Billy Goat Tavern, Chicago

Name: Billy Goat Tavern
Address: 430 N Michigan Ave, Lower Level, Chicago, United States
Telephone: +1 312-222-1525

#112 among attractions in Chicago

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Facts and practical information

The Billy Goat Tavern is a chain of taverns located in Chicago, Illinois. Its restaurants are based on the original Billy Goat Tavern founded in 1934 by Billy Sianis, a Greek immigrant. It achieved fame primarily through newspaper columns by Mike Royko, a supposed curse on the Chicago Cubs, and the Olympia Cafe sketch on Saturday Night Live. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°53'25"N, 87°37'29"W

Address

430 N Michigan Ave, Lower LevelDowntown (Near North Side)Chicago United States

Contact

+1 312-222-1525

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Day trips

Billy Goat Tavern – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Magnificent Mile, Architecture Center, Michigan Avenue Bridge, Chicago Riverwalk.

~1560 ftN
Shopping, Shopping district
Magnificent Mile, Chicago
8 min walk • The Magnificent Mile, often referred to simply as The Mag Mile, is a prestigious stretch of Michigan Avenue in Chicago that runs from the Chicago River to Oak Street in the Near North Side. Known as one of the great avenues of the world, this shopping district is famed...
~740 ftSE
River cruise
Architecture Center, Chicago
4 min walk • The Architecture Center in Chicago, a hub for design and urban planning enthusiasts, offers an unparalleled experience for those interested in the city's storied architectural heritage. Notably, the center is the starting point for the acclaimed Chicago River Cruise, a...
~640 ftS
Historic drawbridge with decorative work
Michigan Avenue Bridge, Chicago
4 min walk • Rising over the Chicago River, the Michigan Avenue Bridge, officially known as the DuSable Bridge, is a historic and architectural landmark that has become an emblematic feature of the city's skyline. This double-deck, bascule bridge links the northern and southern...
~1080 ftSE
Park
Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago
6 min walk • The Chicago Riverwalk is a multi-use public space located on the south bank of the main branch of the Chicago River, extending from Lake Shore Drive and Lake Michigan to Lake Street.
~200 ftS
Landmark 1920s skyscraper and clock tower
Wrigley Building, Chicago
1 min walk • The Wrigley Building is a skyscraper located at 400–410 North Michigan Avenue on Chicago's Near North Side. It is located on the Magnificent Mile directly across Michigan Avenue from the Tribune Tower. It was built to house the corporate headquarters of the Wrigley Company.
~650 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Shops at North Bridge, Chicago
4 min walk • The Shops at North Bridge, once known as Westfield North Bridge, is an upscale, urban retail-entertainment district in Chicago, Illinois, located at 520 N. Michigan Avenue. Its anchor store is Nordstrom.
~720 ftN
Shopping, Shopping district
Rush Street, Chicago
4 min walk • Rush Street is a one-way street in the Near North Side community area of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States.
~1340 ftSW
Tower, Architecture, Neighbourhood
Marina City, Chicago
7 min walk • Marina City, affectionately known as "the corn cob", is a mixed-use residential-commercial building complex in Chicago, Illinois, United States, North America, designed by architect Bertrand Goldberg.
~300 ftE
Skyscraper with French Gothic elements
Tribune Tower, Chicago
2 min walk • The Tribune Tower is a 463-foot-tall, 36-floor neo-Gothic skyscraper located at 435 North Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
~710 ftW
Dancing, Nightlife
Andy's Jazz Club, Chicago
4 min walk • Andy's Jazz Club, located several blocks north of the Chicago Loop, was founded as "Andy's 11 E. Lounge" in 1951 by Andy Rizzuto. A group of investors bought the property in 1975, changing its name to "Andy's". The club is one of the city's most popular jazz venues.
~1670 ftW
Nightlife, Restaurant
Frontera Grill, Chicago
9 min walk • Frontera Grill is a Mexican restaurant in Chicago, Illinois. It is owned by Rick Bayless. It opened on March 21, 1987, at 445 N. Clark Street in Chicago's River North neighborhood and was Bayless' first restaurant. In 2011, the Chicago Sun-Times called it "a study in the art of Mexican cookery".

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Billy Goat Tavern?

Nearby attractions include Wrigley Building, Chicago (1 min walk), Tribune Tower, Chicago (2 min walk), Hubbard Street, Chicago (2 min walk), Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable Homesite, Chicago (2 min walk).

How to get to Billy Goat Tavern by public transport?

The nearest stations to Billy Goat Tavern:

Bus

Michigan & Hubbard • Lines: 10, 143, 146, 147, 148, 151, 157, 2, 26, 3, 850, 851, 855, (N) N66 (1 min walk)
Lower Michigan & Hubbard • Lines: 120, 121 (2 min walk)

Metro

Grand • Lines: Red (6 min walk)
State/Lake • Lines: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple (9 min walk)

Train

Millennium Station (11 min walk)
Ogilvie Transportation Center (24 min walk)