Billy Goat Tavern

This painting offers a tightly framed glimpse of the original Billy Goat Tavern restaurant in Chicago, Illinois, focusing on the weathered sign and glowing red neon below. Faded lettering, chipped brick, and hand-painted details reveal decades of history, humor, and unapologetic character. The cropped perspective draws attention to the layers of time—old paint, aging masonry, and buzzing neon—capturing the gritty charm of a place that feels unchanged by passing years. The piece celebrates an iconic Chicago institution, where legend, laughter, and late-night tradition live just beyond the glass.