Last Curse Standing

It all began in 1945. While curses have crumbled, one is still standing proud.

William Sianis, a Greek immigrant and owner of a nearby tavern, came to Wrigley Field with two box seat tickets for the fourth game of the 1945 World Series between the Cubs and the Tigers. One ticket was for him and the other for his pet goat, Murphy. A squad of ushers at the stadium failed to keep Sianis and his pet billy goat out of the ball park. Once inside the stadium, Billy Goat Sianis took the goat onto the playing field, causing an uproar from the crowd before ushers intervened to end the stunt. More

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Wasted Away in Wrigleyville, huh?

We have a few spots you don’t want to miss!

Over the next month, our staff will be perusing Wrigleyville for the best spot to grab a pre-game beer or Bloody Mary, brat or sushi, dance or chill.

While we’re working on our list, your help is appreciated! Do you have a favorite place you care to tell us about? Please send us an email to the address below with your suggestion, and what makes this bar so wonderful!

bars@lastcursestanding.com