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

Nicholson's Fine Food & Whisk(e)y

4.6
4.6
3140 Reviews
$30 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 54 times today
  • Charming
  • Lively
  • Neighborhood 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.
  • 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 3,140 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Service
  • 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!

3,140 Reviews
  1. John

    Cincinnati

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Scotch Egg & pork belly apps. were excellent as was the salmon and lamb chop! Lamb chops were perfectly prepared

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  2. chris

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love coming here!! Never had a bad experience!! The food is amazing as well as the service!

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  3. James

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great table next to the fire place. Service was attentive but not intrusive. Food was good. My wife and I could converse at normal voice levels and were not distracted by foot traffic or noise. This was our first visit and we will be back. Thank you!

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  4. Diane

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great time taking our 5 yards of grands to Brock with Spidey and friends

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  5. Tiffany

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant was full but not crowded, yet it took 50 min for our food to arrive. We were close to needing to take it in a To Go box to make our show. Waitress only checked in once, and only after the food arrived.

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  6. Ann

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter was exceptional. The food was good and was served in a timely manner. We’ll go back!

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  7. Karen

    Cincinnati

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food. Close to the aronoff so great for a night at the theater.

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  8. Duane

    Cincinnati

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was above expectations. Jesse gave us great service! So convenient for dinner before show at the Aronoff.

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  9. Gary

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jasper was outstanding service. He recommended some food items and was very personable. We love Nicholson’s. They get better every visit.

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  10. Alisa

    Cincinnati

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an excellent experience!! Great food! Great service!

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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 3140 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 54 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
  • 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
  • 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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