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 grill, the place begins to echo with his distinctive pitch to customer walking down the stairs: “Cheezborger, Cheezborger! No fries, chips! No Pepsi, Coke!”
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!
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 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!” amongst the Wrigley crowd, Hall of Famer, Ernie Banks helped by escorting Sam and his goat into Wrigley. The Cubs won the game 5-2, ending their worst home start ever.
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.”
