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    Nicholson's Fine Food & Whiskey

    3.9 (619 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    NICHOLSON'S FINE FOOD & WHISKEY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Liza G.

    Came here for a late lunch after trying to figure out what sounded good in the area! Walked in around 2pm to find the restaurant completely empty but was told it would be a full house within the next hour due to reservations. We were seated all the way in the back, in a separate room. At first, it felt a bit dramatic, but we were happy to see the place actually start to fill up within the hour. We also noticed that The Wiz was playing across the street, so I am assuming that's where most of the traffic was coming from. What we tried: + Brussels sprouts, 8/10 (fan favorite for our group) + fries with truffle aioli, 8/10 + buffalo chicken bites with goat cheese crumbles, 9/10 + fish and chips with fries, 8/10 Happy hour available!

    Fireplace in our seating area
    James H.

    Recently stopped here before catching Hamilton at the Aronoff center! We made reservations the night before and were able to snag the perfect time to line up with our show. Nicholson's is location directed across the street from the Aronoff and within a short walking distance of Fountain Square and the Contemporary Art Center along with several other fun places making it the perfect spot to grab brunch, lunch or dinner! The atmosphere in the restaurant is incredible and the theming is on par with their menu. Very cozy vibes to go with some hearty comfort food. One thing that drew me to this spot is their themed menu's for broadway shows that are playing at Aronoff. Of course, they had a special Hamilton menu available during our visit, which made for a unique experience. To start we ordered the Belhaven beer cheese served with pretzels, celery and carrots. You can't go wrong with cheese dip and this one didn't disappoint! I went light for my meal and ordered the chicken caesar salad, it was decent. Nothing spectacular, but it did the job. My girlfriend got the traditional breakfast with the banger. She enjoyed her meal and said it hit the spot! A couple other folks at our table ordered the Bonnie Chicken sandwich, which everyone raved about for the rest of the day. Our service was excellent, but it did take a while between ordering, getting our food and the check. The crowd was light when we first arrived, but began to fill up quickly. I recommend making reservations if you're set on dining here to avoid any type of wait. Even if you don't want a full meal, this would still be a great spot to grab a beer or drink. I definitely would like to try more items on their menu and I'm sure we'll make it a tradition to come here before seeing a show at the Aronoff. Check it out if you're in the area!

    Inside bar area
    Anthony C.

    An authentic Scottish pub experience in Cincinnati. The place is big, rustic, and feels like you're stepping straight into Scotland. You can tell the owner put real thought into making it authentic. I ordered the bangers and mash and it was excellent. The sausage and potatoes were good, and the gravy tied it all together. Staff were friendly and the place was clean. Between the décor, the size of the space, and the quality of the food, Nicholson's is worth a visit. As they'd say in Scotland, the meal was "pure dead brilliant"...I have no idea what that is, but I looked up things they say in Scotland to add here.

    Pretzel bites
    Connie H.

    Wait time: 10 minutes with reservations on a Saturday before a show. Atmosphere: busy, crowded, seats close together hard to walk through Service: slow since they were busy Food: we just ordered apps Price: $$ Cleanliness: 8/10

    This soup was amazing (5/5) Sat Night (July 2025)
    Tony U.

    Located in Downtown Cincinnati, came here in a Saturday Night with friends and really loved the vibe here. It was packed but there was still seating available for our party of 7. They have an amazing Single Malt Scottish Whiskey Bar and the service is gritty but cool, dependable, fun and too notch. They offer a lot of interesting UK dishes and they deliver! Had: 1. Scotch Egg (4/5) perfect yokes consistency. Not a big fan of Scotch Eggs otherwise I'd give this a 5/5; 2. Goat cheese with pita (5/5) was stellar! 3. Shepherds Pie (3.5/5) while pretty good it was more like a deconstructed shepherds pie and seems of the meat, potatoes and peas had been cooked separately. 4. Some kind of soup that was like a vegetable soup that even had a sort of gumbo like flavor: was very good. Because the vibe and service were too notch and the Guiness hit the spot, going to call this a top notch experience. Be warned in advance: come here hungry.

    Dining room
    Shanley H.

    Yummy French dip they affectionately call the Welsh dip. Loved the ambiance in here as well. Decor leans into the aristocratic theme I think... Enough TVs that you can see one from everywhere in the restaurant. They aren't huge but will definitely have a game on if you need!

    Lavender
    Janet P.

    The ambiance is a fantastic vibe, laid back with a bunch of smiles. Servers are great! Pricing is worth every penny.

    Brussels sprouts
    Sean C.

    This restaurant wins on service and ambiance as it looks perfect in the little 'touristy' spot downtown Cincinnati. The decor is fun and the place is large with tons of room to move around, which is nice (and abnormal) for a restaurant downtown. The server team was very attentive and kept the meal moving quickly which gives them huge kudos for many people running to see a show across the street. All of that known, the food was fine - nothing spectacular, but felt fine for the space, place, and time. If I were to go back, I would skip the pot roast, it was very salty, heavy, and greasy. All things I wasn't particularly expecting when it was ordered. Although, the portion size was very large, enough for more than one, for sure. The sprouts were also quite salty, but weren't as bad as the entree. The best thing, of course, was the crumble and ice cream - but it's hardly a meal.

    Signature burger
    Nick M.

    Solid gastropub with a wide-ranging whiskey selection. Stopped in for a dinner with some friends last week. Easy to get a table, and they had live music that night. Plenty of beers on draft and my burger was delicious. Jesse our server was friendly and attentive. Really cool inside too, looks like an English pub. Easily would come back.

    Goat cheese dip
    Chad P.

    Been here a couple of times and I'm always getting good food. Everything from their appetizers to their entrees to whatever special they have on hand is always top notch! Aiden was our server this last time and he made sure we were taking care of. There was lots of room in the restaurant on a Wednesday after work but usually when there's a show going on across the street, it can be pretty full. I highly recommend the Scotch egg appetizer. Delicious! The fish and chips is also usually pretty good as well as any of the specials that they have on file. Everything from their breadboards to their burgers just always really good. Enjoy it!

    Picture of the outside.
    Hester A.

    We booked in for lunch on May 2nd, to celebrate our grandson's graduation. We had been here before and had such a wonderful experience and could hardly wait to celebrate here again. We arrived early and ordered adult drinks. We waited and waited for the drinks and decided to order appetizers. We got the delicious Scotch eggs and crab cakes, but no drinks. We ordered our meal. It came, no drinks. After inquiring about the drinks, the waitress came back and said they were out of the drink my son and grandson ordered, but they could have any other whisky on the menu at no cost. The restaurant was not busy. Finally we got our drinks. I wish I knew the exact time we waited, but it was over an hour. The Ambiance is fabulous with the Scottish theme going on. The fish and chips were awesome. I had the shepherds pie. It was too salty for my taste. We shared the Sticky Toffee Pudding which my husband loved and had not had since last we were in Ireland.

    Espresso martini
    Amberly D.

    This place was great. The food was flavorful & delicious. Drinks came out quickly and appetizer was delivered in an ample time from our entrees. Our waitress was very sweet. Super good playlist was playing and it is a definite Irish pub feel of course. Neat decor and great vibe. Would visit again!!

    Chris B.

    Nicholson tavern. across from the Aronoff. Great traditional Scottish tavern. They have a fine selection of spirits on hand . What would you expect from such a place. Service was very good. I enjoyed a Tenants Lager and lime. Think of a Corona but with this Scottish lager. Parking in nearby lots or on the street...$2.75/hr until 9.

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    Do they have a kids menu?

    Yes we do! All items are $8 and include fries & a beverage… Read more

    Do they still have hand pumped real ale options?

    Hi, due to frequent availability issues, we no longer carry cask-conditioned real ale. We do offer an impressive selections of imports and domestics on tap at all times. We hope you'll stop by and have a pint with us soon.

    Do they still serve duck fat fries?

    Yes

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