We are proud to be located in Burton On Trent, the home of brewing. Back in 2002, we converted the town’s foremost respected jeweller and watchmaker, Baileys, into a modern restaurant with a terrace and cocktail bar.
Over the years, our ethos to push to be the best we can be, has never changed. The life of a modern independent restaurant really is a roller coaster ride. You can’t sit still, but we simply love it. We are so proud of the team’s achievements and how The Dial has evolved over the years.
We strive to ensure that the food we serve is of the highest quality, sourcing the best raw ingredients possible. Our team of chefs are passionate about the dishes they produce and are always striving for perfection, so as to never stop exciting our regular customers.
We have arguably the best range of spirits in the UK and our bar tenders are constantly developing our cocktail range, we’re sure they will impress you with the fruits of their labour. We have a great offer of classic cocktails, mixed with some really innovative creations.
You can’t serve beers in Burton-on-Trent without a great offering, and we certainly have that. A truly eclectic mix of modern craft beers from around the world, with something to whet every beer lovers’ appetite.
Our wine and Champagne list boasts a great mix of those current favourites, alongside some old traditional must haves!
The Dial is a people business and we’re proud to be trading in the town we love. We strive to ensure that everyone who works with us, enjoys what they do, are proud of where they work, and care about each and every customer.
We can be as formal or informal as you want us to be, by either dining in the main restaurant or in the bar area, maybe with a cocktail or two.
We hope you love your experience with us.
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It's a beautiful place and really aesthetically pleasing inside and out. The servers were fantastic, really attentive and quick to bring drinks and food out aswell as not pestering you to check everything's ok every 5 minutes, really refreshing. The food I'm going to say was stunning to look at, the presentation was fantastic on each dish, however for me, the steak was slightly over, I prefer my steak with abit more blood, chips were stunning but a tiny portion, it came covered with salad which I found a strange accompaniment and the creme brulee was nice, however the flavour just wasn't there for me, there was a ton of vanilla at the bottom but, throughout the rest it was odd, I couldn't put my finger on the flavour. I'd come back but I'd try something else next time to add to comparison.
Beautiful setting, incredible food and outstanding service. The team couldn't do enough to help us out and accommodated not only my gluten intolerance but also my partner's request for a little something for my birthday. Can't recommend enough.
I had the opportunity to dine at The Dial for breakfast, and was impressed by the high-end atmosphere of the restaurant. The glassware and decor had a classic touch, and the servers were polite, well-groomed, and efficient at taking my order. The bar was well-stocked with a variety of spirits and mixers, and the cocktail menu offered both classic and modern choices. The bartenders were also willing to accommodate requests for drinks that were not on the menu or to create something tailored to the customer's preferences. The food arrived hot and well-presented, with the exception of the toast, which was not hot enough to melt the butter. The full English breakfast was a standout dish, with perfectly cooked eggs and flavorful bacon, black pudding, and mushrooms. The beans were also nicely cooked, but the spinach and tomato could have benefited from additional seasoning. The hash browns tasted a bit generic, possibly due to being frozen, but overall the dish was still enjoyable. Overall, I had a positive experience at The Dial, with excellent customer service and an attractive atmosphere. The restaurant offers a variety of menu options to accommodate different dietary needs, and the chefs maintain a professional appearance. While there were a few areas that could be improved upon, such as the seasoning of some of the items and the temperature of the toast, the full English breakfast was a standout dish that was worth the cost.
I’ve had this place on my list for a while now. I took the opportunity to book it as a surprise meal for me and my wife 🥘 A stunning restaurant, with a great ambient atmosphere. We got a nice warm welcome and service was offered pretty quickly as opposed to having to wait around. It didn’t take long and the restaurant was ‘buzzing’, it filled up pretty quick which is always a good sign. The menu is very good with extensive options, including a tapas option. The drinks Menu is excellent, including non-alcoholic drinks and Mocktails. We tried the scallops which we’d never tried before, definitely a hit! 👌🏽 This was whilst we waited for our main meal which we were told would be a 40min wait. (At least we knew it was getting cooked fresh). My wife had the steak and I had the Lamb. I’d never tried a lamb dish like this, a very different way of serving Lamb, a dish I enjoyed, but sadly wouldn’t order again. The gravy was far too thin / watery and the chef evidently likes to use the signature pea sauce. The chips with the peppercorn sauce along with the steak complimented each other well. A Beautiful combination. There are many attractive options on the menu, so even if you’re picky there is something for everyone. The dessert Menu has some great options too. Being a diabetic I didn’t want to risk it but definitely would have had the white chocolate pudding. Sadly, right next to our table one of the customers passed out. The Restaurant staff were very accommodating and helpful. They didn’t make a fuss but assisted in getting some help for the young individual. The downside was staff put on the air-con to provide the customer with some cool air, which then meant the rest of the restaurant and food would be affected. (Go Cold 🥶) All in all, a great experience, I can’t fault it. Beautiful Menu, great atmosphere, very good staff and definitely worth it. 💫
Very nice setting and exemplary service. The food was very good, without being amongst the best places I have visited. Couple of niggles would be having the choice of chips or salad with your steak, but after choosing salad seeing the steak comes with salad on the plate anyway so you may aswell go for chips, rather than order an extra side dish of potatoes as I did. Also, the restaurant is very hot inside, could do with turning the temperature down a bit !!! Highlights included the meatballs starter that was delicious and the steaks were of good quality and were cooked very well. The wine list was also very good.
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Burton, Burton upon Trent, DE14
4.0/5
It re-opened as a pub on 9th June 2016. Its new name is an oblique reference to Michael Arthur Bass, the first Lord Burton and great grandson of William Bass, founder of the Bass Brewery.
Burton, Burton upon Trent, DE14
3.8/5
Titanic beers well represented on the bar here. Settled for the Iceberg which was cool, to say the least. Went down well with the Lamb Rogan Josh.
Burton, Burton upon Trent, DE14
4.3/5
Dine cosily within our eclectic decor-fusion of vintage neon lighting, imported Japanese Wallpapers and Victorian taxidermy, or enjoy wonderful drinks and bar foods with friends and family
