Nov 22, 2016 | Beersgiving, Cheezborger
It’s time to kick off Thanksgiving with Beersgiving! The evening before Thanksgiving is traditionally a time to enjoy a beer (or several) with friends. Celebrate it at the bar where it all began – the Billy Goat Tavern.
The tradition was founded by customers at the Billy Goat Tavern on Washington and Franklin. Unfortunately that location is closed, but the celebration continues at our other 9 locations. The traditional feast of Beersgiving is of course a cheezborger and cheeps!
Thanks for Beersgiving!
Nov 15, 2016 | Billy Goat Curse
We are very happy the cubs won the way they did and the cursed is reversed. The goat was always meant to be a good luck charm which is why Billy “Goat” Sianis took the goat to the game in 1945 so they could finally win the world series after losing 7 series since 1908. The curse became a legend gradually as the cubs kept losing since the moment the cubs kicked the goat out in 1945. We’ve recently noticed some connections to the past:
- The last time the Chicago Cubs won a World Series game prior to this year was in 1945 on 10/8 (108) in extra innings…the score was 8 to 7……In 2016 the Cubs won the World Series in extra innings to break the 108 year drought…the score was 8 to 7.
- Game 4 1945, after a brief rain delay, the goat was kicked out because the rain caused the goat to smell and fans were complaining. This year after a brief rain delay the cubs won the world series.
- October 22 is an important day:
– 10/22/1970 – Billy “Goat” Sianis passes away
– 10/22/2011 – Theo Epstein signs with Cubs
– 10/22/2016 – The Chicago cubs clinch the pennant for the first time since 1945
Oct 11, 2016 | Billy Goat Curse, Cheezborger, Michigan Avenue
Thank you to everyone who came to our Reverse The Curse party! We hope the spirits heard us and lift the hex. Murphy the Billy Goat now wears the original trokania. He’s patiently waiting for an invitation from the Chicago Cubs.
Mar 4, 2016 | Cheezborger, Michigan Avenue
For 52 years, Chicago’s favorite haunt hasn’t been on Michigan Avenue, it’s been under it!
On March 4th, 1964 Billy Goat Sianis moved his tavern to the current subterranean Michigan Avenue location. The original Billy Goat was located on Madison Street, across from the Chicago Stadium. Thanks to the large following of newspaper men who were regulars at the Billy Goat, it was only natural that the new location be situated between the Tribune and Sun-Times buildings.
Feb 26, 2016 | Madison, United Center
This March, get in on the madness of chart-topping artists and college athletes – and afterwards, enjoy the best burger in town at Billy Goats!
March 10 – THE WHO
One of rock’s most legendary and defining bands celebrated their 50-year legacy with their “THE WHO HITS 50!” with special guest Tal Wilkenfeld! Go on an “Amazing Journey” through THE WHO’s entire career, from the band’s early days to classic albums including WHO’S NEXT, TOMMY, QUADROPHENIA, MY GENERATION and LIVE AT LEEDS, through the present day.
“This is the beginning of the long goodbye,” says Roger Daltrey of the upcoming tour.
March 12 – FALL OUT BOY
Showing no signs of stopping, multi-platinum selling artist Fall Out Boy brings their can’t-miss “Wintour Is Coming” tour with AWOLNATION. The two chart-topping rock groups, along with special guests PVRIS, will embark on a 20+ city tour, including a stop at the United Center!
Fall Out Boy’s set will include hits from their Gold album, American Beauty/American Psycho, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 and includes the lead singles “Centuries” and “Uma Thurman.”
March 25-27 – 2016 NCAA MIDWEST REGIONALS
It’s baaaaaaasketball time! Catch all the NCAA Tournament games at Billy Goat! Be there to Share The Experience™ with your family and friends at the 2016 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship Midwest Regionals
Whether you’re cheering on your favorite band or basketball team at The United Center, your friends will be cheering even more when you suggest heading over to Billy Goat’s on Madison after the event! We’ll see you there.
