Activity Date·Capitol Hill·$$ · Moderate·⭐ 8.6

Bad Axe Throwing

Nothing says 'second date' like mutual property damage

What DatingDex says

Kiss Likelihood: Not LikelyThis isn't the moment — but you're building toward one.

Privacy: No PrivacyPrivacy level: a Congressional hearing.

Conversation: Not Ideal for TalkingCommunication here is 80% eye contact, 20% yelling.

Coaches handle the scary part so you can focus on looking mildly competent. BYOB lets you correct for nerves.

Bad Axe Throwing is one of the top activity date spots in Capitol Hill. At a moderate price point, it fits well when you want a activity date feel without guesswork.

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Pro-tip: if they're a gracious loser at axes, they're probably a gracious loser in general.