Date night in Bemidji

A Bemidji date night with a little competition

Hatchet House of Bemidji, at 200 Paul Bunyan Dr S downtown, gives a couple its own enclosed axe-throwing lane Thursday through Saturday from 4 to 10 PM, for $25 per person an hour or $15 per person on Thursdays. Keith's Old River Pizza and a full bar are served right at the lanes.

Where
200 Paul Bunyan Dr S, Unit #3, downtown Bemidji
When
Thursday–Saturday, 4–10 PM
Price for two
$50 for an hour · $30 on Thursdays
Food & drinks
Keith's Old River Pizza, pretzels, s'mores, full bar
Double dates
Lanes comfortably hold 2–5 throwers

Why it works for two

An hour on a lane is equal parts conversation and friendly rivalry. A coach covers the safety briefing and the throw, then leaves you to it, and your lane is yours alone, with no strangers waiting on the next turn.

Try both target styles: traditional straight grain, and projected end-grain targets with five electronic games, including tic-tac-toe and a moving bullseye.

  • Thursday is $15 per person all day
  • Bring another couple; lanes hold 2–5 comfortably
  • Tabletop s'mores and beer cheese with pretzels
  • Closed-toed shoes required

Dinner and drinks at the lane

Keith's Old River Pizza delivers pizza and flatbreads to your table. The full bar serves domestic and craft beer, cider, seltzer, wine and cocktails, with Coke products and Lift Bridge sodas for anyone not drinking.

Book before it fills

Live availability. One reservation seats the whole party together.

Make this week more interesting

Pick a night. Bring your people.

See the next bookable dates for a group of four. Your exact times and total appear before checkout.

Make a night of it

Walk the Lake Bemidji waterfront past Paul Bunyan and Babe before your reservation, or make the lanes the last stop of a night downtown.

Good to know

How much is axe throwing for two?

$25 per person for an hour, so $50 for two. On Thursdays it is $15 per person all day.

Do we need to have thrown before?

No. A coach gives a quick safety and technique briefing and is available through the session.

Will we share a lane with strangers?

No. Every group gets its own fully enclosed lane.

Can we eat there?

Yes. Keith's Old River Pizza delivers pizza and flatbreads to your table, and pretzels, queso and s'mores are on the menu.

Should we book ahead?

Yes, especially on Friday and Saturday. Walk-ins are welcome when a lane is open, but a reservation guarantees your time.

Can we take photos?

Yes. Capture the night and tag @hatchethouseofbemidji; just keep other groups out of the frame when you can.

200 Paul Bunyan Dr S, Unit #3, Bemidji, MN