The Clink Restaurant offers one of London’s most distinctive dining experiences inside HMP Brixton on Jebb Avenue. Set within the old governor’s house, a building dating from 1819, it operates as a professional restaurant that is open to the public. Meals are prepared and served by students in training, allowing every service to become part of their practical education.
The kitchen focuses on carefully presented seasonal cooking that develops a broad range of professional skills. British produce is combined with international flavours across vegetable, meat and seafood dishes, while vegetarian, vegan and gluten free choices are also considered. Fresh bread from The Clink Bakery and thoughtful alcohol free drinks add to the sense of a complete restaurant experience.
Because the restaurant is located within a working prison, a visit requires more preparation than an ordinary meal. Reservations must be made well in advance, every diner must be over eighteen, and physical photo identification is required for security checks. Mobile phones and smart watches cannot be taken inside, and the restaurant is entirely alcohol free.
Students work towards recognised City & Guilds qualifications in cookery, food service, barista skills and food hygiene while gaining direct experience with real guests. Dining here therefore supports confidence, employment prospects and a practical route towards life after release. The combination of purposeful training, attentive service and ambitious food gives The Clink an identity that extends far beyond its unusual setting.
Address: HMP Brixton, Jebb Avenue, Brixton, London SW2 5XF, United Kingdom
The Clink Restaurant Menu
A LA CARTE MENU
Clink Bakery bread, salted butter, salsa verde
Smoked salmon, roasted beetroots, horseradish crème fraiche & crostini (GF)
Chicken croquette, Jerk sauce, pineapple Pico de Gallo & sweet potato crisps
Heritage tomato panzanella salad, Clink focaccia bread, pesto (VG)
Soup of the day, Clink Bakery bread, salted butter (V)
Pan fried Sea Bream, braised fennel, ratatouille, salsa verde & black olive tapenade
Roasted chicken breast, charred asparagus, pomme puree, toasted hazelnuts & tarragon sauce
Filled red pepper, Tunisian vegetable couscous, Harissa paste, marinara & dukkha crumble (VG)
Seared bavette, peppercorn sauce, watercress salad, chunky chips (GF)
Chocolate Brownie, tonka bean ice cream, strawberry coulis
Vanilla panna cotta, sable biscuit, blueberries
Affogato, amaretti biscuit (GF)
Selection of sorbets (VG) (GF)
SIDES ALL £6.5
Chunky chips* (GF)
Spring greens
Mixed leaf salad, honey mustard sauce
GOURMET MENU £48.50
Clink Bakery bread, salted butter, salsa verde
Smoked salmon, roasted beetroots, horseradish crème fraiche & crostini (GF)
Chicken croquette, Jerk sauce, pineapple Pico de Gallo & sweet potato crisps
Heritage tomato panzanella salad, Clink focaccia bread, pesto (VG)
Soup of the day, Clink Bakery bread, salted butter (V)
Pan fried Sea Bream, braised fennel, ratatouille, salsa verde & black olive tapenade
Roasted chicken breast, charred asparagus, pomme puree, toasted hazelnuts & tarragon sauce
Filled red peppers, Tunisian vegetable couscous, Harissa paste, marinara & dukkha crumble (VG)
Seared bavette, peppercorn sauce, watercress salad, chunky chips (GF)
Chocolate Brownie, tonka bean ice cream, strawberry coulis
Vanilla panna cotta, sable biscuit, blueberries
SUNDAY LUNCH MENU £43.50
Clink Bakery bread, salted butter, salsa verde
Smoked salmon, roasted beetroots, horseradish crème fraiche & crostini (GF)
Chicken croquette, Jerk sauce, pineapple Pico de Gallo & sweet potato crisps
Heritage tomato panzanella salad, Clink focaccia bread, pesto (VG)
Soup of the day, Clink Bakery bread, salted butter (V)
Roast Striploin of beef, Yorkshire pudding, horseradish *
Pan fried Sea Bream, braised fennel, ratatouille, salsa verde & black olive tapenade
Roasted Nut terrine, Yorkshire pudding* (V)
Roast chicken, confit garlic & lemon * (GF)
Rosemary & garlic roast potatoes (GF, VG) *
Spring greens
Broccoli & cauliflower gratin (V)
Apple & Rhubarb crumble, crème anglaise
Chocolate Brownie, tonka bean ice cream, strawberry coulis
Affogato, amaretti biscuit (GF)
Selection of sorbets (VG) (GF)
NON ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS
£7.50
BLUEBERRY & GINGER MOJITO
Our seasonal twist on the Mojito; blueberry muddled with mint topped up with ginger ale.
ELDERFLOWER AND CUCUMBER SPRITZ
Refreshing tonic with hints of elderflower, garnished with fresh citrus fruit, cucumber and apple.
BLACKBERRY GROVE
Our Spring Blackberry & lavender syrup, topped with Grove 42 & Mediterranean tonic. A refreshing twist on the Bramble classic.
PINK PALOMA
This mocktail combines fresh pink grapefruit, lime and Seedlip 94 for a refreshing citrusy taste.
SEEDLIP
£7.00
GARDEN 108 SERVED WITH FEVER TREE GINGER ALE
A fresh, herbal blend of peas & traditional garden herbs including rosemary, thyme & spearmint
SPICE 94 SERVED WITH FEVER TREE CLASSIC TONIC
A complex blend of aromatic Jamaican Allspice berry & cardamom, with a bright citrus finish
GROVE 42 SERVED WITH FEVER TREE MEDITERRANEAN TONIC
A sophisticated, bright, citrus, blend of orange, lemon, lemongrass & ginger with a dry finish
REAL KOMBUCHA
£5.75
DRY DRAGON
Made from Dragon Well green tea, from Longjing in China. Citrusy & fresh with delicate notes of grapefruit & sweet lemons
ROYAL FLUSH
A fine Sparkling Tea made using first flush Darjeeling, the Queen of Tea, fragrant and fresh on the nose with notes of stone fruits and juicy blackcurrants.
COLD DRINKS
Homemade Lemonade
Homemade Ginger Beer
Coca Cola/Diet Coke
Fever Tree Tonics/Ginger Ale
Still or Sparkling Water
WORKER BEE SPECIALITY TEAS
£3.25
English Breakfast
Earl Grey
Green tea
Moroccan mint
Rooibos
HOT DRINKS
Latte
Cappuccino
Espresso
Double Espresso
Espresso Macchiato
Americano
Flat White
Mocha
Hot Chocolate
DAYS BREWING
£5.70
DAYS LAGER
Lightly malted with well-balanced floral and citrus notes.
DAYS PALE ALE
Bold, balanced and vibrant, with tropical overtones and a satisfyingly clean grapefruit finish