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Nicholson's Pub
4.4 Stars - Based on 5927 User Reviews
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Rare to give out 5 stars. Dined in 8/23 Had a FeFe as my "server," but all she did was get me a water and put in an app order. Her trainee [jack?] did everything from drink order to bringing out food. A+ service and a friendly, welcoming greet/interactions from both of them. The food was great, and the atmosphere was great. Selection of drinks was solid [this close to KY, I would have liked a larger Bourbon selection, but I understand how difficult it is to get some of those nicer shelf space fillers commercially]. 10/10 will return - 8/24/2024
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Just had their Truffalo wings for Cincinnati Wing Week. They are excellent!! Nicholson's is across the street from the Aronoff Theatre and is conveniently located to other places downtown. Food is above average with usual pub fare. Service is friendly and usually attentive. The atmosphere is unique due to being a pub but it gives a spacious feeling not an enclosed one. Plenty of seating and a large bar formed in a circle. Also some outside seating with a view of the street and theatre. - 8/21/2024
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Josh was our Server and did a good job! Prompt and attentive--- Hard cider " hit the spot " . Started off with the grilled Brussels sprouts and they were delicious. Fish n chips--- always good. Pasta dish with blackened chicken was tasty.Had a bit of a spicey kick to it. Sticky toffee pudding with vanilla bean ice cream was very good! Thank you--/ good job 👏🏻 and will be back! - 8/09/2024
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We loved the service, it was pretty quick. We ordered bread board(4stars) and fish chips (3stars) and shrimp grits ( 4.5star). It was large portions and we couldn’t finish it all. Overall pretty good and our attendant jack was very attentive and recommending well. Parking: There was public parking on the backroad of the restaurant - 6/11/2024
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Came in and was seated promptly without a reservation. Asked for a water and time to look over the menu, and was left alone for about 20-30 minutes until a server wandered over by chance with a stack of menus and took my order. I appreciate that my order was taken, but I thought the staff would be a bit more attentive. Ordered a Scotch Egg ($11) with Smithswicks ($7.50) and the Welsh Dip ($18) with Highland Flight ($28). The scotch egg was good classic pub food and like most other scotch eggs I've had. Crispy and crunchy, and paired well with the mustard. The arugula salad was refreshing. Definitely recommend as an appetizer. The Welsh Dip is a must-have. A bit messy due to it being a dip, but absolutely delicious in a pub-food sort of way between sips of Scotch. I was really surprised to see that the pretzel bun had actual large cubes of salt on top like any respectable pub pretzel should. You MUST sub out the fries for the house roasted potatoes. Their salty, crispy goodness is divine. You can even pour your leftover au jus over them if you want. - 6/04/2024
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We brought a group down for lunch from Green Township Senior Center- we attended a show at the Aronoff and then walked across the street- the catering staff were very easy to work with in setting up a private room for our group of 35 and setting up a preset menu. Service the day of the lunch was great and we were served our lunch in a very timely manner- the Seniors had a great time and we will be back again! - 5/30/2024
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We enjoyed our dinner and the food was good. We did have an issue that was resolved after we complained. There are appetizers and drink deals listed on the happy hour page that are similar to regular menu items. We believed we were ordering from the happy hour menu until our bill arrived and it was $20 higher than it should have been. Be explicit when ordering during happy hour! It would be helpful for the staff to clarify when taking an order. - 5/23/2024
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This place has good food. The drinks are mostly reasonable, and they have a huge selection. They have special event drinks when shows come to the Aronoff Center across the street. Happy hour specials are fantastic, and each table is separated enough to give privacy. The only thing that drops a star from 5 is the absence of Haggis from a scottish menu. If they ever put it on the menu I'll stop by and hopefully give them a fifth star. - 5/23/2024
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KathyK
Nicholson's is a go to restaurant if you are going to the theater in downtown Cincinnati. It is best to inform your wait person that you need to be out of the restaurant due to the start time of the show when seated. They offer several large tables to seat six comfortably. Tables are tight so the noise level can be loud. Food was good and offered a wide variety of selections for our group from soup/salad to a chicken sandwich and crab cakes. Nice selection of beers on draft and cans. Would like selection in the wine offered. Bring back the Biltmore wines to your menu. - 5/20/2024
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I’ve been to Nicholson’s before, but this visit seemed to be exceptionally good. We were taken immediately to our table and the server was quick to take our drink orders. There is a large selection on the menu, but not too large to be overwhelming. Once we decided on our food orders, the server was readily available to take our orders. The food came out quickly and was really quite good. I had the Shepherd’s Burger and my dining companion had the pot roast. Both very good. I had the cheesecake for dessert without the fruit. Highly recommend it. The one glitch was with my friend receiving a second Manhattan. It took what seemed longer than necessary, but it did not detract from the overall experience. Kudos to our server for being personable and cheerful. I will go back and recommend this restaurant. - 5/19/2024
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GailK
We enjoyed the mystery dinner before "Clue" at the Aronoff. The one thing that bothered my companion was that the food in the chafing dishes was cold: Mac & cheese and taco meat & rice. I must thank your staff, especially Shannen and Chef, for accommodating my need for gluten-free food. The Pad Thai was good, and thanks to their willingness to have coconut aminos available, along with a clean pan and tongs, made my evening!! Thank you!! - 5/16/2024
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We had the charcuterie board, fish and chips and hot brown. The place was packed due to opening night but our service was great. We had Eliza as our server and she was running around serving many tables but attentive to us. Food came out in a timely manner and we were at the show with plenty of time to spare. Manager even stopped to check in. - 5/15/2024
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As a Scot loved it, seemed great. Sadly moved to outdoor front as my 18 year old was with me and sun was challenging first half hour. . Strange how policy differs from establishment to establishment in Cincy on adult minors! Loved the beer and food, I had turkey option, (although a 'banger' is fried or baked but never 'gekocht' so disappointed there). As I said it looks great. Wanted to try some bourbon too, as I was in 'Rome', but felt isolated and pushed outside. That said great malt selection as a someone who seeks my national drink normally. At 5pm, I think you'd do better by groups with adult nondrinkers by being more welcoming. Other wise I'd offer 5stars. That said Scottish folk it's a must if in toon! - 5/09/2024
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TimP
The several times that I have come to Nicholson's, I have always enjoyed the food, drinks, and the atmosphere. One thing to note is that if you are needing a quick bite, then Nicholson's might not be the best fit for your needs. If you have the time, the food and drinks are worth the wait! - 5/06/2024
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Service was fantastic. We had a show after eating and they did a great job of managing our order with how busy the kitchen was to ensure we had plenty of time to eat and get to our show on time. Food was very good. My pork chop was just slightly overdone. But, nothing major. Outside of that food was fantastic. - 4/28/2024
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Had a wonderful dinner at Nicholson’s! Felt like we were in Scotland! Beautiful decor and atmosphere - our room had a roaring fire that was very cozy on a chilly night. The servers were all attentive; our was Emma and she made some good recommendations. We loved the fact that they all wore kilts. Food was excellent. We started with the Scotch egg and we all had the shepherds pie, which was delicious! And of course, no UK meal is complete without sticky toffee pudding! Prices were very reasonable too. Great find in this busy city. Real men wear kilts! - 4/07/2024
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I took my teenage grandson to the theater, and this was a perfect place to enjoy our dinner before the show! Located minutes away, we relaxed while eating a delicious appetizer bread tray. The entrees we chose were more than filling (even for a 6’2” growing boy), to the point we had no room for dessert. Our service was excellent, and our waiter treated us like we came here often!! He was friendly, helpful, and on top of our every need. - 3/23/2024
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This wasn' t our first visit to Nicholson's. The food was excellent, the ambience is very nice. The only issue we had this time was the wait. We don't think it was an issue with our server. It took nearly 40 minutes from the time we ordered until the time we were served. I suspect it was a kitchen staffing issue but given our order was very simple i.e. a salad and a sandwich, Nicholson's has to do better. We will be back but very careful about what and when we order. - 2/25/2024
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Allison Rizzo
We had a wonderful experience with the team at Nicholson's. We hosted a travelers cocktail party in lieu of a formal rehearsal dinner. The venue was upbeat and casual, and my guests loved the ambiance of the space. The food was fantastic and plentiful, we had so many options to choose from. We also have a few dietary restrictions in our group, and they went out of their way to prepare us allergen-free plates in addition to the selections we had made. The staff was extremely friendly and kind, and they were visible and quick to take drink orders. I am so thrilled we hosted our party here. Seriously couldn't have been a better experience, and the price point was super palatable compared to other options in downtown Cincinnati. - 2/14/2024
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Andy Miller
The team at Nicholson’s was great to work with! We had a few changes that came up throughout the process and they were always flexible and understanding. The space worked perfectly for our reception and the staff was friendly and efficient, especially given the size of our party. - 12/20/2023
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Anne Frankel
We had our son’s Rehersal dinner at Nicholson’s. It was a wonderful experience! The team was very attentive and patient as I made several updates to the menu. On the day of the event the staff was very attentive to the guests and ensured we had everything we needed. Of course the food was wonderful also! - 8/29/2023
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