My eldest worked at a local axe throwing place through her Uni degree.
Yes, it has a liquor licence, but once you take your first sip you’re done throwing sharp things for the night. Strictly enforced.
“Just one drink, to take the edge off…”
As an aside, I used to know a fellow who juggled axes as a hobby. He said that it was perfectly safe, but that he’d never even consider juggling swords. It’s all a matter of where the center of mass is: If you miss-throw an axe, then the blade is still about a meter away from you, and the handle is even further, and so the worst that’ll happen is it’ll just land on the ground away from you. But the center of mass of a sword is very near to the handle, so if you mis-throw, the handle is still about where it should be, but the blade is right on top of you.
I’ve gone axe throwing a few times, it’s a lot of fun. I’ve often had a beer as well. They certainly keep track of how many you order and there’s been plenty of staff walking around to coach but also observe if people are being safe. Just standing too close to the line to go into the lane can get you a warning to step back.
As for throwing, it’s a bit tricky but not exceedingly difficult to at least hit the boards and plant the blade. Hitting the target or bulls eye - or clutch - is harder, at least deliberately!
I once went with a group that included a hemiplegic wheelchair user. The coach was able to work with him to successfully and safely throw, and he was so happy to be able to participate. We bought him a plastic yard set and he enjoys using it at home.