PROTEST PIZZA + BAR - QUEER-OWNED PIZZA & COCKTAILS IN DUPONT CIRCLE
PIZZA BY THE SLICE, FROYO, FROZEN MARGARITAS, WINGS
PRIDE IN EVERY SLICE
Protest Pizza + Bar is now open in the heart of Dupont Circle, built to be fast, friendly, welcoming, and full of heart. The support from neighbors, local businesses, and the Stead Park community has meant everything to us, and we’re proud to be creating a neighborhood spot that feels lively, inclusive, and genuinely ours.
We serve pizza by the slice, whole pizza pies, salads, jumbo chicken wings, frozen yogurt, frozen margaritas, and a full bar — with lunch, dinner, late-night bites, catering, and plenty of reasons to stop in. We’re also one of the few spots in Dupont Circle serving late-night food and drinks until 1 AM on Fridays and Saturdays.
At the center of it all is our slice shop model. We offer a large variety of pizzas by the slice, giving people real choice at the counter and making it easy to grab a favorite or try something new.
Our 16-inch pies are cut 6 ways for the slice counter, creating a bigger, more substantial, more satisfying slice. It’s one of the ways we deliver real everyday value to the neighborhood: more pizza per slice, honest portions, and a slice that eats like a meal. In fact, our counter slice is larger than the slices many shops serve from an 18-inch pie cut 8 ways. For dine-in and takeaway whole pies, we cut 8 ways for a more traditional sharing experience.
The result is simple: bigger slices, better value, and more care in every pie. We put real intention into what we make — from quality ingredients and thoughtful preparation to warm service and a welcoming experience from the moment you walk in.
Protest Pizza was built from the ground up by Ricky and Randy, bringing together years of experience in food, hospitality, community-building, and business operations. We set out to create a place that feels good for the neighborhood — casual, reliable, inclusive, and fun — with food that feels generous and made with care.
We’re proud to be a safe, inclusive space for our LGBTQ neighbors, families, local workers, and everyone who walks through the door. We also believe in showing up for the neighborhood by building connections with nearby organizations, artists, and small businesses whenever we can.
More variety. Bigger slices. Better value. Pride in every slice.
Visit us:
Protest Pizza + Bar
1633 1/2 P St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Follow us on Instagram @protestpizzadc
Making it count
Our real-time Instagram counter sits next to a special book signed by Andy Shallal — the owner of our building and the founder of Busboys and Poets. He stopped by to show support and leave his mark, and we’re proud to be part of a space with such deep community roots.
Our Vegan Menu Is Here
We built this menu with care. We partnered with DC Vegan, tested a lot, and listened closely to feedback from the vegan community. You’ll find Violife mozzarella and parmesan, Prime Roots pepperoni and smoked meats, and other plant-based ingredients we’re proud to use. Nothing was rushed. Everything is 100% plant-based. This menu exists because our community asked for it—and we’re excited to share it with you.
Leigh Mosley: Documenting Our History
At Protest Pizza, we believe our space should do more than serve great pizza — it should honor the people and movements that paved the way for equality and visibility.
This showcase celebrates the work of Leigh Mosley, a photographer who has spent decades documenting the LGBTQ+ struggle for liberation. Her images capture moments of courage, community, and resistance — reminders of how far we’ve come and how much work remains.
As gay-owned business owners, we’re proud to use our walls to educate, reflect, and inspire. Leigh continues her work today, marking her 80th birthday this year, proving that the fight for justice and love never ends. Through her lens, we’re reminded of our shared legacy — and our responsibility to carry it forward.
TOUCAN COCKTAILS
Toucan Cocktails are our house drink. They’re easy, fun, and strong in all the right ways. And right now, Protest Pizza is the first — and still the only — place in DC where you can get them.
We wanted a drink that fits our space: no fuss, quick to grab, and perfect for the park, a slice at the counter, or a late-night stop on 17th Street. Each cocktail is mixed in-house with real spirits and fresh flavors. Just shake, sip, and you’re set.
Try one with your pizza, take one to go, or grab a few for your crew. They’ve already become a neighborhood favorite.
***DC LAW REQUIRES A PREPARED FOOD ITEM WITH ANY TO-GO ALCHOLIC BEVERAGE***
SWAG TIME
We’re proud to share that our Protest Pizza hats have landed and boy are we loving them.
Of course, our shirts and hoodies are amazing too.
Grab your PP swag, show it off in the neighborhood, and wear it with pride.
