About Nicholson's

Great atmosphere and good service. Food was not at the level I was expecting, especially for the price. - 4/03/2025 

Underated So the restaurant was expansive, painfully empty, and I could not figure out why! The food was average, I had the chicken snitzel. It was a great portion. The drinks were good, and reasonable. The place was clean and the bartender was awesome. Makes little sense that this place is not busier on a Wednesday night. Definitely recommend so long as you know you are getting value more than quality. - 4/02/2025 

This is a great place for Brunch and not just "a bar". I stopped in after taking in the exhibits at 21C, next door. I wish I would have had a chance to go back to try their famous Fish and Chips as it was I was in a brunch mood so I tried the Goetta Hash. I enjoy Goetta but that is by far my favorite way to have Gotta! So going for brunch, I did try the Millionaire's coffee and it was Yum! I did save some room for the Chef's Crumble too - Berry Goodness! Don't let the authentic bar fool you. This truly is a GASTROPUB. Although my waiter did not wear a kilt, I did receive awesome service from Aidan. If you want to try Whiskey from near and far make this your go to spot. Cheers! - 4/01/2025 

Visting from out of town and stopped in mid afternoon on a Monday after Opening Day weekend. Jack at the bar was attentive and very passionate about his job. He educated us on different varieties and introduced us to new cocktails, including my new favorite- Penicillin! Highly recommend visiting and seeking him out. BTW- he just won a cocktail competition award! - 4/01/2025 

Had a table reserved on opening day. Everyone enjoyed their food and drink. - 3/27/2025 

Vegetarian options: Some salads but that's about it. Parking: Urban parking challenges. Kid-friendliness: Not the ideal spot for kids. - 3/25/2025 

I had made reservations for 6:15 Friday 3/21. When I spoke to the woman on the phone she said she got me I was having a very difficult time getting her to understand my name and she hung up on me. Upon arrival we did not seem to have our reservation. The manager was great. He apologized and found us seats at the bar. When I explained that I couldn't get in high chairs due to physical limitations he processed to find us a table. Our waitress CeCe was extremely good- the food as always was excellent. I highly recommend their unusual pot roast filled spring rolls.. our drinks wete.also very tasty. I thank the manager whose name i unfortunately can't remember. I did notice he was not only great with customers but also treated his staff with respect and assistance when needed. We have been to Nickersons several times and always enjoy it. Last night confirmed that my daughter and I will return - 3/22/2025 

Great place with great food!! Highly recommend!! - 3/22/2025 

Good food, service and atmosphere. - 3/22/2025 

We went here for St. Patrick’s day today. The place was very upscale Irish pub. The food was delicious. We really enjoyed the pot roast and the fixings it came with. Really loved how the chips were cooked in duck fat which is a very European thing to do. Best part of the experience was our waitress Abbie. She had such an amazing cheerfulness attentiveness and hospitality. Great pricing as well. Definitely recommend this restaurant and her as a waitress! We were so lucky! - 3/18/2025 

Amazing food service and atmosphere! Ready for our next date night back! Also great if you have kids ! - 3/14/2025 

went here as part of a food tour and the bangers and mash was great! Definitely will be back! - 3/14/2025 

We love their fish and chips. Our server was great. It’s our go to restaurant when we are attending shows/concerts at the Taft. Highly recommend! - 3/13/2025 

Nice little pub, offering some good classic staples. - 3/13/2025 

The food was good as always and the server was pleasant and friendly. - 3/12/2025 

I celebrated my birthday dinner here, and the food was fantastic. The service was very attentive. However, I did have an issue with a menu change that occurred mid-week. My wife had planned the dinner based on the menu from Sunday, but when we arrived today, the item we wanted—the sliders—had been removed from the menu. When we inquired about the menu change over the phone, we were informed that there wouldn’t be any changes until April. Aside from this issue, everything else was amazing. - 3/09/2025 

The overall experience was excellent!! Enjoy the atmosphere and the food. The service was great between walking into the restaurant and finally leaving for the evening. - 3/09/2025 

Great food and good service, as always. One of the nicest dining experiences in Cincinnati. - 3/09/2025 

Excellent food and service. Fish and chips is always outstanding and tried the chicken schnitzel for first time and very impressed. - 3/08/2025 

It is always a wonderful date and special occasion place. This is where I want to go for a special time. - 3/07/2025 

Nicholson's is a good choice for food before going to the theater or concert. The menu ranges from a good selection of appetizers, pub sandwiches, and heavier meals. The restaurant offers offer drinks or food options to complement the current running play. Service is normally good but make certain you tell your server if you have tickets to the current play. - 3/03/2025 

Wonderful food and so close for the play. Love it here - 3/03/2025 

We sat at our favorite table! Carrots were too sweet, corned beef was too thick & shepherd pie was greasy. Dessert was fabulous! - 3/02/2025 

We visited Nicholson’s’ before attending a show at the Aronoff. The food and service were very good and it was a very enjoyable casual meal with moderate prices. The only issue is that sometimes drinks ordered from the bar are extremely slow in coming as we have experienced this almost every time we visit. Most certainly not a reason to not visit here but wish the establishment could make improvements on this element of their service. But we will definitely return. - 2/28/2025 

Our favorite place to eat before a show at the Aronoff. Delicious chicken sandwich with caramelized onions and garlic aioli. We shared carrots, fries and the flash fried Brussels sprouts - so good. Hubby had the fish sandwich which he enjoyed. We shared the Bourbon Creme Brûlée- snarfed it right up! So good! - 2/28/2025 

Hell yeahs I recommend. Authentic atmosphere.friendly .tasty. the flatbread pizza with pesto and balsamic is fantastic.i like the veg selections.cabbage and the mashed potatoes are a personal fave.plus men in kilts! What's not to love?! - 2/26/2025 

Consistently good! Unique Broadway- themed menus and best bourbon sour in town. - 2/26/2025 

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  - 2/24/2025 

Came here for my birthday dinner & had a great time!! The hostess was excellent, very nice, and seated us right away. We were seated in the phone booth & it was a really cool experience - almost felt like private dining. The food was outstanding!! - 2/24/2025 

It was crowdy weekend's evening. bUt fortunately, we could use counter. And ever food is great! I ordered Signature Burger. Toasted bread and juicy meat are nice! - 2/23/2025