Billy Goat Tavern
- Neighborhood: River North
- 430 N. Michigan Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60611
- 312-222-1525
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Michigan Avenue (lower) and Hubbard.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street Parking Difficult. Paid Lot: (nearby)
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 3-King Dr., 11-Lincoln, 125-Water Tower Exp., 145-Wilson/Mich., 146-Marine-Mich., 147-Outer Dr. Red Line Train: Grand. Taxi Cab Plentiful:Yes on Michigan Ave., above.
- Wheelchair Access:
- No
The Basics
- Hours:
- 7 a.m.-2 a.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Sunday; closed Christmas day.
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full bar.
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Chicago classic.
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- On-site Merchandise. T-shirts, Baseball caps. No children's menu. Private parties in either "VIP" area for up to 30 people or sometimes the entire restaurant.
- Worth Noting:
- Recommended
- Specialties:
- "Cheezborger, cheezborger, cheezborger. No Pepsi. Coke! No fries. Chips!"; Chicago political and newspaper lore.
- Payment Methods:
- Cash
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- Most of the regulars hold court at the 25 bar stools or at the simple tables and chairs to the right of the central kitchen. A larger dining room, again with basic accommodations, is to the left of the kitchen. The "VIP" section seems to host larger part.
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"No trip to chicago is complete without stopping at the Billy Goat"
the scout from up north - October 20, 2007
Having heard and read about the Billy Goat for years we made a detour and ate and drank there . It was as expected a real chicago dive . we come ba...
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Bob from Des Plaines, IL - June 26, 2006
The original, and in my opinion, still champion. The place hasn't changed in 30 years! As the official Metromix review states, there are laminated...
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Dan Nibblett from Pleasant Hill, OR - July 7, 2004
Magical, Intoxicating yet very earthy. As a Saturday Night Live fan from early on, I was thrilled to visit the motherland. Yes, the burgers are for...
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