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The Mean Eyed Cat

4.6

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Built to honor the late great Johnny Cash, the Mean Eyed Cat has a crowded back patio and plenty of man-in-black collectibles. The Mean Eyed stage, featuring live music almost every night of the week, is popular with patrons of all ages. Order a shot at the bar to go down, down, down into a burning ring of fire. 

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1621 W 5th St, Austin, TX, 78703, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
4.61,382 reviews
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Julie Roberts 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Loved everything about this great JC dive bar! Don't miss it if you are in Austin. 

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Nathan Hartz 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Johnny Cash fans need to look no farther than Mean Eyed Cat bar for a good time. 

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John Campbell 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Was at the Mean Eyed Cat a year or so ago. It was pouring rain - sheets! A guy comes in and asks to borrow an umbrella. The bartender grabs one and as I’m sitting there, the guy says he’s got a rental car and on a way to a meeting and the car has a flat. He heads out in the rain and I see him through the window trying to keep his business suit dry and change the tire at the same time. Of course I jump out there to help, and together we get the tire changed. The guy comes in to buy me a beer, and we are both soaked to the bon... read more

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John Quiroz 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

good chop brisket sandwich one more gain yeah Buddy 

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Tim Kanaan 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

This place is cool. 'Nuff said. 

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JoAnn Hernandez 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Cool, layed back vibe. Dog friendly. 

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Robert Crawford 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Beer and atmosphere ....... 

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Vale Reyes 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Bar típico de Austin para charlar y tomar unos drinks, tienen carta de cocteles o te puedes parar en la barra a escoger tu bebida y te la preparan a la vista. 👍🏼😎✌🏼 

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Scott Denis 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

good beer, fun atmosphere, and great brisket! 

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How is The Mean Eyed Cat rated?

The Mean Eyed Cat has a 4.6 star rating with 1,382 reviews. 

When is The Mean Eyed Cat open?

The Mean Eyed Cat is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.  

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