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    The Axe Lair

    4.8 (39 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Dena T.

    Last month, we were walking around after grabbing matcha when we passed by The Axe Liar and immediately said, "We have to try that place." Fast forward to this month. We were out having dinner nearby and decided to finally give it a shot. We showed up just before 8 PM and luckily they had space for walk-ins. First thing we had to do was sign a waiver. Nothing says "fun night out" like promising not to sue if things get a little wild. They give a teacher discount- just show your ID. We booked an hour and chose the axe (they also had knives, shovels, and a few other options--definitely trying the full bucket next time). We were set up in lane 3, and one of the staff members walked us through how to throw and how to switch between different games. We started with good old-fashioned target practice, and I actually won the first round (felt pretty proud of that!). But then we played tic-tac-toe... and let's just say I got destroyed. Like, not even close. I kept telling myself it was just a warm-up. My boyfriend is very competitive so he was definitely in my head. We played a few more games, and eventually I found my rhythm. Turns out, you have to really throw hard if you want that axe to stick. Good news: I came back and won the last two rounds. Girl power for the win! Overall, this place was a blast. The vibe was relaxed, dim lighting, the staff was super helpful, and it ended up being way more fun than I expected. If you are looking for something different to do, especially with friends or for date night, I would totally recommend it. Just make sure to stretch your shoulders beforehand... and maybe your ego, too lol.

    Breana M.

    Had a spontaneous date night at the Axe Lair! It was perfect for me bc it was a Thursday night and wasn't crowded. This was also our first time axe throwing. It was actually much harder than it looks. The staff were very helpful and patient - gave us plenty of time to get warmed up to the process and even taught us some techniques along the way. Appreciate the great customer service they provided! Really cool activity to give a try or to release some tension!

    Very proud of my stacked double-throw lol.
    Dani D.

    We had a great time here celebrating my birthday in DTF with a group of 11 people. Some of us had done it before and some hadn't, but everyone had fun. I got our reservation online a week prior which was easy since we paid ahead of time. It was $30/person for an hour slot, and that seems to be pretty standard fare for axe throwing. The actual entrance is on the parking lot side rather than the sidewalk on Commonwealth. Their staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and taught us how to best throw the axe (we didn't upgrade to the bag of knives and shovels) as well as how to work the projector in each lane. They have lots of different targets and games to choose from! Be warned that there's no food/alcohol for sale here. They do have a fridge with water bottles and stuff for sale up front but it'd be cool if they could turn that small waiting area into a mini bar so you can get beers and snacks, though I get why they don't do that. It was a cool spot to let out some aggression before we wandered over to our dinner reservation later that night. We'll be coming back for sure--it'd be nice with a smaller group, like a double date or something. Definitely worth trying!

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    Tamara T.

    I visited the Axe Lair November 7th for various reasons, none of them being the election results. I've never thrown an axe in my life but I found it to be fairly easy to learn and once we got going it felt great! Definitely a stress relieving activity that gets your mind off of current events. They have various axe games you can play and I could stay there for hours just practicing. It's great with a group of friends or going solo! We were there on a Wednesday so it wasn't too busy at all. Our axe host was really nice and showed us how to throw and gave us tips on our form, but we had to let him know we were first timers and ask for the full demo. There's no alcohol served here, but I would recommend this place for a group outing or one of those team building outings and then after your done walk to one of the plethora of bars surrounding the place for a drink and/or food. Check-in on Yelp to get 10% off and parking is around back, as is the entrance!

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    Hey Siri, this place was so easy to find and very clean and so fun. Music was playing, and our coach, Julia, was so patient and explained the process clearly. I would definitely come back again. If you want some snacks, there are some chips that you can purchase, and if you're thirsty, there's a fridge of beverages that you choose from.

    Nguyen T.

    The prices are fair and we had so much fun!! The workers were also friendly and helpful.

    My 13 year old some was able to join us! : )

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    It was so much fun! Rage room was VERY satisfying and throwing axes was relaxing as well. Perfect for date nights or family outings.

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    Had a great time. They help you learn to throw the ax and knives to ensure a grand time.

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    Love that they let you request songs the place itself is also super cute and the employees were so sweet

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    Christian was the G.O.A.T. of coaching and friendliness. Fun stop in this area of Fullerton with fair prices. Thank you!

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    First time here... definitely coming back! Corina was such a great help! We had so much fun.. such a stress relief!

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    Ask the Community - The Axe Lair

    Is there air conditioning?

    Yes there is! We do have a large building, so it doesn’t feel super icy but we do have AC to cool the building.

    Do I need a reservation if it’s only 3 people?

    Hello! You can make reservations online at www.theaxelair.com. Walks-Ins are welcome on a first come first served basis. We recommend calling during our business hours to check for availability updates.

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    The vibe was relaxed, dim lighting, the staff was super helpful, and it ended up being way more fun than I expected.

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