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

Nicholson's Fine Food & Whisk(e)y

4.6
4.6
3151 Reviews
$30 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 40 times today
  • Charming
  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood gem
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

What 3,151 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 offers a delightful "great and authentic dining experience" with a cozy atmosphere and superb service. Located conveniently across from the Aronoff Theatre, it's perfect for pre-show dining. Enjoy "excellent food," lively ambiance, and themed menus that complement the theatre experience. Highly recommended for a memorable outing!

3,151 Reviews
  1. Mike

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Had the whiskey, chicken, smallest piece of chicken I’ve ever had at a restaurant. Also, server was not attentive, barely came around.

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  2. Joy

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Nicholson’s prior to a show at the Aronoff center. I had called for reservations and tables were filled but they had counter seating available. Our waiter, Jasper, was very friendly and knowing we had to get to a show was very quick with the drinks and dinner. I had the Kentucky hot brown which was absolutely delicious and my husband had the pot roast which he didn’t think was as tender as it could’ve been but he did eat every bite. We’ll definitely go back 

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  3. Sarah

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, delightful service! Yummy drinks!

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  4. Lynn

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious! Every bite a delight to the tastebuds. I had the Cock-a-Leekie soup and the Chicken Schnitzel…such a delightful burst of flavor. True artistry!

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  5. Katie

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    29 reviews

    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Hadn’t been to Nicholson’s in years despite having Broadway Series tickets. It was exactly as I remembered and what I expected. Good, solid Scottish-American tavern food. I had the special - BBQ Brisket over Mac n Cheese topped with onion straws. The flavor was good but the brisket was very tough to even cut let alone chew. My husband’s fish n chips were delicious! Service was outstanding. Our server was knowledgeable, helpful and efficient.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time to go recently be for our Broadway show across the street. Love the show menu that is added for fun. Great and efficient service, quality food and cocktails. Bar atmosphere is unique and fun. Will definitely recommend and return.

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  7. steven

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The grilled turkey leg (Broadway series special) was especially good! Enjoyed the Churro Expresso Martini special. And our waitress was a sweet heart - made the dinner even more enjoyable.

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  8. DOLORES

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place, close to Arnoff, service is usually very good, same for the food

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  9. Squire

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    126 reviews

    5.0

    126 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very consistent and always great food and drinks. We love going there.

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  10. Stephanie

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We found the service and food to be a great value for the money. Jasper was a wonderful server!

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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 4.6 stars by 3151 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 40 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
  • 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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