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Introducing “The Rudy Burger”
Ever wonder who holds the record for eating the most cheezborgers? Meet Rudy! The record holder and the man (and stomach) behind this beast of a burger! Our new "The Rudy Burger"! 16 pattys (2.25lbs)-14 slices of cheese-2 kaiser rolls. PLEASE DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME!...
“A Chicago Tavern” by Rick Kogan
Our good friend Rick Kogan wrote a complete history of the world-famous Billy Goat Tavern - A Chicago Tavern a Goat, a Curse, and the American Dream. This is the story of a real Chicago legend. It's packed with tales that include: The antics of "Chicago's Greatest Inn...
Billy Goat Tavern – Center of Chicago Art
The walls at Billy Goat Tavern are decorated with famous paintings, signs and pictures that create an area where Chicago debates politics, sports, and the biggest events of the day. This is real Chicago artwork. Here's some selected images from our Michigan Avenue...
Chicago Tribune Photo Gallery – Billy Goat Throughout the Years
Check out this amazing set of photos of The Goat from the Chicago Tribune: http://www.chicagotribune.com/about/chicagolive/almanac/chi-091227-billy-goat-tavern-pictures,0,578557.photogallery
Jazz-borger! Jazz-borger! Jazz-borger!
Don't miss the Billy Goat Tavern at the 34th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival! Billy Goat will be available September 1-2 in Grant Park! Enjoy some real Chicago music with a real Chicago Cheezborger! Click here for a link to some helpful information to plan your visit.
Our Tribute to Chicago’s Media Giants
When you visit The Billy Goat Tavern's subterranean Michigan Ave. location make sure to check out the Wall of Fame - our tribute to the giants of Chicago's Media. Since we moved to our current location in 1964, the Billy Goat has been a favorite hang out of great...
“No fries, cheeps!”
"Can I have fries with that?" "No fries, cheeps! No Pepsi. Coke! Cheezborger!" In 1964, the "Original" Billy Goat Tavern moved to its current location on 430 N. Michigan ave. When Billy Sianis put the menu together, mysteriously French Fries, a popular burger...
GOAT SIGHTING: Green Day’s Longview Video
The Billy Goat is talked about all over the world, and here is one of our favorite sightings... check out The Goat in Green Day's Longview music video. Keep your eyes open at the 1:05 mark and you'll notice their drummer rockin our classic t-shirt! And now you have a...
The Best Place to Watch the Fireworks at Navy Pier!
You like fireworks. You like Cheezborgers. So come over and watch the fireworks at Navy Pier over Lake Michigan. Our patio is the perfect spot. The fireworks are every Wednesday (9:30) and Saturday (10:15) through September 1st. For more...
Watch the Chicago Air and Water Show from Billy Goat at Navy Pier
If you're watching the Chicago Air & Water Show at Navy Pier this weekend stop by Billy Goat's patio. When the jets whiz by, make sure you've got a cheezborger in your hand! Get here early!!
