Nicholson's Tavern & Pub

Prime Cincinnati invites you to experience steakhouse and seafood dining at its finest, with an extensive wine selection and outstanding service.

Dine at Nicholson's before your show at the Aronoff.

Every January, Nicholson's hosts a scotch and cigar dinner as a tribute to the Scotland's "Ploughman Poet," Robert Burns.

It would be easy to write this place off as just another pub. But it's more than that. It's theater in the city's theater district, where the servers wear kilts and the menu has everything from a Scotch egg to duck-fat fries. The drinks list is impressive, and the atmosphere is warm, with wood paneling and cozy nook booths. The Scottish-flavored tavern faces the Aronoff Center for the Arts, and...

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Spacious and softly lit, Nicholson's features high ceilings, wood paneling and lots of mirrors. A beautiful wood bar and light fixtures imported from Scotland add to the...

Prime Cincinnati invites you to experience steakhouse and seafood dining at its finest, with an extensive wine selection and outstanding service.

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...