Former Billingsley’s Restaurant, Van Nuys Golf Course (the Tail o’ the Cock)

Former Billingsley's Restaurant, Van Nuys Golf Course (the Tail o' the Cock) is a landmark in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, and a filming location for Licorice Pizza (2021).

Location: Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, United States

Verified facts

• Appeared in Licorice Pizza (movie, 2021) — as Stood in for the demolished Tail o' the Cock restaurant, where Alana dines with Jack Holden bef
  confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15413, SRC-15414, SRC-15415

Evidence & sources

• SRC-15413 — https://www.ourventurablvd.com/the-new-paul-thomas-anderson-movie-licorice-pizza-has-valley-ties-tha (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
• SRC-15414 — https://www.dailynews.com/2021/12/10/recognize-these-san-fernando-valley-sites-enjoy-these-glimpses- (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
• SRC-15415 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Licorice_Pizza (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)

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