Experiences
The 6 Best Axe Throwing in London
Six London venues where you can sink a hatchet into a wooden target, then settle in for a pint and a pizza.
In short: our top picks are Whistle Punks Urban Axe Throwing, Axeperience and Game of Throwing. 6 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Axe throwing has grown up in London. What started as a novelty is now a proper night out, with purpose built lanes, trained coaches who make sure the only thing getting hit is the target, and bars that take the beer and pizza as seriously as the throwing. It is more approachable than it sounds, genuinely good fun in a group, and most sessions are over in an hour, which leaves plenty of room for the drinks afterwards.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Whistle Punks Urban Axe Throwing | Fitzrovia | £££ |
| Axeperience | Tower Hill | £££ |
| Game of Throwing | Hammersmith | £££ |
| Choppers at The Bermondsey Bierkeller | London Bridge | £££ |
| Boom Battle Bar Oxford Street | Soho | £££ |
| Boom Battle Bar Wandsworth | Wandsworth | £££ |
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Editor’s choice
Whistle Punks Urban Axe Throwing
Why we pick itBilled as Europe's largest axe throwing venue, with nine purpose built lanes a short walk from Oxford Circus. Sessions run around 70 minutes with a coach on hand, and there is a fully licensed bar and a kitchen turning out sourdough pizza for afterwards.
Axe throwing and bar
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Axeperience
Why we pick itA City favourite near Tower Hill with thousands of glowing reviews and lanes that hold up to eight. Sixty minute sessions and expert instructors make it an easy after work choice, and the central location means you are never short of somewhere to carry on.
Axe throwing and bar
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Game of Throwing
Why we pick itWest London's option, with three lanes, interactive digital scoreboards and real axes, plus a UV lane for glow in the dark throws. The tech keeps score and rotates through game modes, so it suits mixed groups where not everyone is a natural.
Interactive axe throwing
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Choppers at The Bermondsey Bierkeller
Why we pick itAxe throwing folded into a Bavarian beer hall a minute from London Bridge station. Three lanes and punchy 30 minute sessions make it ideal as part of a bigger night, with steins, pretzels and a boisterous crowd waiting just beyond the lanes.
Axe throwing and beer hall
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Boom Battle Bar Oxford Street
Why we pick itA games bar opposite Tottenham Court Road station where augmented reality axe throwing sits alongside shuffleboard, karaoke and crazy golf. Good for a group that cannot agree on one thing, with cocktails and a full bar threading through the lot.
Games bar with axe throwing
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Boom Battle Bar Wandsworth
Why we pick itThe south west London outpost in the converted Ram Quarter brewery, pairing axe throwing with American pool, AR darts and shuffleboard. A handy local for anyone who would rather not trek into the centre for their throwing fix.
Games bar with axe throwing
Before you book
Book ahead for evenings and weekends, when lanes go quickly, and arrive ten minutes early for the safety briefing. Every venue here is strictly over 18 with ID, so leave the under-age group for the mini golf.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
Whistle Punks Urban Axe Throwing is our editor's choice: Billed as Europe's largest axe throwing venue, with nine purpose built lanes a short walk from Oxford Circus. Sessions run around 70 minutes with a coach on hand, and there is a fully licensed bar and a kitchen turning out sourdough pizza for afterwards. Whistle Punks Urban Axe Throwing, Axeperience and Game of Throwing lead the guide, with 6 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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