Lumber Axe

338 SW 6th St, Des Moines
(515) 528-8414

Recent Reviews

Christopher Chiodo

I have to say I'm pretty disappointed in this establishment today. My son, a buddy, and myself reserved a lane for an hour and a half this afternoon. Reserving the lane was easy via their website. The biggest issue that we had was that all the axes that were offered for us to use, were extremely dull and all the blades were severely chipped. When asked if they could be sharpened, we were told the blade sharpener was broken. Made it significantly more difficult to enjoy the time spent throwing since sticking the board was much more difficult. Customer service was below par. The axe coach basically left us to our own the entire time and not once came over to ask us if we were doing OK or needed anything. Ivebeen in a league for the last two years, so we know how to throw, but some sort of interaction would have been appreciated. After my experience here today (12/7/24), I doubt that I, my friend, or my son will return anytime soon, if at all. Was definitely a BAD ..... AXE .... TIME ?

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 1

Dana Firkins

Went for axe throwing and drinks. Staff was great and had a lot of fun. Great for date night or group activity.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Richard Baize

So what are you guys doing today?Tip the Cow and Axe Throwing, what could go wrong?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

alex martinez

Fun bring a big partyManager Wayne is the

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Josh Smith

Went here for a bachelor party and what a great time it was. Bartenders were great. The atmosphere was great. We had so much fun that we got to call after we left to make sure that the tip was right since it was a bit high lol. If you want to have a good time, check this place out.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

josh moore

Got an uber over and found out i was not allowed to use my own axes any of them.not even my butcher wattle axe sad so i left

Bruce Christensen

Had a great time. Staff was great...Enjoyed the atmosphere gave us easy to follow instructions.

Molly Mingus

I booked a private lane for my moms birthday and had a blast! Wayne was incredible and helped all of us so that we could have a successful axe throwing experience. Not only was he a great teacher, he was a fabulous bartender and was very attentive while also multi tasking to get his other tasks done. Great selection of drinks, clean environment and professional. Very impressed and will be back again!

Bikram Thapa

Rating this place based on how much fun I had. Nothing else ! Drink as much as possible and throw some axes , that’s the key to hitting the target every time ! If you are good with your preferred/dominant hand, here is the challenge — try with your weaker hand ! It’s fun …

Tim Mullen

Wayne is the best. He showed us what to do in under 3 minutes. My wife & 3 daughters were killing it shortly after. Such a great guy, such a great place. Had so much fun as a family. Thanks Wayne!

Kayleigh DeRosier

It was...okay. Called to make reservations but didn't tell us until we got there that there was no food or drink being served because they lost their liquor license due to renovations. So we showed up hungry with no food to be served. Cost $30 a person and we have been axe throwing in town for less but this one was closer to us so we thought we would give it a try. At the other place we went instructions were given phenomenally but here they were very rushed and my friend who had never been axe throwing before had no idea what she was doing because it was explained so poorly. We were also never checked on. Employees just sat behind the desk on her phone. Couple other things that I thought were weird are the wood chips that you have to walk over while you have an axe, just kinda seems dangerous. And then the throwing stalls are so close I have no idea what someone would do if there was another party next to them. Would recommend if you really want to try it out but wasnt super satisfied. Also only had one style of axe to throw.

Bayou_Boogie_Ben

Had a great time here for a guy's weekend - throwing axes was a blast & their laser tag arena is top notch!

Jessica Simmer

Had a great time awesome place.... the only reason I took off 1 star is the bartender.. she wasn't great at all.. was with a group of 11 she could've gotten Hella tips but we couldn't find her... other than that fun time by all!!

Jenny Araquistain

Great team building experience! Our group had so much fun competing, coaching and cheering each other on! Wayne and Eve were great for our private event! Highly recommend!!

Amanda Snowden

was super fun enjoyed throwing axes and the impromptu escape room. will be coming back.

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