Billy Goat Tavern & Grill

great place to stop in for a bite and a pint after walking the magnificent mile, checking out the art institute or hanging out at millennium park.  don't expect anything more than no nonsense burgers, crispy fries and easy to gulp american beer.  very tasty burgers and a great underground atmosphere.

This location is now a Verizon store. :(

Before the weekend of April 27th we decided to eat at Billy Goat on Washington Ave knowing it would be the last time because it was closing.  I've passed by here lots of times because it is directly at the bus stop for 56.  We drank a few beers and ordered from the grill some burgers and fries.  Not too many folks in there during the weekdays, so we had a lot of room to spread out, and take in the history of the place.  We studied every picture and funny poster on the walls.  The interior reminded us of a bowling alley or skating rink from the 1970s.  I don't think much had changed over the years, and it was really starting to look run down.  But not in a bad way, more like it was getting long in the tooth, and time to take nap grandpa.  We had fun that night with the stories, and the drinking.  Nice to know there are at least five more Billy Goat Tavern's around town, so while we cannot return to this location I am sure I can get my friends to go with me to another one.