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

Nicholson's Fine Food & Whisk(e)y

4.5
4.5
3074 Reviews
$30 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
9:30 pm
Booked 41 times today
Experiences are available.
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  • 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.

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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.
  • Area
    Central Business District
  • Cross Street
    Between 6th and 7th, Across from the Aronoff Theater
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Burns Night Celebration

    USD 75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    23 Jan 2025 only
    Come join us for a night of Scottish revelry. Get ready for bagpipes, kilts, and lots of fun! This event will transport you to the heart of Scotland, with Celtic music, dancing, and, of course, a hearty feast. Mark your calendar and get ready to raise your glass to Scotland's National Poet at our Annual Robert Burns Night celebration. 6:00pm Ticketed Event at Backstage Event Center: $75 includes reserved seating, family-style dinner with appetizers, desserts, wine & whiskey tastings, live music by the Columbus Celtic group FinTan, entertainment throughout the evening by Robert Reid and The Cincinnati Highland Dancers, Traditional Toast to the Haggis, and more!
    Burns Night Celebration photo

What 3,074 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nicholson's Fine Food & Whisk(e)y in Cincinnati is celebrated for its "fantastic experience" and "delicious food." With a remarkable Scotch selection and Scottish-themed pub ambiance, it's the perfect spot before a concert at the Aronoff Center. Guests consistently praise the "great service" and "excellent atmosphere." Enjoy live music, themed specials, and a cozy setting for a memorable dining experience.

3,074 Reviews
  1. Stephanie

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was some of the best food we have had in a long time.

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  2. Amy

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Celebrate my son’s birthday here. Food and service were both great.

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  3. Donna

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious as usual and Jada and Kiera took care of our every need. A fun time again.

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  4. Allison

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We were in the back room which was lovely for my older parents who have a harder time hearing. The food was amazing, but not too much that you feel sick after eating! The cocktails were to DIE for! Our waiter was funny and kind. Made a reservation for me and my girls to go there for our Christmas dinner the same week!

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  5. Alisa

    Cincinnati

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience! We went after seeing The Grinch, loved that they had a Grinch themed menu options!! Service was excellent! Food was amazing! Highly recommend!

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  6. JARLYN

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time before the Grinch show at Aronoff. The food was really good, ambiance for a 5 year old was great as well. The food took a little longer than expected but when my steak was wrong, they quickly corrected it. Great dinner before a show!

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  7. Sandy

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the atmosphere, food and service! Thank you!

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  8. Amanda

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a slight miscommunication when we got there about the pre-show drinks. Caleb, our amazing waiter, cleared it up. All-in-all, the food was fabulous. And Caleb made sure we had a fantastic day.

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  9. Aimee

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time with our young boys before a musical. Food was good; drinks were good; atmosphere was fun and festive. Try the Scottish egg.

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  10. Brian

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    This used to be a great spot. For this visit, after waiting a long time for service, I started by ordering a nice whiskey, neat. It came out with ice, so I asked for it to be replaced. They strained the ice out of it(except for one cube they missed) and brought it back. After asking again, the finally replaced it with a neat whiskey. The appetizers were great. About 25 minutes after ordering, they came to inform us that they were out of mashed potatoes (this is a Friday night and mashed potatoes are a feature in multiple dishes), so the 2 people who ordered bangers and mash had to either substitute or pick something else. So… bangers and potato chunks? The waitress was very friendly and accommodating. The dessert was also delicious.

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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 takeaway 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 3074 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
9:30 pm
Booked 41 times today
Experiences are available.

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
  • Area
    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 Parking
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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