RECESS Seattle · Axe throwing, arcade and cocktails on Capitol Hill · Home of Blade & Timber Seattle

Come see the new RECESS Seattle before we launch.

Blade & Timber Seattle is becoming RECESS Seattle. The axe throwing you know is staying. New to the floor: an arcade, darts and cocktails, with pool on the way. You knew us as Blade & Timber, so you get the first look: drop in during the insider preview for $10 arcade play. It goes to $15 once we're fully open.

Open daily. Capitol Hill, Seattle.
Open now

Axe throwing in Seattle, still by Blade & Timber.

The axe lanes are staying, and the new stuff is already here. While the rest of the floor comes together, here is what you can play right now.

01

Axe Throwing

Staying put. Same lanes we've had since 2021 as Blade & Timber. 10+ to throw.

02

Darts

New. Line up, take your shot, settle it the old-fashioned way.

03

Cocktail Bar

New. Classic cocktails, no fruit salad. Local pours and an opinionated wine list.

04

Arcade, Part One

New. Half of the arcade games are already on the floor. Come play them during the preview for $10, before it goes to $15 at full launch.

$10 preview
Coming in November

Arcade, darts and pool on Capitol Hill.

The rest of the arcade lands in November, with pool on the way. Come early, then come back and watch it fill in.

05

Arcade, Part Two

All of your favorite classics. The rest of the games land in November.

In November
06

Billiards

Pool is on the way. Bring a rival.

Coming soon
Holiday group bookings

Private events and parties.

Work parties, team nights, or a full buyout. Our private room holds up to 120, or buy out the whole place and make every lane and table yours for the night. We host holiday parties, team building, bachelor and bachelorette parties and birthdays. Tell us what you're planning and we'll build it with you.

Prefer email? Reach our Seattle team at seattle@recess.bar or call 206.316.0154.

Visit

Find us at 206 Broadway E.

Address
RECESS Seattle
206 Broadway E., Seattle WA 98102
Hours
Open Daily
Phone
206.316.0154
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Questions

Seattle FAQ

Is this still Blade & Timber?

Yes. Blade & Timber axe throwing lives on inside RECESS Seattle, same address, same coaches, plus arcade, darts and cocktails, with pool on the way.

Where is RECESS Seattle?

206 Broadway E, Seattle, WA 98102, on Capitol Hill next to Cal Anderson Park.

How much is the arcade?

$10 during the insider preview and $15 once we are fully open. Grand opening is this November.

Do you host private events?

Yes. Holiday parties, team building, bachelor and bachelorette parties and birthdays, in a private room for up to 120 or a full buyout.

Do I need experience to throw axes?

No. Every lane gets coaching before you throw.

Is there an age limit?

Axe throwing is for ages 10 and up. Cocktails are 21+, so you need to be 21 or older to drink.