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Billy Goat Tavern
(Nightlife - Search All Nightlife)
430 N Michigan Ave, Chicago  60611 • 312-222-1525
Distance: ~0.33 mi from The Fairmont Chicago
        Description: This tavern boasts quite an interesting history. It was made popular by a "Saturday Night Live" sketch in which short-order cooks yell "cheezborger." Even before the humorous SNL bit, however, the place had quite a reputation. The original owner, William Sianis, apparently cursed the Cubs' owners because of their refusal to allow his billy goat into the stands. So far, the curse has stood strong – the Cubs haven't won a championship since. Despite its fame, the bar is pretty basic in nature, focusing on good beer and, what else, cheeseburgers!