The Horny Goat
Next time you visit a Billy Goat Tavern, be sure to try our specialty drink – The Horny Goat. Just saying, “I’ll have a Horny Goat” is worth it!
It’s made with Citrus Rum, 7-Up and Cranberry. Careful. It has quite a kick.
Billy Goat Tavern on Navy Pier
Summer is here and there’s no better place to enjoy a beautiful Chicago day than Billy Goat Tavern on Navy Pier. Take in a breeze off the lake and a ‘borger off the grill!
It’s a perfect location to watch the Navy Pier fireworks and the Chicago Air & Water Show.
The views from here are fantastic!
Be sure to try one of our signature drinks, like the Horny Goat!
Nothing beats a beer on the pier!
What’s Happening at Navy Pier and the United Center
Whether you are heading to the Bulls game or to explore some of the cool exhibits down at Navy Pier, we’ve got you covered! This month, ‘hoop it up at Billy Goat on Madison before the game! ‘Slam dunk a few cheezborgers before you cheer the Bulls on to victory!
Navy Pier also has a full calendar of events during February!
The Chicago Children’s Museum is featuring an exhibit called Heart and Seoul: Growing Up in Korea. Children are able to explore life in Korean culture and see how they live. This is a great source of entertainment during the cold weather and can even be tied to the Winter Olympics!
While you’ll have to brave the elements for this one, it should prove to be well worth it. Beginning February 17th and running through April 15th, Prismatica in Polk Bros Park is set to be stunning!
This immersive installation, comprised of 25 pivoting prisms more than six feet tall, transforms Polk Bros Park in Navy Pier into a giant kaleidoscope. The prisms are made of panels laminated with a dichronic film that transmits and reflects every color in the visible spectrum, varying with the position of the light source and the observer. The prisms are mounted on bases containing projectors. As guests wander among and manipulate the prisms, they will enjoy an infinite interplay of lights and colorful reflections. As the prisms rotate, a variable-intensity soundtrack comprised of bell sounds will play.
Guests are invited to join us for the free public grand opening ceremony of Prismatica on February 16, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. in Polk Bros Park, to count down to the lighting of the installation. Hot chocolate will be available to attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. Following the opening ceremony, the installation will be on display and open to public interaction every day during standard Navy Pier operating hours through April 15.
Don’t forget to stop by Billy Goat on Navy Pier! Join us in our recently remodeled space to warm up, unwind and relax after a fun day exploring our city!
Celebrate the Big Game with Billy Goat!
The big game is this weekend! And, no matter who you are rooting for, make Billy Goat a part of your celebration.
If you can’t go to the Goat, bring the Goat to you. Billy Goat Burgers make a great game day meal! Pair your home-cooked cheezborger with our newly released IPA and Pilsner Beers. Find them both exclusively at Jewel-Osco.
Or, if you’re feeling like heading out, we’ve saved you a seat! Join us at Madison or Navy Pier and enjoy a beer while watching the game!
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 glimpse into theater history, called “fiery and funny” by Time Out New York. In 1833 at the Theatre Royal in Covent Garden, Edmund Kean, the greatest actor of his age, collapses on stage while performing the lead in Othello. He is replaced by a young, black actor, Ira Aldridge—a first for the role on London’s West End. Read more>>>
Eric Carle at The Chicago Children’s Museum – until January 7, 2018
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 Beetle and The Very Busy Spider. In this exhibit, you can:
- Become the Very Hungry Caterpillar as you follow his path
- Weave a web with the Very Busy Spider
- Find your light with the Very Lonely Firefly
- Make the Very Clumsy Click Beetle flip and jump
- Compose a night symphony with the Very Quiet Cricket
- Enjoy a gallery of prints from Eric Carle’s Very Series as well as works in progress
Tickets can be purchased here. Learn more at chicagochildrensmuseum.org
Coming in February!!
Join us in Polk Bros Park from February 17, 2018, through April 15, 2018, to experience Prismatica, a new interactive art installation at Navy Pier presented in partnership with the Quartier des Spectacle and RAW Design. Admission to this exhibit is free and open to the public.
This immersive installation, comprised of 25 pivoting prisms more than six feet tall, transforms Polk Bros Park in Navy Pier into a giant kaleidoscope. The prisms are made of panels laminated with a dichronic film that transmits and reflects every color in the visible spectrum, varying with the position of the light source and the observer. The prisms are mounted on bases containing projectors. As guests wander among and manipulate the prisms, they will enjoy an infinite interplay of lights and colorful reflections. As the prisms rotate, a variable-intensity soundtrack comprised of bell sounds will play.
No matter what event you choose, stop by at Billy Goat Tavern on Navy Pier for a cheezborger, a beer and a cup of coffee to warm your hands!
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 Beetle and The Very Busy Spider. In this exhibit, you can:
- Become the Very Hungry Caterpillar as you follow his path
- Weave a web with the Very Busy Spider
- Find your light with the Very Lonely Firefly
- Make the Very Clumsy Click Beetle flip and jump
- Compose a night symphony with the Very Quiet Cricket
- Enjoy a gallery of prints from Eric Carle’s Very Series as well as works in progress
Tickets can be purchased here. Learn more at chicagochildrensmuseum.org
Winter Wonderfest
Headed to Winter Wonderfest this year?? Use the coupon code below for $2 off general admission on tickets for any day tickets! Winter Wonderland at Navy Pier is in it’s 17th year and is running December 1 – January 7th. Packed with indoor family fun, this family tradition boasts 170,000 square feet of rides, giant slides, the Chicago Blackhawks Ice Skating Rink and holiday decor that is sure to get you into the holiday spirit. Buy Tickets using the Billy Goat code and SAVE!
New Year’s Eve Events
Navy Pier is full of New Year’s Eve events! From Odyssey and Spirit of Chicago dinner cruises to celebrating in the Crystal Gardens, Navy Pier boasts a wide-range things to do to celebrate the New Year! Check the Navy Pier events page for more info!
While you’re in the neighborhood, stop by our Navy Pier location for a cheezborger and a beer or how about a hot coffee after your Winter Wonderland experience? Visit navypier.org for details!
