About Nicholson's

The idea for Nicholson’s was born from our founder’s passion for all things Great Britain. Nick Sanders traveled the U.K. extensively and fell in love with the amazing warmth, genuine hospitality and unique style of the public houses there. Much of the design was strongly inspired by Cafe Royal Circle Bar in Edinburgh, Scotland. We take great efforts to create a supremely authentic Scottish Pub experience, as the majority of the furniture and fixtures are from Great Britain. There is also Scottish soil underneath the bar and threshold so every guest is stepping onto a piece of Scotland when they walk through our doors. Our primary goal is to deliver an exceptional, unique, and singularly authentic experience every time.

26 years

Bringing Scotland to Cincinnati

100+

Scotch Whiskies

1st & Finest

Gastropub in the Region

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Nicholson's Pub

4.5 Stars - Based on 7033 User Reviews

Rickey Ellis

Great restaurant to get some delicious food before a show at the Arnoff Center across the street. Outstanding bar to get a proper beverage. Can't say enough about their burgers and fries. I tried their half tavern salad and added salmon on another visit. It was tasty with a nice size filet. Don't pass on the dessert menu. We highly recommend the cheesecake and toffee pudding... Big portions! 🤤 - 7/03/2026

Gracyn Messenger

best fish and chips EVER!!! the haddock was absolute perfection - 7/01/2026

Chris Warner

Stopped here before a show at the Aronoff Center. If you intend to eat here prior to a showtime, you will very likely need reservations. The food was quite incredible. Scotch egg was cooked perfectly with a jammy yolk. The shepherd's pie is the yummiest one I've ever had. The chicken schnitzel was also very delicious. They also have a special menu that correlates to whatever show is playing across the street. The atmosphere inside is very nice, but our server kept messing up the tab but ultimately it was figured out in the end. - 6/30/2026

Uncle Rico

Food is amazing. Kentucky hot brown, shepherds pie, and pot roast are some of my favorites. Guinness spring roll appetizer is the best. Great scotch selection. If you’re in Cincinnati for only one day, then eat hear. - 6/29/2026

Shawn

Some absolutely amazing food here! We were so impressed and will definitely be returning soon to try more of the great items on the menu. - 6/28/2026

D Schwab

My family and I had a great dinner before seeing Lion King. The ability to reserve a table weeks in advance was great. The service was very good and the food came out quickly. Our waitress watched us and brought us our second drinks as they were needed. - 6/25/2026

Dan S.

Jonathan Jarvis-Kennedy

I loved the food and atmosphere. Very reasonable prices for what you get. Perfect for a casual date night seated or at the bar. - 6/21/2026

Memento Mori

Good place . - 6/21/2026

Kit James

Delicious food and genuine pub vibes - 6/20/2026

Muk Tank

Great drink options... - 6/19/2026

Laura Scaggs

Fantastic place!! Service was exceptional and the food even better! We tried a couple of cocktails as well as the local whiskey flight. Shepherds’ Pie and Roast Beef were excellent. Beautiful restaurant. We sat on the patio and enjoyed the weather. Easy walk from Fountain Square. - 6/16/2026

Rhonda Detrow

Going to the Aronoff Center. Great location for pre or after show meal. Beautiful building, esthetically well appointed. Service was exceptional. Time and day of week may require a reservation. They had a fun specific menu to show we were attending. (Great idea). Drinks, starter, and meals, out fast and appropriately timed. Food was delicious. Soft pretzels with cheese, fish and shrimp, chicken and waffles. Shout out to management your staff is superb. We probably had 4 additional staff members besides our server that stopped, asked if we needed anything, took used things away, asked if we were satisfied. Would highly recommend to family and friends. We live 3hrs away but will be back. We're in town alot. - 6/14/2026

Keira Cecilia

The food was delicious—wouldn’t change a thing. The salmon was seasoned and cooked perfectly, the crab cakes were excellent, the sides (fries, mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables) were all 5/5, and the cheesecake was the perfect finish.Staff hard-working & amazing.Atmosphere was great! - 6/14/2026

Laura

Very accommodating. Hostess staffing very friendly - 6/13/2026

Joseph

Our group of Aronoff Ushers enjoy pre-show meals at Nicholson's periodically, last night was no exception. Friendly staff, great food & drink selections, environment for easy conversation, and sensitivity to get us settled-up and out on schedule! - 6/12/2026

Ilya Zhuykov

I had a corporate dinner here. This is a great place. Very atmospheric and food is amazing.Priced a bit too high in my opinion. - 6/11/2026

Crystal

It was nice to see full tables at lunch time. Summer is here. I enjoyed my favorite. - 6/11/2026

Bill

excellent food in a cool place; great selection of draft beverages - 6/10/2026

LeAnn R

Wow! It’s a “Must Do” dining experience. The ambience of the pub and the upscale food and drinks are an amazing experience. - 6/06/2026

Joe

Amazing food 😋 Hannah was a great server She knew the menu 😋 - 6/06/2026

John Lanter

It was excellent!! I had a Nicholson burger and my wife had the pot roast for lunch. I mean, what can I say? Everything was excellent and fresh!! all the way down to the ketchup!! we will definitely be back - 6/05/2026

Angela Braun

Amazing food and place love coming here.i have tried several items on the menu and everything was delicious! - 6/05/2026

Jen

Good food and good service. We went here prior to a show and the themed food and drinks were fun. Definitely will recommend to others. - 6/02/2026

Tara Lynn

Love this restaurant good food. People were so nice. Service was quick. I would definitely go back - 5/31/2026

Paul McGrew

Great place for a cocktail or a meal. Staff and food was excellent. Large bar area. Highly recommend. - 5/20/2026

Jill

Great food and service again!! Food was hot a tasty. The bourbon blackberry bread pudding was fantastic! - 5/19/2026

Joy

Nicholson is always a great place to go before the Aronoff center. We did go early because it gets crowded closer to Showtime. Everyone enjoyed their food – one got salmon, one got fish and chips, one got the pot roast and one got the hot brown. Our server, Deja, was very good. - 5/18/2026

Max

Was great brunch with MOM! All around solid place. - 5/18/2026

Amber Gray-Kurz

We went here on a food tour. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The bangers and mash tasting was my favorite meal of the tour. I loved the atmosphere and decor. - 5/17/2026

625 Walnut Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
513-564-9111
nicholsons@dinetrg.com

HOURS:
Sunday: 10am-9pm
Monday-Saturday: 11am-11pm