Congratulations to Our Trivia Contest Winners

Jan 28, 2015 | 80th Anniversary

THANK YOU to everyone who entered our 80th anniversary trivia contest! Here are our winners:

Cubs Tickets (2): Rico M.
White Sox Tickets (2): Suzy O.
Bulls Tickets (2): Jonathon S. 
Blackhawks Tickets (2): Amanda H.

TOP 10 SCORE WINNERS (Billy Goat Prize pack):

Drake W.
Garrett W.
Vince L.
Brian T.
Amanda J.
Ron H.
Justin H.
Larry C.
Pat R.
Michael M.

All winners have been notified via their email used to enter the trivia contest.

The Original Goat

Jan 19, 2015 | 80th Anniversary

This is a rare picture of the ORIGINAL Goat. In the summer of 1934 it fell off a truck on Madison Street. It wandered hurt into the Lincoln Tavern and met William Sianis, the tavern’s new proprietor. William nursed it to health and promptly adopted it naming him “Billy”. When William got the nickname “Billy Goat” he grew out a goatee and changed the name of the Tavern to “Billy Goat’s Inn.” Hence began the era of the Billy Goat Tavern.

 

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The Animals of Billy Goat

Jan 12, 2015 | 80th Anniversary

From the day the first goat stumbled into the Tavern, the Billy Goat Inn became a circus of animals. There were numerous goats, from beer drinking to dollar bill eating, but mostly beer drinking. There was Ruby the cat, a duck named Suzie Q, elephants, mules and numerous other visitors. An avid animal lover, Billy offered the tavern as their home, even hosting a waiting party for a pregnant Ruby the cat which included a mini hospital bed, nurses and all.

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WIN Our 80th Anniversary Giveaway!

Dec 29, 2014 | 80th Anniversary, Billy Goat Curse, Cheezborger, Events, Lake Street, Madison, Michigan Avenue, Navy Pier, Sam Sianis, Souvenirs, United Center, Yorktown Center

Our 80th Anniversary season is coming to a close, and we’re giving away some amazing prizes. Test your knowledge of the rich history of Chicago’s favorite tavern.

Prizes include the following!

FOUR GRAND PRIZE WINNERS:

  • 2 CUBS Tickets
  • 2 SOX Tickets
  • 2 Blackhawks Tickets
  • 2 Bulls Tickets

TOP 10 SCORES will receive a PRIZE PACK that includes:

  • 1 – 80th Anniversary T-shirt
  • 1 – Billy Goat Hat
  • 1 – Billy Goat Book – A Chicago Tavern
  • 1 – 2015 Billy Goat Calendar

ENTER HERE: https://apps.agorapulse.com/go/39283/36735

Thank you to StubStop Chicago for their contribution. www.stubstop.com

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OFFICIAL RULES:

  • Contest Ends 1/9/2015 at 11:59 PM CST.
  • Winners will be notified via the email addressed they used to enter the contest. Winners will have 7 days to respond and claim their prize.
  • This promotion is not open to employees of Billy Goat Tavern or their families.

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Celebrate Billy Goat Tavern Day with $0.80 Cheezborgers!

Dec 22, 2014 | 80th Anniversary, Cheezborger, Events, Lake Street, Madison, Michigan Avenue, Navy Pier, Yorktown Center

Christmas ain’t over till we say it’s over. December 26th is Billy Goat Tavern Day! December 26th is Billy Goat Tavern Day in the state of Illinois! We’re honoring our social media fans with $0.80 cheezborgers!

SHOW THIS PICTURE from our Facebook page at the register to receive an $0.80 cheezborger!

 

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– $0.80 Single Cheezborger (Limit 2 Per Person)

– or Make it a Double Cheezborger  for $1.60 (Limit 1 per Person)

– Must be present at point of sale to claim offer.  All members of a group/family must all be present at point of sale.

– Promotion will be at ALL Billy Goat Tavern locations (except O’Hare airport and Washington, D.C.)

– Promotion runs only on Friday December 26.