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38444 5th Ave
Zephyrhills, Florida 33542
This is a strange place in a strange town. It's almost like it's all a money laundering front or a ghost town. I was going to give them some money and maybe get a beer but I'm not going to get buzzed at 3 pm and they have no food till 6 ?? ok make it easier to go elsewhere lol
Can't rave enough about this place. Friendly, fun, and well-stocked (drinks). Owner does an outstanding job supporting her community! Kid-friendly too.
Went here for a fundraiser for Autism and the staff and people were very supportive and great. loved the food trucks. dancing and fun. The arcade games were great and I thought reasonably priced. Great day of funnfor my kids.
We had our company outing/team building at AOK last night and everything was fantastic! The food from Krispy Rooster was awesome, the drink selection is great, and the one on one instruction for axe throwing was very helpful. We'll definitely be back!
Checked this place out a week ago and had a good time with the games. Not a huge variety but enough to keep us entertained. A little disappointed there wasn't hatchet throwing or a few other things I've seen in pictures. Most of those reviews seem to be a couple years old and I've seen AOK mentioned. Perhaps that was a previous business at this location? If no I would think the older reviews would be removed as it's part of the reason I even stepped in.
Had a great time here for a holiday party for work!!! The only thing was the bartender didn't tell me I could pay $1.50 surcharge for my soda but said the card had to be a $10 minimum, but told my coworker she could pay the $1.50 I was definitely annoyed by this that's why I only gave 4 stars. The inside was clean and all the arcade games looked fun.
My sister lives near the area and our favorite place to stop and get a drink. Love the atmosphere and decor. Will be back for sure.
I went with two friends. We had never thrown axes before and wanted to try a new experience. We were coached by Zach. He was very friendly and tips and tricks were offered without hovering. The owner Sean has a great vision for Axe of Kindness and I would love to see his vision realized. There are arcade games, billiards, axe throwing. There's even a date night space available. The venue is kid friendly, although I would recommend 12 and up. Looking forward to visiting again soon!
Looks like a fun place but you should probably remove sports from your name. I stopped by last night to watch the ncaa basketball tournament and went to sit on the patio which has 4 large TV?s but every single tv was off.
Great and amazing place! Great small business in zephyr hills! First time at axe throwing and they set the experience just right! I highly recommend for all families or groups of friends. Easy parking and great drink selection!
Honestly whittle food shack has some of the best Food Truck food I've ever had, better than any store bought and the fries were amazing the Barcade is awesome too, super friendly staff and a great environment to be in to just chill and watch sports
Had a good time here. I was terrible at the axe throwing but they spent a lot of time trying to teach me. The kids loved the arcade games also. Great space.
Love this place! Drinks and fun. There's axe throwing and the arcade is great. Staff is super nice and helpful. You can spend a day here!
Me and my husband have a very good time here,he said he found a place to good and have fun with the family, the staff was very friendly the place was nice and clean you can even take your children here cuz there's a lot of games for them to play
This place is so fun!!! Me & my brother decided to enter the bar for a couple of drinks! I wasn't sure what to expect as I've never been here but it was so nice!!! The owner was so welcoming and the bar was so fun. The interior design is incredible and the drinks are reasonably priced! Definitely stop in if you get the chance!!!
Good place to see a game or hang out. Owners are trying hard to make this place everybody's corner bar.
Went there for trivia. We won. Got our picture taken holding the trophy. Have not seen it posted at all. Probably because we're not regulars.
The Dog Pound Arcade was a major disappointment. The place was dirty, and most of the machines were either broken or malfunctioning. I even lost money trying to play several games that wouldn't start, which was incredibly frustrating. When I tried to redeem my tickets for prizes, the ticket machine was also out of order with no signs or staff warning customers about these issues. It felt unorganized and poorly managed, leaving me with a bad experience overall. I wouldn't recommend this arcade unless they se
Rondo is awesome at the dog pound . This place is awesome it's a family bar and arcade. Our granddaughters had a great time. We will be back.
So glad Zephyrhills finally has an arcade! Few kinks to work out and this place will be even more amazing!
Love this place! Love Laura and Rondo and the music is always so fun ??
What a great place to vibe with the family at! Literally something for everyone in our family to enjoy. Super grateful we heard about y?all and were able to come out and enjoy everything ??
They had a karaoke kid party. It was great. They accommodated everyone. Played games for all abilities. Snow cones available. Food truck outside. Arcade for the in between times. We appreciate the thoughtful free kid event!
I live in tampa and thought it was cool that they let kids throw ?? it was a fun family day.
Great place to relax and enjoy some live music. The new owner, Wendy, did a great job revamping the inside. She greets her guests and makes everyone feel welcome!!!
This place is awesome! Very welcoming to all age groups. There's something for everyone. We brought our family here multiple times and will continue to do so.. The kids played the arcade games and the adults played pool. Everyone is super kind and the music is great! Havnt tried the food truck that comes yet but I'm excited to the next time it's there!
This is truly a great place with nice owners and a fun, laid-back vibe. It's not a dive bar where you go to drink yourself into a stupor, nor is it a kid's arcade. The owners go out of their way to ensure there is entertainment available nightly. So, ditch the grungy, dirty bars that Zephyrhills has to offer and make 'The Dogpound' your new hangout.
Went for the first time and we were pretty disappointed. Several of the machines were out of order (there aren't many to begin with) and the few that we tried, half of them didn't work. We definitely should have looked before buying the cards. The cards struggled too, we kept getting an error. It was super frustrating. As a sports bar, probably going to be okay. As a arcade, very disappointing.
Definitely a family favorite for a fun night out!
Axe throwing super fun, not very difficult, but not exactly easy either there is a technic to it.
Went there for my second time yesterday, and all I can say is I wish I lived closer, because I would be there all the time! It's a very casual and fun environment, the staff is friendly and upbeat, and always smiling and helpful. It's family friendly, but there is adult beverages and a private room with axe throwing for a fun date night. The old school video games give is some epic nostalgia and the overall atmosphere is just fun! The atmosphere is really cute, and the decor gives it a outdoorsy kind of g
Went there for the end of a birthday celebration and were greeted with the most pleasant staff, and good beers to boot. The mead was especially excellent. Gabe helped us with airsoft and Shawn (Sean?) the bartender was a real gent. Really good vibes all around. Two thumbs up.
The coolest place to go in Zephyrhills. Right in downtown too. They have the best games to place. Even a cool spot for private birthday parties for the kiddos. The owner is so laid back and down to earth. Definitely THE. PLACE. TO. GO. Local food trucks and music. You can't go wrong. Stop by and check them out.
I couldn't be more impressed with this place. My bf and I have been dating for 8 years and he's from Zephyrhills, so we would visit. There's been quite a few places popping up in the area lately compared to how it was years ago. This place is so much fun and after talking to the owner Shaun (who was very friendly btw), I'm definitely excited to see how they grow. On top of axe throwing, they had pool tables and an arcade in the back. Their selection of beer was really good. The workers were very friendly an
If you want fun of all varieties, service that is unmatched in kindness, and an all around memorable time. GO HERE. Thank you fellas for good times, we had a freaking hoot throwing axe and shooting the breeze with friends and staff. Best place in town for fun, hands down.
I just had my sons 10th Birthday party there. We had 15 kids attend with all thier parents. There was a room we used that allowed us to have a personal moment together with everyone which we appreciated very much. The food truck that was there made our job so simple. Instead of just getting pizza we basically had our own catering company at our service. Between the games food and drinks you could not beat the price. I'm talking well worth the value. Spent way way less than anticipated. The staff and owner
It was our first time there yesterday & we had a blast. Went to watch my Buffalo Bills destroy the Jets. So much fun with all the friendly folks there. We'll see you next week new friends !!
Great staff. And the entertainment was absolutely wonderful with Cat Valentine. She is awesome! A very pleasant sports bar.
Always a great time. I highly recommend this place for the entire family. Shaun Sikat is the Owner that had a dream of having a Hometown place that the entire family can go to and have a great time. I truly believe he succeeded.
As a Zephyrhills local A.O.K. Is exactly what this town needs. A great family friendly environment with plenty of games and entertainment for people of all ages. The owner Shaun, brings in fantastic food trucks regularly and they have all kinds of games for kids of all ages.
Thank you so much for letting me have my son's birthday party there! It's fun, affordable, and a safe environment. I really appreciate this business.
If you haven't been you don't know what your missing out on. Family game room plus axe throwing. Yes they have beers but they don't mix it. Great people who work there and very friendly. I would have my grandkids birthday party there. Stop by and check it out. You won't regret it
Found the perfect spot for a good time. This video arcade place is affordable, with epic air hockey. Friendly staff too! Get ready to level up the fun!
Awesome prices on beer the games are really fun to play they have Skee-Ball and cool prizes fun for the whole family
Awesome arcade to bring friends or kids to have a great time! Greatest immediately upon entering by a very friendly employee. The cabinet selection was great and cheap prices! We will be coming back
Very cool spot. Family friendly. It had been a long time since I played ski ball lol
Place gets better and better every time I visit. I love how it's bringing the community together. Now has a bigger variety of craft beer, airsoft range and arcade games. Fantastic family venue.
Its a good place to go staff is friendly and its good for adult's and kids they have music on the outside where you can have drinks watch sports or enjoy good conversation theres two guys ronnie and zack that works there you dont have to wait long on your drinks or food. I will recommend going there
had a family birthday there recently. the staff was helpful explaining axe throwing. lots of video games and a couple pooables. I'd feel comfortable bring my children there.. fun time.
I highly recommend coming here.. This place is amazing. They put a package deal together for me on a very short notice for my son's 18th birthday. The staff is super friendly.
I went here on St.Patty?s day and had a great time with team members from work. Kid friendly, great music. The owner is amazing!!! Will be going back
Pretty nice place! Very family friendly and brought back some serious nostalgia seeing some of the arcades. Need to try the food next.
Highly recommended especially if you want to throw axes. That was my first experience and I highly enjoyed it. Will definitely go again
Great arcade and great atmosphere with cold drinks. Always fun games
Visited last night for the first time! Great experience and atmosphere. The kids had a blast. Highly recommend
Best place around to take the family! Shout out to Shaun for always giving back to the community! Aug 2022 edit Rearranged again and it looks pretty awesome.
excellent small business. here in Zephyrhills owners are great always upgrading and do the best to improve on everthing.. highly recommend
Very friendly environment. Awesome crowd. Small town family feel all the way.
This place was a fun little stop while in town. Needs some work, but Definitely had a lot of potential.
Was a great day for a bike run/ fundraiser. Great ppl., staff, outcome.Was disappointed by $ wasted on the bbq.My brisket was all fat! Waste of $$
This place is amazing! Axe throwing and and awesome selection of meads and ciders......stand by cause I will definitely be a regular!
Always a good time here ! Great people Party rm. Games and awesome food trucks on premises !
Good place but I went there and it says open and they were closed and also they stole 1 dollar from there quarter michene it got stuck and the worker was saying he would come and fix it and he was talking to a friend and drinking beer I think that it should be 3.5 but I'm giving them a 4 star
We had trouble with the points card that is used for the photo machine but they reimbursed us so it's all good.
Really cool place atmosphere is wonderful and ran by very cool people definitely a place everybody should go visit
The staff was friendly and helpful. The price was reasonable. We had a great time.
It's a nice place to have fun. Not much to do. . Karaoke is fun
Great place for a drink and the arcade is a blast.
Fun atmosphere, not to crowded. The staff is very friendly and helpful
Great for the family good night out they have Axe ?? throwing very cool
Awesome karaoke night. Super entertaining. Carry cash - "funny" POS practices.
Great place to have an afternoon with family or cold one with friends!
Here for the super bowl. Great time. Lots of fun people and lots of great games.
Great place for the whole family! Amazing staff as well!
Good vibe, awesome staff, great experience and the kids had a great time.
Nice place to get a drink.
Had a wonderful time for it to be such a sad sad day!!! All the staff were friendly and helpful.
Glad to see Zhills getting some family entertainment. This place seems to get better and better.
The place is always amazing and Shawn and Trace are really cool always great service.
Very young atmosphere,alot of gameing,seems like a boys and girls club,not so lively
First timers! Everyone was super nice! We had a blast!
Fun great place to go for some fun and awesome people.
Good peeps great time, prices are a little higher
Great service, people, and always entertaining!
Lot of fun. Nice to be given instructions as well.
Workers are awesome and there is always something new to do
Nice family fun place near home
It’s a mix of nostalgia and high-energy fun! Many arcades blend retro classics like Pac-Man and pinball with modern VR games, racing simulators, and rhythm challenges — often with music, lights, and a social vibe.
Both can be great! Solo visits let you focus on your favorite games, while going with friends adds competition, teamwork, and laughs. Many people plan arcade meetups as a casual hangout or even date spot.
Usually just yourself and a way to pay (some arcades still use coins, others use cards or apps). If you're competitive, bring your A-game. If you're social, bring friends or meet new ones over multiplayer games.
Weekdays or early afternoons are usually less crowded — perfect for focused play. Evenings and weekends bring the buzz, especially at barcades or venues with DJs, tournaments, or themed nights.
Absolutely! Arcades attract a mix of casual players and serious gamers. Whether you're jumping into a four-player co-op or chatting between rounds, it's a fun, low-pressure way to connect over shared interests.
Not at all. While many arcades are family-friendly, there are also adult-oriented ones with full bars, 18+ nights, or vintage nostalgia themes. Arcades today cater to everyone — from first-timers to lifelong gamers.
Yes! Many arcades host regular competitions, retro nights, cosplay parties, and more. Whether you're into high scores or just want to watch and vibe, events add an extra layer to the experience.
No worries — arcades are about having fun, not being perfect. Try a variety of games, ask others for tips, and remember: the vibe is more “let’s play” than “let’s win.”