Copper Blossom is a riot of colour, cocktail trees, prosecco, and flowers. It is a feminine assault on the senses and the antithesis of the pared-back, trendy Scandic look that characterizes many contemporary venues.
It is the Signature Pub Group equivalent to Montpelier Group’s Tigerlily just along George Street so slap bang in the town centre.
Mr Bite and I visited for Sunday Roast - a hearty affair which we thought may clash with the general vibe of Copper Blossom but we left impressed. The menu is well thought out, expertly executed, nicely presented and has lots of punchy flavours. Moreover, it is competitively priced, especially for the standard of service and location.
Sunday lunch for two is £40 which includes 500 grams of beef, Yorkshire puddings, roasted root vegetables, tender stem broccoli, roast potatoes, gravy and a mustard sauce. Alternatives are Chicken and Veggie Wellington.
Our weekend feast arrives on a platter and despite declarations that we would never eat it all, we demolish our food with ease which is a testament to its tastiness. What’s more, we indulge in starters and pudding too. Copper Blossom makes it all too easy!
Lettuce Wraps with sticky pork belly, Asian slaw and a soy glaze are vibrant appetizers, and cigar-shaped crispy Duck Spring Rolls are made distinctive by the inclusion of pistachio and cherry. Mr Bite sings their praises.
High on the hog now, we decide to share a rich Chocolate Mousse Pot with Bailey’s gel. The mousse is light and airy with a real coca taste and is presented prettily in a terracotta pot garnished with edible red and yellow flowers.
Copper Blossom is far from being a hidden gem; rather it is loud, proud and garish without a hint of food snobbery. A very safe bet for the middle of town.
Copper Blossom - Basement 107 George St, Edinburgh, EH2 3ES
Mon – Wed 12pm – 11pmThurs 12pm – 12amFriday 12pm – 1am Sat 11am – 1amSun 11am – 12am
