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Join Billy Goat for NCAA Tournament Brackets
Tomorrow starts the 2013 NCAA March Madness Tournament. At the Billy Goat it’s March Baaaadness! Be a part of the fun by signing up in our Yahoo! Tournament to play the brackets. Sign up is quick and easy! Just follow these steps: 1....
Boers and Bernstein – “Who Needs Two?” Tavern Tour
On Friday, March 22, join Boers and Bernstein at The Billy Goat Tavern on Madison for a stop on the Bud Light Who Needs Two? Tavern Tour. The guys will be broadcasting live from 1-6pm from our location at 1535 W. Madison St. across from the United Center. Stop by and...
Erin Goat Bragh!
Stop by Billy Goat for an unforgettable St. Patrick's Day! We will be serving green beer and our Michigan Ave. location is just blocks from the Chicago River, where they will be dying the river green. Cheezborger. Cheezborger Cheezborger. No boiled potatoes. Cheeps.
Pre-game for the Big 10 Tournament at Billy Goat
Join us at Billy Goat for the Big 10 Tournament. If you have tickets, pre-game with us at our Madison location near the United Center. See you there!
Chicago Flower & Garden Show at Navy Pier
You wouldn’t know it to look out your window, but spring is just around the corner! From March 9 – 17th the nationally-renowned Chicago Flower & Garden Show will be at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall. The show features design, flowers and blooming plants, trees and...
Looking for our Michigan Avenue location? Just follow the signs!
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...
When Billy Goat Tried to Buy the White Sox…
In 1980, Billy Goat Sianis unsuccessfully tried to purchase the Chicago White Sox from Bill Veeck. Here's the letter he received in return!

The First Food & Liquor License on the Moon.
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 World’s Largest Indoor Bar Crawl at Navy Pier
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...

Nothing Says “Love” like Cheezborgers and a Horny Goat.
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...