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Nicholson's Fine Food & Whisk(e)y, Cincinnati, OH

Nicholson's Fine Food & Whisk(e)y

4.6
4.6
3007 Reviews
$30 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Located in downtown Cincinnati across from the Aronoff Center, Nicholson’s is a restaurant and bar serving fine food and drink in a genuine Scottish tavern setting. Taking inspiration from the public houses found throughout Great Britain, our goal is to provide our guests with authentic hospitality and a brilliant dining experience. In addition to high-quality food, we offer a wide variety of beer, wine, and spirits featuring one of the best selections of single malt scotch whiskies in the area. Our family of restaurants has grown in recent years to include two new concepts: Horse & Barrel Bourbon House and the Backstage Event Center located next door from Nicholson's Pub. Horse & Barrel is an award-winning whiskey bar with 100+ whiskeys and bourbons, specialty cocktails, craft beers, small bites and a friendly bourbon-loving staff. The Backstage Event Center is a private event venue hosting rehearsal dinners, weddings, cocktail parties, corporate events and more.


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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Breakfast, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (513) 564-9111
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Cameron Bloomer
  • Private party facilities
    Nicholson’s is located directly across from the Aronoff Center for Arts. Nicholson’s has the largest selection of Single Malt Scotch in the region.We are a great destination for your next rehearsal dinner, graduation, business dinner or birthday party.
  • Neighborhood
    Central Business District
  • Cross street
    Between 6th and 7th, Across from the Aronoff Theater
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Entertainment
    Bourbon & Blues - Live music every Thursday 6pm-9pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,007 people are saying

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nicholson's Fine Food & Whisk(e)y is a beloved spot in Cincinnati, cherished for its "wonderful atmosphere" and "excellent service." Ideal for pre-theater dining, it boasts a "great selection of whiskey" and standout dishes like the shepherd's pie and Scotch egg. While some dishes occasionally miss the mark, patrons repeatedly praise the "fun atmosphere" and convenient location near the Aronoff Center, making it a "go-to" choice for many.

3,007 Reviews
  1. Dale

    Atlantic City

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Have ate here several times before going to the Aronoff Center. Everytime the food is great. Will continue to eat here before the shows.

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  2. Alexis

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server was delightful. Pleasant and efficient. We were seated in a booth and the lighting was quite dim. My companion couldn’t even make out the menu! She asked, and a manager did increase the light some, but it threw cold water on her experience of a restaurant we went to for years of pre-theater dinners.

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  3. Megan

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, I believe his name was Caleb was exceptional. Our first time there and we will be back.

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  4. Jeffrey

    New York City

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy a nice meal and a drink before a concert or show downtown. Thanks for making it an enjoyable evening. Caleb was great!

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  5. Greg

    Cincinnati

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the Shepherd's Pie and my wife had the Corned Beef Rubin Sandwhich. I started with the flash-fried brussel sprouts -- everything was great. The atmosphere is very fun - Scottish Pub ambiance. Will definitely be back!

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  6. Dennis

    Louisville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location and atmosphere. Good food, service was a little slow, but overall a good spot.

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  7. JohnS

    Cincinnati

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Chloe needs some more training ….. sat at table for nearly 15 minutes before I got up and ask for service Server forgot to bring sauce for burger and never did bring …. She remembered when check came

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  8. David

    Charleston

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meals were excellent. The server very friendly and professional.

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  9. Carrie

    Louisville

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    When we first got seated the restaurant smelled like a bathroom. There was a strong sulfur and poo smell. We weren't going to stay, but the waitress said she could move us to the other side and it would be better. It was mostly better. The food wasn't bad. Nothing incredibly special that I would love to have it again, but the Tavern salad was good. My husband and brother-in-law mainly came for the Kilkenny draft beer, which they search for in every city that we visit since first having it in Ireland.

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  10. Christine

    Cincinnati

    178 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    178 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Brought my Dinner Group and everything was great! Fish n chips were a disappointment to 1 person. Said fish was overcooked. But 8 of us had very good food! Desserts were delicious-- especially the sticky toffee bread pudding. Everyone enjoyed--- many hadn't been there in a long while. Great job 👏🏻

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FAQs

Nicholson's Fine Food & Whisk(e)y offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Nicholson's Fine Food & Whisk(e)y also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 564-9111.

Nicholson's Fine Food & Whisk(e)y is rated 4.6 stars by 3007 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

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Google Map for Nicholson's Fine Food & Whisk(e)y

625 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between 6th and 7th, Across from the Aronoff Theater
  • Neighborhood
    Central Business District
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Breakfast, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Cameron Bloomer
  • Entertainment
    Bourbon & Blues - Live music every Thursday 6pm-9pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (513) 564-9111
  • Private party facilities
    Nicholson’s is located directly across from the Aronoff Center for Arts. Nicholson’s has the largest selection of Single Malt Scotch in the region.We are a great destination for your next rehearsal dinner, graduation, business dinner or birthday party.
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