Very fun place. Good vibes . Brittany is cool af. The juke box bumpin. Come check this place out asap

Great environment! Great employees, service is top tier. We loved Britney she made our experience the best. we'll definitely come back just because of how great her service and vibe was! read more

Britney was the hostess with the mostest she gave the best service eva! it was so fun love that they added knives! Will definitely be back soon! read more

This place has really gone down hill since the first few times we went. The axes are not sharp, the lanes where they "replaced" the wood is super hard so the axe doesn't stick. Then there's the lanes that have barely any wood left. And the bathrooms are disgusting. It smells like pee mixed with flowers. There was globs of hair in the sink. Definitely a waste of our money and date night. read more

We had an awesome time axe throwing! Brittany was our hostess, and she made the whole experience even better. She was super friendly, patient, and gave great tips to help improve our technique. You could tell she really wanted everyone to have fun and feel comfortable. She was also very accommodating with our group and kept the energy up the whole time. Highly recommend this place....and if you get Brittany, you're in good hands! read more

The place was amazing, the staff was friendly and helpful, it was a decent price and it was very fun. The wood is hard but you just throw the axe and hope it hits. It was about 70 for 3 of us and had to sign waivers online but it was quick and easy. Definitely recommend to try out read more

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Had such a fun time! Amazing customer service thanks to Brittany, very informative and made the experience memorable and fun! Will definitely be back. I recommend everyone go here and see Brittany. Amazing people and amazing service. read more

We just left Smart Axe in Modesto. We had an absolutely amazing time. Brittany welcomed us and other guest with a warm, friendly smile. We were given a brief tutorial and cut loose to enjoy the evening. I highly recommend stopping in on a Saturday night. You'll have a really fun time! read more

Britt was fantastic, she was super helpful and funny! This place has a great vibe with other things to do like play pool or even just chill at the bar top. I definitely wish they had a better beer selection or mixed drinks available but overall this spot is legit and clean! read more

Brittany is an awesome representative for Smart Axe. She made this experience so enjoyable. She made check in and instructions really clear, fast and fun. Her happy, respectful spirit made it so comfortable and relaxing. She definitely deserves a promotion if anything! I really appreciate her customer service. The place itself is nice, clean, and cool. Perfect for a date night. Overall a really good experience here. Thank you guys and I will be returning! read more

We used to love this place, but it has really gone downhill. The targets were in horrible shape, one was even missing the center board. Sun-Thurs is supposed to be $18 but we were charged $25 for an hour of throwing. One bright spot was that Lisa was very kind and helpful. read more

This was our very first time at The Smart Axe Modesto, and I honestly can't say enough good things about the experience -- especially because of Brittany. From the moment we walked in, she made us feel so welcome and comfortable. She was incredibly accommodating, patient, and genuinely fun to be around. Her energy was amazing, and she took the time to explain everything clearly, encouraged us, cheered us on, and made the whole experience feel exciting instead of intimidating. Brittany went above and beyond to make sure everyone was having a great time, and you can truly tell she loves what she does. Her positive attitude completely transformed our visit. She didn't just do her job -- she made the entire experience memorable. Because of her, we had so much fun and will absolutely be coming back. If you go, ask for Brittany -- she's truly amazing and makes this place special! read more

Smart Axe Modesto is a perfect place to go for all your entertainment needs whether our family time or date night; not to mention Brittany's amazing customer service! She was not only inviting, but very professional adding her humor was a bonus. I will definitely be returning. read more

This was so much fun! I booked my time slot to go with my best friend. When we got there, they showed us how to throw the axe, keep score, etc. We didn't even keep score, as we were just having fun throwing the axe. I booked the 75-minute time slot and was surprised when I looked down at my watch and saw we had been at it for 80-minutes! Great, wholesome fun that is a great activity to do with friends, as a date night or with the whole family. The staff is super friendly and helpful. And they serve drinks!! My bestie got a hazy IPA they had on tap and I chose one of their many options of Truly. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Great fun good beer. Helps get your aggressive feelings out. Decide prices. Really hate review requirements

Simple, straightforward set up. Unfortunately they don't have different types if axes or knives to throw. The axes aren't particularly sharp except at the ends and don't stick as easily as other places I've been to. Still, they delivered an axe throwing experience read more

It was fun. I like the environment. Not too bright, not too dark. Good place to go and have a drink and throw some axes.

I wish they had shorter times because if you don't go in a group you sort of get bored quick unless you're into this type of a thing. They did let us try throwing the larger axe that you have to throw with two hands so that was interesting. I went a while ago with my ex boyfriend who had a problem with knocken drinks back, they did not say anything and he had maybe six white claw cans piled up. I was getting anxious because we were at an axe throwing place and it hadn't even been an hour. Since they also serve alcohol in cans and bottles here, they should have recycling bins for sure. In my opinion every place like this should. read more

I attended with a group of 14 (10 throwers) on a Sunday...prior to our event Shannon/Phillip provided updated info regarding party changes I had to make, etc. Day of our event, Lisa was awesome and she provided safety info, rules, helpful hints and made sure our aisles were watered down and we had the correct axes, and later knives, for us who were mainly first timers. I wish I knew how to upload our pics and videos and we had a blast and later, after our hour was up, was able to hang out and play pool and visit...Lisa made sure we had a great atmosphere for our group! Thank you Shannon/Phillip/Lisa of the Modesto location! read more

Workers were really chill and attentive. I mean I don't know what else to say throw axes and have a drink

Great times hanging out with the boys throwing axes and drinking beer. Absolutely safe and controlled environment. read more

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Like other reviews I've seen, I've experienced the staff looking annoyed or bothered when I came with a large group for my sisters birthday celebration. I've been to other Axe establishments and this one is of the least memorable experiences. read more

Thai is pace is very fun. You get an arm work out. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. Always their to offer help or answer any question. Very helpful. They even went to pick up my food for me from the wing place near by. read more

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Absolutely awesome!! They accommodated us for an impromptu bridal shower!! No issues at all!! They ensured we were ready to throw axes and also checked on us multiple times !! Beers, ciders, waters, they have it all!! We had a phenomenal time...not our first time...but we will be back again!! Thank you guys again for ensuring our daughter and her groom to be had a magnificent time!! The owners are here and happy to serve!! Shop LOCAL!! Thank you!!! read more

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I have nothing but overwhelmingly positive things to say about The Smart Axe in Modesto. I came here with a group of guys for a bachelor party and it was a blast! Your reservation time includes a lesson on how to throw an axe properly so no worries if you've never done this before. most of the people in my party had never thrown axes before but we felt like we were taught well and picked it up pretty quickly. Shout out to Shannon and her staff. You all were super friendly and helped the bachelor have a fantastic day! If you've never done axe throwing, this is a great place to go to! read more

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Great service and the ambience of this place is unbeatable. Me, My partner, always have a good time. Beer served on tap, They also got white claw's as well as truly's in cans all chilled. Chill environment. Good people. Great Memories. * The Hazy IPA was my go to Beer. It was a great addition to the evening. read more

My daughter and I had a blast throwing axes at The Smart Axe, I highly recommend the experience.

So it's 108 today. The air conditioning isn't working. There's no fan to even circulate inside air. Asked about this several times. The response was I just work here. People that work there don't give a ****. Not even circulating fans on the floor. Won't come back here. Could have done better in my own back yard. Health and safety???? read more

This was such a fun experience for my friends and I! We had 9 people and Smart Axe was more than accommodating. The manager and bartender were so kind and so fun. We grabbed some snacks from the grocery store bc you can bring outside food in and we just had a blast. Thank Smart Axe! We can't wait to come back read more

Had a bunch of fun here! I'd never been ace throwing before but it's easy and you'll catch on quick. Employees helped us get acquainted with how things work and then left us alone to have Fun. Great idea for a different kinda date night! read more

I know a lot of people like it...went in with some friends and the staff seemed annoyed we were there. It was our first time there...she explained nothing, had a lot of attitude, the website said it had food and it didnt. The service made it disappointing read more

Three of us went on a Saturday. We made reservations online and signed the waivers online. After check-in and a short demonstration of axe throwing, we started! It was fun. Our group had two adults and a 12 year old. The 12 year old did a great job! Many people were around us having fun. They have a jukebox for music and great music was playing. They offer soda and beer for the customers. Customer service was outstanding. I One ace for the group. Each lane can hold 6 people. If I was going to go with a group of adults, I would have each couple have their own reservation so we wouldn't have to wait turns. Just a thought. We are playing a couples night out there soon! Come and check it out!! read more

Great staff and great atmosphere! We took our teenagers (& ourselves) for the first time and everyone had a blast! Zach was super helpful and the staff was readily available if we had any question. Will definitely be going back again. read more

Super fun place to go with great atmosphere and customer service! Just need a few more drink options.

This is a great place they made my birthday the best!!! Family friendly, good location, amazing staff... Thanks we will be back and maybe join the league...So fun read more

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Took hubby for the 1st time as a date night. Absolutely had an amazing time! Staff is incredibly friendly and attentive.

First time Iv ever been to something like this, definitely was a great time loved they had some great IPAs on tap.. We had 4 people in our group and 75 mins was more then enough time.. Staff were helpful and friendly.. read more

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Great last minute idea for date night... the gentleman who explained the dynamics of axe throwing had a great personality, guy at the bar was okay. We had big smiles at the end of the evening, and sore shoulders the next morning :) read more

Finally got a chance to check this place out after a little operating hours/closing early misunderstanding. Did the rsvp n paid online. I was about a half hour late for my rsvp and when I arrived the staff was super cool about it. They have a bar but understandably no hard liquor (throwing axes duh)! My date and I enjoyed ourselves and our friendly competition. I would def com again. This venue has plenty of parking and rates are good. Establishment was clean, great vibes and good music selections that could appeal to all. read more

So much fun and employees are very helpful if it's your first time doing it. Good price for your money and something fun to do if you're looking for a night out. read more