Had a pretty good time axe throwing here! Our coach Kelsey was phenomenal and a lot of fun. She was…read moreinformative and also supportive throughout the duration of our time there. The facility itself is very clean and has 4 bays for axe throwing. They do have a parking lot but it's on the smaller side so I would advise parking on the street as it's easier. I'm not a beer or ale drinker but they did have a few selections here that everyone seemed to enjoy. This would be a nice date night activity or even something different to do for your birthday. Highly recommend. Also, Becca and Hyde (or was his name Clyde. Sorry if I mixed up his name ) were also awesome. Very kind and personable.

Small parking lot plus free street parking. There are 4 bays of two targets each for throwing…read more Staff was great. The pizza and pretzels were good. This location is apparently K2's Buffalo tap house, everything on draft was K2 which is good beer. Plenty of variety.

Would highly recommend for team building event, which is what we did. Adam was outstanding,…read moreprovided great instructions and was supportive throughout the event. It was challenging and fun. By the end we all improved. Great activity.

I wanted to surprise my husband with the gift of an experience for Valentine's Day. I was…read moreresearching and came across the idea of throwing weapons! Neither of us had done it before so I settled upon Bad Axe Throwing. I called ahead about 4 days to inquire about reservations. Since it was just the two of us, we couldn't reserve but could just go during their scheduled walk in times. We got there right on the dot at our scheduled time in the afternoon. When we entered, we filled out the online waiver, then we were walked back to ax throwing station #5 by a friendly host. He showed us the proper technique on how to hold, step, and throw. Also how to remove the ax from the wall. There weren't a ton of people, of that I was thankful (Covid) and we were really spaced out. We ended up having a ball. We were horrible in the beginning, but by the end of our hour, we were able to stick each throw and were even working on precision. Would totally go back!

Looking for something to do with a bunch of friends that is new and exciting? Why not send axes…read morehurdling through the air at BATL. You will have a great time trying something new. My friends and I were looking for something fun and a little bit different to do so we decided to try out axe throwing at BATL. It was a great night! After arriving and getting set up we were taught the basics by our wonderful instructor Averi who helped us out and got us all throwing fairly accurately after a couple of practice rounds. Once we were all hitting the boards Averi set us up for a small tournament (group of 6). We started with head to head matches in a round robin and then had elimination rounds to finally crown a champion (me lol). It was tons of fun the whole way though. BATL has 8 lanes an can accommodate any size group. Our group of 6 was on 2 lanes and I believe any group over 12 gets 4 lanes. They also have a small bar with drinks and snacks to keep you fueled up while the axes are flying. The staff at BATL is amazing. Our instructor Averi was super fun and very helpful. She took the time to make sure everyone knew what they were doing and was just really fun to hang out with between rounds. Everyone else from BATL was very helpful and accommodating as well. It was nice to see people who really enjoyed their work and they made the mood there something special. We will definitely be back again. This place is a keeper for sure.

BATL is more than just a place to throw axes. It's a family. I joined a league here after my old…read moreaxe throwing location closed down, and I was immediately welcomed like a friend. It's not just the staff (though, the staff are all great, especially Averi), the other members are all amazing too. My wife is now a league member as well and our thirteen month old daughter always comes with us. She's also been welcomed by everyone as part of the BATL family, and as dangerous as axe throwing sounds, it's one of the places I feel safest with my daughter, and letting her hang out with other people. Definitely check this place out. Even if you only go for a night and don't join a league, I promise that you'll have an amazing time and feel like part of the BATL family by the time you leave. If you join a league though, join Sunday!

I am the mom so I have brought many groups of kids to play - yes I have played a few times myself!…read more The staff is very nice and polite, and they always make sure the kids have a great experience. The groups can be mixed - older and younger players, but I have yet to have anyone complain about the experience. They recently added axe throwing - I can't wait to try it! The food is prepared to order - pizzas, chicken fingers, wings and they have a full bar as well. We have been on quiet days and busy days, but always felt safe and had a great time!

Went here with my sons to throw axes and it was enjoyable. The biggest issue is the safety…read moreprecautions in place where one person cannot hand the axe to the next person. It slows down the throwing and reduces the amount of time actually participating. Staff was friendly. We did more throwing at an axe place in Montreal earlier this year.

The service was fantastic, our food & drinks were good I really enjoyed the pretzels anything…read moreDairy-free for me, I'm down. The ambiance was cool, the music in the background, our hostess was fantastic! He showed us how to handle the hatchets. It was very challenging, but I made a bull's eye so I was extremely excited. The evening went well and time well spent! I can't wait to go back.

This is one of the most fun birthdays I have ever had and it is all thanks to Hatchets and Hops!…read more A group of us went out and it was so much fun. You get the instruction and the tips on how to throw the hatchet and then boom, you're off and running. (Not actually running, but you know what I mean.) The instructors are all great and really liven up the whole experience while also giving you tips along the way. This kind of activity really brings out the competition in people in the best way. Many of us had ever thrown hatchets before and those who had, aren't masters by any means. It was just a really enjoyable time to all try something new together. The drinks help too! Not with the throwing (I mean I don't think so) but with keeping the spirits high and having a good ol' time. The space itself is very big but with the cages for throwing, it can get a little tight with a lot of people. There is a bar there with some great beers on tap including the mystery beer which is always fun to try to guess. Food is limited to mostly pub grub but honestly, you're here to throw hatchets, not eat a ton. The pizza we had was good though so check that out. Overall, this is a really cool place to try out. And hey, if you like it, they even have weekly leagues here you can join and get better and continue the fun.

We had a party of friends and had a blast. Our instructor was very friendly and helpful throughout…read moreour session. A great time was had by all!

This was a blast. Who doesn't like tossing around an axe around? Well, if you haven't tried it,…read morebelieve me...it is a blast! We booked an appointment for a Friday evening w/ the family (as we were visiting our daughter from out of town). We booked an hour, I believe there are two-hour slots too. There is a bar on site, but honestly we didn't have much time to drink w/ all the throwing. We had plenty of instruction and safety was a priority. You do get a list of what you can't wear when you book online. This is a fun family event or possible team event. After some initial tossing and getting used to the axes, we played a handful of games. Seriously, if I lived here, I'd do this often. We were the only ones present, hopefully others find this place too.

I visited Ellicottville for a short trip with my in laws and when they weren't skiing we wanted to…read moredo activities together. Enter axe throwing. I had to convince a couple of them this would be fun and by the time we were done they agreed! We had such a good time. One of their team members walked us through several games and kept score. They also have a full bar. It was a great experience all around.

I recently had the chance to visit Ratchet Hatchet, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience!…read more From the moment we walked in, the owner and staff were very friendly and made us feel welcomed. You can really tell the owner cares about creating a positive, safe, and fun environment. We didn't get any food, but I heard that brunch is really good and will definitely have to come back and try it out. Definitely a must try!

was lots of fun and cant wait to do it again…read more tyler was a great worker and had an awesome attitude and made our experience that much better he is a good guy and wouldnt be the same without him ps the tournament is cool Dom

From the owner: MazeWood Axe Throwing is Niagara Falls newest and funnest Axe Throwing venue located minutes from…read morethe Falls. We offer expert training and an awesome time for your family or friends. Guaranteed!

I came here with some friends late evening, around 9:00pm, for some axe throwing. We had originally…read morereserved for 8:30 pm, but the staff were generous to let us move the reservation. Upon arrival, I found the facility very modern, clean and organized. They had several tables in the middle for dine-in. The axe throwing cages were large, each with 2 lanes and firm fence all around. It was easy go in and out of the lane and interact with friends. There also had several drinks and alcohol available at the bar/register counter. At the beginning a staff member briefed us the axe throwing process and assisted us with first few throws. Then we played about 6 rounds of games. The boards were in pretty bad condition, as they were being for a long time. Bullseye and other markings almost faded away. After that, we tried the daggers for few rounds. None of us could really stick the daggers in the board. The cost came about $36 CAD per person for about 45 minutes. Overall we had a good fun time. They staff were friendly and helpful.

I booked BATL for a team building event at work. Very few on our team had tried axe throwing before…read moreso I thought it would make for an even playing field. Although they have food options available, I was amazed to find out that I was able to order in the food of my choice (see review for Bosphorus). BATL set up our area for our spread and provided us with plates and utensils. Upon arrival, we were provided with comprehensive instructions on how to throw by our amazing instructor, Angel. Her enthusiasm was next level and right from the start, she had the team engaged and excited. The couple of hours we had booked flew bye and everyone had a great time. I would definitely recommend booking them for any type of event.

My boyfriend and I bought a groupon for a one hour private archery lesson. The instructor was…read moregreat. It was our first time trying. Instructions were clear and easy. We had fun. Definitely something we plan to do every year. You can try it shoeless or with shoes on. I dont even walk without shoes inside the house so I had my shoes on but its definitely an option. We had our session in the open but they do plan to expand and have it open year round. A must try for all

Great people, Great service! I met Tawnya and she was barefoot, even in the cold weather! Her…read morearchery skills were top notch! You won't find a better Survival School.