Kraken Axes was a big surprise when it opened in the old Murry’s grocery store at Georgia and Morton: it’s a bar with axe throwing, a popular pastime in Canada, but not too well known here. I went a few months ago and had a blast, and heard about lots of other plans for the owners.
And now, Eater reports those plans are underway. The space on Georgia is temporarily closed as they’re renovating the inside, with the axe-tossing moving to 1901 1st Street SW, near the new DC United stadium.
The plans for the current Kraken space sound pretty awesome: Kraken plans to add a 5,000 square foot beer and wine garden outside (facing Morton Street), which we previously heard would be Viking-themed. They’re also adding a bar food menu with things like burgers and wings, as well as cup holders for axe-throwers. They’re also considering a dance floor, a scotch whiskey library, a sports bar with rugby, cricket and soccer on TV, plus outdoor fire pits. Sounds ambitious and awesome.
They’re aiming for opening in the fall for Oktoberfest.
