Mean-Eyed Cat
Mean-Eyed Cat
4.5
11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Monday
11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Friday
11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
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4.5
76 reviews
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Darrick C
1 contribution
July 2023 • Solo
I usually don’t give bad reviews but this deserves one
My experience was horrible I asked for a patron didn’t have it
I asked for a Dos Equis changed my mind asked for something stronger
She said I was confusing her I jokingly said I confused myself
The bartender said that she will let me decide in a minute she will be back
When she comes back for me to order she said that she doesn’t want to serve me and I should go home! Wtf I said that I wasn’t intoxicated she said that she doesn’t care and refuses to serve me.
This lady is the rudest person I ever met and I will let everyone know
My experience was horrible I asked for a patron didn’t have it
I asked for a Dos Equis changed my mind asked for something stronger
She said I was confusing her I jokingly said I confused myself
The bartender said that she will let me decide in a minute she will be back
When she comes back for me to order she said that she doesn’t want to serve me and I should go home! Wtf I said that I wasn’t intoxicated she said that she doesn’t care and refuses to serve me.
This lady is the rudest person I ever met and I will let everyone know
Written 15 July 2023
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drmader
Orinda, CA2,183 contributions
Jan 2021 • Couples
Fun old saw mill turned into a tribute to Johnny cash bar..metcalf BBQ was to side which has excellent brisket and turkey and the spinach was delicious. We thought BBQ was better than Terry Blacks actually..less fatty, no knife needed type beef. Nice service, full bar and fun outdoor patio areas .. dog friendly..one table of smokers ..smoked us out so we had to move indoors sadly.. but really like easy parking, easy casual atmosphere . Will be back .thank you
Written 24 January 2021
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teresamaria77
Austin, TX958 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
This place rocks!! Better with a small crowd of friends but ok for couples😊 Easy to find it’s on the corner the tree is lit up green so that’s fun. Parking is free after 6pm outside on the Street. There is a couple of side small car parks there too. Nicely decorated for Xmas. Food at the back part smelt really good but we were there to just drink & be Merry 🥴 getting into the Spirits! Haha pardon the pun!
Moscow mules my fav are lovely dubly. Beer seemed to be going down well with the guys so no complaints there. It has an outside tv and those heaters to keep you warm & toasty. So it’s not cold at all. There’s indoor seating and outdoor benches both nice. Fun friendly atmosphere gets louder as the night goes on - as it should👍 the bar staff were all really friendly great service so tip them well.
It’s a great local Austinite bar you should give it a try. If you don’t then you’re missing out on the true Austin life night.
Moscow mules my fav are lovely dubly. Beer seemed to be going down well with the guys so no complaints there. It has an outside tv and those heaters to keep you warm & toasty. So it’s not cold at all. There’s indoor seating and outdoor benches both nice. Fun friendly atmosphere gets louder as the night goes on - as it should👍 the bar staff were all really friendly great service so tip them well.
It’s a great local Austinite bar you should give it a try. If you don’t then you’re missing out on the true Austin life night.
Written 14 December 2019
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Skeets37
Millis, MA593 contributions
Nov 2019
Came here on my first trip a week or so ago to Austin. Visited on my first day and liked it so much I made sure I came back before I left on my last day! Great decor, comfortable vibe. Got a cool area outside to watch the game on a big TV. Just far enough away from downtown. Will definitely be back!!
Written 25 November 2019
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luvplayacar
Rosemary Beach, FL761 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
An original Austin hang out spot - yet remodeled (thankfully!)
Nice local Austin vibe place to hang out with friends.
Serves food.
Parking in garage.
Then you can say you’ve been there!
Nice local Austin vibe place to hang out with friends.
Serves food.
Parking in garage.
Then you can say you’ve been there!
Written 5 November 2019
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Amy B
West Point, MS105 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
We loved this bar!! We didn't eat any food but the drinks and atmosphere was awesome!! The service was unbelievable and he even gave us some more places to go.. The t-shirts and doozies ended up being the favorite souvy for my friends back home. Next trip, we will be there!
Written 28 April 2019
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Soul_Encounters
Lexington, KY95 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
On the way out of town to the airport, I wanted to stop at a place that wasn't downtown Austin AND that had real character with a great selection of on tap, canned & bottled beers. This was the place! It has great Texas beers, a soulful, funky bar that felt safe & woman-friendly & the best bartenders - who allowed me to have a couple of tastes of the array of drafts before buying. They were friendly but gave me space so I could sit, drink, chat & not be crowded or rushed. And if you're a June & Johnny Cash fan, you can spend hours enjoying the wall art. The perfect place to cap off my Austin visit.
Written 5 March 2019
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Gillian W
Austin, TX3 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
Visited this place because my step mum is obsessed with Jonny Cash. But best decision ever to make that 30 min walk! The friendliest place ever (and the two bar tenders were easy on the eye too). Thanks all for making my 32nd bday one to remember xxxx
Written 22 January 2019
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Sandra Z
Toronto, Canada83 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
Mean Eyed Cat is a cool place, we though it would me more of a dive bar but we were plesently surprised. Happy hour was good, service also very good. They have a great selection of their own themed t-shirts and my husband and i both got one. We visited several bars in Austin but Mean Eyed Cat is one we would certainly return to in the future.
Written 2 January 2019
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Tom Z
Dubai, United Arab Emirates2 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
Awesome Austin bar with a happy hour. Super friendly staff. This cat bar has tables, patio and couches for a really cool atmosphere.
Written 29 December 2018
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