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.

Today marks 71 years since Murphy the Billy Goat was denied access to the Cubs game. The Curse of the Billy Goat grows stronger with every year that goes by. Prior to the curse, the Cubs had 51 winning seasons, won the pennant 16 times and won 2 World Series. Since the Curse, the Cubs have had only 18 winning seasons and have not won a World Series or pennant. The Curse goes on until the goat gets in! thebillygoattavern.com/legend/curse/

In Greece the strongest goat of the herd wears a bell that is called a trokania. We have the original trokania that Billy had. This Thursday at Billy Goat on Michigan Ave from 5:30 - 8:30. we will have a ceremony to present the trokania to this new goat and a little ceremony to reverse the curse. And if the Cubs ask us to go to the stadium we will, with the goat wearing the trokania!

After a tough day at work, you can’t beat a hot burger, a cold beer, and a great bartender.

Billy Goat. Chicago’s after-work tavern since 1934.

Many people ask about the rainbow goats painted on the walls outside of The Goat. They were painted in 1970 by Sachio Yamashita, known as Sachi. He appealed to Billy Goat Sianis “The top of Michigan Avenue is the most beautiful street in the world. But every day I walk down here with all this filth and all the pigeons and it is most depressing.” Billy made a deal with Sachi. Every day after Sachi and his helpers finish their work, beer and borgers are free! Unfortunately Billy Goat Sianis passed away on October 22, 2024 just days before the painting were complete.

“I miss Mike very much,” Sam says in May 2000. “I see Mike three, four times. Matter of fact, I see him three days ago. Mike come by here. It was when he was dead. I ask him if he remembers when I said, ‘Mike, if anything ever happen to me, I want you to keep the Billy Goat name alive.’ And he nods his head and I tell him, ‘Now that you are gone I am going to keep your name alive. I’m going to make sure your name will live forever.'”

Congratulations to the Chicago Cubs on an exciting start to the season! The Cubs are 25-8. They’ve scored 100 more runs than their opponents. We can’t wait to come to a game and cheer them on!

Remember that the goat is GOOD luck and he’s still waiting for an invitation. We can help you with your playoff push!

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Foodies can get a real taste of Chicago by checking out one (or all!) of these Food and Scenic Tours, designed to give your senses a flavorful sampling of what Chicago has to offer. And of course, no tour would be complete without a stop at one of our Billy Goat Tavern locations.

Flavors of Chicago Food Tour

The Flavors of Chicago food tour explores the beauty and history of Chicago’s Gold Coast and River North neighborhoods, experiencing local and unique eats along the way. You will enjoy a stroll to five different food tastings, including places such as Fannie May, Downtown Dogs and yes, Billy Goat Tavern.
Tours are walking tours, and run 7 days a week all year round.

Chicago DeTours’ Historic Chicago Pub Crawl Walking Tour

Explore Chicago’s entertainment history and learn about prohibition, jazz, theater, and social clubs while interacting with historic photos/videos via iPads. You’ll eat, drink, and learn about architecture and culture! The Tribune Tower, Chicago Underground, Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse and Billy Goat Tavern are just a few of the places you will visit along the way.

Tours take place on most Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Hop On Hop Off Tour

Welcome to an urban adventure around Chicago! With 7,000 restaurants and 77 neighborhoods, Chicago offers endless choices. A Hop On Hop Off Tour ticket gives you rides, guides and the chance to make this city your own. This is your opportunity to create your own itinerary! Check out the Downtown Tour, where Stop #8 is Navy Pier. Stop by Billy Goat Tavern at Navy Pier for a legendary Cheezborger, Cheeps and Coke!

Tours are daily.

Chicago Riverwalk and History Tour

Join Free Tours by Foot for a leisurely stroll along the Chicago River and set your sights on beautiful architecture, such as the Tribune Building, and learn the stories behind the men and woman who built them. The tour ending point is near Navy Pier, where you can enjoy the sites- including the Ferris wheel and the Stained Glass Museum. The Pier is filled with delicious Chicago favorites like Garrett’s Popcorn and the Billy Goat Tavern.

Tours are daily.

Just reading this has made us hungry. Which tour are you gonna pick? We pick the one that includes the chance to gobble down Cheezborgers…oh wait, that’s all of ‘em!

It’s not our great weather ex-Chicagoans miss most.

It’s not our light traffic ex-Chicagoans miss most.

It’s not our honest politicians ex-Chicagoans miss most.

It’s not our low taxes ex-Chicagoans miss most.

People who know Chicago love Billy Goat.