The Clink Restaurant in Sutton

We recently dined at The Clink Restaurant in Sutton and I can't say enough good things about our experience. The staff were warm and welcoming and our waiter, Luke, was friendly, efficient and gave us a good laugh. It wasn't just the service that impressed us, it was the quality of the food that made an impact. Whilst the selection of dishes is fairly small, each is well thought out and the flavours are punchy and distinctive. We were particularly impressed to discover that a lot of the produce was grown on site, including the aubergines for our miso aubergine main, and the celeriac for our celeriac soup. Luke's impeccable service, carefully curated selection of interesting dishes and the delectable, grown on site vegetables make this a restaurant I can highly recommend. Currently they are only taking booking for groups of 25 and more, but I hope that it returns to smaller bookings soon so that we may make another visit!

AMAZING!! We visited today 26.09.23 (which sadly was the last day it’s open to public for lunch) and all I can say - from start to finish what a great experience and I would definitely recommend. I had a few difficulties with my booking beforehand but James (the manager) has been an absolute star in sorting this out for me going forward and was on hand today to welcome me and my party. Thank you so much we had an excellent time for my mums belated birthday. More credit where credits due to Lewis who took our order and served us throughout. Made the whole experience enjoyable and we laughed throughout. Thank you for answering so many of my questions (sorry 😂) and well done to you for trying to put the past behind you and focus on your future and turning your life around. Your mum should be very proud! Food was great, service was amazing, presentation was spot on and I would definitely visit again if they reopen to the public. Thank you to all the others that were involved in the day we had a brilliant time.

We were a party of 7 to celebrate a special birthday and all had a really good dining experience. I had emailed the restaurant in advance about the dietary needs of one of my guests who has Chron's disease. They responded positively and came and spoke to us about what my guest would like/was able to eat. Very considerate. We were there in the first week of a new menu and our server Harry N asked if we would give feedback to the Head Chef who came over to speak to us. Harry looked after our whole table very efficiently. All in all, a top class experience and I am sorry to hear that they might only be opening to large groups in future.

This restaurant ring only exceeded my expectations but should really be the standard of restaurants such as the Shard and Nobu. I’ve never laughed, ate and had such a pleasant experience at any restaurant. It was a pleasure to be around such positive people. Lynch was especially welcoming and had the brightest smile that lit up the room! Luke was absolutely hilarious and had me slapping my knee and Foyj and Lewis also had a helping hand in making this a top tier experience. I don’t think I can recommend this restaurant enough, not just for the food but the service!! I would highly recommend the goats cheese truffle for starter, lamb for main and walnut cake for dessert!!

A friend and I visited The Clink for lunch today, and it really was the most wonderful experience from start to finish. Our waiter, Michael, was so lovely and polite, and did a brilliant job of serving our three courses. The Rhubarb and Rose Mocktail was gorgeous, and all the food was just amazing. It was lovely chatting to Luke and Harry about aspects of their training, and they were both delightful and extremely personable. Our table was directly opposite the open kitchen, so we had a wonderful view of all the food preparation. It was so professional in every way. Can't recommend it highly enough, the most enjoyable restaurant experience I have had, and am very eager for my next visit! We thought it particularly lovely that Michael, Luke and Harry each made a point of coming to say goodbye to us personally before they left. So impressed by everything, it is a very special place and long may it continue to transform lives.

My parents and I enjoyed an absolutely excellent lunch at The Clink today. Our starters were the chicken terrine and the crispy mackerel and mains the duck and the trout and risotto. Everything was perfectly cooked, beautifully presented and absolutely delicious - absolutely top restaurant quality and taste. Desserts were fab too - crème caramel, chocolate and cherries and the treacle tart and toasted pineapple gelato - again all perfect, the pineapple gelato was particularly special 😊. Our waiter Lynch was charming and cheery. We’ll undoubtedly be back, maybe for Sunday lunch next time. A brilliant initiative which deserves all of its success, well done.

I feel like am repeating some of the previous comments, but have had the most amazing & delightful experience. The service, food, restaurant, fresh vegetables from the garden… it was all perfect. Beyond the food (which is superb value for money) what makes it special is, of course the purpose of the place, but above all the people. Our waiters Lewis, Harry and Foyj could not have been more professional & eager to deliver an impeccable service Loved chatting with Dani, the wonderful manager so positive & full of energy, and Lewis, a young man full of promise!

A delightful experience all round at The Clink at High Down today. I've been fortunate enough to eat at some very nice restaurants in my time and this was absolutely up there in terms of quality and presentation. Dishes were beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. I visited with my parents today as a treat and we were all impressed. I had the Cornish mackerel followed by the trout risotto, both divine. Mum had the chicken terrine followed by the duck. Dad had the mackerel and the pork belly. Sadly I had to go back to work and missed the dessert course but I did get to try a sliver of the treacle tart with pineapple gelato before I left (dad's choice, and an excellent one) and mum said her creme brûlée was light and delicious with a few lovely little flavour twists. And we were beautifully looked after by the staff and the men from High Down today. What a fantastic project and experience. Thank you!

I visited two days ago with my sister and my daughter. We all had a delightful dining experience which was hard to fault. Without exception the people we met were all friendly and helpful and could not do enough to ensure we had a lovely lunch. The food was delicious and very prettily presented - the chips were amazing! Our waiter, Lynch, was very personable, easy to talk to and very obliging. The service was efficient and not intrusive. I don’t know if it’s possible or not for the servers to taste each of the dishes at some point to enable them to give informed information about the food they are serving (just a thought). Thank you we all had a super time.

What a wonderful experience and delicious lunch. The food and service was impeccable. Thank you to all the servers especially Lynch who was very courteous , polite and served our non alcoholic drinks, teas and coffees with a smile. The vegetables were sourced locally and our main course of poached trout on watercress risotto and hazelnut pesto was very tasty and a large portion as well. Many thanks. Will be back again!

Had a very nice lunch today. We were served by Lewis who was very friendly and made sure we were happy at all times. Food was really well presented and cooked to perfection. Completely forgot we were actually in a prison. Great experience and will definitely go again!!!!

Today we celebrated an 80th birthday. We had been to the Clink pre lockdown twice so were aware of the high standard of menu, cooking and service and we were not disappointed. We were served by Foyj who saw to our every wish and the birthday girl was extremely happy with her experience. Well done the Clink at Banstead.

The restaurant is very modern and up to date and as other people have stated it helps to create a warm atmosphere. We were greeted and served by Brian who was very friendly and warm welcoming. My fiance had the mushroom croquette, two of them with salad and from what I tried they were lovely and creamy and tasty. I had the chicken ballotine which was lovely and tasty with the lentols amd veg. The portion was pleasantly plentiful and yummy. My fiance had the venison with veg and chips. My goodness the chips were amazing! So crisp and yum. For pud we both had an apple charlotte with creme englais and vanilla icecream which you can tell has been freshly made with its vanilla taste. My other half had the cheese board after a break and that looked yummy.

A very different restaurant experience, mainly down to the security procedures on entry and exit. Nothing but a bank card can be taken into the restaurant. Secure lockers available for bags, phones etc. Food and service was excellent. Food was very well presented and it was a shame not to be able to take a photo of the dishes. Plastic cutlery proved a slight challenge but did not detract from the quality of the food. Daniella was a great host. All staff very friendly and proficient in their job role. Chocolate delice for me was a disappointment as was very dense (more like under cooked fudge than delice) but duck and mackerel were very good. Well worth the experience and I would recommend that everyone visits at least once and supports a great charity.

Lovely food and very interesting : it’s nice to talk to the staff and the offenders and understand the benefits of running a restaurant : food all local produce and a very tasty and varied menu

this restaurant is so conveniently placed just a few steps from my apartment, makes it easy to stop by for lunch. Just recently went with my ma and pa. They are so hard to please but it was a big smile on their face at the end :))))))))))

Thank you Lenroy & all the staff for your fabulous front of house service. You made us feel so welcome & enjoyed chatting to you all. The food & presentation were superb. Cheese soufflé, parsnip soup, belly of pork with pig cheeks, creme caramel & mille feuille. 5* Thank you so much for a wonderful afternoon & wish you much success.

What a wonderful lunch we have just had at The Clink, HMP Highdown! My third visit and have never failed to be impressed by the level of service and quality of food. Lunch was expertly prepared, presented and tasted delicious.Special shout out to our waiter, Lenroy. He was fantastic! Professional, friendly, chatty and funny. Really made the experience a great one and couldn’t have done enough for us. We wish him all the very best for a bright and successful future away from prison life. All the other staff, including those we got to chat to in the kitchen, were also friendly and open, great service. Have left quite an impression and we’ll be back!

Great Jerk Chicken and excellent staff. Popped in for lunch after a business visit. Looking forward to returning soon!!

Had lunch on February 28th. Enjoyed the food: very impressed with the quality and the service by excellent staff.

Our first visit ,Feb 20 ,once the formalities of security were done we were taken into the restaurant in the main building ,decor is amazing ,and worthy of any top class restaurant ,,we were very well looked after by our server Dean,mocktails to drink ,two starters ,Parsnip soup and sourdough toast ,for me ,Cheese soufflé for the wife ,mains were venison and oyster pie with kale ,mushrooms and creamy mash ,followed by ice cream ,and a sorbet ,with coffee ,food was excellent service was also excellent ,we had quite a long conversation with Dean who told us how much he enjoyed working there ,and a bit about himself ,I said it must be strange to be called by your first name in the restaurant and your surname back on the wing ,he said it wasn’t a problem as they get on really well with the staff ,we wished him luck for the future ,I would recommend anyone with an interest in food to give the restaurant a try ,you will not only be amazed but you will be supporting a very worthwhile charity ,thank you to all staff at the restaurant .

Love this place, conveniently placed, always serves up good quality food. One of my favourite places to go and it never disappoints.

A superb meal at The Clink at HMP Highdown today. A delicious lunch, and exceptional service. A afternoon to remember. Thank you.

Just back from a gorgeous lunch at The Clink HMP Downview , the food presentation and taste was exceptional. Service by Stevey was first class very attentive and helpful. Really, really impressed by the restaurant decor you soon forget you are in a prison. Learning more about The Clink charity and all that it does was really enlightening...we will definitely go back again

We went as a party of 4 people for Christmas lunch at The Clink Restaurant at HMP Highdown yesterday. It was amazing. The whole experience was very enjoyable as quite apart from a delicious lunch (with a very good menu) it also afforded us the opportunity to learn so much more about the whole concept of The Clink Restaurant - and an eye & mind opening chance to meet and talk with the people and better understand a bit more of what life in prison is like. Our waiter Lenroy was excellent - very helpful and attentive service, and keen to ensure he got everything right for us. He was a pleasure to talk to, and we could not have been more grateful to him for helping us to enjoy the experience. We sincerely hope he progresses with his vocational learning and wish him all the best for the future.We would strongly recommend going to The Clink Restaurant - the food and service were great and we would not have missed it for anything. Just go and lend your support to a very worthy cause.

Once you are passed security you almost immediately forget the location. The decor is restful and staff attentive. Most of all the food is to die for. Presentation, flavour just exceptional. I have been raving to my friends about the sea bass. If I was served this sort of food at a top London restaurant I would not be disappointed. I wish everyone the very best in the future as they so deserve it.

Wonderful system of preparing former inmates for the outside world. So much pride in their work. And truly tasty, beautifully presented food.

A perfect lunch, delicious food, just right size portions. We were served by Jason who was friendly, informative and efficient. Would recommend and would happily go back!

If you are looking for great food in a less than traditional venue then The Clink is the place for you. The restaurant is tastefully furnished, with an open pass so you can see what’s going on in the kitchen. The menu included lots of home grown ingredients and seasonal produce. The food was delicious, beautifully presented and the service was faultless. A great concept, will definitely visit again.

Had another amazing meal at the clink yesterday with friends for a special birthday.

4 of us attended on the 6 November for lunch.

Our WI group had an excellent 3-course lunch at HMP Highdown. The food was superb and beautifully presented, the service good and the experience informative. We were very impressed with all the staff who served us, and who made our visit so memorable. The Clink is a great concept and deserves to be supported. Highly recommended.

We decided to have lunch at The Clink as the ratings were high, and we can see why. The restaurants was surprisingly stunning, the food was great and the service was sensational! Highly recommend.

Superb lunch, cordon bleu cuisine. Jason our waiter was excellent, Couldn't believe that he was new to waitering. Asked him loads of questions and he seemed happy to chat with us. Good salesman we purchased a poetry book (heart rendering and thought provoking) a mug and a pen. He said that he was enjoying the training and had learnt a lot. We chose rump of lamb for our main course which was cooked to perfection - compliments to the chef and Jason persuaded us to have a Mockcocktail (obviously non alcoholic which was so delicious we asked for the recipe. Recommended to friends and we are booking for tea in December. Will pass the word around. Great experience all round.

It's such a treat when you go somewhere and the food in real time is just as good as the photo's on the website. Unbelievable standard of food with the quirk of the plastic cutlery and of course no alcohol, which when food is of that standard you don't miss at all. Our favorite choices were the mushroom and chestnut pate and rump lamb but all were delicious. Service again was up there, a young guy called Jason, who was very polite and attentive and we sincerely wish him well in his future. Well done Clink, a great concept

My boyfriend and I have just had a lovely time at The Clink - the food is far better than I expected and the plates were professional finished with herbs and seasoning.

Well, what was we going to .....a canteen in a prison, slop plates and plastic cutlery....

My friend Emma kindly booked a table for a birthday treat for me at The Clink today as she knew that I wanted to visit the restaurant as did she. Once we passed through all the security checks we was so surprised how the lovely the place is, clean, great lighting, fab layout.

Had one of the best lunches I have ever had The Clink today with 3 friends celebrating 2 birthdays. It was very professional & the superb menu catered for both vegetarians & vegans.A welcoming & friendly atmosphere.Our waiter Ben did a brilliant job especially as he was being assessed & therefore a little nervous but was very sociable & attentive. The presentation of the food was also excellent. Congratulations to the chefs & all involved. Lovely to see such great team working & camaraderie. WE will certainly be back.

Our 2nd visit to The Clink, the 1st time at High Down. Our waiter Lenroy was very attentive and provided excellent service, we guessed he was quite new and thought he had probably been a waiter for a few months, we later found out it was his 2nd week.

My apprehension on going was dispersed by the friendliness and professionalism of the staff and inmates. They could not have been any nicer and friendly. We were put at ease and the food was amazing. Gutted that I couldn't take any photos of the food. Lenroy was our server and we wish him all the best

We dined here on 6th September to celebrate my sister's birthdays and what an amazing experience. From the moment we arrived we were treated with friendliness and courtesy. The welcome continued at the restaurant itself by George who introduced us to our server for the meal, Jamie. We then had a fantastic meal from a very well balanced and tasty menu which was beautifully presented. We were able to chat quite openly with our hosts which made the already friendly atmosphere even more relaxed. It was lovely to see the camaraderie between the team and the instructers. I can honestly say that this was a great experience and if only we lived more locally we would all come again. We wish Jamie and George the best for their future and that of all the team at The Clink.

My sister is a real foodie and was over from Northern Ireland. I thought after my first visit earlier this year that she would love the food and the experience. I was so right! She had the haddock scotch eggs and she thought the mix of flavourings.

Really enjoyed our lunch. Food was good as opposed to amazing which is to be expected for a training restaurant. Mocktails were excellent though! Glad to hear that the very friendly waiters enjoyed getting to meet the clientele too as wanted to feel we were supporting the charity rather than being voyeuristic. Would be great to have a bit more guidance in advance about what to expect - worth knowing that you can’t leave freely at the end of the meal for example!!...you need to wait until there is a big enough group to be escorted out together...

Slightly lost for words to describe what an enjoyable time we had at The Clink Restaurant at HMP High Down. I dine out often, however the expertly cooked and presented food, together with the welcoming and polite service from the guys at The Clink far surpasses that which I've experienced at several well known restaurants.

This was my first visit to The Clink (and won’t be my last)

Great treat... Feels a bit odd going into prison for a meal but once in service and quality of food was excellent and the novelty factor makes it feel special

Quite good food and service as the restaurant is run by the staff that are inmates of Sutton prison learning centre for their NVQs

This visit was a present ,superb food,very good choice,food was cooked and presented excellently. Our server had only been on this course for 2 weeks so he was a little nervous, his words not mine, but he was as good if not better than many servers we have had at other restaurants, he said the training was very good.At the time we were there three of the boys received their NVQ certificates.This restaurant is better than many we have been to who class themselves 4star. Remembering that these lads are trying to turn their lives around I say well done and good luck.They have hood manners, a little bit of banter,and a fresh outlook on life.

First visit to The Clink for a business lunch today. Everything was great, really high quality food and great veggie options. Our server Kane was fantastic and looked after us very well. Will definitely be returning and recommending to others. Sheena is a credit to the charity, she showed so much passion and enthusiasm for helping the staff to get on their feet for when they leave prison.

A group of us went today & gosh what a treat! Great service, fabulous food & wonder of wonders .....no rush to evict us.

Went to the Clink yesterday for a lunch with 25 people. The quality & presentation of the food was excellent as was the service. Would highly recommend this unusual venue.

Four of us went to the Clink today for lunch. It had been recommended to us by friends and although we were a bit apprehensive about going into a prison for lunch, we were pleasantly surprised.

The quality, presentation and service within the Restaurant is excellent. Definitely now one of my favourite restaurants within London. The "Smoked haddock scotch egg, curried mayonnaise" would not be out of place at The Ivy.

Thank you 'The Clink' for a wonderful dining experience today. I did not know where I was going to lunch today, until my husband parked the car, it was a surprise! I was aware of The Clink and was very happy to be visiting.

We had such an amazing lunch today. The choice of food superb and the service from our waiter was excellent. He explained clearly how the restaurant functions and his experience in working in this unique environment. I have visited the Clink many times and will definitely return again.

Great staff and food. Reasonable prices. Clean and beautiful decor. No wait. Excellent for couples and families.

So we entered this prison and put everything away.

4 of us had lunch at 'The Clink' last week. Although supportive of the concept behind it we were also looking for somewhere different and perhaps just being nosy. What a great day. Being inside prison was new for all of us (thankfully) and an experience in itself. I think the government would be wise to include this in the school curriculum for all young teenagers - I'm sure it would act as an important deterrent to those tempted by crime. The restaurant itself was nicely set out and decorated. Once inside you couId have been in any good eatery, as opposed to a prison. The food was excellent, as was the presentation. What stood out most for us was our waiter Aaron. I eat out regularly in what you would call 'good restaurants' and I can not remember any better or what certainly appeared to be genuine good service. He was considerate without being too intrusive and seemed to take pleasure from our satisfaction. We came away really hoping that he finds his niche in a top class restaurant when he is released. This gave us a far more balanced view of what can be achieved whilst inside as opposed to all the gloom we read in the press. Thank you Aaron and your colleagues who provided us with a memorable day.

My wife surprised me with a lunch reservation at The Clink for our wedding anniversary. She wanted to try somewhere new and unusual. What a great find, and quite an adventure!

We visited The Clink at High down yesterday and had a brilliant meal. We very much support the concept and would encourage anyone to go for the experience. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. The restaurant itself has very relaxed lighting and seating area you forget about the fact you're in the middle of a cat B prison. Our waiter Gordon who was delightful very professional and gave excellent menu choices. It was a real pleasure to be served by him. The food was presented beautifully the blood orange panacotta was outstanding with a beautiful crisp orange slice that tasted divine.A thoroughly worthwhile experience and we would love to return again.

4 of us went to Clink in Sutton for lunch today not knowing what to expect other than what we read in the reviews

First time visiting and had a fabulous time, excellent food and our waiter Gordon was terrific he was very charming and helpful. Will definitely be going back again.

We had a super lunch at The Clink restaurant today. A bit of waiting around on arrival, but once in the restaurant the ambiance was very relaxed and easy with friendly, welcoming staff.

Lovely lunch at the Clink today with a charming, chatty waiter (Gordon) who made our meal very special. Amazing food. Sea bream light and crispy; sardines and ragout of beef delightful. Blood orange brûlée silky and delicious. Worth the pre-dining paperwork and we will all return for second helpings!

First time at the clink at it was fantastic, friendly and super helpful front of house staff (Freddie and Billy) Great food recommendations, quick service and well priced. Would definitely plan another visit. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED X

Myself and Matt Ashton, our Group Executive Head Chef had lunch at The Clink this week and were thoroughly impressed.

Today I went for lunch with 2 friends. Our waiter was called Gordon and he was absolutely charming. I have been to the clink many times before & have never been disappointed. It’s a great place to eat, food & service brilliant. A great experience & a great charity to support as it offers people like Gordon a second chance in life.

Enjoyed a lovely visit ! I was not sure what to expect and was pleasantly surprised. The restaurant was very welcoming and all members of staff and prisoners were friendly and attentive.

I recently visited The Clink at High Down with my sister as a Mothers' Day treat for our mum. We have been meaning to do this for some time and we were not disappointed. The food was superbly cooked and presented, as good as any class restaurant and the menu offered a wide choice of starters, mains and desserts. The surroundings were to a very high standard and it was hard to believe that we were inside the prison. Our waiter that day was Ashley who looked after us for the entire meal. He was very polite and attentive and ensured that we had everything we needed. He also gave us a really interesting insight into life at High Down and the NVQ qualification he had earned front of house. This is such a fantastic and worthwhile project - I would thoroughly recommend a visit.

The dining area is unlike any prison. The surroundings resemble a well lit restaurant without windows but comfortable seating.

I had pancakes here on Pancake Tuesday and they were delicious. The atmosphere was lovely and the staff were very friendly!

What a wonderful experience! Our waiter, Gordon, was very attentive, friendly and chatty as were all the staff. The food was of a high standard and beautifully presented. My husband said he would have liked there to be bread on the table. Otherwise great - we’ll be back.

Top Notch Restaurant in unique surroundings as this is situated inside Highdown prison walls ,the food was excellent and well presented and cooked to perfection

I had a fantastic lunchtime visit to The Clink Restaurant at HMP High Down. We were greeted with warmth by all the trainees and had excellent hospitality delivered throughout by our waiter Larry who was delightfully sociable, helpful and professional. It was so interesting to witness the seemingly very valuable restaurant training programme and understand some aspects of the prison experience.

I came here for my friends birthday yesterday and the food and service were fantastic. From the moment we entered the restaurant Gordon was very attentive, professional and a great waiter. He and many others were happy to talk about their journeys and were happy to answer any of the many questions we had!

Visiting the Clink was one of the best experiences and I already am planning a return visit. Food was so impressive, one of the best meals I’ve ever eaten and beautifully presented. Gordon was really attentive and a great waiter all round; along with Freddie and Larry who added to our brilliant experience. All the guys were really happy to chat and share their experiences with us, they were really kind and sang happy birthday to me with a personalised dessert! Overall, a great experience, would highly recommend and will be returning very soon!

An excellent three course lunch with coffee, accompanied by a refreshing and tasty "mocktail". Food was interesting, well cooked and the presentation was excellent. Gordon proved himself to be an efficient, charming and attentive server. The meal was good value and highly recommended. The experience was a real pleasure and we shall visit again!

This is such a great experience, I wish we'd done this sooner.

I have wanted to visit the Clink for a while and now wish I’d visited sooner

Today, I went to have a lunch with uni and it was a fantastic experience for me. Especially Larry is an amazing waiter. Very friendly and I was grateful that he shared his story to our table. Another curly hair waiter is an amazing waiter as well. Everyone is legend there. Wish everyone has a good future soon. I would like to go back for meal again soon.

I've just come back from my first visit to The Clink. On a rather windy and wet day, the building on the outside was bleak and oppressive but once you've navigated the security checks and gotten used to the "clink" of the doors and the rattling of the keys then you reach the restaurant. This area would stand well alongside any high street high end eatery. Having been shown to our table we were greeted by Freddie, our waiter for the meal. It was good to see into the kitchen as the food is prepared. Obviously there isn't any alcohol but heyho it was great to appreciate the food and remember eating it for once! Of course, the cutlery is plastic which I don't quite understand given that the kitchen staff must cut the ingredients with knives but it was high-end plastic so don't worry about it breaking. Have to say my Short Rib beef didn't even need cutting it was so tender. All the food was prepared well, tasted delicious, looked amazing and best of all, served hot (apart from the ice-cream of course!). Freddie was on hand to take orders for drinks and assist and it was so interesting to hear about his experience working in the Clink. I'll definitely be going again, although we'd love to be served by Freddie again we sincerely hope that he is out and enjoying life with the knowledge he has gained from working in the restaurant. Great charity to support.

Fantastic experience, great food, waiting staff were excellent. Strange to be behind walls of a working prison, but can only highly recommend the experience

The Clink Restaurant at HMP Highdown pairs fine dining with the best local ingredients Britain has to offer for a delightfully light yet filling lunch experience in Sutton, despite it being... in a prison!

Excellent meal in an interesting location inside High Down Prison - the food and service were looked after by prisoners as part of their rehabilitation programme - if you are looking for something different then give it a try as you would also be supporting a worthwhile charity - book through their website - interaction with prisoners was open and enlightening - would thoroughly recommend and good luck to Gordon on his release.

I dined here with my family today, we were served by Gordon who was so welcoming and had great customer service. We tried their special mock tail of the day which went down well! All of us had starters and mains and some puddings and each course was so delicious, can really see a lot of thought has gone into each dish. We will definitely be returning and it feels so rewarding knowing you’re helping people improve their lives for the better

Four of us enjoyed a brilliant lunch. Our waiter Gordon was very attentive, gave helpful advice to help us choose from a very impressive menu. He was very happy to talk about his situation. He clearly has a desire to continue a career in catering.

Exceyservice and a friendly relaxed environment my partner especially enjoyed the tasty delights a real find.

For those of us that work here, we get spoilt with a daily special. For you intrepid visitors looking to experience a Restaurant within a prison you won't regret it. The food is great but mist of all it is about the project. The staff gain valuable experience and NVQ qualifications to rebuild their lives away from their old lifestyles. So eating here is not just benefiting yourself with great food but enhancing society.

Returning customers The Clink does not fail to hit the mark. Excellent, freshly cooked food using traceable sources and our waiting staff were very knowledgeable. Well worth a visit to appreciate the concept.

I went for lunch with some friends not knowing what to expect as it was my first time in prison! I was surprised at the excellent standard of cooking and warm atmosphere. The security checks made the the visit quite an experience.

The security check in is unobtrusive and friendly ,the restaurant atmosphere warm and welcoming.Gordan our waiter was informative and open about his training and aspirations following his NVQ ,very enthusiastic.The food was very good and the whole experience was very enjoyable.We will certainly recommend it to friends

I was very impressed with the restaurant. Decor was modern but shuttle. Staff so welcoming and polite, really great service. Kitchen team friendly and happy to chat. Food amazing so tasty and really filling. Best brownies I have ever tasted 10 out of 10. Will definitely be back. Highly recommended.

We had fish and chips and apple crumble and custard. It was lovely and there was a nice feel to the place.

Great service! Food was not only so well presented, but also tasted 👍. Would recommend anyone to go.

It was a really cold winter day and we all kept our coats scarves and boots on but it was still draughty and really cold, so we didn’t really appreciate the food just wAnted to get back to our cars and heaters. We were not impressed with most of the food, not great but the waiters were very attentive

6 of us went from work. We had a wonderful meal with appetisers and 3 courses. It was interesting to experience the prison environment too. We felt completely safe, had excellent food and went for a drink at the pub afterwards as you can’t take in any alcohol.

We visited the restaurant in December, we had the seasonal menu. Could not fault it, absolutely lovely. We were greeted by our lovely waiter Billy, he was so professional. The only one negative was it was a little cold in the restaurant, so I would recommend wearing a warm jumper. Will definately visit again.

Clickem Inn for Friday dinner, great selection of well kept ales and good food at reasonable prices I would definitely advise a visit

We visited The Clink for lunch mid November on arrival we were greeted by Ricky a jolly chap and taken to our table