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Remembering Gilda Radner who passed in 1989

Today we are remembering Gilda Radner, who passed away 26 years ago. She will always be missed at the Billy Goat Tavern. We encourage you to check out, and help support, Gilda's Club Chicago. They do an amazing job of providing a community of support for those living...

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Billy Goat at Navy Pier ‪#‎SummerStartsNow‬

It's a little early, but Winter is over, and we're ready to celebrate summer! So, Enjoy a cold beer and cheezborger on the Pier at Billy Goat! The fireworks are baaaack! - May 23 - Sept. 5: Wednesdays at 9:30 pm & Saturdays at 10:15 pm - Special 4th of July...

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#1 Draft Town Pick

Chicago put its best hoof forward. The NFL Draft last weekend in Chicago was a huge success. Thanks in part to Draft Town. Billy Goat Tavern was excited to be a part of it all! It was just like Taste of Chicago. Only bigger.    

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Thank you to The Butkus Foundation!

On Saturday night, we had the honor of hosting The Butkus Foundation's Annual Chicago Sports Legacy Event. Representatives from the Bears, Blackhawks and University of Illinois honored local youth sports leaders and coaches. Thank you to everyone who attended! We...

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Are you ready for some footbaaaaaaaall?

Catch Billy Goat Tavern at NFL Draft Town! Location: Grant Park & Congress Plaza Hours of Operation: Thursday, April 30: 4PM - 10PM Friday, May 1: 4PM - 10PM Saturday, May 2: 10AM - 7PM* *A Saturday night concert will be held to close out the Draft Town...

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The Dick Butkus Foundation Fundraiser at Billy Goat

Join Dick Butkus, fellow sports legends, and area pro sports franchises in honoring youth sports leaders and coaches throughout the Chicago area. DATE: Saturday, May 2nd 2015 - 7:00PM to 9:00PM TICKETS: $51 per person BUY...

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It’s Playoff Time!

Pregame at the ORIGINAL Blackhawks Bar - Billy Goat Tavern at 1535 W. Madison. We've got free shuttles to all the games--your feet. The Blackhawks. Cold Beer. Cheezborgers. Now that’s a hat trick.

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Sam Sianis and Bill Tsarouhas at the Grill

"Cheezborger! Cheezborger! You want doublecheez?!? Who's next!?! WHO'S NEXT!?! Don't look at the menu, look at ME! I order for you - DOUBLECHEEZ!" It was scenes like this one that inspired the famous Olympia Restaurant skit on SNL featuring John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd,...

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