Nicholson's Tavern and Pub is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Cincinnati.

1. Nicholson's Tavern and Pub

8.2
625 Walnut St (7th Street), Cincinnati, OH
Gastropub · Central Business District · 59 tips and reviews

Derek W.Derek Wilson: Tasty menu and good selection of beers, with a very healthy single malt collection.

Brad H.Brad Hancock: Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale is outstanding!

Tim S.Tim Shaw: Amazing selection of single malts... Can't decide? Try a 4 sample flight for $18. Deal!

The Littlefield is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Cincinnati.

2. The Littlefield

8.4
3934 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Whisky Bar · Northside · 14 tips and reviews

Katie H.Katie Hicks: The SLP sandwich is one of the best dishes I've had in Cincinnati. Try the Mad Anthony bourbon cocktail.

Clindy G.Clindy Gohs: Bourbon and food

Taylor E.Taylor E: We tried half the menu and several bourbon cocktails. Chicken pot pie was incredible. Everything is done right.

Japp's Since 1879 is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Cincinnati.

3. Japp's Since 1879

8.0
1134 Main St (at E 12th St), Cincinnati, OH
Cocktail Bar · Over-The Rhine · 34 tips and reviews

Kenneth J.Kenneth Jordan: Name an ingrediant you like or want to experience, say "bourbon," and ask Molly to make you something with it. You will be pleased.

Ryan S.Ryan Schatzman: Tobacco bitters, whiskey, earl grey tea and vanilla=earl's dog. Must. Have. More.

Dan H.Dan Hostiuck: Have Molly make you a Marlboro Man. If you like bourbon, this is the drink you want to order. Epic.

Sundry and Vice is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Cincinnati.

4. Sundry and Vice

8.8
18 W 13th St. (Republic St.), Cincinnati, OH
Cocktail Bar · Over-The Rhine · 12 tips and reviews

Lindsay C.Lindsay Chadrick: Whiskey sour is awesome! Hand made!

Anna H.Anna Hider: Boozy ice cream treats on weekends, decent beer list, really fancy cocktails!

Michael T.Michael Tchou: Amazing atmosphere! Kickapoo sour was really excellent. Highly recommend.

Wiseguy Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Cincinnati.

5. Wiseguy Lounge

8.2
1211 Main St (at E 12th St.), Cincinnati, OH
Speakeasy · Over-The Rhine · 3 tips and reviews

Brandon S.Brandon Smith: Great Bourbon Bar

Jon F.Jon Foster: Best bartender in Covington,Ky. Great bar to eat your Goodfellas pizza at. Great selection of beer

Manoj A.Manoj Ambalavanan: Nice spot above Goodfellas for a drink

Ruth's Chris Steak House is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Cincinnati.

6. Ruth's Chris Steak House

8.9
100 E Freedom Way #160, The Banks Development (Suite 160), Cincinnati, OH
Steakhouse · Central Business District · 80 tips and reviews

Ralph R.Ralph Riddle: Christmas party for office was amazing. Beautiful atmosphere, great service and food was amazing. Large wine selection and great list of bourbons.

W W.W W: Office party was a blast with really amazing food and lots of great bourbon. Service was quick and everyone left happy.

Amos T.Amos Tucker: BBQ Shrimp and Veal Ravioli were great appetizers and shareable. Surf and Turf was terrific.

Blind Pig is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Cincinnati.

7. Blind Pig

7.5
24 W 3rd St (Race St), Cincinnati, OH
Speakeasy · Central Business District · 6 tips and reviews

Jeremiah C.Jeremiah Cosner: Craft beer and a shot of Fireball is the way to go here.

Ben S.Ben S: Good spot. Standing room only on Friday nights.

Michelle J.Michelle Jones: Great rooftop!!!

Goodfellas Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Cincinnati.

8. Goodfellas Pizzeria

8.7
1211 Main St (at E 12th St.), Cincinnati, OH
Pizzeria · Over-The Rhine · 9 tips and reviews

Erik R.Erik Rowley: Excellent slices of New York style pizza, perfect place to grab food after a night on Mainstrasse. Check on the speakeasy bar upstairs for classic bourbon drinks.

MikeMike: Awesome pizza. Really great cocktails and beer upstairs.

Yaz S.Yaz S: Best pizza in Cincinnati

The Pub Rookwood is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Cincinnati.

9. The Pub Rookwood

7.4
2692 Madison Rd Ste G1 (Edwards Rd), Cincinnati, OH
Pub · 44 tips and reviews

Stephen B.Stephen Brown: The Kentucky bourbon barrel ale is the best

Wyatt N.Wyatt Neal: Get a black and barrel. Half Guinness half Bourbon ale

Chris K.Chris K: Do not miss the whiskey bread pudding ... you won't regret it!!!

The Blind Lemon is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Cincinnati.

10. The Blind Lemon

8.5
936 Hatch St (at Louden St.), Cincinnati, OH
Bar · Mount Adams · 26 tips and reviews

Mark A.Mark Amenduh: Get the Hot Scotch cocktail.

Emily C.Emily C: The cocktails are delicious, though a little pricy. The atmosphere was great though. The fire pit and calm patio is perfect for a casual night out.

Khoa N.Khoa Nguyen: Love Jeff Henry on Sunday nights. Great Singer/guitar player. Nice casual atmosphere.

Arnold's Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Cincinnati.

11. Arnold's Bar & Grill

8.7
210 E 8th St (btwn Main & Sycamore), Cincinnati, OH
Bar · Central Business District · 49 tips and reviews

Johnny B.Johnny Burgoon: The entertainment is tops. The courtyard is fab! Bourbons galore!

Emily S.Emily S: Awesome place! Bourbon flights, craft cocktails, basically a bar in someone's old house - you can get a whole room to yourself

Joe W.Joe Wessels: The spaghetti and meatballs is very tasty. Get a tossed salad with Italian dressing, change your name to Tony and it feels like you're in Rome.

The Turf Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Cincinnati.

12. The Turf Club

8.4
4618 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Burger Joint · Linwood · 76 tips and reviews

Binky B.Binky Bear: Try the bourbon mushroom sauce on ur burger! It's delicious!

Jeff H.Jeff Hendrickson: Looove this place! Many specialty burgers to choose from, great beers on tap and a stellar bourbon selection. Say hi to Bobbie Jo when you come!

A G.A G: Order several sauces on the side so you can taste a lot of them. The wasabi Red curry ginger sauce was fantastic

Dilly Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Cincinnati.

13. Dilly Cafe

8.1
6818 Wooster Pike (btwn Plainville & West), Cincinnati, OH
Gastropub · 41 tips and reviews

Jillian K.Jillian Kuhlmann: Kind of the worst service ever - we sat outside - but the bourbon burger was tasty.

Michael T.Michael Tchou: Highly recommend the Bourbon Burger! Great selection of local microbrews on tap. Great overall experience

RhondaRhonda: Mushroom & leek egg rolls are delish! The Stilton cheese dip goes great with them.

Bru Burger Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Cincinnati.

14. Bru Burger Bar

8.3
41 E 6th St (Walnut), Cincinnati, OH
Burger Joint · Central Business District · 15 tips and reviews

DomiiDomii: The Bourbon burger was great!!! The peach margarita was to die for. I sat at the bar and the service was AMAZING. The bartender Andrea was so helpful. She could fit a drink to your taste.

thadd f.thadd f.: I love patty melts. Get the patty melt. This one is great. Great onion rings too.

Jeremiah C.Jeremiah Cosner: So good! Great salads and burgers.

Pearl's is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Cincinnati.

15. Pearl's

8.0
3520 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Bar · Columbia-Tusculum · 5 tips and reviews

Dane F.Dane Fajack: Old Fashioned and bourbon

Michelle J.Michelle Jones: great spot to sit outside by the fire !

Rachael H.Rachael Hadaway: Order Taglio and have it delivered to Pearl’s.