BATL Grounds | London

About BATL Grounds | London

BATL Grounds is a sports and recreation venue located on Adelaide St N in the Hamilton Road neighbourhood of London. The facility serves a variety of guests, including individuals looking for a unique date night, groups seeking social experiences, and businesses hosting team-building events or large parties such as stags, bachelorettes, and corporate gatherings. The venue offers a variety of activities including axe throwing, knife throwing, and archery, which features both real bows and arrows as well as a digital simulator. Guests can choose from different experience levels, such as the VIP bundle which includes a dedicated host and facilitated gameplay, or options involving throwing big axes and shovels. To complement these activities, the venue features a fully licensed bar serving cocktails, premium spirits, beers, wine, and coolers. Their food menu consists of social bites prepared in non-toxic air-fryers using ingredients like buttery brioche and top-tier proteins, with vegan soy protein options available at no extra cost. Additionally, the location hosts weekly axe throwing leagues and offers a loyalty program where guests can earn points on purchases. Founded in 2006 by CEO Matt Wilson, BATL began as a personal passion in his backyard under the name The Backyard Axe Throwing League. The business describes itself as the first in the world to offer an urban axe throwing venue experience and is a founding member of the International Axe Throwing Federation. The company emphasizes a community-focused approach based on values of integrity, innovation, and heart. For those planning a visit, the venue offers both reservation hours and specific walk-in windows throughout the week. They provide options for online booking and special catering requests. Guests are also permitted to bring their own food or have it delivered, and the venue will serve any cakes brought in by the customer without charging plating fees.