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

Went on a date and the instructor did an amazing job making us feel comfortable and made sure we have fun!

We decided to celebrate my wife's birthday with a 1h intro class at Gotham Archery. It was a complete success! We were mostly clueless about Archery and Dove, the instructor, made it a very fun and enjoyable experience, guiding us through the basics of how to shoot (and stay safe while doing so), adjusting the bows as needed, and providing advice about learning proper form. Being an intro class it was reasonable easy (the lanes were short, compared to the lanes for more experienced shooters) but towards the end Dove added some interesting challenges (e.g., hitting specific points in the target, other than the center). For the class we had a choice of traditional and compound bows (my son, who had already been to an intro class with a traditional bow and wasn't as clueless, he chose a compound one this time) read more

We loved Gotham Archery! It was a last minute date night idea and we had such a great time! We had such a great instructor and the time flew by we were having so much fun! 10/10 recommend! Wish the intro class was longer than an hour! read more

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Went to Allen street location today. Fun place. Took off one star cause of the requirement to take the intro course. I had already taken this a few years ago so I was good but it's essentially a $45 fee for first time visitors. $45 is a lot to pay for one archery session shooting 5 yards. Everyone I interacted with was very helpful and nice, and overall it's a great spot. Wish it was a little cheaper for first time visits so I could bring friends. But I will probably go back at some point when I don't feel like trekking out to Proline. Note: there is no shop at the Manhattan location. read more

My first time doing archery and I had a great time! My best friend brought me here and I loved the experience. The staff was awesome, I learned some new cool tricks, and I'm no pro, but I hit the bullseye! I would definitely come back and brush up my skills. This could be a great date night, fun with friends, or even team building with co-workers. read more

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I went here for the beginner class with my father in law. It was so much fun, Robi was our instructor and he was very informative and fun. Couldn't recommend more for anyone interested! read more

I live only 8 minutes (walking) to the Manhattan location so convincing me to go into Brooklyn isn't easy. That said, I've now been twice. The first time was for an intermediate compound bow class. It was so fun and informative. The second time was today and it was to purchase my own compound bow. Lucky for me, I got my instructor for my bow fitting. Benalene is an amazing instructor. She's informative and friendly. She alone would be reason enough to into Brooklyn. That said the Brooklyn location is naturally much bigger. It can get a bit claustrophobic in the Manhatten location, unfortunately. I'm very happy with my Gotham Archery experience and highly recommend taking a class with Benalene. read more

Finally an opportunity to unleash my inner Robin Hood. I guess Katniss would be a more contemporary example, but I like Robin Hood. I had the joy of celebrating my birthday party here in a private area with ~20 friends, and it really drew a clear line between those with great hand eye coordination and those that don't. I very clearly fall into the latter camp. Despite missing the bullseye by a mile for a majority of the time, I still had a blast! They were very easy to communicate with via email, which put my type A self at ease while organizing the logistics for this party. I put a deposit down to hold the date and space and just showed up for the event. The instructors had a great sense of humor and were very clear and careful communicating how to use the various bows. They made sure there was little risk for injury and had us compete in several mini games, which prevented our two hours from getting too dull. Now that we've all gone through the training prerequisite we can go to Gotham Archery anytime to shoot some arrows. It's kind of like a bowling alley. I'm patting myself on the back for the resilience I'm exhibiting wanting to return after an embarrassing streak of completely missing the target. Maybe with enough practice I'll come back an archery pro. read more

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Big fan of the space and the staff. Archery feels very therapeutic and meditative to me. Love hearing that THWOOP sound when the arrow hits. This place is good for groups and for parties. Came here after a long time for the intro class and it was just as fun. You play a little game at the end. Will def be back to rent a lane and hunt some wabbits. Teeheehee. Cheers Doc read more

Gotham Archery - Hera did me good today - Archery Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Took an intro class on Valentine's day and had a great time! Our instructor was Ace and he gave us the perfect amount of instruction - enough to keep us safe and set up for success with plenty of time for us to fine tune our technique. It was fun to see how minor changes in grip, posture, and release affected the flight of the arrows and that "thwip!" when it hits the target is incredibly satisfying. I would highly recommend Ace and Gotham Archery for your next outing! read more

Before you can rent lanes to shoot on your own, you need to take their 1 hour beginner class. That's exactly what my boyfriend and I did and it was so much fun!! Our instructor was very helpful and patient. We were in a class of 4 with another couple. In the beginner class, you had two bow option that you can choose from during beginning of class (USA Archery Recurve Bow or Genesis Bow). We decided to go with the Recurve bow so we would love to come back to either this location or the one on Allen St to try the other one! Also at the end, you will have a chance to compete with the rest of the class and you can win a branded bottle! read more

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I came for a birthday party so we had a private room and instructor. It was a blast. The staff is very knowledgeable and attentive. Our session was two hours long and we had a crash course in archery then got to shooting. We did general shooting and played games which was some fun competition. Cool spot. Paid $70pp for the group rate. read more

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Went to the intro archery class by myself and had a really great time! It's good for people trying to do more solo activities & people on dates/ groups of friends. The instructors are all friendly and very helpful. They encourage you & try to get everyone to have a fun time which makes the experience really nice! I even won a free tote bag from a little shooting game we played. Once you take the intro class you're allowed to come back and rent a lane to practice on your own (I think it's $16 per hour + equipment rental). This is a super fun activity & I'll definitely be back! read more

Gotham Archery - Archery Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Introductory course: The instructor was really sweet and patient. In the introductory course it seems like a lot of info coming your way off the bat, but makes complete sense as you go. Masks are a must. Plastic curtains divide each lane. And everything is wiped down beforehand. I found this very meditative, unless you're super competitive/A type haha. Spoiler alert: I've been to the venue in Manhattan and recently in Brooklyn with wife who hadn't done archery since high school. (Very nice activitiy for a date!) There's a small competition at the end and Manhattan had a more elaborate game. But this was pre-Covid times. Brooklyn only had one, though fun. read more

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Came here today with my hubby and friend. Had reservation for 5:30pm and show up by 5pm. It was slow so we got to start earlier. We were done by 6pm and left to grab a quick bite @Checkers then back for more archery. Large building with many lanes. We took the intro class @$35 which includes equipment rental & lesson/practice. We were told we could just pay for lane rentalper person after lesson as the intro class include rental. We decided to cone back after food. Intro class- our instructor was Amazing! Forgive my spelling, Mauritsa or something like that, (she was the only female there) but she was AWESOME! She offered tips and even staying by us observing how we do do she can correct our stand/position and adjust the eye scope. We were in same class with this other couple (so 5 of us) which made it better because more 1on1 attention. There were other instructors there, so one came to help as well. We played 1 game after many rounds of practice, and hubby won! He got to pick a prize-- tore bag. There was 4 balloons (3pink 1 red) and first person to hit all the pink balloons only win. We'll be back ! Had so much fun. read more

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They don't follow USA Archery guidelines and don't seem to care or know what they are. If you want a kids bday party or something like that then it probably doesnt matter, if you want to actually learn archery I would go elsewhere (like Queens Archery or places that aren't just trying to take hipsters' dollars. read more

I came here for axe throwing and it was very disappointing. The axes kept falling off from the handlers very frequently, and possibly making the whole throwing inaccurate and unbalanced. Because of this I was not able to get any axe stick to the wall. I would definitely suggest them to improve the quality of their axes. They had put everyone axes back into shape every round, it was very very very disappointing. Not worth your money for this class read more

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This is place was a good time! I went for a date night here to keep this new and interesting. The instructors were funny, the games we played were fun, they were really helpful with trying to get the target right. You do stand the whole time so made sure you were comfy shoes. I will definitely be coming back here read more

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We just finish our first visit today. Had so much fun. At first we kind worry it'll be too difficult for first time trying. But the employee are very patient and super friendly. Definitely will visit again soon. read more

Gotham Archery - Winner! - Archery Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Amazing Birthday Experience! The staff was very welcoming and knowledgeable about archery. Our instructor Mel was encouraging, enthusiastic and energetic with just my girl and I. They even have a glow in the dark option which I'd love to experience the next time. I'll pull up next time with more friends . read more

Fun! A great crew! No need to think you will feel out of place. everyone is welcomed. intro class is great fun -Do it in a group if you can. highly recommend read more

Been wanting to get back into archery for a while and I'm so glad I did! My intro class was taught by Ace and he was helpful, professional, and fun! Will definitely be going back soon. read more

This is the place to get your bow and arrow on. They also have axe throwing. Reservations are easy to make and cheaper when done online. I went with a group of 4 for the beginning archery class. Our instructor was very lively and fun. We had a great group. I think total in the class was about 10-11 people. The class does go by fast. There is a short intro segment, then you get to practice and at the end is a match game. Def a lot of fun. read more

Gotham Archery - Archery Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Who knew that Archery could be so much fun?! Well, a good time was had by all of us during an Introductory Archery Class at Gotham Archery yesterday evening. When you approach the building looks can be deceiving and one may be unsure if they are headed into the right place. But as soon as you walk in...nothing but high energy as people are getting prepared for Archery activities! We were asked to show identification, state the name that was under our reservation (our reservation was completed online but one can just walk-in if they choose) and fill-in/sign a waiver form. They have an area to hang coats and to store your bag. OK....onto the Archery Introductory Class! The Class was $35 since it was booked online vs. $40 for walk-ins. Each person received a Quiver, Arrows, an Arm Guard and a Bow. Precise safety instructions were given in the beginning of the class and then....yes, the fun Archery activities were in full effect! The instructors were polite, super friendly, down-to-earth and humorous! This was a great environment to have an Introductory Archery class in...who knew that having some serious upper body/arm strength would be needed to hold the bows and to shoot the arrows!-lol. The hour class flew by rather quickly. At the end of the class, we were playing a special game where two people compete against each other to shoot balloons setup in the bullseye section. The ultimate winner got a prize....she was fantastic! On our way out, the lovely staff person at the front desk further explained Archery lane and equipment prices if one wants to return on another day. Staff also mentioned the Knife/Axe Throwing Class which is $50 per person when you reserve online and $55 for walk-ins or if you reserve via phone. Thanks so much Gotham Archery for making this a memorable experience! I think that I may be back for the Knife/Axe Throwing Class! read more

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Super fun! We did the intro class, and it was a blast. The instructors were great, explained everything well and kept adding layers, which was great. read more

Always the kindest people who gives great advice, are very timely, and very motivating. This has been a new hobby for my friends and I and I genuinely always have such a good time when I come. read more

This is a good place for both beginners and experienced archers. The staff is attentive, helpful, and polite. They will give you pointers but not be condescending or pushy. A great deal of focus is on safety. read more

I went here with a group of 5 for their hour long archery training. It was an absolute blast and we all had a great time. I'd love to come back and use their lanes sometime. read more

I didn't shoot anyone, huzzah! Loved the training even with heels on. So glad to be there to celebrate a friends birthday. Thanks Kelsey and Tyler for teaching us new urban dictionary terms such as "whisker biscuit" LEGOLAS! read more

Went to Gotham Archery on a Friday night. I made reservations for two (online) since it's about $5 less than if you book over the phone. I arrived on time for our 7:30pm archery class which goes right into your session. It runs for about an hour total so you get 15 mins of instruction before you shoot your life away. The instructors were animated and encouraged participation and engagement. I was cracking up most of the time but paying attention. They guide you and make sure you're holding the bow properly and that you place the arrow correctly. Our group had someone who was there for her birthday so they gave her a really cool goodie bag. You get to keep your target or you can leave it there. You decide. There's also an option to tip and I definitely did because I enjoyed the experience and I'd say our instructors contributed to that. I would definitely go back! They also have black light archery which is pretty cool. read more

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So fun! First time doing archery and the intro class was super fun and helpful. Highly recommend to give it a try (: read more

Gotham Archery - We decided to do another 30 mins after our 1 hour intro course! - Archery Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Had a wonderful time here in the Intro to archery class. Instructors were kind and good humored and the class was very informative. They made sure everyone got attention and helped people find their form. It was a great time, and I've already booked more classes. If you have any interest at all in archery, or just trying something new and fun, I highly recommend Gotham Archery. read more

Gotham Archery - Intro class - Archery Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

So fun! And I got pretty good! I came with my 10-year-old kid and we both had so much fun in our intro lesson. Our two instructors were excellent...and irreverent. They taught us so much about how best to hold the bow and position ourselves, but they also made it really fun. We are definitely coming back. In the meantime, we feel well prepared for the zombie apocalypse. read more

Came here for date night on a Friday evening. We signed up to the introductory class, which runs for an hour, consisting of a 20 minute safety introduction, along with shooting the arrows watched by the instructors. Our instructors were both friendly and engaging, with one having a really funny, theatrical personality. After the introduction, we did multiple rounds of shooting four arrows, and received guidance from the instructors, then we played some group games after that. Fun activity and would definitely recommend and return! read more

Gotham Archery offers bike rack stations for your convenience as well as a coat rack. For those who often book lanes, there are locker rentals available. An excellent place for a date night idea or a perfect group activity. It is also an educational place to get your foot into archery. Gotham Archery offers Introductory Archery Classes for $40 before tax. All classes and lane bookings are made online. I left the introductory class feeling like Katniss. The class was super fun and creative. The instructor used imaginative scenarios for an enjoyable experience. At the end of class, you were able to keep the paper targets. Since the introductory class, I was able to pick up a new hobby and took an interest in the sport. Eric was helpful and patient during my fitting. He was informative and educational every step of the way. I was able to purchase my first targeting bow with them. Gotham Archery made it super easy and convenient to buy most of my bow accessories with them. Keep in mind fitting for a bow is not free. read more

Was gifted an intro class by a friend and came in on a Friday afternoon. Our instructor Travis was great, very friendly and knowledgeable. The lesson was an hour and we learned basic techniques and safety requirements and got to release plenty of arrows. This is good date activity if you want to try something new! read more

I've been here many time, and everyone I bring had a great time. I go often with my friends, especially in the summer when my family visits. If u never tried archery, they have a great deal. It's about $25 for intro lesson and shooting. Great deal, super fun. The also sell affordable drinks and snacks, and the facility is very clean. Parking is not too bad either. They also have lots of tournaments for all levels and programs for children. There's also other venues and restaurants in the area just a few blocks away, including a movie theater. I like to shoot, get dinner, see a movie. Great combination. read more

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Five stars for Gotham Archery and in particular, our archery instructor Austin. This activity was SO much fun. I came in with very low expectations because I had gone ax throwing at Kick Ax and I didn't enjoy it that much (it got very repetitive after the third throw). This archery experience, however, was way more interactive and competitive than I anticipated. We got to play a fun balloon popping game against the other patrons who had signed up for the same session, and Austin has a really hilarious "name generator" that led us to our team name: the "Awesome Pink Dragons." (He asked what my favorite color was, then asked someone else for an adjective, then asked someone else their favorite animal). The competitive experience was made a lot funnier by the witty jokes Austin shared with us throughout the session and by the upbeat and aptly timed song choices that Austin played while we competed against each other. FYI: if it's your first time coming here, the equipment rental fee is waived and you only have to pay $16 by the hour to continue shooting after your introductory session is over. read more

This is my happy place. The space is amazing, Kelsey, Nat, Romel and the crew are more than incredible, always going above an beyond to give you hints, help you, etc. I learned how to shoot here and I wouldnt change it for anything. read more