Craft Axe Throwing
Columbia, SC
Inside Craft Axe Throwing in Columbia, SC — axe throwing lanes and bullseye targets

Craft Axe Throwing in Columbia, SC

Axe Throwing in
Columbia, SC

Seventeen throwing lanes, ninja stars, premium axes, and a full bar on Gervais St in downtown Columbia. In the same building as Tsunami Sushi — leagues, parties, and walk-ins welcome.

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Find us on Gervais Street in downtown Columbia, in the Vista, in the same building as Tsunami Sushi. We've got an upstairs area with more lanes that works especially well for private parties and bigger groups — it's where company outings set up, and where groups making it part of a night out in the Vista tend to end up. Walk-ins come through all week too. We hosted our first Sweet 16 birthday party not long ago — set out tables for cake and food, and then friends and family kept piling in until the place was full. They all had a great time, and we got some really good footage from the party for social media. We don't serve food, but you're welcome to bring food in. We do provide drinks, so outside drinks aren't allowed. There's parking on-site, with more parking in the back.

Features & Amenities

  • 17 Lanes
  • Cold craft brews, seltzers, and other beverages
  • Several HDTVs throughout
  • Versatile event space
  • Ninja stars (small and large) and "The Stick All" included in all sessions
  • Additional table games and activities
  • Sports bar atmosphere
  • On-site parking with additional parking in back

Hatchet Throwing & Axe Throwing in Columbia, SC

Axe throwing — also called hatchet throwing or tomahawk throwing — is one of the fastest-growing social sports in the country, and Craft Axe Throwing is your home for it in Columbia. Whether you’re a first-timer who’s never picked up an axe, a regular looking to sharpen your form, or planning a social or corporate event your team will still be talking about next quarter, we’ll get you on a lane and on target. Questions, group bookings, or want to talk through a date— give us a call at (803) 281-3803 .

How it works

How axe
throwing
works.

You might be slightly hesitant after a friend invited you to Craft Axe Throwing — don’t be. We’ve trained everyone from 10 to 85 years old to safely throw and have fun.

Each facility features individual lanes and HDTVs to compliment the sports bar. Here’s how to get started.

  1. Reserve a lane Step 01

    Reserve a lane

    Online in two minutes. Walk-ins welcome when there's an opening, but weekend slots fill fast.

  2. Show up & sign in Step 02

    Show up & sign in

    Closed-toe shoes, anyone you're bringing, and the waiver. We'll have an axe waiting.

  3. Get coached Step 03

    Get coached

    Fifteen minutes with a real coach: grip, stance, release. First-timers stick the bullseye on day one.

  4. Throw your hour Step 04

    Throw your hour

    Up to 4 throwers per lane. Most groups stay longer than they planned. No outside drinks — we have a bar.

What it costs

Pay by the thrower.

1 hour axe throwing session in Columbia

1 hour

$25/ea

1–2 throwers

$22/ea

3+ throwers

  • Included: Safety & Instruction
  • Included: Standard Axe
  • Included: Small Ninja Star
  • Not included: Large Ninja Star
  • Not included: The Stick All
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1.5 hours axe throwing session in Columbia

1.5 hours

$35/ea

1–2 throwers

$30/ea

3+ throwers

  • Included: Safety & Instruction
  • Included: Standard Axe
  • Included: Small Ninja Star
  • Included: Large Ninja Star
  • Included: The Stick All
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Large group axe throwing facility rental in Columbia

Large group / facility rental

Buyouts, parties & corporate events

Reserve multiple lanes or the whole venue. Custom pricing for groups, birthdays, and team-building.

Plan your event

Gift cards

Give the gift of axe throwing.

  • A great gift idea

    Birthdays, staff appreciation, graduation, the holidays — works for anyone old enough to throw.

  • Use at any location

    Redeemable at every Craft Axe Throwing venue across the country, not just Columbia.

  • Send it on your schedule

    Deliver instantly by email, or schedule it to arrive on the day that matters.

Craft Axe Throwing gift card — eGift or classic

eGift or classic cards

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This week in Columbia

Deals that don’t expire.

  • Year-round

    First Responder & Essential Worker Discount

    Available to active duty and veteran service members, first responders (police, fire, and EMS), healthcare workers, and teachers. Valid ID required.

  • Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun

    Student Discount

    Discount applied upon arrival with a valid student ID. Not valid for groups of more than 20.

  • Year-round

    Birthday Club Free Throwing

    Receive a voucher for a free 1-hour axe throwing experience that can be used 7 days before or after your special day. Valid for birthday guest only. Photo ID required at redemption.

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What people say

From our Columbia regulars.

“We went here for a bachelorette party for a friend and the atmosphere was so much fun! Definitely will be coming back.”

— Maggie Jones, bachelorette party

“Throwing the axes was so much fun and very therapeutic. Would definitely go back.”

— Ivory Nicole, birthday celebration

“Fun time with friends. They also have a nice selection of beers at reasonable prices. Will definitely go back.”

— Jeff Cockman
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Free throwing on your birthday.

Family celebrating a birthday with axe throwing in Columbia

  • Join our birthday program

    Join our rewards program and throw for FREE on your birthday. Fill out the short form and you’re in.

  • Email sent to your inbox

    Once you sign up, you’ll get an email the week of your birthday with your free birthday pass details.

  • Claim your free axe throwing

    Show our team the email when you arrive in Columbia and we’ll set you up with your free session.

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Why throw axes at
Craft Axe Throwing in Columbia?

We not only have a great time throwing axes but we have an awesome venue to host the perfect event for your occasion. Our team will get you checked in and throwing axes to hit the bullseye. We have plenty of games to play to make sure you have a fun time throwing axes or ninja stars.

Axes, Ninja Stars, and More

Axes, Ninja Stars, and More

Throwing axes is one of the best ways to relieve stress from the day. Also try throwing our ninja stars and premium axes in addition to our standard axe throwing. At Craft Axe Throwing we have other table games and activities in addition to axe throwing.

The Perfect Night Out

The Perfect Night Out

Grab a bite to eat and then plan on spending the rest of the night at Craft Axe Throwing Columbia. Axe throwing paired with our craft beers makes for the best date night.

Group Events

Corporate Team Building in Columbia

With 17 lanes and a versatile event space on Gervais St, our downtown Columbia venue is built for real corporate team building. Entertain clients and colleagues with some competitive fun everyone can enjoy. We've got the fun, drinks, and a trained team to make your experience memorable — stress relief, socializing, and a little bit of competition.

“Our team came to Craft Axe Throwing for a fun time and team building and we had the best time! 10/10.”

— Tarissa Knezevich
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Corporate team building axe throwing event in Columbia

Group events

Team building, birthdays & group events in Columbia.

Craft Axe Throwing Columbia hosts groups from 6 to 80+ — team building outings, birthday parties, graduation celebrations, corporate events, fundraisers, and bachelor/bachelorette parties. Reserved lanes, dedicated coaches, and a real bar on site.

  • Team Building

    Team building that doesn't feel like team building. Bring your Columbia-area company to throw axes, share craft beer, and watch the quietest person in accounting unexpectedly become the office champion. Reserved lanes, dedicated coaches, and tournament brackets if you want a real competition. Groups from 6 to 80+.

  • Birthday Parties

    Birthday parties at Craft Axe Throwing Columbia are the kind people actually remember. Reserve a lane (or the whole venue), bring your own food, and let our coaches turn your friends into bullseye-stickers in fifteen minutes. Kid-friendly birthdays for ages 10+ on weekend afternoons; 21+ celebrations any night you want.

  • Corporate Events

    Corporate events at Craft Axe Throwing Columbia — client appreciation, holiday parties, sales kickoffs, end-of-quarter blowouts. Multiple lanes, a real bar, big-screen HDTVs, and plenty of room for the speech you didn't want to give. We handle the setup; you handle the toasts.

  • Graduation Parties

    Graduation parties — high school, college, trade school, anything worth celebrating. Bring the family, the friends, the awkward uncle who hasn't picked up an axe since the 90s. We'll teach the basics, hand out prizes, and make sure the grad's Columbia photos look like they had a real night out, not another backyard barbecue.

  • Bachelor / Bachelorette Parties

    Bachelor and bachelorette parties at Craft Axe Throwing Columbia — for the crew that's done with the wine bar circuit. Cold craft beer, sharp axes, plenty of trash talk, and a coach who'll teach the bridal party how to actually stick the bullseye. Book the place out for a private buyout if you want the whole venue to yourselves.

  • Gender Reveals

    Gender reveal parties at Craft Axe Throwing Columbia — skip the confetti cannons and reveal with an axe. We've done colored-powder targets, balloon pops, and custom bullseye reveals. Reserved lanes, a full bar for the adults, and a coach to make sure everyone throws safely. Ages 10+ welcome with a parent on site.

  • Fundraisers

    Fundraisers, charity tournaments, and benefit events. We've hosted school fundraisers, non-profit benefits, and silent auctions in Columbia — bring your cause, we'll bring the lanes, the staff, and the registration setup. Tournament brackets are a hit for raffles and pledge drives.

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Join the WATL league at Craft Axe Throwing Columbia

Join our competitive league

Looking to take your axe throwing skills to the next level? Our sanctioned league play through the World Axe Throwing League (opens in a new tab) is a fun and exciting way to get involved in the sport of axe throwing. Whether you are a seasoned pro or a beginner, our leagues offer a great opportunity to challenge yourself and have a blast with friends and fellow axe throwers.

Each league runs for a total of eight weeks and includes a weekly competition night where you will compete against other league members. Reach out to us or talk to your axe instructor on how you can get involved!

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Quick questions

Before you book.

How much does axe throwing cost in Columbia?
Axe throwing at our Columbia location is $25 per thrower for a 1-hour session ($22 for groups of 3+), or $35 for 1.5 hours ($30 for groups of 3+). All sessions include ninja stars and premium axes. Sales tax not included.
Where is Craft Axe Throwing in Columbia located?
We're at 700 Gervais St, Suite B2, in downtown Columbia — in the same building as Tsunami Sushi. Parking is available on-site with additional parking in the back of the building.
Do you serve alcohol at the Columbia location?
Yes! We feature a selection of cold craft brews, seltzers, and other beverages. Several HDTVs throughout make it as much a sports bar as an axe throwing venue. No outside drinks permitted.
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Explore the area

Things to do in Columbia, SC.

South Carolina's capital city is full of that small-town feel yet has the big-city vibe. As the state's second-largest city, Columbia offers diverse experiences for residents and visitors alike. Here are the top things to do in Columbia, SC.

Our top pick

Craft Axe Throwing Columbia

17 lanes, ninja stars, premium axes, and a full bar. Walk-ins welcome, leagues, parties, and corporate events — the best night out in Columbia.

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More things to do in Columbia

  1. 1
    South Carolina State House

    Construction began in 1851, with completion delayed until 1903 due to the Civil War and Reconstruction. This Greek-style building at Assembly and Gervais Streets offers guided tours and a gift shop.

  2. 2
    Riverfront Park

    A free downtown attraction featuring a 2.5-mile walkway along the Congaree River, an outdoor amphitheater, a self-guided pathway, and an outdoor gym.

  3. 3
    Saluda Shoals Park

    Spanning over 400 acres near downtown with summer events including live music and tastings, plus kayaking, canoeing, and tubing opportunities.

  4. 4
    Riverbanks Zoo & Botanical Garden

    Frequently ranked in the top 10 best zoos in the United States, featuring exotic animals, petting areas, train rides, ropes courses, and 70+ acres of botanical gardens.