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!
In 1980, Billy Goat Sianis unsuccessfully tried to purchase the Chicago White Sox from Bill Veeck. Here’s the letter he received in return!
Shortly after the Apollo Moon Landing, Billy Goat Sianis petitioned the U.S. Secretary of State for the first food and liquor license on the moon. Here’s the original letter. The text is typed below the picture. What follows is classic Billy Goat fun!
March 5, 1970
The Honorable William P. Rogers,
United States Secretary of State,
Blair House,
1651 Pennsylvania avenue NW.,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. Rogers:
The Greeks charted the heavens and it is only fitting that a Greek open a restaurant on the moon to serve our astronauts when they arrive so they do not have to eat that synthetic food the space agency has been serving them.
I used to refuse to serve republicans in my restaurant and tavern but when Spiro Agnew came along, I decided to become non-partisan and Republicans do not have to pay any more than Democrats when they eat at my place.
I slept on the deck of a ship to get to the United States and I will find my own transportation to the moon. I guarantee my moonburgers will have as much ham in them as my hamburgers — None.
For many years, Catholics have been eating my hamburgers on Fridays without violating any church laws.
As I have done here on Earth, I will serve on the moon all the finest whiskies but NO CALVERTS.
When I am not tending bar, I will be raising billygoats from the par which will accompany me on my initial trip to the moon. They are sure footed animals and do not fall off as the planet turns around.
Please tell Mr. Agnew I said hello.
William G. Sianis
Proprietor
The Billy Goat Tavern will be a part of the World’s Largest Indoor Bar Crawl at Navy Pier on February 23rd. You can purchase tickets to this event presented in partnership with Players Sport & Social. Tickets include one Bud/Bud Light drink ticket, T-shirt, drink specials, ticket to ride the Navy Pier Ferris wheel, lanyard and entertainment along the way, including live music, games, raffles and prizes. Click here for tickets. (http://worldslargestindoorbarcrawl1-navypier.eventbrite.com/)
The Billy Goat will be featuring awesome food and drink specials!
Drink Specials:
$3 Bud & Bud Light
$4 312
$5 Horny goat
$5 Coffee with Baileys
Food Specials:
$2 Single Cheeseburgers
$4 Double Cheeseburgers
Entertainment:
Bean Bag Toss
Ladderball
4pm-7pm LIVE Trivia with Prizes
Hope to see you there!
Want to meet a nice couple this Valentine’s Day? Drop by the Billy Goat Tavern for a double Cheezborger! It’s been voted the #1 romantic destination by people who love to eat. Add a Horny Goat drink special for a perfect Valentine’s meal.
Believe us, if you think the Cubs are cursed, try forgetting Valentine’s Day!
Remember, love is in the air. Especially when it’s filled with the smell of Cheezborgers. Happy Valentine’s Day!