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Axe Throwing Sessions (Dublin)
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From €27 per person
Throwing an axe at a wooden target turns out to be genuinely good fun and easier to pick up than you’d expect. This one-hour session in Dublin starts with a proper safety briefing and hands-on coaching from expert instructors, then moves into a casual in-session competition where you can chase a high score or just enjoy the satisfaction of a clean, solid throw that sticks.
Sessions are shared with other participants unless you book the whole slot for your group. The format is social and relaxed - no experience needed, just follow the instructor’s guidance and you’ll be landing axes before the hour is up. Coffee is available to buy on site if you want something to settle the nerves beforehand.
Book the whole session exclusively if you’re coming with a group. Shared sessions are fine for solo visitors or pairs, but if you’ve got a hen party, birthday group, or work team, having the space to yourselves makes a big difference. It’s louder, more competitive, and the instructor can focus entirely on your group’s pace and banter.
Don’t overthink the technique at first. The instructors will teach you the proper grip and release, but axe throwing has a physical logic to it that your body picks up faster than your brain does. The people who relax and trust the coach’s instructions tend to get their first clean stick within 10 or 15 minutes. The people who overthink it take much longer.
It works brilliantly as a Dublin activity when the weather is doing what Dublin weather does. This is an indoor activity so it doesn’t matter whether it’s grey and drizzling outside - which in Dublin is a more relevant consideration than it should be. If you’re looking for something active that doesn’t involve standing in the rain, this ticks the box.
The competitive element at the end of the session is worth leaning into. Even if you arrive not caring about scores, there’s something about a leaderboard that brings out a healthy amount of competitive spirit. It’s one of those activities that surprises people with how invested they get in a very short space of time.