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Happy Groundhog Day from your friends at Billy Goat!
Six more weeks of winter? That’s just a silly curse. According to Greek legend, if the Goat sees his shadow on February 2nd, it means the Cubs will win back-to-back World Series!
1984 – EIGHT OUTS AWAY
The Tribune Company, new owners of the Cubs, finally invited the goat to opening day at Wrigley Field in an attempt to lift the curse, Sam Sianis and his goat finally walked the grass of Wrigley Field. Sam raised his hat and said, “The curse is lifted.” The Cubs won...
The Most Successful Greek in the World
Billy Murray is hungry and that is why we are walking towards one of the Goat's red-and-white-checkered tables. He is here in June 1999 to promote a book he has written, Cinderella Story: My Life in Golf. Waiter Tito Chacon recognizes him immediately. "Bill Murray,"...
Mike Royko and the Dollar Bill Eating Goat.
This story is from the book "A Chicago Tavern" and was told by Tim Weigel: "One night after a loss, we headed to the tavern to lick our wounds and gargle a few beers. After a while Sam brought a goat in for a drink. The goat smelled pretty bad and Mike kept feeding...
‘Slam dunk a few cheezborgers before Bulls’ games at Billy Goat!
Get a jump on the Bulls game at Billy Goat on Madison. We're at Ogden and Madison, just blocks from the United Center. We even have free shuttles to Bulls' games--your feet. Come for a pre-game part or a post-game celebration! LET’S GOAT BULLS!
Let Billy Goat Tavern Host Your Next Event!
Want to add some "Real Chicago" to your next event? Bring your guests to Billy Goat Tavern. It's like renting a room at the Ritz-Carlton. Except for the Ritz-Carlton part. Our party rooms come with all the amenities. Like tables and chairs. SIGN UP...
Billy Goat Tavern: Chicago’s After-Work Destination
If you can't stop in after work, then leave early. If the locals eat here, you know the food's good. Or cheap. Or good and cheap. Even the best day at work can't top the best cheezborger in Chicago. Billy Goat. Chicago’s after-work tavern since 1934.
The Perfect Place for a Cold One.
Real Chicagoans know how to beat the Winter weather. ✔️ Hat ✔️ Coat ✔️ Gloves ✔️ Cheezborger Warm up at Billy Goat Tavern! Even in a blizzard, there's always parking.
Let’s make 2017 the “Year of the Cheezborger.”
This year, make a resolution you can keep, like visiting Billy Goat Tavern! Here’s a resolution you can sink your teeth into. Happy New Year from your friends at Billy Goat's!
Sam Sianis: Chicago’s #1 Tavern Owner. Bar None.
From a letter written by Mike Royko: "I've know Sam Sianis for many years and consider him one of my closest friends. He has so many fine qualities, many of them sadly lacking in our present society, that I'm not sure where to start, but I'll try." "Work ethic: If...
