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- Hatchet Hound
- Mar 3
- 3 min read
Tired of the Same Company Outing? Try This Instead.
Every HR manager in the South Bay has been there. You're staring at the same shortlist: escape room, bowling alley, Top Golf, cooking class. You pick one. People show up. It's... fine. Nobody hates it. Nobody talks about it the following week either.
If you're hunting for unique corporate event ideas in El Segundo that people will actually remember — and actually look forward to — axe throwing deserves to be at the top of your list.
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What Makes Axe Throwing Different?
What Makes Axe Throwing Different?
Axe throwing isn't new — but it's still surprising how few people in the South Bay have actually tried it. It's been around for years, yet it flies under the radar compared to Top Golf or escape rooms. That gap between "exists" and "widely known" is exactly why it works so well as a company outing: most teams haven't done it yet, which means there's actual novelty without the faddishness of something brand new.
Here's what sets it apart from the usual lineup:
It creates real shared moments. When someone in accounting nails a bull's-eye on their third throw and the whole group erupts — that's not manufactured team bonding. That's actual human connection happening in real time. You can't script it, and you can't get it from a trivia night.
It's inclusive in a way most activities aren't. No athletic background required. No gaming knowledge required. No prior experience required. The playing field is genuinely level, which means your newest hire and your 10-year veteran are on equal footing from throw one.
It pairs perfectly with food and drinks. Hatchet Hound operates inside Brewport Taphouse — a self-serve craft brewery with a relaxed, social vibe. Your team throws axes, then grabs a beer. Or grabs a beer, then throws axes. The venue does both.
What to Expect at a Hatchet Hound Company Outing
Certified throwing instructors run the entire session — safety briefing, technique coaching, and game facilitation included. You don't need to plan anything beyond showing up.
Format options for your group:
Team Tournament — bracket-style brackets across multiple lanes, great for creating friendly inter-department competition
Happy Hour Flow — open-format, social, lower-key — perfect for wind-down events
Department Challenge — skill-based mini-games for mixed-experience groups
Pricing: $585/hr for groups of 17–50, $700/hr for 51+. Small groups book online through FareHarbor. Large groups contact the events team for a custom quote.
Capacity at Brewport Taphouse goes up to 300 guests, so this scales whether you're a 25-person startup or a 200-person company retreat.
Logistics That Don't Give You a Headache
Booking a corporate entertainment event shouldn't feel like a second job. Here's the logistics reality:
Location: 204 Main Street, El Segundo — central to the South Bay, easy from the 405, close to LAX
Parking: Street parking + nearby lots on Main St
Food & drinks: Brewport Taphouse handles it — you focus on the event, not the catering spreadsheet
Insurance: Fully covered — Hatchet Hound carries all liability insurance
Booking: FareHarbor for small groups; email/phone for large group quotes
Who's Already Doing This
Hatchet Hound has been running axe throwing events at Brewport Taphouse in El Segundo for over four years now — making it one of the most established team building options in the South Bay that most companies haven't tried yet. It's become a go-to for South Bay companies looking for something that's actually worth leaving the office for. Corporate teams, department offsites, end-of-quarter celebrations, new hire welcome events — it handles all of it.
Reserve Your Event Today
Ready to do something your team will actually talk about? Reserve your event today by emailing events@hatchethound.com or calling 310-421-8450.
Hatchet Hound at Brewport Taphouse — 204 Main Street, El Segundo, CA. Also serving Vista (North County San Diego)
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