Reviews

Staff Good food. Good beer. Excellent staff. 5 star - 11/12/2025 

Bartenders were super cool - 11/10/2025 

I love the Reuben! - 11/09/2025 

Nicholson’s in Cincinnati is top-notch! The service is fast and friendly, the drinks are spot-on, and the appetizers are seriously good perfect for sharing or making a meal out of. The atmosphere hits that sweet spot between classy and comfortable, with a lively vibe that makes you want to stay awhile. Highly recommend for a night out downtown! - 11/08/2025 

Best Chicken waffles in Cincinnati - 11/05/2025 

Food was good, atmosphere and service were great. Dessert was amazing. - 11/04/2025 

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 - 10/31/2025 

Excellent service and good food. It was trivia night so they moved us to a corner so the noise level was fine. Fun place to watch a game. - 10/28/2025 

The best fish & chips EVER! Great atmosphere & service! - 10/28/2025 

There was only one server for our entire section. Considering there are a football game and theater production both beginning at 1:00 yesterday they were way understaffed. Our server worked hard, but it was too much for one person to handle. - 10/27/2025 

Azalea, our waitress, was the perfect blend of attentive and respectful. Our food was delicious and served timely. We always enjoy eating there after the Aronoff. - 10/27/2025 

Waitress was fabulous. Food was slow coming and she kept touching base with us. Received bills early- as requested- so we could make it to the aronoff on time. - 10/27/2025 

Bloody Mary was one of the best I’ve ever had. Scottish Brown was fabulous my friend had the Shrimp & Grits which she said were great. - 10/27/2025 

We were lucky enough to get the booth that is very private. It made us feel like we were in an old pub! Our server FeFe was amazing! We ordered a seasonal cider - a caramel apple one- it was delicious! We started with the bread board and would highly recommend it. Two at our table ordered salads and said they were delicious. One with shrimp and one with the salmon. Another of us ordered the Scotch Egg and that is always her go to here! I ordered the chicken pasta dish. It was excellent fresh made pasta with a spicy tomato sauce. We eat at Nicholson’s a couple of times a year especially when attending shows at Aronoff across the street. They have specialty menus to coordinate with each show and they will work hard to get you served and out the door o. Time for the show! - 10/26/2025 

If I lived in Cincinnati, this would be a go-to place for me. Beautiful bar, great cocktails and solid pub food. 5 stars all the way around - 10/26/2025 

Great service. Food was good. Ambiance was great with the fireplace going on a cooler night. Love the specials they have in connection with the Aronoff Broadway Shows. - 10/25/2025 

Food great. Appetizers missed so we didn’t get them with our drinks. - 10/25/2025 

Fabulous service and amazing ambience. We were pleased to sit by the fire in the Hearth room away from the bar. Less noisy. More cozy. A great place to enjoy a meal and a drink - 10/24/2025 

Fun that they use a menu related to the broadway show. - 10/24/2025 

Place was amazing. Food was great and the atmosphere was fun. What really sold it for us was our waiter Jesse! He was one of the best waiters we’ve ever had at any restaurant! If you plan on coming by ask for Jesse and you won’t be disappointed!! - 10/23/2025 

We changed our seating upon arrival on a beautiful Saturday to the open-air tables by the sidewalk. Our lunch was a Royal Couple pairing of half Tavern House salad/half Reuben sandwich for me and my wife enjoyed the same half salad with grilled chicken. The bee pollen vinaigrette dressing was delightful. With plenty of time before the matinee performance at the Aronoff, we shared the Sweet Memories Bourbon and Caramelized Apples Bread Pudding with vanilla ice cream. Wow! Appropriately named! Our server Heather indicated it to be a favorite with her also. She was there when needed but not hovering. Overall, a great lunch experience! - 10/22/2025 

Our server was amazing. We had a short amount of time before our show and she made sure we got whatever we wanted and needed. The food was fabulous! - 10/22/2025 

We eat there every time before the play. Yesterday I had the special for the Aranoff menue. It was short ribs with mushroom gravy and noodles. It was SUPERB!!!! One of best meals I have had in years. Scotch also was great as always. Well Done Nicholson's!!!!!!! - 10/20/2025 

We enjoy having different choices off a separate show menu. The crab cakes were really good. - 10/20/2025 

Server was great! Food was okay. Love they have a theme for the broadway shows. - 10/20/2025 

Every time I make a reservation two weeks in advance the seating is terrible - 10/20/2025 

Food was outstanding! Dined on the show specials and loved everything. - 10/20/2025 

Delicious lunch before heading to the Aronoff across the street. They had several special menu items themed around the current show (The Notebook, in our case). Service was fairly quick and our waitress was attentive and prompt in placing our order, knowing many of the patrons were dining before the show. The pot roast was EXCELLENT, and very flavorful. We will be back! - 10/19/2025 

Our dinner which was the short rib tagliatelle special was not warm at all. The meat was a little warmer than the noodles, but the noodles were cold. The bread was also very rubbery which makes me wonder if it was reheated in a microwave. - 10/19/2025 

Very good food, interesting and intriguing atmosphere. A bit noisy. - 10/19/2025 

Always a great place to eat before a concert or a play... convenient location, good service, tasty food and lots of drink options. It's our go to place. - 10/18/2025 

My husband and I dined at Nicholson's recently and we had an amazing experience. We had the burger and the fish & chips and both were delicious. Our food arrived within 10 minutes and it was piping hot and well plated. Heather, our server, did a fantastic job! She took our orders quickly and professionally and made sure we had the appropriate condiments and utensils. After the food came she checked on us to see if we were happy with it and she continued to check back with us often. She kept our drinks filled. Heather was friendly and made our dining experience extra nice. Thank you Nicholson's for a wonderful evening. - 10/17/2025 

Great way to start a date night! Arnoff show night and had a fantastic meal at Nicholson's! Server was the best, food came out great and fast. Server perfectly in attendance taking care of several requests, spot on! - 10/16/2025 

I recently dined at Nicholson’s with three other people. I had the fish and shrimp, we also ordered the cock-o-leakie soup, salmon, chicken Caesar salad salad. All four guests were next level impressed with the quality and taste of the food. Our server was a lovely young lady that had great energy and a wonderful attitude. Our beer choices were on point and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience. - 10/15/2025 

Loved the atmosphere and live music (on a Thursday night). The decor and the bar are super cool and authentic! We only came for drinks and an appetizer, wish we had come here for dinner. We tried the roasted Brussels sprouts with Parmesan and a dip, excellent! Reasonable prices, attentive service. - 10/15/2025 

Loved the atmosphere and live music. The decor and the bar are super cool and authentic! We only came for drinks and an appetizer, wish we had come here for dinner. We tried the roasted Brussels sprouts with Parmesan and a dip, excellent! Reasonable prices, attentive service. - 10/15/2025 

Good food, excellent service. Great place to go before the theater or just for a good meal. - 10/15/2025 

We love coming here because of the location, ambiance, but mostly because of the food. - 10/15/2025 

Good was overall excellent. Temperature issue with pretzels with beer cheese( cold) and shrimp appetizer and it was pretty dried out. Rueben was great, bread board was excellent and so was the crème brûlée. Service was ok. Our waiter was very friendly but a chatty Cathy. He talked to one older couple for 10 minutes and we were clearly waiting to order. Thank goodness the food came out quickly because we at 7pm show to walk to. - 10/14/2025 

Loved the chicken schnitzel and pot roast. Nice selection of draft beers - 10/14/2025 

A warm and welcoming spot in downtown Cincinnati. Excellent food and really friendly service. Music could be a bit less loud, but it is a bar, so I understand. Try the Kentucky Hot Brown. I will be back! - 10/12/2025 

Fe fe was an amazing waitress Food came out fresh and hot 🔥 - 10/11/2025 

I just hate it when a server says “are you still working on it?’ I usually reply. “ I’m not working on it, but I am still enjoying it.” When will that expression be eliminated? Am I the only one that despises that? - 10/09/2025 

Ashley the bartender and Kimi the GM were great to work with. Come visit this place on Mondays for Trivia that starts at 7pm. - 10/09/2025 

Stopped in before a football game and despite the big crowd and short staffing we were able to get decent service. The beers were tasty and the food was good overall. Solid experience and would go back to if in town. - 10/07/2025 

Best food! Get the pot roast! - 10/07/2025 

Food was fantastic! Tentative staff! - 10/05/2025 

Excellent time! The Irish coffees were delicious! Good service. - 10/02/2025 

Nicholson's fine food and whiskey. Great food selection. Some of the food is hard to find elsewhere. The quality of the food is more than fair for the location. I was expecting more from the drinks especially when you are paying the prices your paying. The service was good they will remake your meal if its not to order. Every one was polite in the open forum area. I have really good hearing, i heard few remarks said in the kitchen i wasn't really happy about. I will be coming back its has a great atmosphere thats hard to copy! With how much gossip that happen their seems like a good place to ........"you fill it in" - 9/28/2025 

We came here by chance during Oktoberfest. I loved the atmosphere (being Scottish myself). My boyfriend and I sat at the bar. The one female bartender looked extremely overwhelmed and it took quite a while for us to be noticed. She wasn’t the only one tending. We both got the chili which was good but a tad salty. The Scottish larger I ordered was excellent! My boyfriend’s glass was chipped at the rim. They replaced it with no issue(except the overwhelmed part). I would have loved to have purchased a shirt (if it’s not Scottish is crap)but it seemed like it would have inconvenienced the staff to do so. - 9/28/2025 

Was sat at the requested table, so that was great! App. came out quick, hot and delicious. Mains came out hot and delicious. Drinks were great! Great friendly service. Great food experience after the show! - 9/25/2025 

The restaurant is right across from the Aronoff Center where there are Broadway shows. Nicholson's did a great job of serving all play patrons before a show. They had our waters and menus ready for us at the table. The waitress quickly took our order and kept our drinks filled until dinner came out. I had the Belhaven beer cheese and the Tavern house salad. The Bellhaven beer cheese was smooth, creamy and delicious. The Tavern house salad had a lot of blue cheese, more that enough for every bite. The Bee Pollen dressing was flavorful, but not overbearing. The restaurant had huge, awesome chairs at some tables that look like King's and Queen's chairs, so whimsical and fun. It is a true Scottish American Gastropub. I was not drinking that night, but they look like there was a variety of delicious drinks to try. Also, the bar looked like they had a wide selection of draft beers. - 9/24/2025 

Traditional Pub Food in downtown! Staying downtown, after a full day, we wanted someplace close to the hotel. We were not disappointed; we chose Nicholson's. The waiter was awesome, had great recommendations, I enjoyed the lamb loin chops, and my wife had the shepherd's Pie. Both were done very well, the lamb was cooked medium, tender, and juicy, and the pie was excellent; my wife had enough left over for another meal. That said, we also split a Sticky Toffee Pudding. It's a generous size, so splitting it was perfect. Overall, great value, properly pulled pint, solid food, well worth a visit! - 9/24/2025 

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. - 9/23/2025 

Very accommodating to a change in the party size. Nice outdoor patio. - 9/22/2025 

Great food and fast service. Very convenient to Aronoff - 9/21/2025 

Fun atmosphere in a busy area. Great food and service. - 9/21/2025 

Great food and perfect location. We enjoyed so much. - 9/21/2025 

We had a 5:30 Friday night reservation, but traffic was horrible and we were over 20 minutes late. I called the restaurant on our way down and told them we were stuck in traffic. Most restaurants only hold reservations for 15 minutes, but Nicholson’s said not to worry about it and that our table will be ready when we get here! When we finally arrived we were seated immediately and our server, Justin, was absolutely phenomenal! He was very energetic and his service was outstanding! We had a wonderful experience there! - 9/20/2025 

Service was excellent and food was delicious! We were attending a show at the Aronoff and our server timed every part of our meal perfectly. - 9/20/2025 

We had a lovely time right before the show at the theater across the street. The drinks were outstanding. The service was stellar. And the food was reasonably priced. - 9/19/2025 

I love how they always have themed menus based on the current show that is playing at the Aronoff. - 9/19/2025 

I live downtown & eat out 7days a week. Food is high-quality food at reasonable price. Staff is always friendly and accommodating. In addition , it's the #1 selection for Scotch lovers in Cincy. - 9/17/2025 

Loved the food . Had the salmon , zucchini medley and Brussel sprouts. Great. And the toffee sticky pudding was so yummy. - 9/17/2025 

The drinks are amazing. I had a fantastic cocktail. I had the Welsh dip sandwich as well and it was to die for. I always have a great experience when I am here. It's my go-to dinner place before a show at the Aranoff or grabbing a quick bite for lunch. - 9/16/2025 

Fantastic atmosphere, great service and unbelievable food! My family and I love to go to Nicholson's before our Broadway in Cincinnati shows at the Aronoff. They are conveniently located across from the Aronoff Theater and they create special menu choices based on the broadway show performing. I highly recommend Nicholson's for anyone looking to try something new and for those of us that can't get enough of it. - 9/15/2025 

We enjoy eating here for the shows at the Aronoff Center. Our meals come in a timely manor and there is usually a fun "show" menu if we want to try something different. - 9/15/2025 

We went before the musical at the Arnoff Center and loved getting in the theme with the menu! Delicious and fun! - 9/15/2025 

Great service and wonderful food! I love the unique Great British theme! They had a menu devoted to the show playing at the Aronoff Crnter that we were going to see. Very well-done! - 9/14/2025 

Nicholson's never disappoints. Great drinks, food, and mocktails. Our family of 4 went before a show ar the Aronoff. Get reservations in advance is you go before the show! - 9/14/2025 

Excellent food and service. A wonderful experience and I highly recommend it. - 9/14/2025 

Josh took great care of us. He was knowledgeable an attentive. Never been here before but I will be back. Not sure what type of fish was used for the fish and chips but didn’t care for it too much. - 9/13/2025 

Great food, great service in a grand but not too formal of a setting. Food is fairly priced and well executed. Drinks are good, expect to pay a bit for them. - 9/12/2025 

Never have been upset about anything. Great place to eat then walk across the street for a show at the Aronoff Center - 9/12/2025 

Food is always exceptional. But we were sat at a two top in a glorified closet. It was very dark and claustrophobic. Took away from the enjoyment of the restaurant. - 9/11/2025 

Food is always hearty and tasty. Many classic English and Scottish staples. Extensive beer and whiskey collections from the countries listed above. Great service and amazing decor! One of my favorite local spots! - 9/09/2025 

Amazing food, The staff were on top of everything and the atmosphere was to die for. I will 100% be returning. - 9/02/2025 

Good gathering spot! - 8/29/2025 

Rodolfo was our waiter! He was very knowledgeable about the whiskey’s and scotch available! I had a whiskey flight and was amazed by the difference in tastes! Rodolfo definitely gave us great recommendations for appetizers and main plates. We had the shrimp and kilts for appetizer, which was incredibly tasty! Our party had the steak as well as the pasta al a whiskey, which were also delicious! If you’re in the Cincinnati area, you definitely want check this place out!!! Would highly recommend, excellent service and great food! - 8/26/2025 

Just had their wings for Cincinnati Wing Week 2025, They are excellent!! Put them on the menu! 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. - 8/23/2025 

This was a short walk from our hotel after a long day and it was amazing. The atmosphere is definitely a Scottish bar feel and absolutely beautiful as a building. Our waiter, Jesse, was amazing and very helpful with the menu. We ordered apps, dinner, and dessert because of the authenticity of the food. This is a must stop for anyone who travels a lot...or wishes they did! - 8/19/2025 

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. - 8/14/2025 

We come here every time we are in Cincy. Everything is Excellent! - 8/13/2025 

Lovely lunch place spot if you are looking for somewhere classy and quiet. I had the Arugula salad and Kentucky Burgoo stew. Very nice 👍🏻 - 8/04/2025 

The Highlands Scotch flight was exceptional. Perfect to dip your toes into some beautifully aged Scotch. The food was great. Dont sleep on the Scotch Egg. I got the Chicken schnitzel which was perfectly crispy and came with delicious sauce. The pot roast was average but not bad. The architecture of the interior was beautiful and live music tied it all together. - 8/02/2025 

Here in town for a game, second trip to this spot. Zach the bartender is awesome! Food is amazing, drinks are great! A must try! - 7/28/2025 

Great food and even better server! We brought out of town guests who were pleased with the experience. - 7/28/2025 

Favorite for us foodies and love the authentic Scottish mix with current restaurantalist. Update July 2025. Can’t return until the City of Cincinnati is safe to walk on the streets. - 7/27/2025 

Quality food and fantastic build out. Oh, and the staff are outstanding too! - 7/25/2025 

Great service and atmosphere. Banger and mash very good. The blackened chicken pasta maybe a 3. The bartender Zach made it excellent. - 7/20/2025 

My family loved Nicholson’s tonight. Josh was sharing his suggestions with us and we loved everything. Thank you Josh! Give this guy a raise! Oh and make sure you get his Jack Daniels Single Barrel! - 7/19/2025 

Best fish and chips on the Ohio River. Fresh, crispy, and perfectly cooked. Had the accompanying salad w gorgonzola. Fresh, perfect and the dressing wasn't overdone. Seriously, this is a must visit in Cincy. - 7/16/2025 

Very professional and attentive staff. Our Bowen family had a banquet and the food was perfectly served family style. Filet mignon and salmon. - 7/15/2025 

Out of this world experience. Excellent customer service. Don’t walk in expecting peppy and fake but authentic and kind is their vibe. We had SO many different dishes and each one of them blew our mind (chicken Sammy 10/10, salmon 10/10, steak 10/10, brussel sprouts 10/10, BBQ SAUCE 10/10). There was NO Wait! The staff was so accommodating. The ambience was elevated chill. I would live here if I was in Cinci. SO AMAZING!! - 7/14/2025 

Good place to go with a big group, food is decent. Atmosphere is great! Good drinks - 7/13/2025 

Our server was fabulous! Mocktails were delish. Our appetizer initially came out cold but servers were very gracious to send back to the kitchen for us. The rest of the meal was great! We look forward to coming back sometime. - 7/12/2025 

My 2 sons and I visited during Burger Week. Not only was the burger delicious, but so was the Scottish egg and the crab cakes! Our server was super friendly and attentive. Great experience!! - 7/12/2025 

Beautiful atmosphere and we had great food and service. - 7/09/2025 

Good pub grub. Big restaurant, could get too noisy so if you want a very quiet dinner keep that in mind. - 7/06/2025 

The food was excellent, and the menu had many great options. Our server was attentive to our needs and gave us space to talk a while before ordering. - 7/04/2025 

Kendall was fantastic. Very friendly and helped us out with some great recommendations. Guinness was poured perfectly. Will be back! - 7/04/2025 

Warm, inviting pub with great service. The kilts are a nice reflection of the Scottish flavor. Would earn another star for Scottish or Celtic music instead of the loud classic American rock. - 6/30/2025 

Our server was efficient. Haddock did not have a great flavor. Small piece of fish. Caesar side salad had wilted brown lettuce Burger was delicious Corn bread was delicious. - 6/29/2025 

Brilliant Team and Service We turned up early for our booking on the hottest weekend of the year. Thanks to the team on site to welcome us and show us to our table. As a party of 10, we didn't think this would be possible. Food, service and environment 10/10. - 6/21/2025 

Good service and drinks. We only had appetizers, but plan on coming back to try the dinner menu. I recommend this place. - 6/18/2025 

We had tickets to the theater for a 7:30 show. The waiter made sure we were on schedule and guided us on when to order and when to wrap things up. We were at the theater in plenty of time to be seated. - 6/15/2025 

A bit on the pricy side, but great atmosphere. Very bright, but cozy. - 6/03/2025 

The food was good so was the service. The only thing that kept me from giving a 5 was where we were sat. It wasn’t busy and we were sat in a corner with no view. - 6/02/2025 

We were placed in a quiet room away from the bar that had a fireplace. Nice setting. The service was excellent. The food is bar food but at least as good as expected. The wine was a very good value. The Spring Rolls were a very pleasant surprise. - 6/01/2025 

Fish and chips Buonasera, siamo stati in questo luogo ben 3 volte su 5 gg della nostra vacanza, forse una ragione ci sara'😃, la prima volta solo per bere una birra e ci siamo capitati per caso, le altre due per cena;beh devo dire che il personale sia nel pub che nella sala dinner al piano di sopra sempre cortese e molto accogliente soprattutto attento agli allergeni che non e' da sottovalutare. Ottime le portate, le pie noi abbiamo preso quella al salmone veramente buona e abbondante ma il top e' il loro fish and chips strepitoso leggero e per nulla unto, prezzi nella norma, vivamente consigliato provatelo. - 5/30/2025 

We had a terrific dining experience. Food was excellent and the service was outstanding. Heather did a great job! We’re coming back. - 5/29/2025 

We had a very good meal. The pot roast spring rolls were a very unique app and the gravy sauce paired with it perfectly. The chicken sandwich was also very good, if a bit messy with the sauce. - 5/27/2025 

Full disclosure: I need to order more food here before I give this place five stars. I wasn't blown away by the fish and chips, but... The servers here are fun and attentive, and the scotch selection is unmatched. Made me miss Edinburgh. Also: don't pass up Burns Night. It is a total hoot. - 5/22/2025 

The Garden Room was amazing for our rehearsal dinner! We got a lot of compliments for how nice the space was and the patio was also fantastic! The staff being dedicated to just us was great! - 5/11/2025 

They sat us right away even though we were 10 minutes early. Excellent service and the food was delicious. Great meal and great ambiance. - 5/11/2025 

Food was delicious and they have Kilkenny on tap! Our service was great, we were seated and served quickly. - 5/11/2025 

Never disappoints ! Service was amazing food was amazing - 5/11/2025 

crowed on a Saturay "play day" but still great service - 5/11/2025 

Had not been here for quite some time. The food was very good. Think our waitress was a little overwhelmed. Had a small mix up with the drink order and did not have too much time for follow up. It was a theater night and was quite busy. - 5/10/2025 

It was great but we were in a corner and it was poorly lit. Made it difficult to see the menu. Chair was very wobbly - 5/10/2025 

Great food, especially fish and chips and crab cakes! Wonderful service, very attentive. - 5/10/2025 

Came to Nicholson’s before seeing a musical and had a great time! - 5/10/2025 

Walked in and was seated immediately, but we were surrounded by empty tables filled with dirty dishes. Our server was super nice and attentive! The food was okay- I got a salad and added chicken. I felt the chicken was bland but it was hot when it came out. My friend got the pot roast and said it was good! The espresso martini has an interesting flavor, maybe raspberry? - 5/09/2025 

Went before a Broadway Show and Daisha was an amazing server. The cocktails were amazing and the food was delicious. Loved the Goat Cheese Dip! Will definitely be back. - 5/09/2025 

Food can be a little heavy but very good. We share as to not be to uncomfortable. Service atmosphere are great! - 5/08/2025 

We had dinner on an opening night at the Aronooff. The restaurant was really crowded and busy, and yet our food came out hot, correct and delicious! Our server was very attentive during our wait, making sure our drinks were always full. Our server noted we were attending a show so he made sure we had plenty of time to eat! Great experience. - 5/07/2025 

Delicious. Great, friendly, funny service. It's perfect every time! - 5/04/2025 

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!! - 5/03/2025 

Pot Roast was amazing. Great beer selection too, plus the atmosphere was great. Really enjoyed my visit and hope to return next time I'm in the area - 5/03/2025 

Service was excellent and food, as usual, was outstanding! Reservations were easy to make and confirm. Thank you! - 5/03/2025 

I think our server was very good but the place seemed under-staffed. We waited for every course to order - but do not believe it was the servers fault. - 5/02/2025 

All staff were very courteous and catered promptly to our every need. Food was enjoyed by all in our group. - 5/01/2025 

Always great dining experience before shows at Aronoff! - 5/01/2025 

Food was very good. We had stopped going here because the service was so slow. After several years, decided to give it another try. The first time we went, about a month ago, service was great. This time it took so long for our server to stop by for the first time we had to ask someone else to send her over. It all worked out fine in the end, but being across the street from the Aronoff I would expect speedier and more attentive service. We will go back but will continue to make early reservations and allow plenty of time to get to the play on time. - 4/29/2025 

Everyone in our group of five loved their food and drinks. The waiter fun, quick, and knowledgeable. I had the lamb chops and risotto with cremini mushrooms. The chops had a great crust on the outside and super tender inside. The risotto was creamy and paired great with the chops. We had the blueberry crumble for dessert which was a great sweet ending to a meal. The place is an Irish pub and the decor exudes Irish pub so it was spot on. - 4/27/2025 

We had a wonderful time. Good food and a very nice server. Someone in our party had car problems so they were a bit late. Our server couldn’t have been sweeter! Our only issue was that our server must have been working on the other side of the restaurant as well and wasn’t able to check in with us very often. - 4/27/2025 

My girlfriend and I stopped in here on a recommendation and wow.... the food was some of the best things to have ever graced my lips. I had the three cheese macaroni, which had a beautiful cheese pull, the goat cheese dip which was so much more flavorful than I had expected, and the Kentucky Hot Brown which... I have never had elsewhere to compare but Ho-ly, that was amazing!My girlfriend ordered the wings and their house burger, which she has also remarked as one of the best burgers she has ever had. Truly worth a visit. - 4/26/2025 

Bartender suggested the pot roast and it was the best meal I've had in YEARS!!! A must have!! - 4/26/2025 

Food was good we were seated right away. Service was a little slow (& it was not crowded). - 4/26/2025 

Absurd value for the money. Numerous draught beers are available, and their menu strongly hits home with numerous comfort food options. Definitely check this place out. - 4/25/2025 

What a fun place to dine. It definitely has the Scotish vibe going on. We really enjoyed our evening. Our wait staff were friendly and enthusiastic and did everything they could to make our meal enjoyable. The crab cakes were amazing. My hubby had the Steak and really enjoyed it. I had the fish and chips It was delicious. We will definitely be back. In fact. We just booked my grandsons graduation family lunch for May 2. I will definitely share this experience with friends. - 4/24/2025 

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. - 4/24/2025 

Nicholson’s never fails to impress. I’ve eaten there many times and have never been disappointed with any of the food. Excellent! - 4/24/2025 

Had a party of 8 and was sat immediately though it was a Tuesday, our waiter Rodolfo was super kind and happy to help. We got our food rather quickly and it was delicious. I highly recommend the pork belly appetizer and the risotto that comes with the lamb chops is divine. - 4/23/2025 

We eat there in a group of 4-5 before our Broadway series shows. Everything is great. Servers are well trained and support staff assists to bring out food on occasions . Food is excellent. We are amazed how efficient they are serving such a crowd in a short time span. - 4/21/2025 

I do not comment on any restaurants beyond a star rating. - 4/21/2025 

My grandson and I enjoyed another lovely meal at Nicholson’s. Our favorite item on the menu is the delicious salmon. And we always start with sharing a wonderful Scotch egg. Thanks again for a lovely Broadway Series pre-show dining experience. - 4/20/2025 

Come here to eat before seeing a show across the street. Great food - 4/17/2025 

10/10 Everything was excellent. Wouldn’t of changed anything - 4/15/2025 

Our first time. Pretzel appetizer was very good. Cocktails were delicious. The fries are the best. However the Shepherd's Pie was a little greasy with minimal vegetables. I would go back again but order something different. - 4/13/2025 

Love that you do a special menu based on the show at the Aronoff. As always, food is fantastic, service is very friendly and accommodating, and we love going to Nicholson’s before our show. - 4/13/2025 

Nicholson's is a great place to eat before a show. They are friendly, efficient and the food is always great. I go quite often throughout the year and have never had a bad experience. - 4/13/2025 

Great food, good energy without interruption of a conversation. Server Jesse was amazing as was the house manager. - 4/13/2025 

I went to Nicholson’s with a friend prior to seeing &Juliet, and it was perfect! Jesse was our server, and he was wonderful! We arrived during happy hour, so we split three appetizers, and it was the perfect amount of food. The beer cheese is not to be missed, and the duck fat fries and buffalo chicken bites were delish as well. We’ll definitely go back! - 4/12/2025 

We love this place and like always the food, service and drinks were fabulous. - 4/09/2025 

On a quest for a hot brown in Cincinnati. Gone for many years is the old faithful Watertower in Mt Airy. And Kennings in Bridgetown, but this place may be the last to have it on the menu. It did not disappoint. Also had the scotch egg and pretzel beer cheese appetizers. These were good portions, excellently presented and delicious. This place gets it right. This place has great service, good energy and good music playing in the background. A great place to bring kids while the adults have a draft or a glass of wine. - 4/06/2025 

Great place to take kids before a show, excellent service (anticipating what the kids would need). Very happy customers. - 4/05/2025 

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 

Food and restaurant were great. Wish they offered valet parking. - 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 

Great place for a meal and a beverage, especially before going to the Aronoff or just hanging around town in the evening, or during the day on weekends - 3/30/2025 

We eat here before every Aronoff show. It is our favorite restaurant. We love the food and the atmosphere and also the cocktails! - 3/30/2025 

As always the food was excellent. The service could have been better. - 3/30/2025 

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

Food was delicious! Our server, Josh, was fantastic! We will be back! - 3/26/2025 

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

Great experience...food, service, and atmosphere! We enjoyed our evening. - 3/24/2025 

Dinner at Nicholson’s is always something we look forward to. The fish & chips are fantastic and our daughter loves the BBQ bacon burger. We had the pork ends & bread board for appetizers and again they didn’t disappoint. We always love the specialty menu for the Aronoff shows. Highly recommend Nicholson’s for anytime you want great food, great service & great drinks! - 3/23/2025 

You know a restaurant cares about you when they have glasses of water waiting for you at the table when you arrive. No restaurant does this anymore, but Nicholsons did. Great food, great service. - 3/23/2025 

Really enjoyed our night at Nicholson’s. Our waiter was excellent. My wife had the Irish stew and I had the steak. We would highly recommend both of them! - 3/23/2025 

Food was great, served very quickly. Server was excellent. - 3/23/2025 

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 

We always enjoy having a meal here before a show at the Aranoff. Thanks for making it another great meal! - 3/22/2025 

We love Nicholson’s. Fefe (not sure on spelling) took amazing care of us! - 3/22/2025 

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

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

It was a first time for me and my wife. Our friends have been there many times. I had the fish and shrimp as did the other husband. My wife had the Reuben and the other wife had shrimp and grits. Both couples ordered the sticky pudding for dessert. Heather was our server. Everything about our dinner was outstanding! We will be back! - 3/21/2025 

Great place to eat prior to a show. The food is good and they do a great job of getting the food out quickly to make it to the show in time. - 3/21/2025 

Had play tickets at The Aronoff. Service was great and we were in our theater seats in plenty of time. - 3/21/2025 

We had a wonderful dinner at Nicholson's. Our server Jasper took very good care of us. Great selection of craft cocktails, wine and beer. Can't beat the fish and chips. I ordered Shrimp and Grits it had great flavor and very creamy grits. - 3/19/2025 

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 

I had not eaten at Nicholson's for a few years and now I am wondering why. The food was so delicious and a very reasonable price. Our server was prompt, which was especially appreciated on a busy holiday night. We sat in the bar area where the band played the volume was just about right although it made conversation a little more difficult. A very enjoyable evening. - 3/16/2025 

Excellent food and service. We will definitely be back! - 3/16/2025 

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 

Delicious food, delightful service! Yummy drinks! - 2/23/2025 

Hadn’t been to Nicholson’s in years despite having Broadway Series tickets. It was exactly as I remembered and what I expected. Good, solid Scottish-American tavern food. I had the special - BBQ Brisket over Mac n Cheese topped with onion straws. The flavor was good but the brisket was very tough to even cut let alone chew. My husband’s fish n chips were delicious! Service was outstanding. Our server was knowledgeable, helpful and efficient. - 2/22/2025 

Food was delicious! Every bite a delight to the tastebuds. I had the Cock-a-Leekie soup and the Chicken Schnitzel…such a delightful burst of flavor. True artistry! - 2/22/2025 

The grilled turkey leg (Broadway series special) was especially good! Enjoyed the Churro Expresso Martini special. And our waitress was a sweet heart - made the dinner even more enjoyable. - 2/20/2025 

We found the service and food to be a great value for the money. Jasper was a wonderful server! - 2/19/2025 

Great place, close to Arnoff, service is usually very good, same for the food - 2/19/2025 

Very consistent and always great food and drinks. We love going there. - 2/19/2025 

Great place to dine. - 2/19/2025 

It was fun and good. Nice place to enjoy some tasty food - 2/18/2025 

Scotch Egg & pork belly apps. were excellent as was the salmon and lamb chop! Lamb chops were perfectly prepared - 2/16/2025 

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! - 2/15/2025 

Always love coming here!! Never had a bad experience!! The food is amazing as well as the service! - 2/15/2025 

First the atmosphere. This is what I would picture a Scottish pub would look like. Everyone is friendly and the staff is very attentive. Now I could see it getting noisy as the evening wears on. But for an early dinner it was quite pleasant. Now the food. Started with their take on an egg roll. But it is filled with pot roast! They were creamy, tasty and just down right delicious. Then I had the surf and turf. It was outstanding! Steak cooked perfectly, shrimp, same garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus. Yum, yum and yum! Our server, Josh, was awesome and we had a great meal experience. - 2/14/2025 

What a great time taking our 5 yards of grands to Brock with Spidey and friends - 2/10/2025 

Jasper was outstanding service. He recommended some food items and was very personable. We love Nicholson’s. They get better every visit. - 2/09/2025 

Food was above expectations. Jesse gave us great service! So convenient for dinner before show at the Aronoff. - 2/09/2025 

Our waiter was exceptional. The food was good and was served in a timely manner. We’ll go back! - 2/09/2025 

Good food. Close to the aronoff so great for a night at the theater. - 2/09/2025 

Always an excellent experience!! Great food! Great service! - 2/09/2025 

You really can’t beat the convenience of being right across from Aronoff- but the food and drinks are really good too! Service was excellent! We enjoyed all the happy hour cocktails we tried. Goat cheese appetizer was delicious!! - 2/08/2025 

Great food and service. A lit noisy but energetic atmosphere. Our waiter did a great job of getting our group of 7 off to Broadway Series show right on time - 2/08/2025 

Great pub environment, lots of seating and large bar for quick drinks. Food comes out quick and cooked exactly to order. The Goat cheese dip was amazing, could use more Naan bread with it. Prices are great for size and quality of food. Wait time for a table is short and take reservations. - 2/07/2025 

Great food and service! Not overly crowded but we'll attended. Tried the Guinness egg rolls and they were very tasty. Great for a heavy appetizer or very light meal. - 2/07/2025 

Great experience before the show at aronoff. Fish & shrimp were delicious !! - 2/07/2025 

As usual the food was delicious! Our server, Deja, did a great job snd we were there nearly two hours. A very nice lunch. Donna - 2/06/2025 

As always, the food was excellent as were the drinks at happy hour. Our server was also very good. Great evening. - 2/05/2025 

Nicholson's has been a amazing experience every time I have went . I recently went with my youngest brother to show him a good time that night and first spot we went was here for dinner - he never been here so both of us were in for a treat - his reaction to a good experience and i love the food and experience so couldn't pass this place up. Fish & shrimp for the both of us , seasoned potatoes, corn bread, vegetable medley, and cole slaw came out AFTER we got the bear cheese and pretzels . They even forgot to swap out the shrimp first so we got extra fish too . In other words, we got plenty of food and took plenty home. Amazing all around . Service, this place was very attentive - i will say it wasnt crazy busy like after a aronoff show but still . My only weirded out moment was we had our waitress clock out middle of it so we had like 3 people cover our table ? Ambiance, this place is a irish gastropub and has a very welcoming and cozy feel (especially if you get a private party room in the back) and i highly recommend this place - my brother and I as well as rest of our family will be back ! - 2/04/2025 

The service was amazing. I got the chicken and waffles. Everything tasted good. The chicken was dry, but other than that I enjoyed my food and the service. - 2/03/2025 

Great atmosphere 👌 Great cuisine Nice and happy staff. - 2/03/2025 

I hadn’t been here in a few years since I moved north of the city, and was excited to have a chance to return today. Nicholson’s did not disappoint. Everyone’s meal was delicious-pub burger, pot roast, salmon, and grilled cheese and soup. The flavors were wonderful and, the atmosphere is still cozy and wonderful. - 2/02/2025 

An Incredible experience. Our server Josh was outstanding. The food was exquisite and they had more than enough drinks to choose from. It's nice to have a little piece of Scotland so close to home. Will recommend and be back for sure. - 2/02/2025 

We were in town for a short weekend. Enjoyed the food very much. Service was top notch! - 2/02/2025 

Great food, friendly staff, wonderful experience. Perfect dinner before a show - 2/02/2025 

Always good food and service. It's a favorite when we eat downtown. - 2/01/2025 

That's how you pour a Guinness. Shepherd's pie was very good as well with a lot of flavor - 1/30/2025 

I love the bright open feel of Nicholson’s . First go to for down town dining . Always great service and food options . - 1/29/2025 

One of my favorite places in Cincinnati! Food is always wonderful and the ambience is top notch. We went for a Robert Burns night and it was a truly Scottish experience with dancers and bagpipes. I recommend this place to all out of town coworkers and anyone going to a play at the Aronoff. - 1/26/2025 

Great food and menu choices. Good service and value. - 1/26/2025 

Everything was delicious! Smoked salmon, pork belly, and rolls were the favorites for starters. Chicken schnitzel was the bomb! - 1/25/2025 

Always an excellent time of food, friends, and what feels like family! Love this place! - 1/24/2025 

Great experience. Loved the Scottish eggs. Great waitstaff. - 1/24/2025 

As always a great and authentic dining experience - 1/24/2025 

Nicholson’s brings the perfect Scottish pub vibe to Cincinnati. The food is incredible—don’t miss the crispy fish and chips, the rich pork belly with apple side, or the chicken schnitzel with a lemon twist. The shepherd’s pie is pure comfort food bliss. Great drinks and a warm atmosphere, but service can get pretty slow when it’s busy, which has happened more than once. - 1/20/2025 

Food was great. Service was outstanding. Only knock was someone coming in from outside and asking us for money, which is a tough situation for the restaurant to police. - 1/20/2025 

Good atmosphere. Good food & service. A little cold inside on a cold night - 1/20/2025 

One of favorites in Cincinnati. A great spot before or after theater. The staff and service is excellent but there is a mystery. Wayne, our server was great but the wait for a glass of wine and a pint of Harp was 20 minutes and the wait for food was another 20 minute wait. We like the place and we will be back but this was not the first time an absurdly long wait for drinks and food happened. Somebody should figure out a solution. - 1/19/2025 

Everything was delicious and high quality as always. This is my favorite place to come before or after a show at the Aronoff. The service never disappoints, but Jasper was especially pleasant and welcoming this last visit and really seemed to care that we had our best brunch experience. And we did! 🙂 - 1/19/2025 

First - kudos to our server Chloe, who (despite a busy Saturday night) gave us superb service. Our food was good and Nicholson’s ambience is always good (it’s a bona fide pub). This is not our first visit, and it won’t be our last. Hope we get Chloe again! - 1/19/2025 

Great location. Food was delicious, large portions. Excellent service. Great for families, gathering with friends, or date night. Located directly across from the Aronoff Theatre. - 1/19/2025 

Awesome food and lively atmosphere. Our server Jesse was great! Always a great place to eat before a play. - 1/19/2025 

Excellent food! Minus the 2 blonde hairs found in my sister's pasta ala whiskey 🙁 - 1/19/2025 

Once again a great place for a meal before a play. Supreme service and good foot - 1/19/2025 

The food and drinks were great and the place is awesome inside. The goat cheese dip was our favorite and the specialty cocktails were tasty! Service when we got there was a little slow with checking in but other than that it was fine. - 1/18/2025 

Wonderful evening spent at Nicholson’s! Delicious food and attentive staff. Highly recommend! - 1/17/2025 

Jessie our server was attentive & fun!! Food was delicious! - 1/17/2025 

Because of the show at the Aronoff the restaurant was packed and the servers were working hard but it did take longer than normal to get our orders taken and food served. However all our food was very good! Thanks for getting us to the show on time. - 1/16/2025 

Staff is very friendly. great service, regular waiters and waitreeses, good value. Then afterwards walk across the street to the Aronoff Center for a great show. - 1/15/2025 

Everything was delicious and the service was exceptional. We ordered off a special menu prior to attending a Broadway production across the street. - 1/15/2025 

We were very pleased with our waitress, pleasant personality, efficient. The food was very good and served in a timely manner - 1/15/2025 

I LOVE the fireplace room! Our waitress had to many tables. I think someone called in sick. She was really nice. - 1/15/2025 

The specials they were offering for Les Mis were excellent. The haddock and pasta were wonderful! - 1/14/2025 

Wonderful, cozy lunch next to the fireplace. Great value. - 1/14/2025 

My family & friends thoroughly enjoy eating at Nicholson's Fine Food & Whiskey for a majority of reasons. The food and variety of drinks are fantastic and we love that they create a "special menu" based on the shows at the Aronoff which is directly across the street. The decor makes you feel like you are stepping into another country, the staff is professional, courteous and very accommodating. I highly recommend checking them out. You won't be disappointed. - 1/13/2025 

We went to Nicholson's after seeing Les Mis at the Aranoff. We got out of the show faster than expected, and Nicholson's was able to seat us well ahead of our reservation time, despite being quite busy. They had a menu with features celebrating the show, and the food and drinks were delicious. Would highly recommend. - 1/13/2025 

Excellent food and lively atmosphere. Great place to dine before taking in a show across the street at the Aronoff Theater! - 1/13/2025 

Nice place to grab a drink with friends! I’ll try food next time I’m in 👍🏽 - 1/13/2025 

Came up from Louisville to see a show at Arnoff. They got us in and out quickly even without a reservation although I would make one on a show night in the future. Both Jack and Jesse were awesome, friendly and welcoming, and the decor and ambiance appealed to my sister’s love of Scotland and my appreciation for men in kilts. The fish and chips were delicious, and the generous portions would have allowed for a take home box; however given that my sister and I weren’t going home, we should have shared the main meal with maybe an added side item. Great experience. I wish we’d been able to stay a little longer. My only reason for not giving five stars across the board is to give extra recognition to Jack and Jesse. - 1/12/2025 

I had such a great first time here. My friend and I walked in on a busy Friday night and were able to get a table right away due to a canceled reservation. The ambiance was warm, brown, and cozy. Our server's name was Phe Phe - she was remarkable, kind, and took such great care of us. I had a Scotch egg for the first time - so tasty and jammy, I could eat 10 more. I also ordered the Welsh Dip and it was worth every penny and bite. My friend ordered The Bonnie and I was a bit jealous of it. I'm so excited for my next visit! - 1/12/2025 

We enjoyed the back room area with the fireplace and less noise. It felt cozy on a winter night. My shrimp and grits were wonderful, especially when you consider that its a Scottish themed place. The Bourbon Creme Brule was delicious. The wait time for food was short and the service was very good. - 1/12/2025 

Jasper was a delightful server, and most accommodating and efficient. Food was great and fireplace room is always so nice! Thank you! - 1/12/2025 

Service was impeccable, as always. Food was excellent. Nicholson’s never disappoints. - 1/12/2025 

Our meal was outstanding! And service was excellent! - 1/12/2025 

Our waiter was very attentive and helpful. Drinks were good and we had the goat cheese jam with naan appetizer and split the shrimp and grits. All I all it was enjoyable! - 1/10/2025 

Good food in a cozy and friendly setting. It just has a really welcoming feel to it. Our server did a great job. We've been there many times and will keep going back! - 1/10/2025 

We had a great meal before we went over to a play at the Aronoff. The service was excellent. - 1/10/2025 

Pre theater meal. Been there many times before. As usual, good food and service. - 1/09/2025 

Great food and plenty of it. Our server was very attentive and we get there in time for happy hour. Great place to eat. - 1/08/2025 

Less intimate than I hoped, but we had attentive servers and food was fine. Liked the pub by environment fir Christmas. - 1/06/2025 

Excellent food and service. Beautiful seating area, it was very cold and we appreciated being seated far from the door and near a nice warm Fireplace! - 1/04/2025 

First time there. Food was delicious and our server Rodolfo was terrific! - 1/04/2025 

Delicious. Love the menu and atmosphere Our sandwiches were so good. Nicholson’s is a really great place for delicious pub food and relaxing atmosphere! - 1/03/2025 

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! - 1/01/2025 

Food was delicious, but our server was not attentive throughout our entire dining experience. Management acknowledged issue; however, did not address multiple issues trying to get any service. - 1/01/2025 

We have dined there MANY times and I always feel that the music is always too load. - 1/01/2025 

Very nice place! - 1/01/2025 

What a classic place! Atmosphere sets the tone for a vintage experience. Fifi was fabulous and is as entertaining as she was efficient. Drinks and food were outstanding. Scotch served properly with ice & water on the side. Worth a return trip most definitely! - 12/28/2024 

Excellent menu, true Scottish environment and service. Loved tge live music and the big throne style chairs. - 12/28/2024 

Fish and chips were splendid. Old fashioned was scrumptious as well! - 12/28/2024 

Came back to Nicholsons and got to try the brunch menu this time- it did not disappoint! We got seated in the back room with the fireplace going and it made the experience cozy! The chicken and waffles and goetta hash were delicious! Will definitely come back for brunch again! - 12/23/2024 

Amazing food and fantastic, friendly service. So happy that we found this historic spot on our weekend getaway to Cincinnati! - 12/22/2024 

Ambiance is outstanding. Food and drinks are top notch especially the scotch. This is my go to spot in Cincinnati! Kilt is encouraged - 12/20/2024 

It was some of the best food we have had in a long time. - 12/20/2024 

Overall good experience. Only complaint, took awhile to get dessert; they brought my Irish coffee out to soon before my cheesecake. Which was delicious. - 12/17/2024 

Delicious as usual and Jada and Kiera took care of our every need. A fun time again. - 12/17/2024 

Celebrate my son’s birthday here. Food and service were both great. - 12/17/2024