The Mean Eyed Cat

1621 W 5th St, Austin, Texas 78703 USA

329 Reviews

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Reasonable

Open Now

Thu 11a-2a

Independent
Credit Cards
Accepted
Pet Friendly
Wheelchair
Accessible
Public
Restrooms

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“paying homage to Johnny Cash”

This bar/museum pays homage to the man from the same area, Johnny Cash. Get a drink while watching the live music entertainment playing mostly blues and folk, or enjoy a game of pool with the locals. Voted one of the country's best bars by Esquire Magazine.

Reviewed by
Karla D.

September 14, 2024

Ok, I KNOW I've reviewed this favorite spot before! Prior to moving to Austin, we would visit 2-3 times a year for the last 10 years (As long as I've been with my boyfriend who is originally from... Read more

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Suliman S.

August 13, 2024

This is my regular dive bar in west and gives me exactly the ambience that I like to hang out in: cigarettes, rock/country music, cheap beer, and a pool table in the back. Usually you can catch... Read more

Reviewed by
Eric N.

August 10, 2024

This must be the place. Cigar friendly outside. Nice and cold inside. Great array of beers on tap. Friendly servers. And one hell of a tribute to the man in black to accompany the music over the... Read more

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