The Clink Restaurant in Lambeth

Went for Afternoon tea. Food was amazing waiters were very good. Clink staff however were quite rude to us and the waiters. Not a good look and put an unfortunate sour note on the day.

Excellent. Far better all round than we expected. Well worth a visit

Lovely place, lovely food, and lovely initiative

A great concept for a restaurant, the food was lovely and the service was very professional.

My friend and I ate at The Clink restaurant for Sunday lunch. The food was amazing, and Tim our waiter was professional, polite and prompt with the food. Thanks very much

We had a great time at the Clink! All the instructions were very clear and Tim, our server, was super attentive and really looked after us. Food was excellent, exceeded expectations. Would definitely recommend.

A great evening, the food could have been a little warmer

Super interesting dinner. The food was great, the flavours were amazing and the presentation was on point. The service was where it was interesting, as we were served by inmates, they had a knack for good banter and were genuinely happy to serve us/explain the dishes. A lot of security clearances, so be prepared to come light, as they will tell you to lock away your stuff in their secure area before they take you in.

Everything was professional. Food was great. Definitely think it's a good thing that's being done for rehabilitation. Well visit again.

Such a great experience and the food is excellent! Second visit that I've had at the Clink and it was just as good as the first time. I've not stopped recommending this to everyone, it is a brilliant charity and the service was warm and friendly and were very happy to answer my curious questions.

An amazing experience. Food was amazing and Adan, Gary and Dean were also amazing. So helpful and attentive and really made our experience worthwhile. They were so funny, but also so polite, they made our day.

Enjoyed a gorgeous 4 course gourmet dinner with 2 friends. Lots of choice for fish lovers, meat lovers, vegetarians and vegans. Tried several dishes that I've never seen before and loved all of them, very innovative menu. I really hope all of the staff get good hospitality jobs when they finish their qualifications, they've worked hard and the quality of their food deserves to be recognised. I will definitely be back soon - well worth the trip

Great experience, all the prison staff and prisoners made you feel welcome, and the food was great. It's great to be able to walk back out of the prison the same day, especially if you've been there before for longer, lol

Brilliant place to visit, such a different dining experience that I thoroughly recommend. Many thanks to a great team.

A big fan. From the start the prison staff were engaging and incredibly polite. The prisoners/staff at the restaurant were also just fabulous. You never ever have waiters that attentive to you at a normal restaurant. The service was flawless and food brilliant. Best afternoon tea I have ever had. You slightly forget you’re in a prison and reminded but a few quirky things every so often. It was awesome to chat to the inmates who genuinely seemed to appreciate The Clink and what the charity does for them. An incredibly worthwhile cause and a memorable, special day out.

Very good afternoon tea, great service, and always happy to support a great cause.

Gorgeous food, lovely service and atmosphere

Unique experience. Afternoon tea was delicious. Very friendly professional service. Everything was home made and the lemon meringues were divine. Super atmosphere.

Very good experience and for a good cause

Fantastic gourmet evening! First time visiting as we loved the concept, however the food was out of this world. 10/10. The staff are all so friendly and our waiter Biggsy was incredibly helpful, professional and friendly!

A special meal for my birthday and it was fantastic, Tim our waiter was just brilliant. Was filling our water glasses before we even noticed, recommended drinks based on our likes. He was superb with my partner who had multiple allergies to egg milk and nuts. When a course accidentally came out with a sauce which he thought could have milk it in, he quickly made a replacement himself so we could eat together. He sadly had to go quickly at the end, so didn’t have time to thank him properly for how brilliant he was. He was credit to the Clink and HMP Brixton. Will come back for afternoon tea and hope that lovely Tim or his colleagues are working. And hope that I’m served by Tim again in the future!

A brilliant experience from start to finish. Fantastic food, the staff are very friendly and something different to a normal evening out. Particular thanks to our waiter Gary who made us feel incredibly welcome.

We had a lovely and unique experience at the Clink restaurant! The food was delicious, the staff were well-trained and very helpful, and it was great to know that this was a program benefitting all those involved.

Really interesting experience in a unique setting, Tim serving us was a star and even offered us complimentary hot drinks when our mains came out late.

I found it strange being served y prisoners and using plastic cutlery, the thing that upset me the most was the prisoners treated like slaves

My son and I enjoyed Sunday lunch here - a late Christmas present. What an interesting and enjoyable experience! The food was absolutely lovely, well prepared and beautifully presented. James B - our waiter - was excellent - helpful, engaging and interesting to talk to. I would recommend The Clink to anyone - what a great initiative to provide people with opportunities to develop new skills. We wish James B all the best for his future.

This was a great experience. I gave it 4 stars on atmosphere because they could have explained more about the art and that the decor was made by prissonors as well.

Aleesha was a fantastic server, made us feel welcome and made sure we had everything we needed. The Sunday lunch was lovely

The restaurant is served solely by current prisoners, inside the prison – the idea behind it is to drive prisoner rehabilitation through education and activity, allowing prisoners to develop new skills in an exciting, vibrant environment.

What a fabulous experience! This culinary experience is a program for those chosen from the Brixton prison to participate in growing, cooking, and serving food to paying customers in order to provide a skill to utilize after their sentence is over. Reservations need to be 7 days in advance and require several security questions and a £15pp deposit. Several dining options are available. Lunch, afternoon tea, and Thursday night gourmet 3-course dinner, we chose the last option. You need to put belongings into a locker as no phones or personal items except for a credit card to pay are allowed. The photos included, except the one of me in my prison issued boots, were pulled off the internet. I made the mistake of wearing open toe sandals, which were not permitted, so I was issued standard prison issued boots to wear. You will go through a metal detector and pat down to enter. Once inside, it looks like any other restaurant. The food was very good. The appetizer was a king crab on a crumpets. The main dish was a paparadrlle of pork and mushrooms in brown gravy. Dessert was an English strawberry tart. Coffee and soft drinks are available at an additional cost. The cost per person was £47, but your £15 deposit is subtracted. Brixton is a men's prison, so all the culinary students are men. They were kind, funny, and happy to chat and seemed like servers from any restaurant. This was a great experience, and they have a few items for sale that help the clink charity. I bought the cook books and a bag. Pictures are included.

Stunning food, very helpful waiters. Put prejudices that you may have aside and go. All four of us had a fantastic experience.

Outstanding! The food is some of the best I’ve tasted. My daughter agrees. The customer service was amazing. It’s wonderful to see what good can come from providing the students with expert tuition and the results speak for themselves. I would highly recommend and will certainly be going again

You wouldn't think you were in a prison. The food was top tier 👌 I felt as if I was dining in a 5 star restaurant. Everyone was so friendly and polite and the food was outstanding. What made the experience even better is that it was all for a good cause. These Learners once out will have valuable qualifications and I would continue to support them. You cannot take pictures as they have to take your phone off you but please do go!

The food was excellent, the people serving we're very friendly it was a birthday present from my daughter and granddaughter, the standard on all sides was 1st class thank-you to all involved 👏

Went for the Thursday evening dinner this week and was so impressed! I’d heard great things but our visit confirmed this. The food was amazing but our waiter Tim made the evening. His service was the perfect blend of professional, reassuring and entertaining. He cracked us up all evening but was also able to advise and answer any questions we had about the menu. Exactly what you want when eating out. He was fab! Even if you don’t get the pleasure of being served by Tim, I’d highly recommend getting yourself booked in :)

We visited the Clink on Tuesday. The food, including presentation, was first class. You can see that a lot of effort goes into preparation. Service was great too, very attentive. It was great to see how the students worked well together to ensure that everything was running smoothly. Really great initiative.

Great experience! Once you pass all the security checks , it is a lovely restaurant. We really enjoyed our meal ( great presentation, huge roast ) and our assigned waiter was super friendly and professional.

Great experience, it's fairly pricey, but the food is good quality. Waiters were really friendly and were up for a chat. We went for lunch which is à la carte, keen to try the Sunday roast set menu at some point!

Great food really good service! Unique setting.

The food was excellent and the service outstanding. Clearly very well trained. Alongside a couple of drinks it came to around £75 a head. Entered after a security check and after an explanation as to what could enter the prison. There were lockers for all other possessions. ID is kept in return for the visitor lanyard. Toilets are available in the restaurant. Our Thursday night meal ended around 8.30 and we were escorted out the prison. The actual restaurant is fairly humdrum but some good art on the walls. Music playing throughout which kept neighbour’s conversations out of earshot. I’d highly recommend the sour apple mocktail drink. So good. It was a bit pricey but a very different experience and the food was a great standard.

Great experience and excellent way to support the charity

We did the Thursday night gourmet dinner and the whole experience was excellent. The food was incredible, well plated and more importantly, absolutely delicious.. there were no leftovers in sight, including our table! The service was great, our waiter Tim was attentive and professional but also very friendly and easy to chat with. Even to the point of gently making sure I knew what I was ordering with Hen of the woods, which he repeated back as ‘the mushrooms..’ a kind way of confirming the customer knows they are ordering mushrooms not chicken without making anyone feel silly! The mocktails are good, and there are a couple of alcohol free beers available too. It is definitely weird not having a phone but it was also pretty nice being truly engaged in the experience. They also do a Sunday lunch which would be worth a try. A great initiative, superbly executed. Cannot recommend this enough

Love it..food absolutely delicious

We went on Thursday evening for the gourmet dinner option and it didn't disappoint. The food was amazing. All the waiters were very attentive and friendly. Had a nice chat with our waiter too. It was such a unique experience, I'd definitely go again to try the Sunday lunch. Not a phone in sight...very liberating!

We had a lovely meal at The Clink , the staff were very helpful and had a nice Chat with them. Would recommend this experience , Hope it gives the Lads working there the step they need for a career after release

The food was amazing and such a good idea. As a dining experience it was great. The restaurant is dry for obvious reasons but they serve lovely alcohol free cocktails, beers and gins. It takes a while to check in and you need to provide your details to them days in advance and turn up with I.D. you can take nothing in with you other than a card to pay. Lockers are provided. Don't let this put you off. Support this worthy venture.

A fantastic experience with absolutely delicious food and huge portions - make sure to come hungry!

Bit of an experience event-very large portions, good vege options, our waiter was friendly & a bit of a joker. Good experience but prob won’t go again!

Wow. An excellent experience. The staff are very welcoming, the restaurant is impressive and very well designed, and the food was even better! Each course was delicious, well presented, and served. The staff were attentive and very polite. An all round brilliant place to visit.

What a pleasure to be able to eat at the Clink restaurant. The food was excellent , well presented and delicious. The trainees were hardworking, efficient and welcoming. I would recommend to everyone to support them and this worthwhile project

Overdue review. I visited a few months ago. We had a lovely afternoon. We really enjoyed our meal and the experience. The waiter's tried their best to be professional which was amusing at times. I'll call it "road man with manners" service. I'd definitely recommend visiting. My only criticism was the cheap, flimsy, plastic, cutlery. Obviously given to us for safety reasons, however we were also given glasses to drink from! A bit of a contradiction! There's much better quality plastic cutlery out there and for the cost of the meal, better quality knives and forks would have been appreciated.

Came here for a meal for my birthday as a surprise. It was delicious the food from starter’s to dessert’s and everything in between was amazing it all tasted fantastic presentation was as good if not better than some other restaurants I have been in despite no alcohol the homemade ginger beer was lovely as was the spice 92 I had they have a really good selection of drinks on the menu also have to say the best flat white coffee I have had it tasted like coffee not warm milk. And the guys who wait on you are a lot better mannered than some waiters I have come across. They do a fantastic job. And if you go like we did in December and have their Christmas menu the mince pies are delicious. I would highly recommend and we will definitely go back. So if you can book a table it’s really worth a visit. Not allowed to take pictures which is understandable.

First visit but won’t be the last. Fantastic food, staff friendly, will be back

Fantastic food and fantastic service. We were served by Joel who was lovely.

We ate here last year and I am overdue rating it. Really excellent luncheon. Our server James was very attentive and the program is interesting. It seems everyone gets a chance in the kitchen, at the bar making the delicious mocktails (we each enjoyed two) and serving the guests. If you live in London it is a must do experience. We were visiting from Canada, so for a tourist it is an excellent reason to get off the beaten tourist paths, support a worthy cause, and then we spent the afternoon in Brixton. We got a tea towel souvenir too!

I was here with my partner and it was her birthday dinner. She was curious about this and so we decided to try. The whole experience was very good. The food was delicious, we had 3 courses, the staff were friendly and very professional. The restaurant itself is decorated nicely, and although you never forget you are inside a prison, it's never gimmicky or voyeuristic. It was wonderful to have a really well-made and well-served meal, and that this contributes to giving inmates a chance at obtaining a hospitality qualification makes it even better. I will definitely recommend it to others and, if they let me, I will be back!

Unfortunately we were 10 mins late due to roadworks and were denied entry. Very unfriendly, intransigent and unwelcoming, . Won't make the effort to go back. Wouldn't recommend for anyone else.

Brilliant concept. We used a virgins couple voucher and never having heard of Clink Restaurants we decided to give it a go and so glad we did, the food was excellent and way beyond our expectations. The security before we entered was easy, and added to the experience. The restaurant was well laid out and looked welcoming and cheerful. All the waiting staff were attentive and appeared to enjoy the role, answering all our questions. The chefs produced some of the best food we have had and all presented to a professional standard and we wish them well if they choose to enter the trade. The menu was varied and something for everyone. We would certainly recommend the restaurant and will hopefully come back. Good luck to all involved

We had a lovely lunch at the clink, our wait staff were friendly, and our host was informative. The food was really delicious and I would happily go back. I'd love to try out some of their baked goods like the bread too, remember to pre-order this!

Yesterday I took a group of 15 members of our U3A for lunch They all were totally surprised at the quality of the food and presentation. All the staff did an excellent job and were very polite and helpful. The professional staff did a very good job of overseeing and and were very supportive This must be one of most unusual venues in London and well worth a visit

Brilliant experience, brilliant food, we all deserve a second chance. Go and enjoy.

Very good food, I had the venison steak which was perfectly cooked. Difficult to give it a score for atmosphere as its inside a prison! But good service and felt like a restaurant apart from the bars on the windows and security!

A really lovely meal in unique circumstances. The wait staff were very attentive and helpful. The food was delicious, and I'd recommend dining at the Clink if you get the chance. Set 3 course Sunday lunch for £45. No alcohol. Nin alcoholic mocktail was delicious 😋

A fabulous concept and really great cooking/ food. We thought the food would be basic but the menu was fabulous. Lots of choices, a well thought out menu, and the staff try their best. Great to spend and afternoon interacting with the staff in training there, a rare opportunity for us and for them to normalise hospitality/interactions and support their skills training.

A great, innovative idea! The set menu was lovely, with lots of different choices and great food. The duck breast was absolutely incredible! Had a lovely server named John who spoke about the programme and explained it all to us.

I had a virgin experience days voucher to use so me and my boyfriend went for lunch today and it was an excellent experience! We found the security checks easy enough and just added to the overall experience. When we entered the restaurant, the workers were extremely friendly and attentive - we had John as our server and he was really lovely. Throughout our time here we had a lovely chat with him to find out about his prison experience and he said he had 8 weeks left and seemed excited. The food was amazing - between us we had soup & pate for starter, duck & pork tenderloin for main & 2x chocolate desserts and it was all of really high standard! One of the best meals in London we’ve had. Overall the experience was excellent and we would definitely go back - was nice not having our phones on us and only having mocktails! Wishing John and the other servers all the best, you can see how much this job and training meant for them all.

A truly unique experience amazing food And the most unique place I've ever eaten

Fabulous food, great service. Great idea to provide an outlet for a training academy that contributes to the costs.

Went for the Thursday Gourmet night. What a wonderfully positive experience, and genuinely really delicious food, beautifully presented! One of the waiters who served us had been working on the programme and was being released in 3 weeks. Another was working his first night - he had a great sense of humour and mentioned that he'd never had a job before (d**g dealer). It sounds like this is a popular programme for inmates, with a waiting list for those wanting to join. Spoke with their teacher before leaving who explained that they continue to support the men when they transition back to life outside the prison gates and (hopefully) into employment. So this is the start of a hopeful journey for many of them. It was a privilege to be a part of this. And seriously good food! Well done to the amazing team who make this possible and to the men - keep up the good work. Remember to arrive 30 minutes early to clear security, to wear suitable clothing (as per the email) and that you will need to put all your belongings (except a credit card and a good old fashioned watch) into the small lockers. No alcohol, but a good mocktails menu and home made ginger beer and lemonade as alternative options. Over 18s only.

Incredible and unique experience. The concept behind this restaurant is laudable. The servers were very friendly. The food was very good, better than plenty of other regular restaurants I've been to. Great to see they have vegan options. The dessert was a bit too sweet for me. Highly recommend a visit. As a warning, no phones, cash, keys, jewellery, or cards are allowed inside. These must all be left in the locker. You can only bring 1 card in which you will use to pay for the meal.

Grabbed a cinnamon bun and a doughnut from the Clink bakery stall at the Streatham food fair this afternoon. Both amazingly delicious. What a great and tasty initiative - will definitely book in for the restaurant. Thank you!

Truly an extraordinary gourmet dining experience in London! The food was outstanding and, without a doubt, one of the best meals I have had in my life. Compliments to the chefs in the kitchen 👏 The serving staff did a terrific job and it was lovely having a little chat with each staff member in between courses. Overall, a fantastic evening and I have already booked a table to come back for a Sunday Roast next month. Highly recommend!

We had an exceptional Sunday lunch here today. The food was fantastic - particularly the heritage tomato tart with burrata I had as a starter. This was hands down one of the best things I have ever eaten! The service was great. Our server Ted was fantastic and gave excellent recommendations and made the experience a real 10/10 for us. Thank you Ted!! Couldn’t recommend this restaurant more.

Definitely a unique experience. Amazing service and delicious food! And the best is the social cause behind the concept. Truly incredible!

An all round fantastic experience- we knew we'd be doing something quite unique (and the security process is no joke) but we had a really genuine, warm experience with inmates who were keen to learn, to chat, to show off their skills, and to give us an absolutely amazing dinner.

One of the best restaurants we have EVER eaten at ..superb food and service.

The food and service are excellent and the mission is so important.

A amazing and unique culinary experience! First class food, you'll spend no more than £50 (including drinks) and all for a great cause. The service was as you would expect from any top restaurant. The waiters were so attentive and always made sure you were ok. I'd recommend arriving with ID and a bank card as lockers in the storage space goes quick.

My wife and I dined at the Clink HMP Brixton for Sunday lunch. The food, all 3 courses, were exceptional. The service from the staff was great. Exceptional value, supporting a great charity to rehabilitate serving prisoners.

Had a wonderful 3 course meal with great service from the staff. It wasn't my first time visiting The Clink. However it was my first time dining there. The previous visit was an event held there around rehabilitation which included a tour and overview of the training provided and employability options upon release for the inmates. The lunch menu was varied with some options across each course. The bread is also baked onsite, also some other fittings and fixtures that are produced by inmates. Including some fantastic art work. The overall experience is fine dining, creative menu with aesthetically pleasing presentation. Highly recommend visiting...please note there's no alcohol available as it's inside the perimeter of HMP Brixton. Therefore you must go through security, no phones, technology or contraband is allowed. Essentially just a card for payment.

Fantastic food and service. 1st class dining experience. Looking forward to my next visit.

A unique culinary experience! First class food, fairly priced and a great cause. The service was as you would expect from any top restaurant. Our young waiter Kevin was very efficient and friendly with a relaxed manner. Best wishes to him for his future.

Wonderful menu; atmosphere and service far better than most restaurants in London. Check in was swift and not having our phones with us was actually a bonus!

Belated Christmas treat from the two friends who accompanied my wife and I yesterday. All blown away by the whole experience. Fine dining at its best, impeccable service and plush setting. We had the Sunday roast - one of the best ever. Starters, desserts and mocktails were superb too. Now highly recommending to everybody we know. In particular would like to wish our server, Haych, all our very best for the future. A most attentive, informative and friendly guy. Hope he manages to gain his City & Guilds certificates to pursue a career in hospitality when he is released. Confident he will.

Amazing experience and great fun. Super Sunday meal! Definitely recommend. Everyone so nice and helpful especially Simon. Very humbling. Food amazing. Great value. Such a good idea and such a worthwhile cause. Thank you!

A lovely birthday lunch for 9 of us. Excellent food and service, really nice atmosphere. Very attractive venue.

What an excellent experience! A must for your to-do list and real way of showing support. The food we had was delicious and the service was top.

Great food, prices are alright (you can get 3 course menu for £35 on Sunday)

We went for a Sunday lunch and were really impressed with the food, service and restaurant decor. Our waiter was really friendly and we all felt like we were supporting a good cause. Would highly recommend!

Unique! You are 'treated' like a new In mate by way of leaving all your worldly possessions the door, then thru a body scanner. Once that's all done, you're led thru the courtyard to the 'restaurant'. The food wasn't hot, but luke warm. But on the whole, the dining experience was that of ANY reputable restaurant. It's definitely worth a visit for a lunchtime meal.

Amazing experience and lovely food! Worth a visit.

This is a prisoners' restaurant, run in prison by Clink charity aiming to prevent reoffending. You can book in advance by email, and on the day of the visit you must show your photo ID and put all your hand luggage in a designated locker. You can't take tissues or even a handkerchief inside, and you can only bring one credit card. (That's why, unfortunately, there are no photos of the food or the inside). Inside, there is an entrance inspection, just like at an airport, and every single time the guide opens and closes the lock, it is strictly enforced. All cutlery set on the tables in the restaurant is made of plastic. We chose a course starter, main course and dessert, and those dishes were all delicious and beautiful. In my opinion, it is one of the best restaurant in London. Especially, the vegetables tastes very rich and sweet💕I definitely will repeat to visit this restaurant❣️ ここは再犯防止を目指したチャリティ団体が刑務所内で経営する、囚人たちによるレストランです。 事前にメールにて予約をし、当日は顔写真付きの身分証を提示し、持っていった手荷物は全て指定のロッカーへ。ティッシュ、ハンカチすら中に持って行けず、持参できるのはクレジットカード一枚のみ。（そういうわけで残念ながらお料理や中の写真はありません）。 中では、空港のように入館検査があり、いちいち案内の人は鍵を開けたり閉めたり、とにかく厳重。レストラン内のテーブルにセットされているカトラリーは全てプラスチック製。 コース料理の前菜、メイン、デザートなどを選び運ばれてきたお皿はどれも美味しくて、見た目も美しくて、ひょっとして、ロンドンで一番美味しいレストランじゃないかな？って思いました。特にお野菜の味が濃くて甘い💕これはリピ決定です！

Amazing experience at the clink. Our waiter was very professional and attended to our table often to bring more water or check we were enjoying our meals. The person checking us in was also great. I recommend coming to the restaurant pretty much empty handed to facilitate the process as everyone’s safety is their priority. Delicious vegan options

Wonderful, different and surreal but excellent.

It was a unique & pleasent experience. Staff were really helpful and food was beyond amazing. I would definitely go again.

Una gran experiencia trato exquisito tanto de la recepcionista en la entrada como de la encargada del restaurante... el trato a los reclusos es muy bueno, cordial y amable 100x100 recomendable

Pretty unique experience, the restaurant is in a building on the prison grounds, which means leaving your phone, and other electronic devices in a locker and an airport security type search. It’s well organised and everyone is very nice, food was pretty good, no alcohol for obvious reasons, although they do very good mocktails. Hopefully I get this right - it’s run by a charity and the idea is to train up prisoners near the end of their terms with skills they can use to find employment upon release. Apparently it’s an extremely coveted role for a prisoner to get. A good cause to support and an extremely memorable evening.

Absolutely amazing food!!!! Everyone was so lovely and couldn't do enough for you! Best roast dinner I have ever had!! 100% recommend!! Hope to go back again!

An experience, tests your senses on every level. All good, memorable and unique. Good luck to all those involved in this Charity

Not only is this restaurant part of a fantastic rehabilitation project, The Clink also serves delicious, creative dishes. The staff are friendly and attentive too. Highly recommend this for a memorable dining experience. Thank you