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A New Chapter: Sam Sianis
Around the time Billy Sianis opened the Billy Goat Inn, miles away his nephew, Sam Sianis, was born in a little village in Greece. He would grow to become a strong, dedicated, loyal, and hardworking adult. At 19 years old, he would take those attributes to pursue a...
Find Billy Goat Tavern at Upcoming Music Events
Billy Goat Tavern is getting ready to wrap up the summer with some great music festivals. We will be at North Coast Music Festival and Jazz Fest labor day weekend! Be sure to get your cheezborger and listen to some great tunes. Jazz Fest runs from Thursday, September...
Governor Scott Walker Visits Billy Goat Tavern
Thank you Governor Scott Walker for stopping by Billy Goat Tavern. Good luck on the campaign trail!
Welcome Aboard the Tall Ship Windy!
Billy Goat Tavern is excited to partner with our friends across the pier! There are two ways to save. Before you set sail - Show your Billy Goat receipt from our Navy Pier location and receive $5 off your Tall Ship Windy ticket. After you dock - Show your ticket stub...
Lollapalooza 2015
Lollapalooza will be invading Grant Park on Friday, July 31 - Sunday August 2nd. We are excited to be part of Chow Town once again. Visit lollapalooza.com for more info. Stop by and see us and don't miss a beat.
Billy Goat at Pitchfork Music Festival July 17 – 19
Billy Goat Tavern is headed to the Pitchfork Music Festival in Union Park. Union Park is located at located at 1501 Randolph. The main gate for the event is located on Ashland Avenue, between Washington Boulevard and Lake Street. There is NO LONGER a smaller gate...
Mike Royko Talks Softball at Billy Goat
Mike Royko was a fiercely devoted 16-inch softball player and team sponsor. He describes playing for the team his father's tavern sponsored as one of his "great thrills in life". After his death, Royko was inducted into the Chicago 16-inch Softball Hall of Fame. "And...
Get a REAL Taste of Chicago
We’re excited to announce that we will be at the 2015 Taste of Chicago – the world’s largest food festival – this July 8-12 in Grant Park! Admission to the festival is FREE! Festival hours are 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Saturday and...
The First Attempt to Break the Curse.
On July 5th, 1974, Sam and his goat take a limo ride with Dave Condon to Wrigley. This was the first attempt to end The Curse. The goat was denied again and the Chicago Cubs finished in last place. #ReversetheCurse
4th of July Fireworks at Navy Pier.
Sizzlin’ cheezborgers with fireworks on the side! Watch the 4th of July fireworks at Billy Goat on Navy Pier. The show starts at 9:30. The fireworks are at 9:30 on the 4th of July. Get here early, it will be crowded! For details to best navigate the crowds, click...
