Are you ready to channel your inner Viking? Or, would you rather thrown on your towelling lumberjack shirt and beanie to embrace the full Canadian lumberjack experience? Either way, Manchester we’ve got you covered. Offering you a great night out of axe throwing, fuelled by tasty snacks and a safe amount of booze check out our list of axe throwing venues …
If you’re in Manchester and love your axe shaped projectiles, then get yourself to Deansgate for Whistle Punks Manchester! With custom axe throwing cages, pure wood targets, (two targets in each lane) and your own instructor, it means you’ll have an epic fifty-minute axe throwing session. You’ll go from beginner to competitive thrower in no time!
If you don’t mind mixing with other people then you can throw for just £22 pp. If, however, you wanting something a little more exclusive then up to 10 players can hire a lane, starting from £220. Throwing, drinks & food packages are available. Party & corporate hires also work brilliantly here.
Be sure to make the most of their fully licenced food and drink bar (for after throwing refreshments) and knock back refreshing beers and ciders, as well as tasty pizzas.
Website: whistlepunks.com
Activity cost: Shared lanes £22 – £30 pp. Exclusive lanes start from £220 per lane
Top Tip… Off-peak price of £22 pp is available Tuesday and Wednesday
Boom Battle Bar satisfies all your going out needs under one roof. Incredible gaming, epic vibe, full bar serving tasty cocktails and the Boom Bites menu with easy-eat finger food.
AR axe throwing makes the joy of hurling projectiles even more fun. BBB Manchester have traditional axe throwing lanes where you can enjoy the visceral experience of releasing all your angst and stress by attempting to sink your axe into the target – the thud is profoundly satisfying. Alternatively the AR lanes where you aim for the right spot projected onto the target – hunt ducks, tic tac toe or “line up 4” (yes, like Connect 4 but without the TM). BBB have a strict no alcohol / no heels policy when it comes to axe throwing.
BBB Manchester also offers shuffleboard, shuffleboard bounce, augmented reality darts, American pool, beer pong and karaoke! So much to do!!! Although all this fun is thirsty work; thankfully their large bar is stacked will your favourite tipples and serves up an incredible range of cocktails. Spoilt for choice on the activity AND drinks front. The Boom Bites menu serves up tasty chicken tenders and topped nachos.
Website: boombattlebar.com
Activity cost: AR axe throwing 30 mins, up to 6 players £40 per lane. 1 hour, up to 6 players £70 per lane
Top Tip… Book before you go as game sessions are in high demand at peak times
