Detroit Axe - Ferndale

A time was had!! Thanks Paul for the instructions and the interaction was great! Food was so good didn’t expect it to be but gosh!! Our boards were pretty new the axe’s chopped with ease! Even better seeing the leagues pour in practing and competing! The board games are unlimited all that you can think of! Going down memory lane with uno, Simon!

Amazing experience, took my grandmother to go axe throwing for her 66th birthday and we couldn't have had a better axe master. Steve was incredible. He was patient with instructing us and really helped my grandma feel at ease as she threw. Thank you for helping make my grandmas birthday one to remember!

Went on a Wednesday evening and had a BLAST!

Axe throwing as a first-timer was fun. The staff was extremely helpful in teaching us.

This spot has a cool vibe. They have great food and tons of drink options.

They have a wall of games! Honestly, the game selection was the best part. Never a dull moment here!

So, so, so much fun!!! Our instructor was amazing and made it very enjoyable. We were all novices and he was a great teacher. Stop by and throw a couple axes and don't forget to stop downstairs at The Corner and play some board games and/or bar bango which is the best!!

Fantastic surprise for my son's 21st birthday last night! Axe Masters Steven and Alexander were top notch! Great teachers with a lot of humor and fun mixed in. We had a big group of 11 and the night went very smoothly. Lots of room to wait our turn before hand, easy forms to fill out online. Everyone from the Axe Manager who greeted us to the bar tender were all very nice. We will definitely make a return trip!! Thanks Detroit Axe!

This was so fun! Great atmosphere and the drinks were awesome. Matthew was excellent..literally 12/10 and made this experience so much fun! Would definitely recommend asking for him (AKA Mystic Panda) 🎉🎉🎉

So far... loads of fun. Lots of classic and new games to play while you wait to throw some blades. Solid MI craft beer choices, but surprised no national craft beer, like Stone, Alesmith or Bear Republic. Haven't had any food yet but menu looks fantastic!

This was a great experience. Surprising everyone In our party did well so I think anyone can have fun here. Also they are attached to a great bar so you can get drinks after. They also take safety quite seriously so I don’t think anyone should worry about that at all.

So we were a little unsure at first, because of the reservation rules as far as number of people. We ended up trying for "walk-on" and were able to get a lane with only a 15 minute wait. You receive a safety briefing before you enter the throwing area, and once inside you taken 2 at a time for instruction on how to properly throw an axe. Your instructor will adjust your position on the lane during that time and also once the matches start to help you in sticking your throws. Great fun and well the visit. Absolutely need to go back.

This was my first time here (and ever throwing an axe!!) and it was SO much fun! We had a group of 10 and our axe master Rex was very patient, helpful, and kept us all focused on the game. I love that it was like a tournament with a bracket, so it created friendly competition within our group. Even when we were done throwing we stayed at the bar to talk and play games since this place has such a great atmosphere! I’d definitely come back even if it was just to have a drink or for date night since I had such a great experience! Great staff, tasty food, good drinks, what more could you ask for?!

amazing staff! our axe master mike was super patient and extremely helpful. the games were alot of fun as we paired up with another small crew. drinks are a super reasonable price and had a great variety. after axe throwing we went downstairs to grab some food and play some games. the food was really good highly reccomend the mac n cheese!

A large group of us went axe throwing for the first time last Friday. To be honest, I was not really sure what to expect and was a little apprehensive. I'm not exactly athletic or adventurous but decided to give it a shot. First off, the place is really cool. Fun design elements, nice lounge, great food! The check in process was organized and simple. They were patient with us as our group arrived at slightly different times. Our axe masters were fantastic and explained the rules and safety practices. They provided individual instruction and tips as we each took our turns, and gently corrected mistakes. They kept us running smoothly throughout the whole experience. Honestly it would have quickly turned into mayhem without them. We all had a great time!! Here are a few things you may want to know if it's your first time: plan on getting there a little early as parking can be a challenge (valet parking available in the back alley), choose your outfit carefully (athletic clothes recommended and closed toe comfortable shoes required), this is not like bowling - you are going to be throwing the axe a lot more than you may expect, lastly but most importantly do not drink beforehand and really, really limit yourself during. It's no joke! Again, unlike bowling where you can imbibe throughout the games, this is dangerous and you can tell that you could get hurt if you're not 100% aware of what you're doing. Overall it was a really fun experience and the staff are fun, knowledgeable, well organized, and enthusiastic. I would highly recommend trying it out!!

Axe throwing was a blast for everyone in our party, regardless of athletic inclination. It is well supervised and maintained.

Downstairs, there is an enormous wall of board games to wind down with afterwards, and the dinner service was great. Good burgers and very decent drink selection.

Axe lanes were well booked in advance on a Saturday night, so I would highly advise reservations for that. The bar and tables downstairs were spacious enough to accommodate walk-ins.

Can't wait to go back!

SUPER incredible. Upon arrival, as a first-time axe thrower, I was hesitant. But Marissa, our axe specialist, was amazing. She made me feel safe, helped with my throws and by the time I had left, I had gotten two bullseyes! They've never had any accidents and the staff does a great job with safety protocols. Seriously had an amazing experience and now I'm hooked! Thank you Marissa!

I love this location. This location has a full kitchen and bar. Lots of games on the wall to play while you wait to throw the axe.

Our axe instructor was Matt he was amazing he definitely enhanced our experience.

I went with a group of five and they placed us with another group to round out the time slot. Our axe master was AxeTina and she spent lots of time working with us to perfect our throwing. She was very helpful, patient and her high energy made the event really fun. I'd highly encourage you to consider trying this fun sport.

Detroit Axe - Ferndale was terrific!! If you looking for something different..then this is the place. We had excellent time. Safety was practice throughout evening, good bar food & drinks. Reservations are recommended as it does get crowed and people were turned away..ENJOY!! 😎

Went here with my friend on NYE and we had a great time! I had been axe throwing once before but it was at a place in Lansing where you basically just throw on your own and score your own game, if you choose. At Detroit Axe, they have skilled axe throwers who will help throughout the experience. When we got there, we were put into a group of 8 and then had to come up with our axe throwing names to put on the scoreboard. Mine was E Valkyrie - thanks to our host for coming up with that axe-ellent name ;) We started with a round robin game where you compete against someone else in your group. After you're all warmed up with that, you do a tournament! I really like the format of the games and also the experience of having an axe-perienced person to give you tips and keep track of the game. The atmosphere was very fun and laid back. It's located in the back of the Corner Bar which is really cozy and looks like a nice place to hangout. Definitely recommend this for a hang out with friends, a date, family get-together, or even a company outing! Sorry about the axe puns.

We had so much fun! Not our average date night. The food was good too

Hosted a 40th birthday party there. It was so fun! Jaden & Mike were our Axe Masters and helped everyone so much. Great atmosphere! Highly recommend for a group. We had enough people to have a tournament which was really fun.