This was a date night plan that turned out really great. We took the beginner's class, which is a requirement before you actually rent a lane. Our instructor, Martin, was funny, informative, and insightful. I learned more about archery in those first 15 minutes than I had in my entire life. He was very directive about what was important to employ in terms of technique, things to look out for (like when retrieving your arrow or if you happen to drop one, and your quill could accidentally become a hazard), and where to keep focus. I think my target speaks volumes for how well they make sure you understand what you're doing. I only wish that I could have taken more pictures and video, but it wasn't clear whether or not we could, and I didn't want to introduce a potential hazard (to them or myself). Great experience. Would love to go back! read more

Gotham Archery - Archery Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I had my 40th birthday party at Gotham Archery after being inspired by the Olympics and it was THE BEST! They decorated the space with balloons and confetti, which was a nice touch :) We had two instructors because of the size of our group and they were both AWESOME. They were really patient and helped everyone learn the basics and even improve throughout the course of the 2 hours. After the instruction, they turned on the blacklights and we got competitive and played a few games. Overall, such a great experience; 10 out of 10 would recommend; 5 stars; no notes! Can't wait to go back for a lane rental (this counts as an intro class!). read more

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I went to Gotham Archery for their intro class with my husband and had a great experience. Our instructor, Robi, was awesome -- super friendly, cracked jokes to keep things fun, but also made sure we understood the basics and took safety seriously. He explained everything clearly: how to stand, hold the bow, aim, and shoot, as well as all the safety rules to follow. During practice, he gave helpful tips on how we could improve. It made the experience fun and engaging. Would recommend for beginners looking to try something new! read more

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Amazing time, great instructor, very attentive and helpful.................... Took my siblings and my sister who is legally blind destroyed a gang of 10 with a regular bow! Not even a compact! rockstar status read more

I never knew that I I had the potential to be Katniss Everdeen or Hawkeye until I went to a birthday party here with about 10 of my friends. My friend had been wanting to do this for a long time and I originally thought I would suck at it but guess who hit the bullseye multiple times?! All praise goes to the instructor, whose name I sadly forgot but they were amazing. The instructions were thorough but very clear and they individually supported us whenever we were confused or doing something dangerous. I absolutely loved my visit here and can't wait to go back. I've been talking about this place for weeks now! read more

Really fun date night activity. The intro class is 1 hour long and is organized very well. They take safety very seriously without compromising on the fun parts of archery. Special shout-out to our entertaining and energy-filled instructor Wave (she also started playing Telugu music on her playlist which was a neat surprise - IYKYK). read more

Gotham Archery - Archery Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Did a surprise date here for an introductory class and it was one of the most fun things I've done this year! You'd think an hour wouldn't be enough to get some shooting done, but our instructor, Russell, was stellar. He hit home all of the important safety bits with lots of well timed humor, a great playlist, and great tips! We all left better archers than when we arrived! It was also nice to see how much the employees enjoyed being around each other. We had a few drop ins and everyone was so helpful and funny, it was a really fun evening. The rental prices for the lanes and the equipment are super reasonable as well and Russell informed us that they are a pro shop, so don't buy anything off of Amazon. Great place for a first timer, someone dusting off the old quiver, or professional archers with great facilities and a wonderful staff. read more

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Took my dad here for father's day. We did an intro class and had such a good time! A tucked away, hidden gem with friendly and informative staff who really know how to engage people. read more

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It was a such cool first time experience.. Robi and Erick were great caring teachers .. 100% recommend this experience read more

Came on a date and had a great time. Very informative and fun. Learned so much and was actually pretty good. Would def return again

Gotham Archery has an excellent facility and their fantastic staff. The environment is safe and they are very welcoming. I have purchased 2 compound bows from them and both experiences were great. I haven't participated in their league or other competitions yet but I definitely will in the future. read more

I cannot express how much fun this introductory class was! I'm having a blast and cannot wait to shoot more arrows down the lane! It's surprisingly easy and I'm shocked I didn't get into it sooner!!! Aghhhhh!!! read more

Gotham Archery - Super Fun and professionally taught! - Archery Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Love this place. Only downside is I wish they had quiet hours on weekends. It can get loud and crowded on weekends, and hard to focus. But it's a great place to learn and staff are super helpful. read more

The staff and facilities are excellent, my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The shop is a full service shop that can take care of sales and service for your equipment and make sure your experience there is both fun and safe. The hours are convenient and there is street parking. The staff is always ready to answer any questions you might have. read more

Clean. Employees are kind. Extremely fun activity. Took my boyfriend here and he now wants to pick it up as a hobby. read more

Gotham Archery - Archery Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came for the intro class. Really had such a great time. There were only three of us total in the intro class with Devin. He was such an amazing teacher with also the technical aspects but also personable character that made the experience one to recommend. I felt like I really learned a lot about archery and even won one of the games we played to prove it. They prepare you well and you can opt for two different type of bows, which was also a plus. Would absolutely come back for a more advanced class or even recommend for a corporate/office event. I also want to point out once again that I won one of the games! read more

After a year of coming here, I decided to write this review. This is mainly a review about the Brooklyn location. I was looking for a new hobby and after doing some research, tried GA. It has been a great experience since the beginning. The prices are super reasonable and places are conveniently located (the entry to the Manhattan location a little hidden). All staff are very chill and willing to help out give tips and assist. Very professional about all things safety, pragmatics for those wanting to buy a bow. You can tell a place is overall good when the staff are having a good time and the customers are able to easily join the interaction. They make the introductory (safety) class fun and noticed each time I see new people leaving after it, they seemed happy. The rental process includes bow, arrow, arm guard, target for a very cheap price. It's also very easy to book. With having a Manhattan location, it's also easy to go there if you want; just need to sign a waiver for that location. The weekday is usually less crowded (as expected) yet still has solid number of customer; weekends are fuller (as expected). read more

What a fun date! The staff here are super nice, helpful, and serious about archery. This was my first time but I definitely felt successful. I was stoked as I LOVE the Hunger Games trilogy and honestly felt like Katness. Go solo, go for a date, go with family/friends. It's a fun activity either way. I see they've now opened one in Manhattan... Go, enjoyyyy! read more

Gotham Archery - Beginners room - Archery Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I was looking for a fun date activity while out on the town in Brooklyn this past weekend and Gotham Archery immediately came back to mind. Our instructor was Ryan, who was super funny, witty and very detail oriented. His instructions were clear, concise and easy to follow. I didn't quite catch the name of the gentleman who was assisting the class, but he was equally amazing and quite friendly. My girlfriend and I had such a blast learning the basic techniques of both the recurve bow and the compound bow. We had so much fun that we both are feeling inspired to learn more and keep practicing. read more

I had an incredible experience! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and everyone was exceptionally kind. Jackie was an outstanding instructor. I can't wait to return! read more

Gotham Archery - Intro class with Jackie ! It was awesome - Archery Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Did the intro class, as I'm looking to get back into archery and 100% want to make it a regular thing. So I signed up and went! The teacher Nat was hilarious and informative, and Robi was quick to help when we broke into lanes. I have wrist issues which made me worried this was futile, but Nat quickly found me a comfortable bow and I had no problem! The class was stream lined, easily explained, and well worth every penny. The process for individual lanes and equipment rental is amazing (and fantastic pricing). Knowing that I can eventually come back, and hopefully invest more time and money into my own gear all it one place, is amazing. I'm glad I went and look forward to the further classes (and hopefully get my own bow!) read more

We took an intro class with Derek at the Brooklyn location and we had a fantastic time! Derek was engaging and patient with us and made the archery fun! I couldn't stop smiling after the class!! We will definitely stop in again for the intermediate class. I highly recommend this place if you want to become a badass Gotham archer! read more

Best place! Everyone is incredibly helpful and the entire team is super kind. Thank you for making Archery so fun!

Recently Completed the intro to archery class last weekend and have to say I had such a great time! I have never done archery before so I wasn't feeling so confident. Luckily our instructor Ryan was so thorough with the instructions and funny at the same time. There was also another staff member helping us one on one who was super helpful! I had no idea I would end up liking it so much that I know I will definitely be returning back. read more

Gotham Archery - Archery Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Chelsea, Kelsey, Romie, Curt and staff provide a clean, well lit, safe place for indoor archery which draws archers from every discipline. Trad, Olympic, Compound, Asian thumb-draw and even a Japanese traditional Yumi archer all present. Hunters and novice archers all welcome. Wheelchair access no problemo and this venue hosts disabled Vets regularly. In your own headspace or sharing archery adventures behind the shooting line all happen here. Dont understand something? Just ask. Highly recommended. read more

Gotham Archery - A Good Day! - Archery Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This was my first time trying archery and I took the class with my friend. I was really nervous and I messed up a bunch of times. The instructor was very patient and kept instructing and helping me along the way. In the best I was the most improved and I won the last challenge! I was ready to quit but thanks to his and the others motivation, I am now excited to try archery again. read more

Gotham Archery - Archery Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Safety there is excellent, unlike other archery ranges which are sloppy and lax regarding arrow retrieval. "Bows Down" and "Bows UP" clearly and loudly sounded to prevent serious injury. Group classes are solid. Staff are pleasant and seem to enjoy being there. Personal classes are well taught and effective. Pro-shoppe is nicely equipped and operated. Outdoor parking is unfortunately hit and miss. 12-20 minute walk from trains of you choose public transit. No place is perfect BUT this place is solid and enjoyable. read more

I booked the introductory class for my partner's birthday and we had a blast. The class is an hour. You have to sign a waiver in advance and they are very adamant about starting on time. They provide a thorough safety and instructional demonstration for about ten minutes and then you spend the balance of the time practicing. You can choose between two different bow types to use during the class, but you can't switch to the other one after you've made your choice. You will get about four or five rounds of practice which is sufficient to get a hang of the basics. They also suggest fun challenges with prizes like shooting for a letter on the target instead of the bull's eye and shooting at balloons. They take safety very seriously, which is great. An assistant instructor was on hand to provide personalized tips and corrections. Great activity for dates or groups. I'm looking forward to taking the intermediate class next! read more

Took my BF here as a surprise Birthday Date and it was soooo much fun! The staff is super friendly and MARTIN was phenomenal!!!!! He made learning sooo fun. I highly recommend adding this to your list and request Martin if you can he gave so many helpful tips and was creative. Thank You for making this experience so fun. read more

Gotham Archery - Archery Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I booked a 1 hour shoot when we were visiting some friends. I'm somewhat inexperienced and the crew there was super helpful and very welcoming! Clean facility with warm relaxed vibes. Great place! read more

Unfortunately, I didn't do enough arm workouts prior to class in preparation for holding the bow. But the class was so fun! As a new archer, the 1 hour intro class was $40. You can sign the online wavier before coming in. The entrance door can be hard to find, as we almost missed it. The place is split into a free range area on the right for the regulars and the more experienced, and then the intro class area on the left. There are also lockers available to rent. Our instructor was so chill, throwing in jokes here and there. There are also assistant trainers walking around to help us throughout the class. Everyone was really patient with us and super encouraging! The class had around 12 people. We started off sitting down and learning about setting up the arrow, the bow, and how to position ourselves. Then, we got right to practicing with 4 arrows each session. You go through several rounds of hitting the bullseye. The faster your group finishes each round, the more rounds you would have. At the end, there was a speed accuracy game where the first person to pop 4 balloons the fastest wins a water bottle. The dramatic battle music made the game more fun, but of course got me pressured! I learned I was no hidden Hawkeye, or hunter in my past life, but with such a fun experience that was over before I knew it, I would totally do archery at Gotham again! read more

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I had such a great time here with my boyfriend and friends. The atmosphere is so cool and the staff are great too. Russell was our instructor and he was hilarious and taught us archery quickly. I highly recommend coming here! read more

If your thinking about it, just go. It's fun and different. The instructor, Jim, also made the instructional class fun as well as informative. My first time with archery and my aim was pretty decent at 5 yards. Will definitely come back again. read more

Gotham Archery - Archery Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Maybe Hawkeye is the best Avenger....? I took my nephew to the Manhattan location, and we had an incredibly fun experience. The instructors have their personable spiel down to a science, and are so clear and direct that you feel safe in their hands--even though you're technically holding a weapon. They have an almost mystical ability to correct your form as you prepare to shoot and help you to yield bullseyes. Better still, between rounds, they share those form corrections with the whole group so everyone benefits. It's a great activity for friends and family that I highly recommend. A big shout out to Nas (the one that hits bullseyes like the other one spits bars). read more

It was my first time doing archery and this class was so much fun! Russell was a great instructor, he was funny and informative. I'll definitely be back read more

Been here several times for classes and each visit has been great. This is a way bigger and nicer facility than the one in Manhattan. You need to do the introduction class before doing any lane rentals or the intermediate courses. The classes, in my experience, have generally been on the smaller side with 3-5 attendees. The instructors will coach and adjust you on your form and how you shoot, during the class. I've become a better archer thanks to Gotham Archery. I want to sign up for their archery league, so I'll be looking forward to that. read more

I've loved going regularly to Gotham Archery's Manhattan location, and it's been awesome starting to get to know the Brooklyn location, too! A big thank you and shout out to two people so far: First Ryan, for being such a detailed and thoughtful instructor in the Intermediate Recurve Class -- the class was intentionally small so we each got personalized attention, and he really was able to help each of us absorb a ton of guidance and info. And then Martin, who was absolutely incredible during my recent bow fitting appointment as I was purchasing my first set of equipment -- he is super knowledgable, gave such practical advice, was very respectful of budget and various options, and is such an enthusiastic ambassador for the sport of archery. Thank you so much! read more

So great!!! Staff was amazing and super helpful! Such a fun activity for date night or time out with friends. Will definitely be back!

What a awesome place. I got there late and they were completely understanding and set me up with a later class. Kelsey,I believe that was his name, was fantastic and very patient. He was very knowledgeable and also a cool guy. The gentleman at the shooting line and behind the counter was very nice also. I will definitely be back to hone my shooting skills! read more

Did an introductory class with Robbie yesterday that was fun and just GREAT. God spend an afternoon getting your zombie hunting on!!