Streeterville · Chicago, IL

Billy Goat Tavern

Cheezborger, no fries, no kidding: the subterranean newsroom tavern under Michigan Avenue.

Historic Cheap beer

City: Chicago, IL
Neighborhood: Streeterville
Address: 430 N. Michigan Avenue (Lower Level)
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Website: www.billygoattavern.com
Why it is listed: Publicly documented as a dive. Source

Hours, a real floor plan, and a map pin will live here once we have them. We do not invent closing times.

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