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

Nicholson's Fine Food & Whisk(e)y

4.5
4.5
2671 Reviews
$30 and under
Gastro Pub
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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2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 25 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Steakhouse, 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.
  • Private party contact
    Kelly Schneider: (513) 550-1869
  • 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 2,671 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

2,671 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    All the food and drinks were very good but I have to say that this place has the best beer cheese I’ve ever had!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food3service5ambience2
    Our server made us feel welcome and enjoyed the night.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had a great experience at Nicholson’s. CJ provided outstanding service, making recommendations that worked for our entire party. Outstanding dishes included the Guinness Egg rolls, Sheppards Pie, and Sticky Toffee Pudding. The Restaurant Week Caprese salad was also a standout with delicious fresh tomatoes. We’ll definitely be back!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the Nicholson burger and fish and they were fantastic!! We took home the toffee cheesecake and it was great and definitely enough to share!!

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  5. Hiram2

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, everything was great! Suggestion; Maybe have staff updated on stock levels of Scotch and bourbon. Too much time was wasted on waiter going back and forth to bar to see if our choice(s) were available. Also, this was 3rd time this happened as well... We had 3 couples in the group and when check came, it was for entire table. That's just a pain to get taken care of properly. We all hope to be back soon!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great food and even better service. Ambience was really nice. Felt the Scottish vibes!

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  7. ckpainter

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall3food2service1ambience5
    We had a reservation, but I think they may have been under staffed as we waited twenty minutes before someone stumbled upon our table (wasn’t our server). They did comp our app which was nice, but the food was inconsistent with the last time we ate here (the mashed potatoes were bland and flavorless). I was bummed by the experience.

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  8. VictoriaW

    New Orleans

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience5
    If attending a performance at the Aronoff, give yourself 2 hours. We waited for an hour for our food, causing us to rush. Waitress not attentive. Did not keep us updated on delay or refill our water glasses.

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  9. Concerned

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall2food4service4ambience4
    Not appropriate attire on a (specific) server to be around small children.

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  10. DavidR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Service was great. It was totally packed with people so the noise was higher than expected. Food was very good. We appreciated that the server was aware that we had a tight schedule and made sure we got our food quickly and was able to get to the thearter on time.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food4service3ambience5
    1st time being here. It was great food, large selection, service could of been a little faster, but it was a busy night. Will be back again

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  12. KrisM

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice selection of beer, and their temporary menu offerings to match whatever show is at the Aronoff is fun! The shrimp and grits was delicious.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    We were seated right away with our reservation. We had great food and great service. However, where our table was situated, there was no room around it. Our table was in the back room. It was squished in the middle of three other tables and a fireplace. Even the person who sat us seemed embarrassed, as he tried moving the table closer to the fireplace so we get around the other side of the table to even sit. We could not sit comfortably out from the table without hitting the person’s chair behind us. It was an unfortunate seating situation. I still think we would be back because of the food and service but maybe ask for a table round the bar?

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  14. edwardB

    Cincinnati

    72 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great food super service. Such a fun place to go. Very consistent. Love here.

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  15. MargaretL

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent all the way around. Highly recommend! Food, service, prices, and atmosphere were all very good!

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  16. MissBrown

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Service is great on show nights! Very attentive, (but not overbearing) and they help you time your meal perfectly so as to not run late for showtime.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall1food3service3ambience1
    Been coming there for years and gave us the worst table in the restaurant.

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  18. KarenW

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Fish and chips is a signature dish and delicious. Highly recommend.

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  19. TinaM

    Cincinnati

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Overall our experience was great. Our waitress was wonderful.

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  20. KevinP

    Chicago

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Always good! Convenient to aronoff ! Service good , beer cold! Good vibe on play night!

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  21. TonyS

    Houston

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place! Fantastic service, food and drinks! We loved it!

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  22. JustinC

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    Our server seemed to have forgotten us. We made it to the show just in time.

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  23. Bobby

    San Francisco

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere and fish and chips delicious haddock. Drinks great. Fantastic Scottish pub

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  24. NedR

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Very nice. Only complaint is that they no longer have the Barbecue Chicken bites on the appetizer menu. Buffalo bites are ok, but the barbecue bites were outstanding! Really miss them.

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  25. KimC

    Cincinnati

    14 reviews

    2.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall2food3service5ambience1
    If you do not want to eat outside next to the people smoking, loud buses and dirty walls you need to specify. I reserved a table and thought we would be inside since I didn’t request outside. It is obnoxiously loud and the music played outside makes it worse. Really did not enjoy the experience at all. Did not finish our mediocre food and went somewhere else to enjoy a drink.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nicholsons is our favorite pre-aronoff spot! Wonderful everytime!

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  27. Carol

    Cincinnati

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food was good and service was spot on. Great place for a night out or before a play.

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  28. MarkB

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and great food. The specials were very creative.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent service, good food served hot! The goat cheese appetizer was somewhat of a surprise; it was hot and delucious.

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  30. MeredithG

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food was very good, as was the service. Unfortunately, Nicholson's is such a popular restaurant that many, many people who were going to the Aronoff were all dining here around the same time, so it was hard for them to serve everyone. But they gave it an outstanding effort. I do recommend this restaurant.

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  31. squirebrandy

    Cincinnati

    97 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    97 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It never disappoints. The food was served perfectly and hot, tasted great, and it was plenty to eat.

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  32. tomd

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderfull !!! A great evening !!! Great food !!! Excellent whiskey !!! I 1st time experience, will return. Enjoyable evening - fine dining, fine entertainment across the street at the Aronoff!

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  33. PC9992

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Disappointed in the steak. Ordered medium & received well done & tough!

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  34. Favorite

    Cincinnati

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Enjoyed our meal before a Red's game. Our server Deja was quite good. Love the atmosphere.

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  35. HeidiB

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    We decided to try a new place before the playhouse on Sat. The food exceeded our expectation. Of course I was the only one who had had a Scotch Egg before....Perfection! I struggled a little to find parking, as we were in heels, but it all worked out. Thank you!

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  36. AceC

    Columbus

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This has a great Scottish Pub vibe with a genuine ornate wooden bar that came via boat from Edenborough. The food was very enjoyable and the service great. A must try place to visit!

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  37. Mason

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Fe Fe was an attentive and personable waitress. She rocked!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The scotch egg was amazing. The sticky toffee pudding was also amazing. The bangers and mash was very good, and the braised cabbage was surprisingly a fantastic side. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anybody searching for a scotch egg, like my family tends to do when we travel.

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  39. Bart

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We traveled from Ontario to Cincinnati for a long weekend Our last night was dinner at Nicholson's and it was a great experience! Josh was a personable server, made great suggestions for drinks and food Would definitely recommend this restaurant to others.

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  40. LindaM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great fish and chips. Might have to ask for more coleslaw, though. It’s a fun place to eat.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Nicholson's Fine Food & Whisk(e)y using the Order Online button. Nicholson's Fine Food & Whisk(e)y also 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 4.5 stars by 2671 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Steakhouse, 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.
  • Private party contact
    Kelly Schneider: (513) 550-1869
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