My friends and I had a blast throwing axes, knives and stars. It's nice to see fun activities like this in the down town Albany area. They serve food here, but it's not a huge menu. What they have is very good. Farshot serves alcohol and non alcoholic beverages. Big shout out to Thalia and John. Two very nice employees at Farshot. They did a great job teaching our group axe throwing safety and tips. After we were done, they took some time to chat with us before other customers came in. I can't wait to come again. read more

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Fantastic Experience with Kerri at Far Shot Axe Throwing - 5 Stars! We had the absolute best time at Far Shot Axe Throwing in Albany, and a huge part of that was thanks to Kerri! From the moment we walked in, she made us feel welcome, hyped, and ready to throw like pros (even though most of us were beginners). Kerri was not only super knowledgeable but also incredibly patient and encouraging. She gave us clear, fun instructions and individual pointers that made a huge difference in our throws. Her energy was infectious--she kept us laughing, cheering each other on, and fully engaged the entire time. You can tell she genuinely loves what she does, and that enthusiasm made our friend's birthday celebration even more special. The whole setup at Far Shot was great, but Kerri really elevated the experience. If you're looking for a unique, high-energy outing in Albany, this is the place, and Kerri is the person you want running your session! We'll definitely be back--next time! Highly recommend to anyone looking for an unforgettable night out. Thanks again, Kerri! read more

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Had a lovely time here for our first time axe throwing sess. Gardinet was great and she was very informative They also have a great selection of sour beers read more

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We had a fantastic time throwing axes. The place has eight targets. John was helpful and a lot of fun. A lot of beer and Red Bull options. We enjoyed the ambience. read more

Lovely space! We came by here for a family/cousins get together type of event and so glad we chose this location. We all came by earlier in the day, mid afternoon which gave us the luxury of having a majority of the space to ourselves. The instructors were helpful- they gave us enough guidance and enough space to just enjoy! What we really enjoyed the most was the different assortment of craft beers/cides/seltzers they had!! Being in upstate new york, it was nice to be able to enjoy some of the local brews - which was at a very affordable price as well! Certainly enjoyed ourselves and highly recommend it as a celebration and/or date night spot. read more

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Oh what fun it is to throw! And decadently satisfying when you stick it! Was hoping for more alcohol because who doesn't like throwing sharp shit when you have a beer in your hand but alas, no beer this Saturday afternoon! Still fun but missing that 5th Star-Please give me a beer! $25 per person and free on your birthday if you bring 5 others along to kick some axe!!! read more

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Axe throwing is the new big thing in the area! This is one of quite a few venues popping up in the albany area and I am SO happy I came to try it out. Far Shot is more than just axe throwing, they also offer knife throwing and archery, but the axes were my favorite of the bunch. The team at Far Shot is so helpful and nice. They give you great instructions and then just let you have at it! There were multiple different axes to chose from at all different weights, and they replace the boards as necessary when they get worn out. Throwing axes is easier than it sounds with the help from their team. You'll be throwing bullseyes before you know it! It was such a rush after I got the hang of it, and I was pretty good! Far Shot also offers alcoholic and non beverages, a few snacks, and a ton of fun. Highly recommend getting here and trying something different, who knows, you could be a natural! read more

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First time for my birthday and had a great time!! We booked an early slot and had the whole place to ourselves. It was very clean and would come back again!' read more

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I had been dying to try out axe throwing for awhile and I am so happy that my first experience was at Far Shot Albany! First making a reservation is really easy online which is huge for places like this that tend to draw large crowds. You also get to choose which weapon you would like to use during your assassin training, axes, knives, arrows, or all 3! For our first time we chose to just try out the axes (wishing after we would've done knives too because of how much fun we had). Our coach, Marissa, was AMAZING. She gave the best instructions and guided us to bullseyes in no time. Plus she set up some fun competitions for me and my boyfriend, accompanied with just the right amount of smack talk which was perfect. With such a great staff, throwing options, snacks and alcohol it truly is great night out. read more

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This was the second axe throwing business in the area that my friends and I decided to visit. It was okay but seemingly strict in some cases (ie drinking policy / the position in throwing / etc). I completely understood the circumstances, but it was a little too over bearing for our liking when trying to relax and have fun. We may go back to try the other options such as archery and knife throwing but we'll see. read more

Had an awesome night here! Tom and Cabrina were absolutely awesome. We weren't great at it, but got the hang of it over time. Can't wait to come back for knife throwing in a couple of weeks read more

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This was such a fun Place. We had a girls night and learned to throw the axe & archery. Eric was a great instructor. I wish it was longer than an hour but you can extend. read more

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Great time throwing axes with the family. Knowledge and friendly staff... will be back for sure. read more

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We chucked hatchets and did shot some arrows. Such a fun and unique evening with co-workers in town for a conference. The staff are amazing as well. Really nice, funny and they show you just what to do In an enjoyable way. Definitely going back next time we are in town, at which time I will try knife throwing. read more

Great new spot. Was looking for an axe throwing place nearby, and this one was smack downtown Albany. It's nearby plenty of bars and restaurants, but they have a good selection of beer and snacks inside. The staff were really friendly and knowledgeable, which I appreciated. In addition to axe throwing, they have archery and knife throwing, which was cool. Prices are reasonable and it's a great time for any size group. read more

The handle of the knives gave me a cut my palm. The knives seemed homemade and were hard to throw. And the instructor was not very attentive. read more

Such a cool space and the guy I think is the owner is the coolest nicest guy. Definitely worth checking out even for just a drink or to hang out. Lots of games other than axes too read more

If you're looking for a fun activity that you can do safely (masked and socially distanced) without having to brave the cold this winter, then look no further! I came here with my husband for an hour of archery and we had a ton of fun. I have a bit of experience but was pretty rusty, and he's a complete newbie, but our coach, John, was awesome at giving him tips until he was consistently hitting the target. John also did things like tack up balloons for us to shoot at and set up little competitions to keep things interesting. I'm just docking a star because of the equipment issues: pretty much all of the arrows were in bad shape, with shredded/missing fletching, fletching put on wrong, etc. Apparently they had a shipment of arrows get held up, but it did detract from the experience a bit to be shooting with arrows in such rough shape -- hopefully they'll fix their system so that they have enough extra supplies to tide them over in the future. I'll definitely be back soon! read more

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We went for a birthday party and didn't expect to have such a blast. Tom was great; he was extremely patient and helped everybody land an axe on the board. Really impressed with the setup and hope to return soon. read more

John was great! I appreciated that he was able to teach throwing and archery for both righties and lefties. He handled the local water main break issues with great professionalism. Great at keeping enthusiasm up and getting rid of rookie jitters. 10/10 highly recommend! read more

We went as a group and Christian dealt with us and our shenanigans and played right along, we did axe throwing and archery and he was very informative and helpful with positioning, posture, tips and tricks. We played some games and had a really fun time! Would recommend to anyone interested in throwing knives, axes and practicing their archery. =) read more

Fun date night activity. The coaches made it fun and went along with our competitive banter. Thanks guys!

This place was so fun!!! I went here with a few girlfriends and we had the best time! The workers are so nice and helpful! I will definitely be coming back. read more

Thanks John! Gave me great tips and helped us keep score! Archery was super fun! Ace throwing was by far the best!

My family and I stumbled onto this great place as we finished dinner and were walking around downtown Albany. It was their second night, bar not open yet, but we tried archery, knife throwing and ax throwing and everyone loved it. The owners were great and very accommodating. All in all, if you are in downtown Albany looking for something memorable for all ages, this is definitely a place to go. read more

I was visiting from California and stumbled across this place while walking downtown. It was the best find. Eric opened the place up on Sunday, which they are usually closed, so I can spend my birthday throwing axes. He was a great host and Far shot is a great venue. 10 out of 10 I definitely recommend. read more

Had an amazing time doing archery and axe throwing, the instructor Donald was extremely helpful with tips and made sure we were safe the whole time. Would definitely recommend anyone to come here. read more

Far Shot Albany is always a great time. My friends and I went for an 1 Hour Axe Throwing slot and it was so fun. Marissa walked us through all the things we needed to know before throwing. She encouraged us to engage in some friendly competition. We got to bond while throwing very dangerous objects and it was a great time. Totally worth the price! Service was great! Great environment! Go! To! Far! Shot! read more

The best experience by far at any axe/knife throwing facility. The staff were all friendly, totally knowledgeable, and CHRISTIAN IS THE BOMB.COM!!! Christian was almost as excited for us to be there as we were! We got more than we could have ever asked for. Thanks Christian! read more

What a fun little spot! Great drink list. Our instructor was awesome. Went for a date, but would definitely return again with a group in the future. read more

Went with a group of 5 friends, and none of us had ever done axe-throwing before, but we all had a great time! Ashley was our guide and she did a fantastic job coaching us through the preliminary rounds and giving us good advice on techniques and which of the axes to use. She was doing a training at the same time with a very sweet gal (but I can't remember her name, sorry!) but we never felt inconvenienced by the occasional break for training. We had a blast, and got a tour of the facility afterwards. We're already planning out return trip to try out the archery area downstairs. The drinks were incredibly well priced, and overall it was reasonable cost-wise (especially since you can add on to your hour with other activities like the knife throwing or archery). It's conveniently located too, right in the heart of downtown, which is very since considering the proximity to other venues and restaurants. read more

So I went here for their Grand Opening Free Weekend event so not sure if everything that I saw will also be consistent with how they are when they open. I will be comparing this place to other axe throwing / archery places that I have been to. With that out of the way. Safety is a huge concern for me at this place. At the Axe Throwing, the staff stands literally 1-2 feet from where you throw the axes. My friends and I had concerns where they were standing when we're ya know, swinging the axes behind our heads. I think they can stand behind the bar or something. Also handing the axes to each other, as well as placing the axes right behind where the staff is leaning on is just very dangerous imo. At the Knife Throwing, I couldn't believe it when the staff member literally stood in front of where people were throwing the knives and chatting with a guy outside the fence. It was wild to see because I was just telling my friends about how the axe throwing was kinda dangerous and then walk down the hall and saw the knife throwing to be even more dangerous. At the archery, no real safety complaints here that I can remember. In general, I don't think kids should be allowed in this area. They were having families with like 5-6 year olds come in, while drunk people from PSP were coming in and throwing sharp objects around. Suggestions. Axe Throwing, I think the black dots should be outside of the target rather than in it, and you should have to announce you are going for it on the last shot to score the 10 points rather than possibly scoring that or inside the target anyway. Archery, I'm not sure if you can move back or not but otherwise one distance for archery is boring. Staff should instruct how to remove arrows. Also, the staff instructing how to hold and shoot the arrows didn't really tell instruct that well. They should also be making it clear when you can shoot, and when you have to stop. read more

We had so much fun here. Our coach Jo was so nice and made the whole experience very fun. She had us do a bracket style competition and made it super fun. There is a two drink maximum and the beer selection is good. Definitely recommend this place and ask for Jo! read more

Lynn was absolutely amazing, the experience as a whole was so much fun. Great people and great time

Had to wait 20 minutes past our reservation time, but fun once we started, give Ashley 20 buck pls

Tom is the man, if anyone goes make sure you have him as coach! Super fun time and would absolutely go again

Albany just become much more fun!!! Absolutely loved axe throwing and archery. Next time, will be trying knife throwing! The staff are all welcoming and attentive, making sure that you are safe. Especially enjoyed our time, as Marissa was very kind and fun. read more

We had an excellent time, it was perfect. He showed us how to throw and kept us competitive during the games. Thanks Eric!

First and foremost I understand this is a risky activy and safety is the primary concern however, we came here for a night of fun and laughs with friends and we were given Tom as our coach/helper. The entire time he was right over our shoulders constantly correcting us like we were going into a competition rather than allowing us to just have fun. It was extremely frustrating that he wouldn't allow us to have fun while being safe but rather felt the need to stand there over us watching our every move. We were trying to have fun and make jokes and he didn't laugh once or find anything funny but rather took everything we said serious. He also seemed very intimidated that we had someone in our group who has done axe throwing and archery before and he felt the need to constantly single him out like he didn't know what he was doing. Every single other group in the place seemed like they were having a blast and we just weren't. Facility was nice but Tom was a huge negative. read more

My friends and I loved Eric as our instructor!!! He taught us archery and how to throw knives. I was nervous at first, but I was able to hit a few targets by the end of the lesson. I appreciate Eric's patience with me and I look forward to coming back. :) read more