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Mean Eyed Cat

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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 Españ...

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!

What Customers Say About Mean Eyed Cat

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.

Popular Dishes

BBQ mean juice

Best For

Groups Tourists Locals Casual Late Night

Tip: Enjoy the Johnny Cash memorabilia and the large patio. Be aware that parking can be challenging, especially during events.

Features

📶 WiFi 🌳 Outdoor 🅿️ Parking Accessible
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy Trendy 👥 Groups

What to see nearby

Sheeks-Robertson House
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A 230m

Sheeks-Robertson House

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Smoot, Richmond Kelley, House
Heritage
A 519m

Smoot, Richmond Kelley, House

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Mathews School
Heritage
A 580m

Mathews School

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Lamar Beach
A 635m

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Johnson Home
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A 663m

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Las Ventanas
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Explore the area around Mean Eyed Cat

Mean Eyed Cat is located in Austin, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Historical Heritage

  • 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

Parks & Gardens

  • 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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Frequently asked questions about Mean Eyed Cat

Mean Eyed Cat is located at 1621 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78703, Austin.
Near Mean Eyed Cat you can find points of interest such as Sheeks-Robertson House, Smoot, Richmond Kelley, House, Mathews School, Lamar Beach.
Mean Eyed Cat offers bar cuisine.
Mean Eyed Cat has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Mean Eyed Cat offers the following services: dine-in.
The most recommended dishes at Mean Eyed Cat based on customer reviews are: BBQ, mean juice.
Mean Eyed Cat is ideal for groups, tourists, locals, casual dining, late night.
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.
Enjoy the Johnny Cash memorabilia and the large patio. Be aware that parking can be challenging, especially during events.
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DokTorSep

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

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Megan Westen

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!

thumbcrusher
thumbcrusher

This has become my most favorite bar in Austin. Servers are the best every time I've been. Great atmosphere and very inviting.

Tiffany Garnish
Tiffany Garnish

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.

MICHAEL MORGAN
MICHAEL MORGAN

This is probably my favorite bar in Austin. The happy hour cannot be beat. It’s very reasonably priced drinks. There’s a ton of TVs. There’s indoor seating and an outdoor patio as well. Definitely my go to spot.

George Burns
George Burns

Gotta love a dive bar. A little out of the way, but Waymo delivered. Missed the music, but prices are cheap, beer is cold and a cool place to go see

Rich Figer
Rich Figer

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.

Tracy Elizabeth
Tracy Elizabeth

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 🍻😎

Mitch Malone
Mitch Malone

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.

Charlie Browning
Charlie Browning

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!

Jess Tuttle
Jess Tuttle

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!

Angie Pangie
Angie Pangie

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!

momocontramundum
momocontramundum

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.

Kathryn C.
Kathryn C.

This. Place. Is. Amazing. The staff was so so nice. Decor in here is so cool. It’s mostly Johnny Cash but everything about it is great. If I lived in Austin I would frequent this place all the time. The outside seating is just as great. If you are in the area visit this bar!

Noel Davenport
Noel Davenport

Man…this place is the best for the Johnny Cash everything. The “mean juice” is a nice option. And the staff is perfect - not too nice, not too mean. Oh, and the swag is spot on! Food; BBQ IS AWESOME SAUCE. Thank you. Just wish you had mobile ordering at the table…

Amber Vail
Amber Vail

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.

Cooliepops
Cooliepops

Stumbled upon this place as we were just staying a 5 min walk away. Mix of bikers, hipsters and college bros. It was a good place for a drink and chill on the large patio. Order at the bar, no table service.

Ian Garbutt
Ian Garbutt

Great little bar & barstaff especially laura grabbed a sweatshirt n tshirt

Patricia Queen Ann Trevino
Patricia Queen Ann Trevino

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!

Victor Reznov
Victor Reznov

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.

Trey Grant
Trey Grant

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.

Dylan Pruett
Dylan Pruett

The bartender Ease dropped on a conversation and told me it’s weird shit to inform a friend I had met in the building About a personal conversation, she seems eye hungry

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Highly Rated
4.6/5 stars
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Services

🍴 Dine-in

Dining Options

🍽️ Dine In

Restaurant Info

Status
Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
11AM-2AM
Rating
4.6/5
💬 Reviews
976
💰 Price Level
$
⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 10 min to 2 hr here
📞 Phone
+1 512-920-6645
🌐 Website
themeaneyedcat.com
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Amenities

📶 Free WiFi
🅿️ Parking
🌿 Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
🚻 Restroom
💳 Credit Cards
📱 Mobile Payments
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The Neighborhood

Sheeks-Robertson House Heritage

building in Austin, Travis County, Texas

A 230m
Smoot, Richmond Kelley, House Heritage

building in Austin, Travis County, Texas

A 519m
Mathews School Heritage

historic place in Austin, Travis County, Texas

A 580m
Lamar Beach

park in Travis County, Texas, United States of America

A 635m
Johnson Home Heritage

historic place in Austin, Travis County, Texas

A 663m
Las Ventanas Heritage

historic place in Austin, Travis County, Texas

A 702m
West Austin Park

park in Travis County, Texas, United States of America

A 771m
Deep Eddy Park

park in Travis County, Texas, United States of America

A 808m
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