Maniax Is Opening Its Biggest Viking-Themed Axe-Throwing Joint Yet in Marrickville Next Month

If you're looking to blow off some steam after a chaotic couple of years (and that's putting it mildly), you'll soon have a brand-new outlet for unleashing that pent-up frustration. Popular Viking-themed axe-throwing venue Maniax is opening the doors to its second Sydney outpost, this time in Marrickville — and this one's going to be even heftier.

In fact, Maniax's new joint will be its largest yet — not only in Sydney, but across its seven sites Australia-wide. The company is going big in 2022, and not just here, with five other new hatchet-hurling spots set to pop up around the country before the year is out.

For now, though, the focus is all on Marrickville. For Sydneysiders keen to get chucking in fresh surroundings, the new venue will launch sometime in April, and will become the brand's flagship site. Perched behind a large roller door on Jabez Street, it'll cater to 350 punters at full capacity, including for casual throws – if there's anything casual about chucking bladed weapons — and for events such as pre-wedding shindigs, birthday parties and date nights.

Decor-wise, the new digs will be playing up the theme; think: leather banquettes, an antique mercury mirror, a huge antler chandelier and chalet-style fireplace. Oh, and a throne. Horns, shields, runes and helmets will all feature, plus ropes, furs and hides. And axes, naturally, with Alex Zabotto-Bentley and the AZB Creative team on interior-design duties.

An on-site kitchen will be serving a menu of pizza and grazing platters, as well as slow-cooked meats and burgers — and banquets for pre-booked groups of eight or more. Also, since launching axes at targets can be thirsty work, the Maniax bar will be pouring a range of Viking-themed cocktails and craft brews to match.

As with its siblings, the venue is designed to be enjoyed by axe-throwing junkies and total novices alike, manned by highly trained staff who'll happily coach you in the art of hurling weapons. Throwing is open to anyone over the age of 13.

There are various sessions to choose from, depending on your skill level — ranging from the speedy one-hour Quick Chuck through to those aforementioned date-night packages featuring coaching for two. Annual memberships are also available.

And once you've got a few throws under your belt, who knows? You might even be tempted to flex your newfound skills by joining the Maniax Axe-Throwing League.

Find Maniax at 9–11 Jabez Street, Marrickville, from some time in April. For more information and bookings, head over to Maniax's website.