The firm, which runs the Escape Hunt and Boom Battle Bar brands, has been boosted by growing demand for novelty bar activities like axe throwing, mini golf and augmented reality darts in recent years.

Novelty bar operator XP Factory topped market expectations today after a boost in Brits looking for competitive nights out with activities like axe throwing ... its brands, Boom and Escape Hunt.

A popular chain of activity venues across the UK, Boom Battle Bar has chosen Cambridge ... Channel your inner warrior with axe throwing, perfect your aim with augmented reality darts, or challenge ...

A bar where revellers can take part in axe-throwing and beer pong games is to open in Oxford, despite objections from police. Boom Battle Bar will be based at the city's Castle Quarter in premises ...

"Adrenaline-packed" Boom Battle Bar opened last week with everything from axe throwing and shuffleboard to beer pong and karaoke. Bosses say the venue, set across two floors, has a mix of games ...