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

Nicholson's Fine Food & Whisk(e)y

4.6 (3240)
$30 and under
Gastro Pub
625 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
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.

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
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

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What 3,240 people are saying

Nicholson's Fine Food & Whisk(e)y reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nicholson's Fine Food & Whisk(e)y offers a warm atmosphere with "delicious food" and "excellent service," making it a perfect spot before catching a show at the Aronoff. Known for its "great fish and chips" and unique themed menus, the restaurant is praised for "friendly and efficient" service even during busy times.
3,240 Reviews
  1. Andrew VIP

    St. Louis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good pub grub. Big restaurant, could get too noisy so if you want a very quiet dinner keep that in mind.
    Nicholson's Fine Food & Whisk(e)yResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food! We do get lively at times, but guests seeking a quieter experience can always request a table in a more secluded area. Your comfort is important to us. Cheers. -Sarah, Nicholson's Guest Relations

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  2. Susan

    Cincinnati / Dayton10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Both people in our party ordered the lamb chops and were disappointed as to how little the meat was and they said it was hard to eat them off the bone.  I had the salmon which was cooked to perfection “medium” with the mashed potatoes and the wonderful steamed vegetables. I was extremely happy with my dish.
    Nicholson's Fine Food & Whisk(e)yResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that the lamb chops did not meet expectations in terms of size and ease of eating. We appreciate your comments and will look into this matter. It's great to know you enjoyed the salmon and side dishes, and we hope to deliver a more consistent experience across all our menu items during your next visit. -Sarah, Nicholson's Guest Relations

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  3. bob VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent, and the menu had many great options. Our server was attentive to our needs and gave us space to talk a while before ordering.
    Nicholson's Fine Food & Whisk(e)yResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for the great review. We're happy to hear about your positive experience and look forward to serving you again soon. Cheers! -Sarah, Nicholson's Guest Relations

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  4. Doug VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton61 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was efficient. Haddock did not have a great flavor. Small piece of fish. Caesar side salad had wilted brown lettuce Burger was delicious Corn bread was delicious.
    Nicholson's Fine Food & Whisk(e)yResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear that our service met your expectations and that you enjoyed the burger and corn bread. However, it's disappointing to learn that the haddock and Caesar salad did not live up to our standards. We strive for excellence in every dish we serve and apologize for any lapses during your visit. Your comments have been shared with our culinary team for review and improvement. We hope to provide you with a more consistent and enjoyable experience in the future. Thanks. -Sarah, Nicholson's Guest Relations

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  5. Ann

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful atmosphere and we had great food and service.

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  6. Calvin

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I asked for a seat near a window and the host who served me put me in the middle of the room. The food I had was very nasty. It tasted gross with the vinegar on my pizza.
    Nicholson's Fine Food & Whisk(e)yResponded on June 25, 2025
    Thank you for your review. Are you certain you have reviewed the right place? We don't serve pizza. Please confirm so we can make sure to look into your feedback if it is meant for us. -Sarah, Nicholson's Guest Relations

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  7. Joan VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had tickets to the theater for a 7:30 show. The waiter made sure we were on schedule and guided us on when to order and when to wrap things up. We were at the theater in plenty of time to be seated.
    Nicholson's Fine Food & Whisk(e)yResponded on July 1, 2025
    Thrilled to hear our team ensured your dining experience was perfectly timed with your theater plans. Looking forward to serving you again soon! Cheers. -Sarah, Nicholson's Guest Relations

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  8. Jeff VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton84 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were placed in a quiet room away from the bar that had a fireplace. Nice setting. The service was excellent. The food is bar food but at least as good as expected. The wine was a very good value. The Spring Rolls were a very pleasant surprise.
    Nicholson's Fine Food & Whisk(e)yResponded on June 14, 2025
    Thank you for your kind words. We're glad you enjoyed the ambiance, service, and our Spring Rolls. Looking forward to serving you again! Cheers. -Sarah, Nicholson's Guest Relations

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  9. Joe

    Cincinnati / Dayton7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good so was the service. The only thing that kept me from giving a 5 was where we were sat. It wasn’t busy and we were sat in a corner with no view.
    Nicholson's Fine Food & Whisk(e)yResponded on June 14, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food and service. We apologize for not meeting your seating expectations and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Your comfort is important to us, and we'll strive to provide a better experience in the future. We hope to welcome you back soon for a five-star visit. Cheers! -Sarah, Nicholson's Guest Relations

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  10. Deacon David

    Cincinnati / Dayton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a terrific dining experience. Food was excellent and the service was outstanding. Heather did a great job! We’re coming back.
    Nicholson's Fine Food & Whisk(e)yResponded on May 30, 2025
    Thank you for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear about your experience and look forward to welcoming you back. Heather will be delighted with your shout-out! Cheers! -Sarah, Nicholson's Guest Relations

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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 3240 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Cincinnati / Dayton
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  5. Central Business District

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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