South Carolina Axe Throwing: 16 Venues From Charleston to the Upstate (2026 Guide)

South Carolina packs 16 axe throwing venues into a state that most people associate with beaches, barbecue, and Clemson football. The scene here has a clear protagonist -- Craft Axe Throwing operates four locations and accounts for about half the state's total Google reviews -- but the supporting cast of independents is surprisingly deep. From a social tavern in North Charleston with 829 reviews to a beach entertainment complex in North Myrtle Beach open seven days a week, there is real variety in format, atmosphere, and geography.

The state breaks into three distinct axe throwing regions: the Charleston/Lowcountry coast, the Columbia midlands, and the Greenville-Spartanburg upstate. Each has a different flavor, a different crowd, and a different reason to pick up a hatchet.

The Craft Axe Throwing Network

Craft Axe Throwing is South Carolina's dominant chain. Four locations, all rated 4.8 or higher, with a combined 2,639 Google reviews. They run a consistent model: bar atmosphere, dart boards alongside the lanes, event hosting, and a coaching style that works equally well for first-timers and regulars.

Craft Axe Columbia at 700 Gervais St in the heart of downtown Columbia is the largest location. 4.8 stars, 1,172 reviews. The Gervais Street address puts you in Columbia's Main Street District, walking distance from the State House, the university district, and a solid stretch of restaurants. The venue doubles as a bar and dart lounge, so groups that include non-throwers still have something to do. Open Tuesday through Sunday with Friday and Saturday hours running until 11 PM.

Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 4-9 PM, Friday-Saturday 12-11 PM, Sunday 2-7 PM. Closed Monday.

Craft Axe Spartanburg at 226 W Main St has the second-highest review count in the chain. 4.9 stars, 532 reviews. Downtown Spartanburg has reinvented itself over the past decade -- the Morgan Square restaurant scene, the Rail Trail, the Chapman Cultural Center -- and Craft Axe sits right on Main Street in the middle of it. The venue is a natural addition to a Friday night downtown crawl: throw axes, then walk to Ciclops Cyderi & Brewery or RJ Rockers.

Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 4-9 PM, Friday-Saturday 12-11 PM, Sunday 2-7 PM. Closed Monday.

Craft Axe Lexington at 101 E Main St serves the rapidly growing suburb south of Columbia. 4.9 stars, 480 reviews. Lexington is one of those South Carolina towns that doubled in population while nobody was watching -- the school district draws families, the lake draws weekenders, and the Main Street restaurant scene has gotten legitimately good. Craft Axe's Lexington location tends to draw more family groups and couples than the downtown Columbia spot.

Hours: Wednesday-Thursday 4-9 PM, Friday-Saturday 12-11 PM, Sunday 2-7 PM. Closed Monday-Tuesday.

Craft Axe Fort Mill at 112 Academy St rounds out the chain. 4.9 stars, 455 reviews. Fort Mill is technically South Carolina but functionally part of the Charlotte metro -- most residents commute north on I-77 for work. This venue catches overflow from the Charlotte axe throwing scene and serves the Lake Wylie/Tega Cay corridor. If you are in the Charlotte area, Fort Mill is often closer and less crowded than the Charlotte venues.

Hours: Wednesday-Thursday 4-9 PM, Friday-Saturday 12-11 PM, Sunday 2-7 PM. Closed Monday-Tuesday.

Browse all South Carolina venues in our directory, or check our Charlotte city guide if you are in the cross-border metro area.

The Charleston/Lowcountry Scene

Charleston's axe throwing options are concentrated in the North Charleston corridor, with additional venues in Summerville feeding the suburban demand.

Bearded, A Social Tavern at 1077 E Montague Ave in North Charleston is the Lowcountry's standout venue. 4.9 stars, 829 reviews. The name tells you the concept: this is a tavern first, axe throwing venue second. The Park Circle neighborhood location, the social-forward branding, and the Monday-through-Sunday operating schedule make Bearded the most accessible axe throwing option in the Charleston metro. The Montague Avenue strip has transformed into a restaurant and brewery corridor, so Bearded fits naturally into a night out.

Hours: Monday-Wednesday 4-9 PM, Thursday 12-9 PM, Friday-Saturday 12-10 PM, Sunday 12-8 PM.

Chucktown Activities at 3005 W Montague Ave in North Charleston takes a different approach: multi-activity entertainment center. 4.9 stars, 337 reviews. Mini golf, axe throwing, and more under one roof. This is the venue you pick when your group has mixed interests or includes kids who want variety. The West Montague location is commercial-strip convenient with easy parking.

Hours: Monday-Thursday 4-10 PM, Friday 4-11 PM, Saturday 12-11 PM, Sunday 12-8 PM.

The Axe Joint at 120 S Main St in Summerville sits on the charming downtown Summerville strip. 4.9 stars, 182 reviews. Summerville has grown from a quiet Charleston suburb into a destination in its own right, and The Axe Joint is part of the Main Street walkable core. Open Tuesday through Saturday with late weekend hours.

Lumber Jill's Axe Throwing at 4650 Ladson Rd in Summerville takes the other side of town. 4.9 stars, 398 reviews. Where The Axe Joint is downtown-charming, Lumber Jill's is commercial-strip-practical -- a dedicated axe throwing facility with more lane capacity and strong group event infrastructure. If you are booking for a birthday party or corporate outing, Lumber Jill's is the better fit.

Hours: Wednesday-Thursday 4-9:30 PM, Friday-Saturday 12-10 PM, Sunday 1-6 PM. Closed Monday-Tuesday.

Read our Charleston city guide for a deeper look at the Lowcountry scene.

The Myrtle Beach Strip

Jack Axe Entertainment at 3606 Hwy 17 S in North Myrtle Beach is the Grand Strand's axe throwing anchor. 4.9 stars, 497 reviews. Open seven days a week, noon to 11 PM (midnight on weekends) -- tourist-town hours designed to catch the beach crowd looking for rainy-day activities or evening entertainment beyond the strip.

Jack Axe is not just axe throwing. The venue includes indoor golf, making it a multi-activity destination that competes with the Myrtle Beach entertainment corridor's go-kart tracks and mini-golf courses. For vacationing families and groups, the combination of throwing axes and hitting golf balls in one stop is genuinely efficient.

Hours: Monday-Thursday 12-11 PM, Friday-Saturday 12-12 AM, Sunday 12-10 PM.

The Upstate Independents

The Greenville-Spartanburg corridor has more axe throwing options beyond Craft Axe than you might expect.

Axeology at 129 N Main St in Simpsonville is a boutique operation. 5.0 stars, 56 reviews. Simpsonville is about 15 minutes south of Greenville, and Axeology sits on the pleasant Main Street strip alongside local restaurants and shops. The venue combines axe throwing with social games and serves beer -- a smaller, more intimate experience than Craft Axe Spartanburg. Open Thursday through Sunday.

Wolverine Axe Throwing and Smash Room at 216 S Main St in Woodruff pairs axes with a smash room. 4.8 stars, 87 reviews. Woodruff is between Spartanburg and Laurens -- genuine small-town South Carolina, not a suburb pretending to be rural. The rage room combo gives you two cathartic activities in one trip. Weekend-only hours (Friday evening, Saturday, Sunday afternoon).

SoCLOSE Axe Throwing in Cowpens is a mobile and private-event focused operation. 5.0 stars, 18 reviews. Cowpens (yes, the Revolutionary War battlefield town) is a small community near Spartanburg. SoCLOSE operates on an appointment basis, making it ideal for private parties and events where you want the venue to yourself.

Timber Ridge Axe Throwing at 15903 Wells Hwy in Seneca serves the western tip of the state. 5.0 stars, 168 reviews. Seneca sits near Lake Keowee and Clemson University, so the crowd is a mix of lake weekenders and college students. Limited hours (Thursday through Sunday), but the 5.0 rating across 168 reviews suggests they are doing something right with the time they have.

The Outliers

Woodchuckers Axe Throwing at 208 The Alley in Aiken rounds out South Carolina's coverage. 4.8 stars, 77 reviews. Aiken is an equestrian town near the Georgia border, about an hour south of Columbia. The venue serves as a bar and restaurant alongside the axe throwing, which gives it a broader appeal in a market too small to support a dedicated throwing venue.

Mr. Stumpy's Axe Throwing & Beer Garden at 2333 Dam Rd in Tega Cay is part of the Mr. Putty's entertainment complex. 4.0 stars, 20 reviews. Tega Cay is in the Fort Mill/Lake Wylie area, so this is another venue in the Charlotte commuter zone. The beer garden concept and integration with the larger amusement complex (mini golf, batting cages) makes it a family activity stop rather than a dedicated axe experience.

South Carolina at a Glance

Picking the Right Venue

First-timers in the midlands: Craft Axe Columbia. The downtown location, full bar, and 1,100+ reviews make it the safe bet. You will have a good time.

Charleston date night: Bearded, A Social Tavern. The tavern concept, Park Circle neighborhood walkability, and seven-day schedule make it the easiest date-night pick in the Lowcountry. Throw axes, then walk to a Park Circle restaurant. See our date night guide for more inspiration.

Beach vacation activity: Jack Axe in North Myrtle Beach. Open daily, late hours, and the indoor golf option means even non-throwers are entertained. Book ahead during summer weekends.

Charlotte commuters: Craft Axe Fort Mill. It is right off I-77, less crowded than Charlotte venues, and you are supporting the South Carolina economy. Everyone wins.

Upstate adventure: Start with Craft Axe Spartanburg downtown, but for something smaller and more personal, try Axeology in Simpsonville or Timber Ridge in Seneca.

Groups of 10+: Lumber Jill's in Summerville or Craft Axe Columbia. Both have the lane count and event infrastructure for larger parties. Book ahead and ask about private event packages.

Something different: Wolverine in Woodruff for the axe-plus-smash-room combo, or SoCLOSE in Cowpens for a private mobile experience.

Practical Notes

Weather advantage: South Carolina's brutal summer humidity (June through September) makes indoor activities extremely attractive. Every venue on this list is climate-controlled. Axe throwing is one of the best hot-weather activities in the state because you are never outside.

Reservations: Book ahead for Saturday evenings at any Craft Axe location or Bearded. Weeknight sessions are generally walk-in friendly. Most venues offer online booking.

Cost: Sessions typically run $25-$40 per person for 60-90 minutes across South Carolina venues. Craft Axe locations cluster around $30-$35. For a full pricing breakdown, see our cost guide.

What to wear: Closed-toe shoes required everywhere. Comfortable, non-restrictive clothing. South Carolina specific: the venue is air-conditioned, so if you have been in 95-degree heat all day, bring a light layer -- you will cool down fast once you stop sweating. Full guide: what to wear axe throwing.

Age minimums: Most South Carolina venues allow ages 10-12+ with a parent present. Craft Axe and Jack Axe are both kid-friendly with proper supervision. Call ahead to confirm. Our age requirements guide has national details.

Alcohol: Craft Axe locations all have full bars. Bearded is literally a tavern. Woodchuckers serves food and drinks. Jack Axe has a bar. South Carolina's axe-and-alcohol scene is strong -- see our axe throwing bars guide for more.

FAQ

What is the best axe throwing venue in South Carolina?

Craft Axe Columbia has the most reviews (1,172) and the longest track record. But Bearded in North Charleston (829 reviews, tavern atmosphere) and Jack Axe in North Myrtle Beach (497 reviews, open daily) are both excellent depending on your location and what kind of experience you want.

How many axe throwing venues are in South Carolina?

Sixteen as of 2026. Four Craft Axe locations (Columbia, Lexington, Spartanburg, Fort Mill), four in the Charleston/Summerville area, one in Myrtle Beach, and seven independents scattered across the upstate and smaller towns.

Is axe throwing popular in the Myrtle Beach area?

Jack Axe Entertainment in North Myrtle Beach has 497 reviews and is open seven days a week year-round. It is a legitimate tourist-season attraction and a local favorite in the off-season. The combination of axe throwing and indoor golf makes it a destination activity on the Grand Strand.

Can I do axe throwing near Greenville?

Craft Axe Spartanburg (20 minutes north) and Axeology in Simpsonville (15 minutes south) bracket the Greenville metro. Spartanburg has more reviews and a downtown location. Simpsonville is more intimate and has a perfect 5.0 rating.

Are there outdoor axe throwing venues in South Carolina?

Most venues are indoor. Mr. Stumpy's in Tega Cay has a beer garden concept, and SoCLOSE in Cowpens operates as a mobile/outdoor service. For a comparison of indoor vs outdoor experiences, read our indoor vs outdoor guide.

Which venue is best for corporate events?

Craft Axe Columbia or Lumber Jill's in Summerville. Both handle large groups, have event coordinators, and offer private booking options. Craft Axe's downtown Columbia location is convenient for state government and university-adjacent corporate groups. Read our team building guide.

Explore all South Carolina axe throwing venues in our directory, or browse nearby states like North Carolina and Georgia. First time throwing? Our beginner's guide has everything you need.