Our Story

The Iowa City Wig & Pen is inspired by a London club of the 

same name whose members were either lawyers or journalists.

The building is located at 230 The Strand, London 

and it survived both the Great Fire of London (1666) 

and the WWII blitz.

Started in 1988 by attorney Tom Riley and 

purchased by Richard Querrey in 1993, the Wig & Pen Pizza Pub 

has been serving some of the area's best pizza, but don't

take our word for it.  

Recently both Zagat.com and Thrillist.com 

have mentioned "The Wig" as the best pizza in the state of Iowa.

We are also proud of the following accolades:

Iowa City Press Citizen - Reader's Choice Best Pizza in Johnson County 2018

Locals Love Us - Best Pizza 2019 & Best Carryout 2019

 Floods in 1993 and 2008 couldn't knock us down, 

as the building was completely gutted and rebuilt both times.

Today, we offer a family friendly dining experience 

as well as carryout of our full menu.  

Mobile carryout ordering is now available via 

our own app or online at www.wigandpenpizzapub.com.

Whether this is your first visit or you are a long time regular, 

all of us at the Wig want to express our gratitude 

for the opportunity to serve you.

Welcome and thanks again!  - W&P