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Winner: Critic’s Choice Award at Burger Fest!

Billy Goat Burgers, Billy Goat CurseBy adminAugust 16, 2024Leave a comment

The Curse-breaker Burger - It’s been 108 years in the making. Two 100% Beef Patties. Cheese. Grilled Onions. Jalapenos. That’s how you break a curse. Curse-Breaker Wins! Curse-Breaker Wins! Curse-Breaker Wins!

The Billy Goat Curse - 8 Outs Away

Billy Goat CurseBy adminMay 29, 2025Leave a comment

The Tribune Company, new owners of the Cubs, finally invited the goat to opening day at Wrigley Field in an attempt to lift the curse. Sam Sianis and his goat finally walked the grass of Wrigley Field, and in an effort to lift the curse Sam raised his hat and said, “The curse is lifted.”…

One limo, a red carpet, and a goat denied once again

Billy Goat CurseBy adminMay 21, 2025Leave a comment

In 1973, Billy Goat’s nephew and new Billy Goat Tavern owner, Sam Sianis, with the help of Tribune columnist, Dave Condon, brought the goat to Wrigley in an attempt to lift the curse. The goat was escorted to Wrigley in a white limousine, and given a red carpet entrance to the park with a sign…

Baseball is baaaaaaack (and so are we)!

Billy Goat CurseBy adminMarch 29, 2025Leave a comment

Our Michigan Avenue location is open just in time for opening day baseball! Come in and watch the games. We’ve got plenty of good seats available! Curses never strike the same place twice. But why take chances?

Baseball is Baaaaaack!

Billy Goat CurseBy adminFebruary 13, 2025Leave a comment

Spring training is here! The Curse may be broken, but you know goats….they’re stubborn. Imagine how many World Series the Cubs would win if they let Murphy the Goat in to see a game. “Let me in to the ballgame, let me in to the crowd . . .If I can’t get in it’s a shame…

One Year Ago Today the Curse Was Broken!

Billy Goat Curse, CheezborgerBy adminNovember 2, 2024Leave a comment

You remember it like it was yesterday. You know where you were and who you were with. One year ago today, the Billy Goat Curse was lifted. Cubs fans from around the world celebrated. Especially the fans at Billy Goat Tavern! When the Cubs received their World Series rings, the Goat was not forgotten. It…

Congratulations Cubs!

Billy Goat CurseBy adminOctober 21, 2024Leave a comment

Thank you Chicago Cubs for another great season. Your fans are the G.O.A.T. The Billy Goat Curse may be over, but the legend remains. Can’t wait ’till next year!   Learn the real history of the Billy Goat Curse: http://thebillygoattavern.com/legend/curse/

Watch Cubs vs. Nationals at Billy Goat!

Billy Goat CurseBy adminOctober 9, 2024Leave a comment

The Washington Nationals came back to DC in 2005. The Billy Goat Tavern opened its DC location in 2005. Washington has never won a playoff series since. Coincidence? The Good Luck Goat is cheering for the Cubs again in 2017. Don’t miss watching the games at Chicago’s most famous sports bar - Billy Goat Tavern!  

Meet Author Rich Cohen at Billy Goat Tavern!

Billy Goat Curse, UncategorizedBy adminOctober 2, 2024Leave a comment

When: Wednesday, October 4, 2024 Where: 430 N. Michigan Ave at Lower Level Chicago, IL 60611 Time: 5-7pm FROM HIS WEBSITE: A captivating blend of reportage and memoir exploring the history of the Chicago Cubs. When Rich Cohen was eight years old, his father took him to see a Cubs game. On the way out of the…

The 1994 Cubs, Ernie Banks and Billy Goat

Billy Goat CurseBy adminJuly 11, 2024Leave a comment

The 1994 season begins badly. The Cubs lose 12 home games in a row, the worst start in team history. In an effort to end the streak, Same takes his goat to Wrigley Field only to be denied entrance. Amidst the chant of “Let the Goat in!” from the crowd, Hall-of-Famer Ernie Banks escorts Sam…

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