Axe Throwing in London

Where to throw axes in London

Central London is spoilt for lanes. Whistle Punks near Oxford Circus is the obvious starting point, with a big spread of lanes, coaching for total beginners and a proper bar attached, so you can carry on once your arm tires. A short walk away, Boom Battle Bar Oxford Street folds axe throwing into a wider games-bar setup, handy if half your group fancies darts or shuffleboard instead.

Around the West End you've also got Rocket Room in Leicester Square, which sits right in the middle of the theatre-and-bars crowd and works well as the opening act for a bigger night out. For something more dedicated to the sport, Bad Axe Throwing runs no-frills lanes focused on the throwing itself, while Game of Throwing leans into interactive digital lanes that score you automatically and run mini-games rather than a plain bullseye.

Use the map and venue cards above to see which of these has lanes free on your date. Availability moves fast at weekends, so it pays to check a couple of spots rather than fixing on one.

What it costs and how a session works

Expect to pay somewhere in the region of £25 to £35 per person for a standard session, with shorter 30-minute slots at the cheaper end and a full hour at the top. Game-bar venues like Boom Battle Bar tend to price by the half hour, while dedicated lanes usually sell a 60-minute block. Prices and exact session lengths change, so always confirm on the venue's own booking page before you turn up.

Every reputable London venue runs the same basic format. A trained coach gives you a short safety briefing, shows you the grip and the throwing motion, then supervises while your group takes turns down an enclosed lane. Axes are only ever thrown at an empty target, one thrower at a time, which is exactly why it is far safer than it sounds. By the end most coaches will run a quick knockout tournament so there's a winner to gloat.

Closed-toe shoes are non-negotiable at every venue. Turn up in sandals or flip-flops and you'll be watching from the bench. Otherwise wear something comfortable you can swing freely in.

Best for groups, work dos and date nights

Axe throwing earns its keep as a group activity. Lanes typically take a sizable group at once, so birthdays, stag and hen parties and team-building afternoons all slot in neatly, and the built-in tournament gives everyone something to rally around. Whistle Punks and Boom Battle Bar both handle larger bookings and have the bar and food to keep a crowd happy afterwards.

It also makes a surprisingly good date. It is active without being a sweaty fitness thing, there's natural banter built in, and the West End spots like Rocket Room and Boom Battle Bar Oxford Street drop you straight into a neighbourhood full of places to go for dinner or a drink after. Game of Throwing's digital lanes are a good shout if you want a bit of structure and scoring rather than just lobbing axes at a plank.

Getting there by area

Most of London's lanes cluster in the West End, which makes them genuinely easy to reach. Whistle Punks sits by Oxford Circus, on the Central, Bakerloo and Victoria lines. Boom Battle Bar Oxford Street is the same short Tube ride for most of the city, and Rocket Room is a couple of minutes from Leicester Square on the Northern and Piccadilly lines.

Bad Axe Throwing and Game of Throwing give you options beyond the centre, so if you're coming from west or south London you may have a closer lane than the Oxford Circus crowd. Filter the map above by your nearest station or area to see what's actually near you, then check the venue card for its exact address and booking link before you set off.