Dec 29, 2017 | Michigan Avenue
We would like to inform you that starting January 2nd our 430 N. Michigan Ave location will be temporarily closed in order to perform necessary updates of the infrastructure, such as improving electrical, plumbing, and the restrooms. This work is necessary so that our customers can continue to enjoy the Tavern for many years to come! Due to the delicate nature of performing the work while preserving the historic Tavern`s look and décor we anticipate the work to be completed in 4-6 weeks by sometime in February. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you and we look forward to seeing you in a few weeks!
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Our Backup Goats
Here is a list of other Billy Goat locations. We hope you will visit and get your Cheezborger and Beer needs
Dec 28, 2017 | Souvenirs
Did you get another pair of ugly socks for Christmas? Did your mom miss all your hints on the perfect gift? Head on over to our souvenir shop and pick out a gift just for you! Whether you want to sport a Billy Goat Original Tee like the celebs or pick up Rick Kogan’s book about the history of Billy Goat Tavern, you’re sure to find something for you. We even have a baby line!
Dec 28, 2017 | 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!
Dec 24, 2017 | Billy Goat Beer, Billy Goat Tavern Day
This year you can celebrate Billy Goat Tavern Day by pulling up a bar stool at one of our locations or cracking a cold one at home! In 2009, December 26 was declared Billy Goat Tavern Day by Governor Pat Quinn to commemorate our 75th Anniversary. Stop in for a Cheezborger and celebrate with us!! The Day After Christmas Only Comes Once A Year.
Dec 20, 2017 | Cheezborger, Sam Sianis
There was no food served at the original Billy Goat 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 grill, the place begins to echo with his distinctive pitch to customers walking down the stairs: “Cheezborger, Cheezborger! No fries, chips! No Pepsi, Coke!
