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What is Hatchet Jacks?

Hatchet Jack’s is eastern Iowa’s premier spot to experience the thrill of axe throwing. We offer a fun, safe environment that is perfect for any sized group. Whether it’s for the first time or you’re a seasoned thrower we’re here to make sure that you have a great time. We’re more than happy to provide the local Iowa City and surrounding areas with a new form of entertainment!

Requirements

  • Must have valid government ID
  • Closed-toe shoes required
  • 18 years of age or older
  • 21 years of age or older to purchase or consume alcohol
  • Please arrive 15-20 minutes before your time slot to allow for check-in
  • 10-17 year olds allowed until 7:00 pm with a parent or legal guardian

Hours of Operation*

  • Wednesday: 4:00pm – 11:00pm
  • Thursday: 4:00pm – 11:00pm
  • Friday: 4:00pm – 11:00pm
  • Saturday: 12:00pm – 11:00pm
  • Sunday: 12:00pm – 9:00pm
  • Monday: By Appointment
  • Tuesday: By Appointment
* The latest possible start time is 30 minutes before close.
** We’ll open outside of our normal hours for groups of 10 or more for a minimum of 1.5 hours. Please email us and our event coordinators will help you set that up! Restrictions apply.

 

Locations

Iowa City

  101 HWY 1 West, Iowa City, IA 52246

 319-519-6215

 HatchetJacksIowa@gmail.com

 

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Pricing

Group of 1 – 4

Includes:
$22 per person plus tax for a group of 1-4 for a 1 hour session
$16 for each additional hour

Group of 13 +

Includes:
Call for groups of 13 throwers or more.
(319)519-6215

Party Room

Includes:
Party Room Rental: $75 per hour, plus tax and lane rental

Drink Specials

Includes:
Happy Hour Wed-Fri 4:00pm-6:30pm $2 Domestic Tallboys every Thursday! Mix and Match 6 packs for 25% off all week!

Student Discount

Includes:
Students receive 50% off throwing and select drinks every Thursday! Just remember to bring along your student ID! Reservations not required!
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Veteran/First Responder Discount

Includes:
25% Discount for Military/Veterans, Police, Fire, EMT's and Nurses. Applies only to the individual and not the entire group. ID must be shown at counter.
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Birthday Discount

Includes:
Throw for free on your birthday! (with purchase of another guest)
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FAQ's

Can I bring my own hatchet to throw?

You are more than welcome to bring it in however it must be checked in at the front counter. We do reserve the right to say no to it being thrown.

 

Do you sell alcohol?

Yes we carry a large selection of beer and wine available for purchase.

 

Can I bring in food?

Yes. Hatchet Jack’s allows outside food. However, we do not allow outside beverages. We have beverages and snacks for sale.

 

Can I rent the entire place/what is the largest group that your venue can accommodate?

Absolutely! The largest group that we can accomodate is 150 people. Please call for discounted group pricing and availability.

 

Do you offer discounts?

We have a few! First responders, veterans, nurses, students, birthdays and of course some for larger groups. For more info just check under the pricing or teams/groups tabs or email/call us!

 

Do you take walk-in’s?

Yes, however due to availability, we recommend you book in advance.

 

What should I wear?

Closed-toe shoes required. This is a physical activity and we recommend you dress comfortably.

 

How long is a session?

A 1 hour session is very popular for groups of 4 or less. Groups of 5 or more tend to choose 1.5 or 2 hour sessions.

 

Are hatchet and axe throwing safe?

We take safety extremely seriously at Hatchet Jack’s. Our employees are well trained and anyone found not following the rules will be asked to leave without a refund.

 

Do you have party rooms available?

We have 2 private party rooms available to be rented out. With tons of space and seating, larger groups find them very helpful whenever trying to cater or organize games for the group! The party rooms DO NOT include throwing. See Pricing for rates.

 

Do I have to sign a waiver?

Everyone who enters must sign a waiver. They can be filled out using the link at the top of this page or in store when you visit.

 

What holidays are you closed?

Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

 

What are the age requirements?

10-17 are allowed when accompanied by a parent or legally appointed guardian. Under 18 is allowed until 7:00 pm.

 

What if I’d like to bring in a group but it looks like you’re closed the day we’re interested in?

As long as the group is 10 or more we’ll open up on days where we’re typically closed. We’ll also open up earlier than our normally scheduled hours for groups of 10 or more. If you’re looking to arrange something like that be sure to email us at hatchetjacksiowa@gmail.com and we’ll help you out!

What People Are Saying

Super fun experience! Staff members were extremely patient and helpful!
– Carly

Tony was awesome. He was fun and skillful. He stayed with my husband and I to show us the ropes since it was our first time. We had a blast. Thanks!
– Laura

We had a blast! All of your staff was very friendly and helpful and truly enjoyed every bit of it. Thank you for a fantastic time!
– Stacy

Love it and love the staff! We had an amazing time and look forward to the next time we come.
– Scott

This was a great night and place for our birthday/anniversary celebration. We enjoyed ourselves and the friendliness of the staff and others playing. The local beers were a cake topper for the night. We will be back!
– Andrea

We had a great time at Hatchet Jacks! Gabe was helpful and encouraging in teaching us how to throw, and it was a fun place to hang out!
– Stephanie

Teams/Groups

Company Parties Team Building

Ready. Aim. Throw. Work together, relax, and celebrate! This is a great reward for your team and a great way to create memories. Everyone can enjoy the fun of throwing and competing against each other in teams or individual-based games.

Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties

Celebrate the big day! Bachelor parties are a popular activity in our lanes. Let the guys have a little sporting competition to find out who really is the best man!

Who says axe throwing is just for boys though? Bring your bachelorette party down and have fun kicking axe playing our games!

Birthdays

Give other birthday ideas the axe. If it’s within 7 days of your birthday you’ll get to throw for free as long as you bring someone else! Bring your group and enjoy a night full of games and friendly competition. Make this birthday a memorable one!

Teams & Youth

Axe throwing is a great way for your teams to build rapport. We will have them building confidence and working together with different games and activities making sure that it’ll be a memorable experience.

Groups & Date Nights

Girls night, guys night or date night. Throwing axes is a great way to break out of the ordinary date night or night out with friends as the bar.

Fri-Date Night

Check out our new Friday night rates for date nights! Walk ins are always welcome as long as we have space but if you want to reserve just give us a call!

2 people – Full Price
4 people – 10% off
6 people – 20% off
8 people – 30% off

Contact

Give us a shout, we’d love to hear from you!

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