly is a risky activity when you're doing it at Battle Axe SLO, where all the employees are unmasked during the state's largest surge of the whole pandemic and at least one of them is unvaccinated (hard not assume they're all anti-vax here). I didn't notice no one was wearing a mask until after paying for 30 minutes of throwing, and after hearing an employee talking about refusing to get the vaccine shortly after, I almost just left. Figured I'd already given them my money and chose to trust my vaccines, booster, and mask, but definitely wouldn't have gone if I had that information ahead of time. The people working there were nice and helpful and the axe throwing was fun, so go for it if you're not concerned about their disregard for public health measures and don't mind supporting a business like that. read more

Super friendly and knowledgeable staff!!! These guys could teach Ben Simmons how to shoot 3s like he's chef Curry! read more

Battle Axe SLO - 7pts! - Arts & Entertainment Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

I had the opportunity to visit this place through a sponsored event. The staff were VERY knowledgeable, helpful, and kind. They review the guidelines and rules before you even pick up an axe and kindly provide corrections if they notice you need help. If you happen to forget some of the guidelines, they gently remind you. It was fun and I would try it again! read more

This place is so much fun! All ages and family friendly is right up my alley! I love that they don't allow alcohol, and turn you away if you're under the influence. It a great way to let off some stream, and just have a great time! Definitely coming back! read more

Before reading this i will say i will go back here and give them more of my dollars. Went with the fam it was very fun but this place has some major issues that need to be addressed. If you wanna go throw some axes with friends id recommend it- great location good food all around and although they don't sell drinks (cause axes) they do have snacks and drinks which is a nice touch if you are thirsty or want a snack. Major issue- 5 people worked there and only one was legally old enough to. I don't mind a 15 year old explaining to me how to throw an axe but if he mumbles through it unenthusiastically i learn nothing. Which honestly is a safety hazard- there are rules we did not get the gist of at all because he mumbled through the entire thing and it is very loud in there. The rest of our interaction with employees was 50/50. The one employee who was obviously over 18 gave great tips and was helpful. The other 3 girls who were definitely in junior high and high school gave bad advice- chastised us over a very silly thing and left much to be wanted as far as service. And its not their age- they just need to be actually trained and they will be great at it. As far as the chastised thing goes. They have 2 lines you stand between when throwing- you don't pass the danger line because flying axes yes. The score board is in the danger zone- and yes it is detachable from the wall for you to score in safety behind the lines. When we took the board off the wall to do that a 12 year old yelled at us repeating over and over "please put that back on the wall" anxiously. We were like sure but wanted to have a dialogue- she won't learn what a dialogue is for like 8 more years I sound like a boomer Seriously though the one employee did know her stuff very well but this place is 3 things, axes, boards, and staff. Boards 5/5 replaced often and spray bottled to help axes stick, axes 3/5 many cheap bent and chipped, employees 1/5 because 1 out of the 5 working was competent. read more

This was a lot of fun for my husband. We sat and watched. We appreciate how they are helping in showing you how to throw the axe. It's a skill! read more

We had a blast here. If you've been thinking of going and putting it off, just go. The staff is very helpful and the activity is fun. Grab some friends and throw some axes. A hard stressful week of work? Throw a few dozen axes. Very cathartic. read more

Went here on Christmas Eve. No one on staff wore a mask as they were shouting the rules in our face. No sanitation efforts to clean the axes in between parties. As you are playing, the party next to you can grab from the same box of axes, the same water bottle. I realize it might be an extra step to clean with minimal benefit, but I appreciate businesses that make the effort. I appreciate the businesses that demonstrate that they care about the well-being of their employees and patrons. This is not that type of business. read more

This place is cool for about 10 minutes. If the kids at the front door had some sense of customer service, then I may have been inclined to give another star. Don't waste your money, or time read more

My husband and son love this place! Get the hour instead of half hour! It takes you a few min to get the hang of it but if my little one can get 10 bulls eyes, you can too! Great bonding time! Owner and staff are awesome! They even brought water for our puppy! read more

Such a cool place to check out! My Husband went in for our first time and had a blast! The wiener is super friendly and extremely helpful. 10/10 recommend! read more

Battle Axe SLO - Arts & Entertainment Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Axe Battle was an awesome place for my daughter to celebrate her 20th birthday. My daughter is a Cal Poly student and we wanted her to have a fun place to celebrate with her friends. It was easy to set up reservations over the phone. I spoke with the owner and he was helpful and accommodating (was not sure of actually guest count). Confirmed a couple days ahead and when my daughter/friends arrived they were all set. THEY HAD A BLAST. Her friends were telling her to "Thank" her parents for including them in the celebration. Thank you again to the owner for making it easy to organize from out of town. read more

My family and I went out on the town for dinner at Flour house across the street. Wait was close to 2 hours so we decided for some adventure at Battle Axe with time to spare. Caleb greeted us and was very courteous. He walked us over to our stall and took us through all the safety protocols. We threw multiple sizes of axes for close to an hour and had an amazing time. We Felt very safe and satisfied when we were done. We will definitely recommend this place to friends and family. read more

Fun place to get some aggression out. You can come alone or in small groups, pretty easy to play. read more

Battle Axe SLO - Arts & Entertainment Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Thanks Danielle for your awesome tips on the overhead throwing technique, I was able to master it right after your demonstration!! We love this place, it's a ton of FUN!!! We highly recommend trying it out, even if you're a little intimidated, you'll get over that after just a few throws!! read more

I called ahead to take my cousin and his pregnant partner from the UK for the last half hour, while it was pouring rain and previously on the phone at 8:10 I was told to just come in . We drove from oceano and got there still with time for the 30 minute session and I walked in and was told they weren't taking any parties after 8:15. Being turned away at the door after braving the rain and calling ahead was not a great experience, and is something someone on the later shift should mention when people call about booking ahead. Especially when the weather is horrible and you drive a distance to give your family an experience. read more

When I first threw axes here, Zoe and Neal were so helpful. Zoe offered snacks and tips and Neal made sure we were being very safe. I truly advise this to anyone who needs to get some anger out! read more

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It was my first time and was actually a little scared to throw the axe but this employee was so so helpful. I didn't catch her name but she definitely seemed like she knew what she was doing. She helped fix my form and was kind enough to keep giving my boyfriend and I tips to get a bulls eye. Eventually we got some good hits and it was so fun. I wish I got her name because she was so awesome! (shorter, beautiful, and blonde colored hair) read more

When I approached the front desk, I was "greeted" by Zoey. From the start of my interaction with Zoey, I was astonished by the disrespect and attitude given to me and my family. I was yelled at as if I was interrupting her evening, even though I had a reservation for our group of 16. We moved beyond her and thankfully had the pleasure of speaking with JJ, who was incredibly helpful. I believe management needs to take disciplinary action with this employee. read more