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January Events at Navy Pier
As the cold weather continues, consider some indoor fun at Navy Pier! Chicago's Shakespeare Theater - December 1, 2017 - January 21, 2018 Chicago's Shakespeare Theater presents Red Velvet. The director of last fall’s “must-see” King Charles III showcases a fascinating...
Temporary Closing of Michigan Ave Location
We would like to inform you that starting January 2nd our 430 N. Michigan Ave location will be temporarily closed in order to perform necessary updates of the infrastructure, such as improving electrical, plumbing, and the restrooms. This work is necessary so that our...
Didn’t get what you wanted for Christmas? We’ve got you covered!
Did you get another pair of ugly socks for Christmas? Did your mom miss all your hints on the perfect gift? Head on over to our souvenir shop and pick out a gift just for you! Whether you want to sport a Billy Goat Original Tee like the celebs or pick up Rick Kogan's...
What’s Happening at Navy Pier?
Eric Carle at The Chicago Children's Museum Very Eric Carle is a play-and-learn exhibit featuring activities inspired by five of Eric Carle’s classic books: The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Very Quiet Cricket, The Very Lonely Firefly, The Very Clumsy Click...
Celebrate Billy Goat Tavern Day on December 26th!
This year you can celebrate Billy Goat Tavern Day by pulling up a bar stool at one of our locations or cracking a cold one at home! In 2009, December 26 was declared Billy Goat Tavern Day by Governor Pat Quinn to commemorate our 75th Anniversary. Stop in for a...
The Original Cheezborger
There was no food served at the original Billy Goat tavern on Madison Street, but on the day the Goat opens on Hubbard Street its most popular menu item is one that is referred to as a "double-hamburger-on-toasted-roll-with-chopped-onions-and-relish." But with Sam...
If the weather outside is frightful . . .
...have a Cheezborger and Billy Goat Beer at home! Billy Goat Burgers & Beer are now available at your local Jewel! There’s no place like home for the holidays!
Saturday Night Live Olympia Restaurant Skit
Cheezborger. Cheezborger. Cheezborger. Watch The Olympia Restaurant skit from SNL featuring John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Laraine Newman, and Bill Murray! Season 3, Episode 20 May 20th 1978 with host Buck Henry
Sam’s Birthday is December 12th!
The date is December 12th. The year is a little fuzzy. Stop by and wish the old goat happy birthday! Chicago's #1 tavern owner. Bar none.
Listen for the Billy Goat Tavern Beer Commercial on WGN Radio!
You may have heard by now that Billy Goat Tavern Beer is available at your local Jewel-Osco! Listen to WGN Radio for our latest commercial!
