Billy Goat Tavern (The Original)

"Looking to celebrate Thursday’s historic event at a place that has some gravitas of its own? Back in 1944 when the Republican Convention came to Chicago, the original Billy Goat, located near the Chicago Stadium (razed to make way for the United Center), posted a sign saying, “No Republicans allowed.” A kerfuffle ensued followed by some welcomed publicity for the tavern. With some 50 bar seats, Billy Goat’s Michigan Avenue location has plenty of spots to watch Election Night on the TVs and a channel change is yours for the asking." - Lisa Shames, Ashok Selvam

"Year Opened: 1934 What To Get: A cheezborger—no, not a “cheeseburger” The Old-School Factor: Thanks to its old wood paneling, wall of vintage photos, and its GPS-immune subterranean location in Lower Michigan Ave., it’s easy to forget that AI, NFTs, and Tesla trucks exist." - john ringor, veda kilaru, nick allen

"A Chicago icon made famous by SNL, Billy Goat Tavern has long been a fan favorite. Customers know what to expect: thin burgers and cheap beer in an old-school setting." - Ashok Selvam

"The sworn enemy of GPS and cell service, Lower Wacker has given us the cool chase scene from The Dark Knight and, more importantly, the original Billy Goat Tavern. This subterranean spot is their oldest location, serving cheap beer and “cheezborgers” since 1964. And eating here still feels like 1964, with old-school bar stools and tables, wood paneling, and vintage photos. The unique burgers are served on a thick Kaiser roll with super thin patties, so get a double or a triple. " - john ringor

"Billy Goat might not truly be in Streeterville, but it’s in no man’s land on Lower Wacker, so we might as well include it here. Always get a double cheezeborger, and, if you can swing it, a light or dark Billy Goat beer. If beer isn’t in the cards, then no Pepsi. Coke." - sam faye, adrian kane