This Johnny Cash Themed Bar Is So Positively Austin
Music fans will fall in love with this one-of-a-kind bar in downtown Austin. Here, classic cocktails and smoky barbecue are served with a country twist. This Johnny Cash themed bar is so positively Austin.

Named after the famed Johnny Cash song, Mean Eyed Cat has been an exciting Austin watering hole since 2004.

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You'll want to break your rusty cage and run to The Mean Eyed Cat.
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This old building was once home to a chainsaw repair shop, and pieces of that history remain to this day. In addition to the Johnny Cash records and photos, you'll find antique blades and chainsaws attached to the walls.


Live music isn't the only thing Mean Eyed Cat has to offer. Every Monday, this bar hosts Mean Movie Night. Cans of beer are only $2, and there's always a great flick playing on the projector.

Mean Eyed Cat has a wide selection of local and regional beers on tap. Try everything from Austin Eastciders hopped cider to Friends and Allies' latest brew.

Mean Eyed Cat's cocktails are as creative as they are delicious. Try their Willie Nilly Tea, a drink made with Deep Eddy peach vodka and unsweetened tea. If you're craving something refreshing and sweet, you'll love A Drink Named Sue. This cocktail combines cucumber vodka with lime, orange, and cranberry juice. Of course, you can never go wrong with their wildly popular Mean Marg.
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Brisket and beer? You can't beat that combination.

Get rhythm when you get the blues! The Mean Eyed Cat will wash away your worries. You can find this Johnny Cash-themed bar at 1621 W 5th St. They're open every day from 11 AM to 2 PM. For more information, visit www.themeaneyedcat.com.
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