Urban Axes is waiting for Somerville to throw business its way.

By Jared Kimler

Urban Axes opened its Somerville venue Friday, December 7. The axe throwing bar at 2 Union Square is the first of its kind in the Boston area. It invites all people over the age of 21 to sign a waiver, grab a refreshment and throw an axe.

The company has locations in several other cities including Austin, Baltimore, Durham and Philadelphia. Two of its four founders previously lived in Boston and thought that Somerville would be a welcome location. Urban Axe spokesperson Courtney Osgood said the concept spoke to Somerville’s “community-centric” and “eclectic” flavor. “It really fit the Urban Axes vibe,” said Osgood.

The opening weekend was well attended with plenty of walk-ins. It wasn’t just flannel clad urban lumberjacks in attendance. “Some women came in with four-inch heels and they were killing it!” Osgood said. After a little coaching and supervision, anyone can get a handle on axe throwing.

A night of axe throwing requires closed toed shoes, a valid 21+ ID and a waiver. After that an Urban Axes coach teaches patrons about safety and technique. The coach supervises patrons for the duration of their visit. This ensures a safe experience for visitors and staff.

Currently, the liquor license at Urban Axes is still pending. Osgood says the process should be complete in the next couple weeks. Then the bar will offer canned and bottled beer, wine and cocktails as well as cheeses, charcuterie and spreads. In the meantime, patrons will have to do without vittles in between throws.

Urban Axes offers reservations for groups of 6-12 or 13-24 at $45 per person for a two-and-a-half-hour session. Walk-ins are also welcome for groups of 2-5 at $25 a person for a one-hour session. If someone really wants to hone their axe throwing skills, they can pay $140 to join an eight-week league. The league follows the regulations of the National Axe Throwing Federation.

— Photos courtesy of Urban Axes