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The Friendliest Confines for watching North Side baseball.
You don’t need a ticket to grab a seat at the Goat. Curse? What Curse?
Make it a Movie Night with Billy Goat and Kathryn Upside Down!
We are happy to share that Allie Loukas' movie "Kathryn Upside Down" is now available on VOD and many streaming services. Now available through : Amazon, iTunes, VUDU, Fandango, Redbox on demand, YouTube movies, and Google Play movies. ...
It’s Spring and Grilling Season is Baaaaaack!
It’s getting warmer. Time to think frozen. Get ready for Grilling Season with Billy Goat borgers—in your grocer’s freezer! Jewel-OscoAngelo Caputo'sMariano'sFairplayPete's MarketStrack & Van Til Cheezborger! Cheezborger! Cheezborger!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Billy Goat Tavern!
Watch the river turn green.Then watch your friends turn green with envy. Our cheezborgers and green beer are to dye for. Erin Goat Bragh!
Welcome, Big Ten Basketball!
Pregame. Postgame. Hell, sneak out during the game.Heading to the Big Ten Tournament? Stop by Billy Goat on Madison for a cheezborger and beer!
The Origins of the “Cheezborger”
There was no food served in the original 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 working the...
Help Us Celebrate the Anniversary of Billy Goat Tavern Under Michigan Ave.
We opened in 1964, many, many moons ago. Not that we’ve ever seen any. Billy Goat Tavern located under Michigan Avenue officially opened on March 4th, 1964 after moving from its original location on Madison St. Still kickin’ after all these years!
Billy Goat Tavern on Navy Pier
Pull up a chair at the Pier.Enjoy the fresh air and great food at Billy Goat Tavern! Cheezborgers on the Pier. Now that’s livin’.
The 1994 Cubs Season: “Let the Goat in!”
The Cubs started the 1994 season horribly, losing twelve home games in a row. Their worst home start in history. In an effort to end this streak, Sam Sianis and his goat went to Wrigley Field only to be denied entrance yet again. Amidst the chant of “Let the Goat in!”...
Curse? What curse?
Little known fact: when the Cubs won the 1908 World Series their winning pitcher’s name was Orval Overall, who went on to win MVP: “Most Vicious Parents.”
