Rage Room Portland Opens at Hopworks Brewery with Free Axe Throwing for Oregon Dog Rescue Donors
Rage Room Portland Opens at Hopworks Brewery with Free Axe Throwing for Oregon Dog Rescue Donors
A new Portland rage room at Hopworks Brewery turns discarded bar glass into entertainment while raising thousands of dollars for local dog rescue
Smash glass, throw axes, crush pizza and brewpub fare while washing it down with local craft beer all in one place. Rage Room Portland and Celtic Axe Throwers will celebrate the grand opening of their new location inside Hopworks Brewery on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 5–9 p.m. The event will feature new rage rooms, free axe throwing for anyone who donates to Oregon Dog Rescue, and happy-hour beer pricing from Hopworks.
Oregon Dog Rescue will be on site during the event to share its rescue efforts, connect with guests and raise support for dogs in need.
The partnership extends beyond grand-opening night. Rage Room Portland works with Oregon Dog Rescue year-round through Glass Hound, its recycling and community-giving program that collects discarded glass from Portland-area bars, breweries and restaurants.
Glass Hound picks up used bottles and glass from participating businesses for use in Rage Room Portland’s smash experiences. Afterward, the materials are collected and recycled whenever possible. The program also gives back financially to Oregon Dog Rescue, with thousands of dollars donated so far this year.
“It’s a great way to get bars invested in recycling glass with us and a great way to give back to Oregon Dog Rescue and help dogs,” said David Maher. “It’s a win-win for everyone.”
Stressed Out, Screened Out and Ready to Get Out
After a long workday, sometimes dinner and another night in front of a screen just doesn’t cut it.
The popularity of Rage Rooms and other experience-based entertainment reflects a growing interest in nights out that are social, physical, memorable and a little unexpected. Rage rooms and axe throwing take that idea a step further, giving people a place to blow off steam, laugh with friends and do something they definitely can’t do at the office.
That appetite for experiences — combined with an economy in which both consumers and local businesses are looking for more value — helped spark the partnership between Rage Room Portland, Celtic Axe Throwers and Hopworks Brewery.
Rather than asking customers to choose between dinner, drinks and entertainment, the businesses are bringing all three together in one location. Guests can smash bottles in a rage room, throw axes, grab a Hopworks beer and a meal, and turn an ordinary night out into an experience.
“We continue to encourage people to get off their screens — and in this case, come smash them,” said Rage Room Portland owner Mark Maher. “People are looking for ways to get out of the office, blow off some steam and actually do something together. Now you can throw axes, smash some stuff, grab a beer and have a great night all in one place.”
For the businesses, the partnership also represents a creative approach to a challenging economy: local companies sharing space, audiences and experiences while giving customers more reasons to get out and support local businesses.
Rage Room Portland is operated by the team behind Celtic Axe Throwers, Portland’s longest-running axe-throwing company, which has built a community of more than 175 active axe league members.
Grand Opening Celebration— Saturday, October 17
Time: 5–9 p.m.
Location: Hopworks Brewery – SE Portland
2944 SE Powell Blvd.
Portland, OR 97202
Grand Opening Highlights:
• Free axe throwing with a donation to Oregon Dog Rescue
• Oregon Dog Rescue on site
• Happy-hour beer pricing from Hopworks
• New private rage rooms
• Glass Hound recycling program
• Hopworks food and craft beer
• Rage room and axe-throwing combination experiences
More information and bookings:
About Glass Hound
Glass Hound is Rage Room Portland’s recycling and community-giving program. The program partners with local restaurants, bars and breweries to collect used glass for Rage Room Portland’s smash experiences.
After the fun is over, materials are collected and recycled whenever possible. Glass Hound also raises money and awareness for Oregon Dog Rescue, with thousands of dollars donated year to date.
The result: local businesses have another way to recycle their glass, rage room guests get something uniquely Portland to smash, and local rescue dogs benefit.
About Rage Room Portland
Rage Room Portland is a locally owned entertainment company created by the team behind Celtic Axe Throwers. Guests can smash bottles, electronics and other objects inside private rage rooms, throw axes with trained coaches, or combine both experiences for parties, date nights, corporate events and group outings.
About Hopworks Brewery
Hopworks Brewery is a family-owned and operated Portland brewery founded by Christian and Brandie Ettinger. Since day one, Hopworks has been built around the belief that great beer can bring people together while making a positive impact on the world around us. From brewing craft beer to serving great food, sustainability and community have always been at the heart of what Hopworks does. As the world's first Salmon-Safe certified brewery site and Oregon's first and only B Corp certified brewery, Hopworks is proud to use beer as a force for good.
Located at 2944 SE Powell Blvd., the flagship brewery and brewpub has long been a gathering place for neighbors, families and friends. Guests can enjoy an expanded menu, local musicians and performers on the live entertainment stage, trivia nights, community events, and a family-friendly atmosphere complete with a dedicated play area and kid friendly menu.
Hopworks is more than a brewery — it is a place to connect, celebrate and create lasting memories while supporting a strong local community.