Mean Eyed Cat
12 people recommendvia r/austinfood, r/Austin12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Mean Eyed Cat, and several single out its happy hour, with one mentioning cans and well drinks. One commenter says it has handled its relocation reasonably well, and one says it still feels friendly.
Address
Mean Eyed Cat, 1621 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78703
At a glance
- Known for
- Weekday happy hour, Miller High Life, Well drinks
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/_Chicken_Chaser_ in r/austinfood · Oct 2024price
Calls this bar's happy hour deals excellent, a top pick for cheap drinks.
- Recommendsu/OrdinaryTension in r/Austin · Feb 2024
Says Mean Eyed Cat has handled its relocation reasonably well, countering the view that dive bars can't move.
- Recommendsu/VampireEmpire__ in r/austinfood · Oct 2026
Calls it good too, listing it alongside their other picks.
- Recommendsu/tanner5586 in r/austinfood · May 2024value
Counts this bar among the remaining good cheap-beer happy hour spots around town.
- Recommendsu/budgeavy in r/austinfood · Feb 2024
Adds it to the list of cheap spots.
- Recommendsu/allthewaytoipswitch in r/austinfood · Jun 2024value
Recommends its happy hour deals on cans and well drinks.
- Recommendsu/oldbetch in r/Austin · Jul 2026service
Also names it as a bar that still feels friendly.
- Recommendsu/notmycircus_atx in r/Austin · Jan 2024
Agrees and says it was all-ages back then, which made it especially fun.
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- Recommendsu/pebkacatx in r/Austin · Jan 2024
Adds Black Cat as also among the best; a clear endorsement.
- Recommendsu/BeneficialType6789 in r/austinfood · Jan 2025
Says they like it.
- Recommendsu/robotic_otter28 in r/austinfood · Oct 2024price
Says this is a rare bar where the cost always leaves them satisfied.
- Recommendsu/Mexicancandy77 in r/austinfood · Feb 2024
Can't go wrong there.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.