Three Course Lunch and Mocktail for Two at the Clink Restaurant
Overview
Support a charity, aid the rehabilitation of prisoners, enjoy a three-course meal made by prisoners in training and take home a tea towel too with this unique Three Course Meal and Mocktail for Two at The Clink Restaurant.
There are four Clink restaurants run by The Clink Charity, each placed within the grounds or adjacent to a prison. HM Prisons Brixton, Cardiff, High Down and Styal all have a Clink Restaurant. Whichever you choose you’re guaranteed a dining experience that’s as unique as it is delicious.
All the food is made and served by prisoners working towards their NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery and Food & Beverage Service. Since the project began over 800 prisoners have graduated from the programme and it’s won over 60 awards. Once you’ve filled up on fine cuisine, take home a Clink charity tea towel as a memento of your visit.
- SKU
- PCLNK3
- Locations
- 4 in the UK
- People
- For 2
- Validity
- 12 Months
- Rating
- 4.9 (70)
What's Included
- A unique three-course lunch for two prepared and served by prisoner trainees
- Choose from four restaurants set within the grounds or adjacent to four UK prisons:
- HMP Brixton, London
- HMP High Down, Sutton, Surrey
- HMP Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire
- HMP Cardiff, Wales
- Enjoy a fruity mocktail each with your lunch
- Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card
What happens on the day?
On arrival at your chosen Clink Restaurant, please present your voucher and you’ll be shown to your pre-booked table then given a menu to make your mocktail choices from.
Fruity drinks in hand, you’ll then choose your three course options from the seasonal menu, and from there all you need to do is enjoy the dishes as they come – potentially watching them being prepared in the open-plan kitchen.
Please note your voucher is for a three-course lunch from a set menu and excludes steak main courses.
Participant guidelines
- Minimum age: 18 for The Clink at HMP Brixton and HMP High Down
- As the restaurants are outside of the prison walls for Cardiff and Styal, you do not need to be over 18 years old (Under 18s need to be accompanied by a paying adult) or have photo ID with you
- If your name is not on the reservations list or you do not have the required ID (HMP Brixton and HMP Highdown) entry to the prison will be declined
- As part of your visit you may be required to use a biometric system which includes your fingerprints and photograph being taken
- You may also be subject to a routine search – this would be similar to what you might expect in an airport
- Guests are permitted to bring in one handbag or briefcase per person only. No other bags or cases will be allowed and there is no capacity at the prison to store such items
- Drugs are prohibited at all times, excluding prescription medicine which has your name on
- The Clink Restaurants are not licensed to serve alcohol in any of its restaurants as it is banned on prison premises
- The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary
Availability
The experience is available on selected days depending on the venue:
High Down; Monday to Friday - 12.00 to 15.00
Brixton: Monday to Friday and Sunday - 12.00 to 15.00
Cardiff: Seven days a week - 12.00 to 15.00
Styal: Monday to Friday - 12.00 to 14.00 and Sunday 12.00 to 14.30 Saturdays from 9 September 2017
All visitors must book at least 72 hours prior to arrival. All bookings are subject to availability.
Please allow 2 hours to enjoy your meal.
What about insurance?
The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.
Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience.
How it works
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Ian
18/11/2021
Superb
Best food we have had for a long time Lovely and attentive staff Perfect!
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C&U
11/03/2020
A lovely experience !
My Mum and I had a lovely lunch at Clink last Thursday as a gift from my daughter. The Mocktail of the day was delicious and the food was absolutely gorgeous, so tasty and beautifully presented, through all three courses. The service was efficient with friendly staff, nothing was too much trouble ... definately coming back !
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James McLaughlin
09/03/2020
Excellent service and food
Really exceptional service and food. We will definitely be back.
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John
02/03/2020
Fantastic place and experience
Food, location and staff were wonderful. Will book again.
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KarenKaren
22/02/2020
Lunch at Clink
Food was outstanding. So was service would certainly go again
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Becky
21/02/2020
Excellent lunch
Food was fabulous and we had a lovely lunch.
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Donald
20/02/2020
Great experience
The food was lovely and the service great. I have no hesitation in recommending this.
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Adrian
09/02/2020
Lunch at the Clink
Quality lunch,served well made for an enjoyable experience.
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Fran
08/02/2020
Great food
Food exceeded expectations. Friendly attentive staff. Good ambience. Well done.
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Jill
07/02/2020
Lovely meal
Superb food and service. Really enjoyed it
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Marilyn
26/01/2020
Very pleasant experience
Well looked after from the moment we went in. Very attentive staff. The food was lovely and beautifully presented. All in all a good experience. I would go there again
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Ann
09/12/2019
A lovely day
The food was really good Everyone was really friendly and service was brilliant the restaurant itself was lovely can’t believe I was actually in a prison grounds would really recommend it enjoying yourself while helping a charity
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Penny Cox
29/09/2019
Fabulous cuisine
Not sure what to expect, but.... the service was friendly and professional, the food taste and presentation sublime. An utterly amazing lunch...Thankyou ..I do really wish you all the best. Probably one of the best meals I’ve had. Well done all.
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Dee
29/09/2019
The clink
Sublime food! Exceptional service!
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Kim and Karl
23/09/2019
The Clink Restaurant
The food was amazing, service excellent and a lovely space to eat - will definitely be going back soon
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Far Cough
16/09/2019
Great Meal
Lovely 3 course meal. Food was top notch. Our waiter needed a little bit more training. He said `Are you ready to order Madam?, Are you ready Boss?`. During the meal he came and asked `All OK Boss?`. Funny at the time but hey, they are in training, they are working here to better themselves. They will progress and I wish them all the best!
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Ian
16/09/2019
One of the best restaurants in Cardiff.
I visited this restaurant for the first time, with my wife for a midweek lunch as a birthday gift. The staff were very friendly and helpful and there was a good range on the menu. The Hake had just the right amount of fresh taragon to make it sing and the pumpkin pie was one of the best I have ever had, and my wife loved the butternut squash ravioli. We will certainly return. This is a charity that does great work, but it is also one of the best restaurants in Cardiff.
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Avril
14/09/2019
Fab christmas present
Excellent menu all the food was tasty good service will go again
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Jen
31/08/2019
Perfect 👌
Had a really lovely meal. Quality food in a lovely setting. Would definitely book again.
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Marliece
31/08/2019
Christmas Present
3 course lunch and mocktail was a great experience at the Clink Style. The food was really superb and couldn't fault it. Would most definitely go back again. The atmosphere and service was excellent.
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Nicola
26/08/2019
Great experience
Unique experience and would recommend. Food very good and a such good cause to support. Could not fault it.
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Rebecca
25/08/2019
Great (if not a little odd) experience!
The food is great and it’s amazing to see how the project is helping offenders with their rehabilitation. Highly recommend! Word of warning, there are specific dress code guidelines which you can only view on the Clink website (after some searching) - you don’t get sent a copy of these with your confirmation email, they just say ‘dress modestly’, so make sure you read them.
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Viki
18/08/2019
Good food & well looked after
We enjoyed our lunch at The Clink. We’ve been wanting to go there for a while, and had heard good reviews from others locally. The food was good & services good from the staff there. The building itself was stunning, set in an old church. Lots of beautiful features restored. We will likely return for breakfast or afternoon tea another timeZ
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Lisa
11/08/2019
Food heaven!
A wonderful three course lunch. Food was delicious and presentation was outstanding. Lovely relaxed atmosphere and polite and helpful staff. Looking forward to found again soon.
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Edward
08/08/2019
Amazing lunch
Wedding Anniversary gift from our children. The food smelt, looked, and tasted amazing. The staff were polite and knowledgeable about the dishes. Overall wonderful experience.
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Chris and Lyn
22/07/2019
A special meal at the Cardiff 'Clink' restaurant
The Click restaurant in Cardiff is a real credit to a great idea. We visited on Sunday for a mid day roast, of three courses and a mock tail. The salmon starter was a tasty delight followed by a roast chicken breast with a special array of vegetables, to adorn the palate and give a very satisfying taste. The white chocolate desert was extra special with all its adornments. Roll on our next visit.
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Stuart Wilkinson
22/07/2019
Fantastic experience
Such a great time at the clink. A charity trying to make a difference with those involved trying to change their lives. On top of that the food was excellent and the service from Martin orbit waiter was better than we have had in other restaurants recently. Highly recommended !!
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Christine Nundloll
14/06/2019
Three course lunch with mocktails
We had a very enjoyable three course meal with a refreshing mocktail at The Clink restaurant, High down, Sutton on the 12th June, 2019. The hospitality was efficient and friendly, and the food was of first class quality. The lighting was soft and welcoming. We will certainly suggest a visit to our friends and family.
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TJ
14/05/2019
Excellent food! Excellent experience!
Would highly recommend The Clink! You can support an excellent charity and enjoy five star service at this brilliant restaurant!
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Andrew
10/05/2019
An interesting experience
This was a Christmas Gift from our son and daughter-in-law. We were a bit apprehensive at first as a prison seemed an odd place to have a restaurant. However, once inside the restaurant was very nice, food interesting and delicious and our waiter Brad and all staff were very attentive and eager to see that we had a really nice time. This turned out to be a special experience. One we would highly recommend others to experience. One we will not forget.
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Lynda
27/04/2019
Great lunch with lovely staff and lovely venue.
My husband and I had lunch at the lovely venue of The Clink restaurant. The food was delicious and presented similar to a high-end restaurant. The staff were lovely, welcoming and professional. A totally delightful experience. We wish them all well for the future.
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graham
15/04/2019
sunday lunch at the clink
excellent experience
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Caroline
09/04/2019
Excellent meal, excellent project
We enjoyed a very tasty lunch and thought the service was excellent.
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Jemma
01/04/2019
Culinary Excellence at Clink Restaurant Cardiff.
I had a wonderful meal at the Clink Restaurant in Cardiff, the service was excellent and the food was absolutely delicious and the atmosphere was lovely, I could not fault it, it was such a great experience with a bonus free tea towel to commemorate our day - it was so easy to use the Virgin Experience Days Voucher and such a nice way to spend the day with my Husband who loved his gift!
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Nigel
22/03/2019
What a great lunch
Absolutely excellent, would recommend everyone should experience this.
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Lol
18/03/2019
Fabulous meal at Brixton
Our daughter bought us a meal at Brixton prison for Christmas. The 3 of us went. The check in process was clearly explained & smoothly carried out. The restaurant is attractive & light. Our waiter, Mo Ali, was friendly & funny. The food was beautifully presented & delicious. We would return & we wish the staff all the best for the future. The scheme in which offenders work towards an NVQ is known to significantly reduce reoffending & is brilliant.
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Jenny
02/03/2019
3 course meal and mocktail
The food was excellent really enjoyed it all, and all the staff were excellent too really impressed with it.
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Sarah
27/02/2019
Excellent food and service
Service was great, food was amazing! So tasty and creative! Presented so well, worth a visit.
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Susan Edwards
12/02/2019
Brilliant Experience at the Clink
Booked for Sunday Lunch at the Clink Restaurant Brixton. From beginning to end it was perfect. All staff and inmates were extremely friendly and helpful and very willing to chat and make you feel welcome. Nice ambiance in restaurant and the food was first class with plenty of it!
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Claire
23/12/2018
lovely lunch
we went here for the festive 3 course lunch, it was a fantastic looking forwards to returning in the new year
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Grant
06/11/2018
Great Lunch
Had a 3 course Sunday lunch at the Clink Cardiff. Excellent! Food quality and presentation very good; Roast beef - substantial and tasty; Autumn fruit crumble - outstanding!. Staff slightly short handed but you wouldn't know it; all very engaging. Great restaurant, great charity with great purpose!
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LA
03/11/2018
Great experience at Clink
The title says it all really. Went to Clink Restaurant for the first time and hopefully we will do it again. The service was efficient and the quality and presentation of the food was amazing.
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John
28/10/2018
Quality throughout
Experience I would not normally consider but thanks to my gift I can say it was 5 star and glad that it is part of a Virgin package . Quality throughout from the food to the attentive members of the Clink team and atmosphere of the restaurant. A great project well worth supporting and would have no hesitation in recommending. The restaurant was fully booked with fellow diners throughly enjoying themselves.
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Peter
25/09/2018
Excellent Restaurant
Venue, food & service all top notch.
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Paul
15/09/2018
Nice Fathers Day present
Very nice meal with enthusiastic staff
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Iris
11/09/2018
An amazing experience.
Such an amazing experience. Food was excellent...service and presentation excellent. Would certainly go again. Well done the Cink...
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carol
06/09/2018
Brilliant
great value
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Terri
03/09/2018
The Clink
Easy to book fantastic experience bought by my son as a birthday treat.
Locations
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North West
- Wilmslow, Cheshire
Wales
- Cardiff, Wales
South East
- Sutton, Surrey
London
- Brixton, London