99 Station Street

Burton on Trent has a classy looking brasserie that it should be proud of, a place where you can visit with friends or family and have some well prepared modern British food, all in a most relaxed setting. It's quite easy to tick off all your objectives for dining out at 99 Station Street, as they concentrate on using only fresh, local and seasonal produce, their cooking is simply superb, and the fabulous entertainment they offer with their comedy nights is a real pull.

A warm welcome from the friendly front of house team sets the ball rolling and you could soon be seated in the comfortable restaurant, perusing the concise menu that is not overburdened with items, so choosing your meal becomes a pleasurable and simple activity. Lunch time rumblings can easily be assuaged by starters of melon with blackberry coulis and pâté with onion marmalade, followed by fillet of salmon with tarragon cream and raspberry tart with strawberry sauce.

Evenings warrant a more elaborate service and starters such as warm pigeon breast carved onto sour cream and onions with beetroot wafers; seared scallops on a bed of roasted butternut squash puree with a sweet balsamic reduction, or homemade chicken liver pâté scented with thyme and Cointreau, accompanied by red onion marmalade and Melba toast are right on the mark. This could be followed by main courses along the lines of fillets of plaice rolled around white Brixham crab meat with char-grilled fennel and lemon butter sauce, or breast of Gressingham duck sautéed and served with glazed figs, orange and ginger fragranced syrup.

Those not on a calorie counting spree will enjoy a glance at their dessert menu listing delicious confections ranging from a rather unique bread and butter pudding, layered with brandy soaked fruits and custard, to warm pear and brandy tatin with clotted cream and almond cracknel. Chocoholics will love the blissful combination of chocolate chip pancakes with chocolate orange ice cream and Cointreau syrup whilst those who prefer savoury endings can opt for the cheese board.

99 Station Street has a few local wines, some classics as well as some New World creations including cavas and champagne, which are eminently suitable for different courses of the meal. They also have private dining options and cater for special occasions with specifically prepared menus and they positively welcome add-ons such as hand made place settings, cakes and live entertainment to infuse that distinctive touch to your party.

They have garnered some prestigious accolades already, and judging by their popularity some more are surely bound their way. For information about menus, wine list and upcoming events, do check their Website.