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Grilling Season is Baaaaack!

Grilling season is here—and it starts with a trip to your grocer’s freezer aisle. Click here to find Billy Goat Tavern Burgers near you! https://www.billygoattavern.com/where-to-buy/ Make this a summer your buns will remember.

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Murphy and the Curse of the Billy Goat

The name "Murphy" holds a significant place in both the history of Billy Goat Tavern and the Chicago Cubs. The owner of the Cubs the last time they won the World Series in 1908 was Charles MurphyThe name of the goat Sam Sianis brought to the game in 1945 was named...

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Mike Royko and Billy Goat Tavern

On April 29th 1997, we lost a great Chicagoan and friend in Mike Royko. Some thought it would mark the end of an era. However, his legacy of hard work and integrity inspired a whole new generation of writers and reporters. They still come to the Billy Goat everyday to...

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Congratulations Paul Sullivan!

Paul Sullivan, veteran sports reporter for the Chicago Tribune, has become the latest writer to have his byline added to Billy Goat Tavern's wall. Thank you @Cheezborger for the honor of being on the wall next to my old boss, Royko. Appropriately, a little left of my...

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The Billy Goat Curse – 1945

The Cubs entered game four of the 1945World Series leading the Detroit Tigers 2 games to 1, and needing to win only two of the next four games played at Wrigley Field. A local Greek, William “Billy Goat” Sianis, owner of the Billy Goat Tavern and a Cubs fan, bought...

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Check out our new baaaaaack room

Planning a party? Chicago has a new goat-to place! Our Michigan Avenue location's new party room is open! Book your event by clicking here: https://www.billygoattavern.com/events/

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