If you are looking for a unique and fun time, then axe throwing at White Punks might interest you – we were invited down for a night!
Whistle Punks is the original axe-throwing bar in the UK, and the Oxford Circus location is the largest of its kind in Europe, boasting nine lanes and eighteen targets. Guests can also enjoy sourdough pizza, cocktails, craft beers, and ice cream from the on-site kitchen and bar.
We were invited down to experience the 70 minute session, which included our own personal instructor (we needed it) and our own personal lane. Depending on which package you choose, you can have your own lane, share a lane with others, or even just have a quick fling about – the choice is yours.
As well as the axe throwing, they also have a great food and drinks menu – I can recommend their pizza’s – we really enjoyed them! You can eat before, after or even during the axe throwing.
We started off with our instructor giving us a full safety briefing – after all, these are sharp axes and safety is paramount. Then a few demonstration throws from our instructor and it was our turn to have a go.
It’s not as easy as it looks – but thankfully our instructor was giving us help and guidance and it wasn’t long before we actually hit the target and the axe stayed in place!
One of my first throws actually went near the centre of the target (as you can see below). Unfortunately I wasn’t able to do that over and over again – although I did manage to hit and remain on the target most of the time.
We were then shown how to throw the axe double handed and we had a few rounds of that.
After that we were shown different ways to throw the axe – our instruction referred to them as trick shots and then it was competition time!
The 70 minutes literally flew by (see what I did there) and it was so much fun we didn’t want it to end.
Younger players (12+) will have a great time at the family sessions, older teens (16+) are welcome in sessions that start before 6pm Sunday to Friday, and they have a shorter “Quick fling” format if you want a dedicated target for a smaller group. The classic fully instructed social ticket is ideal if you want to get out and meet people while learning a new skill and smashing a few bullseyes!
There are locations in London, Leeds, Manchester and Bristol.
Book your fun experience now at the Whistle Punks website.
Thank you to Whistle Punks for the hospitality and the fun – we will be back!
