Apr 28, 2013 | Michigan Avenue, Uncategorized
It’s hard to believe that it’s already been 16 years. On April 29th 1997, the world lost a great writer and we at Billy Goat Tavern lost a great friend in Mike Royko.
Royko helped make Billy Goat into a legendary reporter hangout. Today, journalism students from across the country make the trip under Michigan Avenue to enjoy a cheezborger surrounded by Royko’s articles. It’s an amazing experience.
One of Mike Royko’s favorite things was playing 16″ softball. We sponsored his team. Check out the video above to catch a glimpse of the “real” Royko enjoying some time at The Goat.
Mike Royko and Sam Sianis
https://www.billygoattavern.com/legend/wall-of-fame/
The Wall of Fame
Apr 19, 2013 | Billy Goat Curse, Cheezborger, Michigan Avenue, SNL
Check out this great interview on Billy Goat history with Bill Sianis:
http://chicago.eater.com/archives/2013/04/17/billy-goat.php
For the complete history of the legendary Billy Goat Tavern, check out Rick Kogan’s Book “A Chicago Tavern” https://www.billygoattavern.com/souvenirs/index.php/books/book-a-chicago-tavern.html
Mar 15, 2013 | Cheezborger, Michigan Avenue
Stop by Billy Goat for an unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day! We will be serving green beer and our Michigan Ave. location is just blocks from the Chicago River, where they will be dying the river green.
Cheezborger. Cheezborger Cheezborger. No boiled potatoes. Cheeps.
Feb 28, 2013 | Michigan Avenue
Billy Goat Tavern is located at 430 N. Michigan Ave., on the Lower Level. When you are on the West side of Michigan Ave., Near Tribune Towers and Wrigley Building. Look for this sign:
It was given to Sam by Mayor Daley:
Walk down the stairs and you’ll find us:
We hope you find your way in soon. Butt in Anytime!
Remember, the best breakfast in Chicago isn’t on Michigan Ave., it’s UNDER it!
Feb 26, 2013 | Michigan Avenue, Uncategorized
In 1980, Billy Goat Sianis unsuccessfully tried to purchase the Chicago White Sox from Bill Veeck. Here’s the letter he received in return!
Jan 29, 2013 | Michigan Avenue, Navy Pier, Randhurst
Check out this beauty! We love our pickle chips!!
Some may not consider this a true Chicago-style hot dog since it doesn’t look like the prepackaged dogs served at run-of-the-mill hot dog stands. Remember, it’s Chicago that makes the hot dog. Take a sampling of the best hot dogs in the city and you’ll find an enormous, tasty variety. We hope you like ours!!
