The Clink (restaurant)
| The Clink Restaurants | |
|---|---|
The first Clink Restaurant opened at HMP High Down. | |
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 11 May 2009 |
| Chef | Alberto Crisci |
| Food type | European cuisine |
| Location | HM Prison High Down, Banstead, Surrey, SM2 5PJ |
| Coordinates | 51°20′08″N 0°11′23″W / 51.3355°N 0.1897°W |
| Other locations | The Clink Brixton (London), The Clink Cardiff (Wales) and The Clink Styal (Wilmslow) |
| Website | www |
The Clink Restaurant concept was founded by Alberto Crisci in 2009 and are a major part of The Clink Charity's prisoner rehabilitation initiatives. The charity aims to break the cycle of crime by changing attitudes, creating second chances and reducing reoffending rates.
Each prisoner who works in a Clink Restaurant studies for accredited NVQs in food preparation, food service and cleaning, and horticulture. Whilst working in a Clink Restaurant prisoners gain experience within an operational business and receive in-depth guidance to find full-time employment within the hospitality industry upon release.
As of 2025, there is only one Clink Restaurant in operation located at HMP Brixton.
In December 2022, The Clink Restaurant HMP Cardiff closed down due to the conclusion of their lease.