Mean Eyed Cat
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About Mean Eyed Cat
En Mean Eyed Cat, te damos la bienvenida a un rincón con alma de Johnny Cash, donde la buena música y el ambiente relajado se combinan a la perfección. Disfruta de nuestra amplia selección de bebidas en la barra o relájate en nuestro acogedor patio. Un pedacito de Austin en España, con el espíritu r...
En Mean Eyed Cat, te damos la bienvenida a un rincón con alma de Johnny Cash, donde la buena música y el ambiente relajado se combinan a la perfección. Disfruta de nuestra amplia selección de bebidas en la barra o relájate en nuestro acogedor patio. Un pedacito de Austin en España, con el espíritu rebelde y la hospitalidad que nos caracterizan. ¡Te esperamos!
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Mean Eyed Cat is a popular Austin bar known for its Johnny Cash theme, cool atmosphere, friendly staff (especially Shelby, Gabriel, and Mario), and large patio. Some found parking difficult and drinks pricey.
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Tip: Enjoy the Johnny Cash memorabilia and the large patio. Be aware that parking can be challenging, especially during events.
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Mean Eyed Cat is located in Austin, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.
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- Sheeks-Robertson House (A 230m) — building in Austin, Travis County, Texas Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
- Smoot, Richmond Kelley, House (A 519m) — building in Austin, Travis County, Texas Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
- Mathews School (A 580m) — historic place in Austin, Travis County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas
- Johnson Home (A 663m) — historic place in Austin, Travis County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas
- Las Ventanas (A 702m) — historic place in Austin, Travis County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas
- Ashford McGill House (Zilker Park Refectory) (A 869m) — historic place in Austin, Travis County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas
- Hezikiah Haskell House (A 895m) — historic place in Austin, Travis County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas
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- Lamar Beach (A 635m) — park in Travis County, Texas, United States of America
- West Austin Park (A 771m) — park in Travis County, Texas, United States of America
- Deep Eddy Park (A 808m) — park in Travis County, Texas, United States of America
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Mean Eyed Cat Austin Reviews
Great place to have a cold one. The BBQ is sssmmokinnnn. Mac and cheese with meat on top or the amazing plate of nachos. A place to see for any old outlaw country music fan. Back at our favorite watering hole in the ATX
Absolutely love this place. Enjoyed meeting Brad, who is living the dream as the daytime bartender at this fun and quirky establishment. He gave us great tips for other places to enjoy around town. We tried a Bloody Maria made with Mean Juice!
This has become my most favorite bar in Austin. Servers are the best every time I've been. Great atmosphere and very inviting.
What a great time! Mario is probably one of the best bartenders we have met in our travels. He’s got that old school vibe with a fantastic personality.! The bar is exactly what you would expect. If I could give 10 stars I would.
Great Austin authentic atmosphere with a really vibey patio. I would highlight how fantastic the bar service was ...impressively so. They didn't let anyone go long waiting for a drink no matter how many people waiting. Some of the best customer service at a bar I have seen in years.
Been coming here for a handful of years! Always a good time! Fun & friendly staff, essentric, rustic old bar vibe. Patrons are of all kinds and everyone is always super cool. A really neat place to watch sports and have drinks with friends 🍻😎
Shelby was great. I came into the bar and she tried to sell me a timeshare in south Austin, but it was a great deal. After a couple a beers, I caved but it was overall a pretty decent deal. She waived her commission. 10/10 would recommend.
My absolute number one favorite bar in Austin and probably all Texas! Great atmosphere and super nice and fun staff! Always a fantastic time when you come here. Walls are so interesting with old Johnny Cash posters and art, stickers and stuff to talk about. Great merch too, get a hat or shirt!
Atmosphere is always awesome, def one of not number one fav bar in Austin, huge patio, huge! And always chill even when busy. Gabriel was great, made the weird drink request i asked for and chatted for a moment as i came in after work alone, cool to small talk with someone while unwinding, better than drinking alone! lol the other patrons seemed happy with Lauriel, i didn’t interact but she seemed to have a pleasant demeanor. Will always recommend this place to anyone and everyone!
This place is so cool! I'm a huge Johnny Cash fan so it was awesome to see all the Cash memorabilia. Shelby is such a great bartender, she went out of her way to chat with my husband and I, and tell us about the history of the bar. I will definitely make another visit on my next visit to Austin!
What an absolute gem of a place! We visited one afternoon back in late May, during our first visit to Austin, and this was an oasis in the middle of a busy, hot city. We were immediately greeted by the friendliest bartender and entered an authentic space, the atmosphere just right. When asked for beverage recommendations, the bartender, whose name unfortunately escapes me, easily provided great options after asking a few key questions regarding our tastes. We initially sat inside to cool down and just enjoy our surroundings, but after a while, we moved to the outside area, which is also cosy, and, I suspect it would be even more so after sunset. I would have loved to visit again, but unfortunately we only had a short stay in Austin. But I can easily say that this is my favourite place in that city and one of my all-time favourite bar visits.
Probably the coolest bar I have ever been to. Great outside and inside area, amazing parking, and a really authentic/real staff. Came here for a company HH and its a perfect setting for all. My favorite part is the decorations of past artists and the quotes that are everywhere. Absolutely the most welcoming place that makes you feel at home.
Went there last night for the first time. Had a great time at the Johnny Cash Birthday Bash. Definitely hard to find parking though. I had to drive around and around to find parking even in the garage. It was also standing room only but worth it. Band in Black was great!
2 shots $55 premium liquor didnt tell us it was premium. Kinda scummy Edit: Well look harder. We did order a shot of scotch and a shot of casamigos. The scotch was $35 and the casamigos was $20. For two shots. Thats a rip off. Seeing as this is a dive bar in memory of Johnny Cash? He would roll in his grave.
I would give this place zero stars if I could. My friends and I went to this bar expecting a fun night, but unfortunately, we were met with terrible treatment and outright discrimination. Not only were we singled out, but one of our friends was kicked out for no reason, while others were allowed to stay. The staff seemed to treat us differently based on our appearance, which felt incredibly racist and unfair. We tried to maintain a respectful attitude, but it was clear the staff had no interest in providing a welcoming atmosphere. It’s disappointing to see a place that claims to be for everyone behave in such a discriminatory way. I would highly advise others to avoid this bar until they address their issues with fairness and respect for all customers.
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1621 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78703
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