Drive east out of Center City Philadelphia across the Ben Franklin Bridge and within fifteen minutes the city gives way to the green-and-strip-mall sprawl of Camden County. Most Philadelphians who cross the river do it for two reasons: the Cherry Hill Mall and Garden State Park dining. What slips past most of them is that on Olney Avenue, fifteen minutes south of the bridge, a Bury the Hatchet axe throwing venue holds a perfect 5.0-star Google rating across more than 14,000 reviews. That is one of the highest review counts of any axe throwing venue in the state -- and it sits less than ten miles from a major American city that does not have a comparable venue inside its own limits.
If you live in Cherry Hill, Voorhees, Marlton, or Mount Laurel, you work in the South Jersey corporate corridor along Route 70, or you are a Philadelphia local looking to cross the river for an actual activity rather than another sit-down dinner, Bury the Hatchet Cherry Hill is the conversation. This guide covers how the venue works, where it sits on the South Jersey map, and how to plan around it.
Bury the Hatchet Cherry Hill -- The Camden County Flagship
Bury the Hatchet runs locations across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Texas, and beyond. The Cherry Hill site at 1931 Olney Avenue is the chain's South Jersey anchor, and the operational consistency shows in the numbers. 14,445 reviews at a perfect 5.0-star average is the kind of result that takes a decade of disciplined coaching, scheduling, and customer recovery to build.
What makes a 5-star axe throwing operation different from a 4.5-star one is not the throwing -- it is the part of the night that surrounds the throwing. The coaching depth, the lane turnover discipline, the bachelorette-party crisis management, the staff member who notices a 12-year-old is intimidated and switches them to the smaller handheld. The Cherry Hill location handles all of that at the volume of a high-traffic Camden County weekend.
Session formats: Cherry Hill runs both 1-hour and 2-hour sessions. The 2-hour BTH signature experience is a full tournament format -- safety briefing, hands-on technique coaching, individual practice rounds, bracket play, and championship finals between the day's top throwers across lanes. The 1-hour session is the walk-in-friendly option for groups who want to sample without the full commitment.
Pricing: Standard Bury the Hatchet rates apply. The 2-hour session runs around $40 per person, the 1-hour session around $32 per person. Walk-in weekday slots tend to come in at a discount and Wednesday-night specials are common across the chain. Check the venue's booking page closer to your date for current promotions.
Capacity: Up to 12 people per lane, with adjacent lanes used to fit larger parties. The venue's footprint is sized for the South Jersey corporate and birthday market, which means 30-50 person bookings are routine rather than special-request events.
Minimum age: 10 years old with parental supervision under 18. This is meaningfully more permissive than several other axe brands and matters for South Jersey families planning birthday parties for tweens and early teens.
Coaching: Roughly 15 minutes of safety, rules, and throwing instruction before live throwing begins. Coaches walk the lanes during throwing time correcting grip, stance, and release rather than disappearing after the briefing.
The hours: Mondays 12-8 PM, Tuesday through Thursday 4-10 PM, Friday 2-11 PM, Saturday 12-11 PM, Sunday 12-11 PM. Reserve ahead for Friday and Saturday evenings -- those slots regularly book solid.
Why Cherry Hill, Specifically
Cherry Hill is not where most South Jersey visitors expect to find a destination activity venue. The town's reputation is built on the mall, the Garden State Park redevelopment, and the residential sprawl that fills the gap between Philadelphia and the Pine Barrens. There is no walkable downtown. The strength here is access and parking.
- 15 minutes from Center City Philadelphia via the Ben Franklin Bridge and Route 70
- 20 minutes from University City and West Philly via the Walt Whitman Bridge and 295
- 10 minutes from Voorhees, Marlton, and Mount Laurel -- the dense South Jersey suburbs immediately east
- 30 minutes from Atlantic City straight up the AC Expressway (north exit at Cherry Hill)
- 45 minutes from Wilmington, DE via 295 south
- Free, ample parking on-site -- not trivial when Philadelphia venues charge $20-$30 for evening garage spots
That radius hits a real population of bookers. South Jersey corporate offices along Route 70 (the Susquehanna and the surrounding office parks), Voorhees and Marlton families with tween-and-up kids, Penn medical and Drexel student groups crossing the river, and Philadelphia birthday parties looking for an outer-ring venue without the city parking math -- all collapse onto the same Olney Avenue exit.
Pricing and Format at a Glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Address | 1931 Olney Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 |
| Reviews | 14,445 (5.0 stars) |
| Session lengths | 1 hour and 2 hours |
| Price (2-hour) | ~$40 per person |
| Price (1-hour) | ~$32 per person |
| Walk-in specials | Weekday discounted slots, check venue site |
| Capacity per lane | Up to 12 |
| Minimum age | 10 (with parent under 18) |
| Coaching | Hands-on, included in session price |
| Parking | Free, on-site |
| Best for | South Jersey birthdays, Philly date nights, corporate offsites |
Cherry Hill vs Philadelphia vs King of Prussia
The natural comparison for a Philadelphia-area axe night is between Cherry Hill (South Jersey, Bury the Hatchet), the Philadelphia city venues (a handful of smaller independents), and Bury the Hatchet King of Prussia (the suburban Pennsylvania flagship). Quick map:
- Cherry Hill (Bury the Hatchet, NJ): The South Jersey anchor. Free parking, multi-lane capacity, 5-star operation. Best for Camden County locals and Philly groups willing to cross the bridge.
- King of Prussia (Bury the Hatchet, PA): The Main Line / Montgomery County flagship. Pennsylvania-side equivalent of Cherry Hill. Best for groups coming from the western suburbs, Wilmington, or weekend KOP Mall trips.
- Philadelphia city venues: Smaller, more bar-and-arcade-feel independents in Center City, Fishtown, and South Philly. Best for walk-in groups who already plan to be in the city for dinner and drinks.
For a Center City group of friends, Cherry Hill is the BTH option that crosses the bridge fastest. For a Main Line or Wilmington group, KOP is the closer flagship. For a Camden County local, Cherry Hill is the obvious pick. See our King of Prussia guide for the Pennsylvania side and our Philadelphia guide for the in-city venues.
A Sample Cherry Hill Evening
For a group of six on a Saturday:
- 5:30 PM -- Dinner in Cherry Hill or Voorhees. Garden State Park's restaurant cluster (Stella, BoneFish, etc.) or the dense restaurant row along Route 70 toward Marlton work well. Local pick: South Jersey BYOBs in Collingswood are 10 minutes west.
- 7 PM -- Bury the Hatchet 2-hour session begins. Lane reserved, group has been issued waivers in advance.
- 7:15 PM -- Safety briefing and coaching round.
- 7:30 PM -- Practice rounds, then bracket play and finals.
- 9 PM -- Wind-down drinks at a Voorhees or Cherry Hill bar (no on-site bar at this venue, see practical notes below).
Total per-person cost lands around $40 for the throwing plus dinner and drinks, comfortably under what the equivalent night in Center City Philadelphia runs once parking and city taxes get factored in.
Birthday and Family Parties
Bury the Hatchet Cherry Hill is one of the most-booked birthday party venues in South Jersey. The combination of the 10-year-old minimum age, hands-on coaching, structured tournament format, and large-group capacity makes it work for the multi-age birthday party that defeats most single-activity venues. Twelve-year-olds, their cousins, their cousins' parents, and the birthday kid's grandparents can all share a lane in the same coached session.
The venue runs structured birthday party packages with private lane reservations, decorations, and (typically) an option to bring outside food and beverages -- standard practice across the Bury the Hatchet chain. Book private events at least 3-4 weeks out for weekend prime time.
For general birthday party planning across cities, see our birthday party guide.
Date Night From Philadelphia
This is the use case that benefits Cherry Hill the most. A Center City couple planning a Friday or Saturday date night faces a familiar constraint: dinner is easy, drinks are easy, but there is rarely an actual *activity* sandwiched in between. Bury the Hatchet Cherry Hill is the closest dedicated axe throwing flagship to Center City. Twenty-five minutes total drive door-to-door including bridge traffic, free parking, a 1-hour coached session, dinner before or after, and the whole night clocks in under $150 per couple.
The bracket format on the 1-hour walk-in session is friendly to couples -- you throw against each other, against the room, and the staff coach keeps the tone playful rather than competitive. See our date night guide for general date-night-axe principles.
Bachelorette and Bachelor Parties
South Jersey bachelorette and bachelor parties have a specific geographic problem: Atlantic City is the obvious destination but it is a 45-minute drive that commits the whole group to a hotel night. Philadelphia is closer but parking, drinks, and dinner blow the per-person budget fast. Cherry Hill sits in the middle as a 90-minute focused activity that the entire bachelorette weekend can include without committing the whole night to it.
The booking math: a 12-person bachelorette running a 2-hour session at $40 per person runs $480 for the venue. Add a Voorhees or Cherry Hill dinner for the group and Atlantic City stays optional. For general bachelor/bachelorette planning, see our bachelor and bachelorette guide.
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Cherry Hill's role in the South Jersey corporate offsite circuit is straightforward: it is the dedicated-axes destination that does not require crossing the river. Companies along the Susquehanna corridor (Subaru of America, the medical and pharma offices, the Camden waterfront companies that have moved out to Cherry Hill) book Bury the Hatchet for 25-50 person team events without the bridge-traffic risk that a Pennsylvania venue introduces.
The venue handles corporate event coordination directly through their private events team. Bracket format works well for team-building -- mix departments in the early rounds, run the finals after the cross-pollination has done its job.
For general corporate axe event principles, see our corporate team building guide.
Practical Logistics
Parking: Free, on-site. The lot is sized for the venue.
Closest highways: Route 70 and 295 are both within five minutes. The AC Expressway entrance is ten minutes east.
Closest airport: PHL is 20 minutes via the Walt Whitman Bridge and 95. EWR is 75 minutes north.
Bar on-site: Bury the Hatchet locations are typically BYOB-friendly rather than running their own bar. Confirm the current policy when booking. Many groups bring a six-pack and the venue provides glassware.
Hotels for out-of-towners: Several mid-range hotels (Crowne Plaza, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn) along Route 70 in Cherry Hill handle weekend group blocks for bachelorette and wedding-weekend bookings.
Reservations: Strongly recommended for any Friday or Saturday evening. Walk-ins are usually possible on weekday afternoons. Groups of 8+ should book at least one week ahead.
Dress code: Closed-toe shoes required. See our what to wear guide for the full venue dress code logic.
Where to Eat Before or After
Cherry Hill's restaurant footprint is dense and chain-friendly, but the surrounding South Jersey towns have stronger independent dining:
- Collingswood (10 minutes west): The dense BYOB cluster -- Sagami, Blackbird, Hearthside, Word of Mouth. Strong dinner destinations for pre-axe meals.
- Voorhees (10 minutes east): Stella, BoneFish Grill, several Italian-American institutions. Closer to the venue.
- Marlton (15 minutes east): Slightly higher-end South Jersey dining (Catelli, Pietro's). Good for date-night dinners.
- Cherry Hill itself: Cherry Hill Mall food court for casual, plus the chain-and-bar restaurant strip along Route 70. Useful for quick pre-throwing food.
Beyond Axe Throwing
A South Jersey day or evening that includes a Cherry Hill axe session pairs well with:
- Cherry Hill Mall -- the largest indoor mall in the area, 10 minutes from the venue
- Garden State Park -- redeveloped open-air shopping and dining
- Adventure Aquarium and Camden Waterfront -- 15 minutes west, family-friendly
- Center City Philadelphia -- 15 minutes across the river for after-throwing drinks and dinner
- Atlantic City -- 45 minutes east via the AC Expressway
Nearby Cities
If Cherry Hill is fully booked or you are coming from a different corner of the metro:
- Philadelphia -- the in-city Center City and Fishtown scene
- King of Prussia -- the Pennsylvania-side Bury the Hatchet flagship
- Paramus -- the North Jersey BTH flagship for Bergen County
- Edison -- the Central Jersey multi-activity complex
- New Jersey -- the statewide picture
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bury the Hatchet Cherry Hill really 5 stars?
Yes. 14,445 Google reviews averaging a perfect 5.0 rating is verified at the time of writing. That is one of the highest sustained ratings of any axe throwing venue in the country and reflects a decade of disciplined operations.
Can I bring my own beer or wine?
Bury the Hatchet venues are typically BYOB-friendly rather than operating their own bar. Confirm the current policy when booking your lane. Glassware and ice are usually provided.
What is the minimum age?
10 years old with parental supervision required for under-18 throwers. This is more permissive than several axe venues and makes the venue strong for multi-age birthday parties.
How does Cherry Hill compare to the Philadelphia city venues?
The Philly city venues are smaller, more bar-and-arcade in feel, and have higher ambient noise levels. Cherry Hill is the dedicated, structured experience. Different use cases -- city venues are good for casual walk-ins; Cherry Hill is the destination booking.
Is there a Walk-in Wednesday or similar discount?
Bury the Hatchet locations frequently run midweek discount nights. Check the venue's current booking page for active promotions, which vary by season.
Can I do a corporate offsite for 50 people?
Yes. The venue handles corporate events of that scale through their private events team. Book at least 4-6 weeks out for weekend prime time.
How long should I budget for the full experience?
A 1-hour session takes about 90 minutes door-to-door once safety briefing, coaching, and bracket finals are factored in. A 2-hour session runs about 2.5 hours total. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before your reservation.
Is it good for first-timers?
Excellent for first-timers. The coaching depth at this location is one of the chain's strengths. See our beginner's guide for what to expect on a first throw.
The South Jersey Pick
The thing that makes a 5.0-star rating across 14,000 reviews remarkable is that it does not happen by accident. A venue earns that result through a decade of small operational decisions -- the coach who slows down for a nervous twelve-year-old, the staff member who notices the bachelorette party is missing one person and waits, the bracket finals that get run with real ceremony rather than skipped at closing time. Bury the Hatchet Cherry Hill has compounded those decisions into one of the most-reviewed axe throwing venues in the United States.
For a South Jersey local, a Philadelphia couple looking for an actual activity night, a Voorhees or Marlton family planning a birthday party, a corporate offsite needing 30+ people through a single venue, or a bachelorette weekend looking for the focal point activity -- Cherry Hill is the obvious destination. Cross the bridge, find a free parking spot, throw real steel into pine.
Browse all Cherry Hill area venues to see what is on the directory, our beginner's guide covers the first-time experience, and our New Jersey state guide extends past Camden County into the rest of the state. For comparison with the broader Bury the Hatchet network, see our Paramus and King of Prussia guides.
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