The Pub at Rookwood Mews – British
Stepping into this lively haunt feels like finding a warm corner of London tucked away in the neighborhood, where the clinking of glasses and the sizzle of the griddle create a spirited backdrop for a long, lazy brunch. The kitchen turns out soul-warming plates ranging from syrup-drenched chicken and waffles to savory sausage rolls and zesty jerk shrimp, offering a flavorful bridge between British tradition and American comfort. It is a vibrant sanctuary for those seeking a hearty "cure" or a spirited start to the day, all wrapped in the cozy, wood-toned charm of a classic public house.
2692 Edmondson Road, Cincinnati OH 45209 https://experiencethepub.com/rookwood/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: British
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners celebrate the intimate setting and attentive service, noting that the staff is consistently courteous and proactive throughout the meal. Standout dishes include the soup, which guests praise for its unique texture and flavor. Reviewers highlight the warm atmosphere as a perfect choice for those seeking a welcoming and reliable dining experience in the area.
Menu
Brunch
Served Friday-Sunday from 11am-3pm
- British Breakfast - $17.5: scrambled eggs, grilled banger, proper British back bacon, baked beans, tomatoes & mushrooms, choice of toast, biscuit, or English muffin Available at: breakfast, brunch
- 'The Cure' Sandwich - $14.75: pretzel bun topped with two fried eggs cooked over-medium, bacon, banger or ham, Belhaven beer cheese, Tabasco onion straws, roasted potatoes Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Chicken & Biscuits - $14.75: buttermilk fried chicken, biscuits topped with house-made country gravy Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- American Breakfast - $14.5: scrambled eggs, choice of bacon or ham, roasted potatoes, fresh fruit, choice of toast, biscuit, or English muffin Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Hold the Hangover Bowl - $14.75: scrambled eggs, biscuit, cheddar, chopped bacon & country gravy, roasted potatoes Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chicken & Waffles - $14.75: buttermilk fried chicken on a waffle, choice of Traditional (maple syrup) or Nashville (hot spice & spicy Tennessee syrup) Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders - $14.25: on biscuits with pickles & side of honey Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- The Benny - $16: ham, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, English muffin, roasted potatoes Available at: breakfast, brunch
Appetizers
- Sausage Roll - $12: ground sausage, bacon, puff pastry, pub mustard & horseradish dipping sauces Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jamaican Jerk Shrimp - $13: Caribbean spice, garlic wine sauce, toasted baguette Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tikka Masala - $13: tomato cream sauce, Indian spices, garlic naan, white rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Market Board - $13: assorted cheeses, toasted focaccia, pickled vegetables, olives, jam, candied pecans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goat Cheese Dip - $13.75: creamy goat cheese, served with naan bread, choice of marinara & almonds or bacon onion jam topping Available at: dinner, lunch
- Belhaven Beer Cheese - $13: Sharp cheddar, Belhaven Scottish Ale, warm pretzels, fresh veggies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scotch Egg - $10.5: delicately boiled egg wrapped in sausage & parmesan breadcrumbs, served with spicy pub mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pub Spring Rolls - $12.5: blackened chicken, white cheddar, black beans, cilantro, jalapeño, spicy dill Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pickles - $10: crispy dill pickle spears, creamy dill Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Traditional Wings - $16.75: buffalo, sweet chili, Maker’s Mark BBQ, chocolate stout BBQ, or yellow curry Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boneless Wings - $13.75: buffalo, sweet chili, Maker’s Mark BBQ, chocolate stout BBQ, or yellow curry Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pub Spuds - $7.5: fried potato skins, three cheese blend, bacon, chives, pico de gallo, sour cream drizzle, spicy dill dipping sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Dip - $7.5: shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, three cheese blend, tortilla chips, celery Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Haddock Bites - $7.5: beer battered haddock served with traditional tartar & buffalo tartar dipping sauces Available at: dinner, lunch
- Reuben Spring Rolls - $7.5: corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss, thousand island dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pub Pretzels - $7.5: warm soft pretzels served with Pub Mustard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Chips - $7.5: British chips, yellow curry & bordelaise dipping sauces Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Chicken Curry Soup - Bowl - $7 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Daily Featured Soup - Bowl - $7 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cranberry Pecan Salad - $11: lettuce blend, cranberries, mandarin oranges, red onion, candied spiced pecans, blue cheese, orange-cranberry splash dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hail, Caesar! - $10.75: chopped romaine, parmesan, garlic croutons, caesar dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chopped Wedge - $10.5: chopped iceberg, maple pepper bacon, red onion, tomatoes, cucumbers, blue cheese crumbles & dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Best Fish & Chips in the US - Full - $22.5: beer-battered haddock, housemade tartar sauce, & creamy coleslaw Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Salmon - $24.5: garlic roasted potatoes, broccoli, herb butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bangers & Mash - $17.75: char-grilled sausages, Old Speckled Hen Ale onion gravy, smashed potatoes, accent salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shepherd’s Pie - $17.75: beef, lamb, bordelaise, peas & carrots, smashed potatoes, mozzarella-provolone, parmesan breadcrumbs, accent salad Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers
- Pub Classic Burger - $15: 8oz beef, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun, British chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Jam Burger - $17: 8oz beef, cheddar, bacon onion jam, lettuce, tomato, pickle, brioche bun, British chips Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Belhaven Burger - $17: 8oz beef, Belhaven beer cheese, Tabasco onion straws, pretzel bun, British chips Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- The Cotswold - $15.75: grilled marinated chicken breast, swiss, maple pepper bacon, basil pesto mayo, focaccia, British chips Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pub Fish Sandwich - $16: beer-battered haddock, lettuce, tomato, onion, house-made tartar sauce, brioche bun, British chips Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken Sandwich - $15.75: buttermilk fried chicken, maple pepper bacon, swiss, spicy dill, lettuce, tomato, focaccia, British chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Reuben - $16.25: sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss, thousand island, marble rye, British chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Welsh Dip - $18.95: thinly sliced prime rib, sautéed green peppers & onions, mozzarella & provolone, au jus, pretzel bun, British chips Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- British Chips - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gouda Mac - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Fries - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Potatoes - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Desserts
- English Toffee Cheesecake - $9.5: New York-style cheesecake, English toffee bits, chocolate & butterscotch sauce, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Warm Cookie Sundae - $9.5: freshly baked chocolate chunk cookies topped with vanilla bean ice cream & caramel sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Whiskey Bread Pudding - $9.5: custard-based bread pudding, whiskey sauce, raisins & vanilla bean ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Queen’s Perfect G & T - $12: Choice of gin and Fever-Tree tonic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Kensington Pimm’s Cup - $11: Pimm’s No. 1 Liqueur, cucumber slices, sour mix Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- King’s Old Fashioned - $13: Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Peychaud’s & Angostura Bitters, Filthy Black Amarena Cherry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Pear Nectar Mocktail - $6: pear nectar, honey simple syrup, lemon juice, orange slice, lemon twist Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- ButterBrew - $5.5: butterscotch syrup, cream soda, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
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