The Mean Eyed Cat

This is your typical DIVE BAR!!!! and I LOVE IT Nothing fancy, even the bathrooms are named Johnny & June as a salute to Johnny Cash ~ featuring lots & lots of Cash memorabilia. Lots of TV 's for sports, plenty of seating and don't forget CHARM the bartenders are sudo friendly but pour a good drink . Back in the pool room food is available on the weekends, and the server is as pleasant as can be Be sure to stop by on a nice day, order y put t drink and have a seat out front on the patio and just ENJOY

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 the area).I LOVE THIS JOHNNY CASH bar so much!! Every time we would visit on trips and now as locals, it's been an awesome experience. Whether it's a packed house or 2-3 patrons, they treat you like you're the only one in the room. Quite a special feeling especially during the 20th anniversary when it was standing room only. Never waited more than a minute for service. No joke.Prices are extremely fair and affordable.The Cash-themed honky tonk decor is spectacular!

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 me on a weekday night relaxing from work. I've always felt welcome and relaxed.Been coming here for about 7 years now and will probably always come here. I love the tree in the middle of the patio.

Mean Eyed Cat is pure Austin charm... Think of a Johnny Cash-themed dive bar with strong drinks, and rustic vibes. The backyard patio feels like a laid-back hangout, perfect for good conversation and easygoing fun. Admire all the photos and enjoy a cold pour! Great bartenders!

The Mean Eyed Cat is a quirky Johnny Cash-themed dive bar that has an ample outdoor patio and unique seating arrangements in every corner. We did the Pedal Pub and our driver selected the Mean Eyed Cat as part of our first bar stop. Our group of 15 arrived in style and were lucky to have the place all to ourselves on a Saturday afternoon. We loved seeing all the Johnny Cash memorabilia and locals adding their own pictures to the collection. The vibe was so chill and everyone in our party had a great time!

I LOVE dive bars, and decided to give this one a try. I cannot tell you how many times I've driven by The Mean Eyed Cat, and thought, "I gotta try that out sometime". Or, "where's the parking?". Well, folks, there's TONS of free parking in a garage right behind it! This place is Johnny Cash themed, and who doesn't love the Man in Black. The interior is classic dive bar- lots of memorabilia on the rough wood walls. The music is loud for conversation, but there is a patio where it might be quieter (I didn't go out there). There are comfy couches to hang out on if you opt to stay in and speak a little louder with your friends/date/coworkers. I enjoyed it, and would definitely go back. Check it out, and let me know if you dig it too. Cheers!

Such a cool, unique bar! My friends and I came across this place after getting dropped off during the Pub Crawler. I got the "Drink Named Sue" which was a cocktail including Stoli cucumber vodka, lime juice, orange juice, cranberry juice, soda & a tajin rim. It was one of the best cocktails I've ever had. Great service. Bartenders were friendly. Highly recommend!

Closed an hour early. Tory would have served us .................my Hispanic friend walked in and was refused service. Tori would have served us

This dive bar has fun historical decor and good vibes. The crowd is more millennial. My friends and I had a good time chatting here as the music wasn't too loud, and we claimed a small table. It was cold when I went, so everyone was inside, but they have a patio area with really nice lights. They have a small parking lot, but it was full when I went. I found free street parking nearby.

We've been to M.E.C several times and it's become a great go to spot with a group, or friends visiting from out of town! They have a great HH that's well worth it! This place gets super busy though, especially with the after work crowd! The inside is dark, fun and filled with unique decor from when the building was an old chainsaw shop. The outside is situated under the most beautiful tree, named George! There's tons of shade and ice cold AC inside! It's totally dog friendly and they have dog bowls and ice cold water available! There is plenty of parking which is a god send in downtown!!