Feb 29, 2016 | Michigan Avenue
Lucky for you, Chicago is THE place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. And if your luck couldn’t get any better, there are multiple Billy Goat Taverns to visit when your hunger hits.
Can’t miss events on Saturday, March 12!
DYEING OF THE CHICAGO RIVER
It wouldn’t be St. Pat’s Day in Chicago without the annual dyeing of the Chicago River. Best views can be seen along the Michigan Avenue bridge, but be sure to arrive early to claim a good spot! Once the river transforms into Chicago’s very own Emerald Isle, the Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade will commence.
THE CHICAGO ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
After the Chicago River is dyed green, the sound of bagpipes, Irish dancers and drum corps will fill the air in Chicago’s annual Irish parade along Columbus Drive.
NAVY SHORELINE SIGHTSEEING ST. PATRICK’S DAY CRUISE
Enjoy an Irish buffet filled with corned beef and cabbage, indulge in a full service cash bar, and tap your toes to live Irish music – all while cruising along the gloriously green Chicago River! Highly popular, completely festive, and a great way to celebrate St. Pat’s Day.
We’ll be serving green beer and great borgers. Our Michigan Ave. location is just blocks from the Chicago River, and don’t forget to stop by our Navy Pier location after the Sightseeing Cruise. Slainte!
Feb 5, 2016 | Careers, Lake Street, Madison, Michigan Avenue, Navy Pier, Sam Sianis, Yorktown Center
Billy Goat Tavern is currently accepting applications for ALL NINE locations! Work at a Chicago legend and learn from the man who made hard work synonymous with Chicago. There’s no better place in Chicago.
Visit our careers page to learn more:
www.billygoattavern.com/careers
Jan 20, 2016 | Michigan Avenue, Mike Royko, Sam Sianis
“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 the goat $1 bills. Then someone hands Mike a $10 bill and the goat eats it. Just a couple minutes later, the goat lets loose with a fusillade of pellets on Mike’s shoes. Seeing this, Sam yells from behind the bar, ‘Hey, Mike. He gave you change.'” – Tim Weigel from the book “A Chicago Tavern” –http://tinyurl.com/jsv7elt
Jan 8, 2016 | Michigan Avenue
What a great time to shop along the Magnificent Mile! Stores are filled with post-holiday deals and of end-of-season sales. And while the Christmas crowds have disappeared, the wintery cityscapes are at their very best.
After shopping along Michigan Avenue, be sure to drop down below…under Michigan Avenue, that is! Located at the lower level of Michigan Avenue, stop by the Original Billy Goat Tavern for a World Famous Cheeseburger, Chips, and Coke!
Dec 24, 2015 | Lake Street, Madison, Michigan Avenue, Navy Pier, Yorktown Center
Merry Christmas from Billy Goat Tavern!
Dec 9, 2015 | Michigan Avenue
Enjoy your holiday shopping aboard Chicago’s only Hop-On/Hop-Off Holiday Tour. The Big Bus “Holiday Express Tour” allows you to hop on and hop off at the most iconic holiday attractions in Chicago.
Includes 8 noteworthy stops: Christkindlmarket, Navy Pier’s Winter WonderFest, Macy’s Windows, Maggie Daley/Millennium Park, and 360 Chicago. All tickets come with complementary admission to 360 Chicago’s 94th floor to see Michigan Avenue lit up from the sky! http://eng.bigbustours.com/chicago/tickets-and-prices.html
Shopping can create quite an appetite. After enjoying Michigan Avenue from above, be sure to enjoy it from below…under Michigan Avenue, that is! Located at the lower level of Michigan Avenue, stop by the Original Billy Goat Tavern for a World Famous Cheeseburger, Chips, and Coke!
