The Goods Shed in Canterbury

Solid five stars, thanks to an original menu with all fresh and local produce, sold as well by the farmers inside this atmospheric renovated warehouse by the railroads (no noise or tremors from the passing carriages). We particularly loved the Jerusalem artichoke and the pasta with crab. You have to visit this place when in Canterbury!

Wonderful place! Well made, modern and creative food! The concept of dining within the farmer's market works wonderfully and creates a beautiful atmosphere. The portions are rather big, so don't overorder :D Absolutely loved this place!

Excellent food and such a vibrant atmosphere. Loved everything about The Goods Shed

Excellent natural food located in some kind of foodmarket/hangar.

This place is incredible. Amazing local vegetables — amazing vibe — wine cheese pastries… this has all I need to feel happy.

Great breakfast if a bit pricey, good coffee but today was a bit chilly sat by the door .

Lovely place! As an Italian, I would say the food is really well cooked. Complimenti!

Good ingredients, variable menu. Starters were all excellent, but only the meat mains were high quality, in our experience. Butter knives to cut said meat also not ideal! We liked the extensive drinks menu with local options. I had halibut for a main, the cut was average especially for the price. It came swimming in a butter sauce, and both side options were with butter. Plus butter with the bread (a nice addition, good loaves with info on the table) and scallop starter served on curry butter (this was a great dish). So much butter. I didn't feel full after, but unwell! I'm sure this isn't the case every day, but maybe some more variety from the menu setters..? It is an old building it's not very warm in winter. Also the toilets are very run down, at least a working lock would be nice..? I don't think I'd go back for the price, maybe a short visit in summer. Worth trying to see especially if you're a meat eater, I think.

Delicious food and attentive service in a unique setting.

Travelled from Manchester, had booked dinner over 2 months in advance for our first wedding anniversary. By chance rang to check the time 2 days before and they have decided they’re closed that day. Despite having a booking no one thought to inform us. Very disappointed.

The restaurant menu changes on a regular basis so you just have to stop by to find out what's going on that day. You are right next to the local farmers market. The food is great and you can get some groceries done without a separate trip to the store.

17 years coming here off and on Today overly salty bread laced with butter seasalt on (we all know this tactic to get you to drink more), a ginger beer i'd rather of drank sorry tap water beats me what apparently trendy crap they think, a fancy named Cesar salad starter a dressing so high in acid/vinaigrette almost sick. Who tasted it in the kitchen? Then lamb done really badly, my leg of lamb as home cook a lot better two weeks earlier I cooked. As a group of five, noone happy. But typical Brits we said nothing at the time. Sorry owners sort your shit out. Other dishes issues but I'll not write more. It was my birthday but we decided to leave not get third course, which says it all really.

Top notch meal today, great team, lovely atmosphere. Best ever pork chops and pork casserole; incredible flavours. The bread and butter pudding was exceptional too; thanks guys!

I love everything about this restaurant and food market. Fabulous produce and lovely people. Sourdough from Dockers. Wine from Clive, coffee from Gills, honey from Kate, plus our usual fish, meat, cheese, fruit and veg. Happy Saturday 😀

Lovely spot for a chill lunch! Great atmosphere and packed with people. Had to queue for and hour but not too bad. Great food and nice staff!

Didn't have time to eat food here, but the market stalls are amazing, a great selection of fresh veg, meat, cheese cold meats, wine ales, pasta you name it and very good quality too. All the stall holders. I were really nice, and they actually spent time with you to make sure you got exactly what you wanted. I love that vibe rather than the in and out attitude of other places. I came here to buy one thing and left with loads of stuff and the prices are very reasonable. Coffee was lovely, I could have stayed here all day, great place for conversation as well. Very welcoming and warm

The Google Maps entry is a bit misleading... I went to the Goods Shed building, to Gill's Cafe & Delicatessen - but this listing seems to be for the main restaurant, which I didn't go to... Anyway - Gill's was great, and I had a lovely bowl of soup for £7, with very friendly service. It's very convenient for the station, and I'd definitely return.

We had the artichoke salad and venison main. It was such a wonderful and great tasting meal. I have never had such a delicious artichoke salad beford especially with the artichokes cooked in this way. Service was good, staff were polite and helpful.

I had a really lovely man serve me today in the far left corner here, selling charcuterie and wines (sadly I've not taken the name down). We had a great chat and he chopped too much pecorino for my sandwich and gave it to me on the house to take home! I had a truffle pecorino, aioli and cornichon sandwich, it was a very generous portion and filled to the brim. Strong recommend for a luxurious lunch on the train back to London!

Great restaurant set in a shared space that feels cozy and eclectic at the same time. Food is amazing and service attentive given its intimate setting. Small selection of cider and beer, but good choices and a good wine list which also features local wines. Free parking available also makes this a great place to have a lovely dinner.

Amazing restaurant and beautiful local produce market! The food at the restaurant was really fancy and absolutely delicious! Every meal was a real experience! They use local and seasonal ingredients sourced directly from the market. We ordered a 3-course meal which was definitely pricey but perfect for a celebration or special occasion. The staff a very attentive and very well organised. Booking a table is best as it gets very busy. The market is also very charming with fresh local veg, fish, meat, juice, cheese and other wonderful finds. Highly recommend and can't wait to be back!

Wonderful food market, delis, restaurant, cafes, everything to choose from.

Great place but the food stalls are very overpriced

Small and pretty farmers market just a minute walking from Canterbury Station. Good selection of fruit, vegs, meant and fish, bread and pastries, drinks and organic products. Very tiny, 10 minutes is enough to visit

Rustic and lovely. The staff are very friendly. The food was good, too, including the wine.

It’s a beautiful place that is definitely worth a visit. It’s also a very very nice project to use fresh goods that would otherwise go to waste and the people and the service are impeccable, but… It’s too expensive (we were set back 150€ for 4) and neither of the three dishes we ordered was really to our liking…

I ate here in pursuit of the perfect Eggs Benedict and this is definitely one of Canterbury's finest.

Expensive,not sure i would return.....£190 for 2 people Inc wine and 3 courses though !

Stopped here for a good coffee. A nice space inside the shed and friendly atmosphere. Lots of regulars shopping in the market and tourists stopping for treats or lunch.

The environment is quite noisy because it’s right next to the market, but it’s clean and tidy😝

We come here twice a year for special occasions . It's such a wonderful relaxing atmosphere. We are back this weekend with friends that haven't been before.

Little Sugar att he end of the shed furthest from St, Dunstan's bake the best bread in Canterbury.

Over rated,over crowded and overpriced! Neveragain

Phenomenal food in a fantastic setting. The cured beef rib and chicken thigh were highlights of an exceptional meal. Great service and friendly staff.

Lovely place with a worm atmosphere, kind and friendly staff, great quality food value the money spent. Definitely recommended

We had lunch at the restaurant and had two orders of pork ragu tagliatelle. It was way too salty and gave the feedback to the service staff. However, nothing was done to placate us. Very disappointing

Lovely food market with small stalls and a cozy atmosphere. Quality produce.

Lovely old building, good produce and atmosphere.

Love it here. Very friendly knowledgeable vendors and a lovely atmosphere. Would recommend it to anyone visiting Canterbury.

Great brunch, lovely market space. Friendly service. Great coffee.

Great farmer market and restaurant with local produces, we didn’t have a reservation but managed to get a table for lunch. Loved both pork shoulder and lemon sole!

Great little market, fresh local produce, local wines, food and drinks outlets too.

Lovely lunch on a sunny Sunday afternoon in the little garden round the back, surrounded by apple trees and hops growing up the trellis. Food here is outstanding, mostly locally sourced and well presented. And a little browse in the market afterwards is a bonus

It's great! And brilliant staff. Highly recommended

My husband and I had an enjoyable meal and we loved and cannot fault the attentive service, atmosphere and the rustic setting. Unfortunately, for us the food lacked zing and we can only put it down to the constricted choice for vegetables with our main dishes, the options of sides on the menu was either a green salad or pink fir potatoes in garlic butter. This seems strange and a wasted opportunity bearing in mind the restaurant is right next to a farmers market that sells all manner of locally produced vegetables. What better way to promote local vegetable produce but by having even one or two other green/root vegetable based side options with the main dishes?

We’ve been in this country for 5 months now, and the place has amazing food! It's hands down the best taste we’ve experienced since we arrived

Fabulous little place, food and drinks in a 'market place' setting. Nice people on all the stalls, Paul on the wine stall deserves particular praise for his knowledge and explanation of the wines we were keen to explore.

Great relaxed lunch with fresh and tasty ingredients.

Lovely place to dine or shop from local businesses - all in close proximity to the train station. We seemed to have visited on a particularly busy day, as they only had one table available for walk-ins (us). The kitchen seemed a bit overwhelmed as our food took forever to arrive, and we ended up dining there for 2.5 hours. Something to keep in mind if you're on a tight schedule. The food was great! We really enjoyed the confit pork belly, and we thought the mint butter paired really well with the pink fir potatoes. Didn't realise the 'roast chicken' was a salad when we ordered, but it was still pretty good.

Amaizing food bought pigeon breasts and snacks and cooked them on the beach

Food.... lots and lots of good food

This is what a supermarket should be. The restaurant is a nice addition to a real sustainable way of producing produce.

Overpriced and pretentious. A hipsters paradise

Danielle was great, the chefs were amazing. The food was great, everyone was kind. I do believe there was a bit too few staffmembers, but otherwise a great experience!

The restaurant is somewhat overpriced.

This was a wonderful leisurely meal. We shared the child Lamb appetizer and then I had the roast pork and my wife had the haddock. The bread and butter were great too -- the butter was very yellow and treated how butter ought to taste! I was hoping to get dessert but we were both full, and out played were spotless! Great atmosphere with candelabra with lit candles on our table. It looked as though a couple of couples were there for date night! Not cheap, but not expensive either at £90 all in for two people. Much better than some meals that I've had that cost a lot more.

Just a truly amazing place, food heaven...

Incredible experience paired with great food and service. Presentation and details were immaculate. Food was fresh and delicious. Would definitely recommend.

Lovely food just a little slow in delivery. Fantastic atmosphere and location. Worth a visit

I loved 😍 this. A farmers market with a place to eat. I brought some delicious soft blue cheese and some 🌶 chilli jams. Good value for your money. Wish I had longer to browse. I brought some Kent cider 100% Kent apples 🍎 delicious. I purchased garlic cloves in oil, and they were delicious

Went with a group of 10 friends, had an amazing experience. Staff were flexible to let us change the seats and be all together in one table, food was delicious and the ambience was beautiful. Really recommends

Great place to visit for quality food

Excellent venue with locally sourced ingredients. Service friendly and professional by Mike and colleagues. Recommend

Food was fine but received very poor service from one of the blond female staff. Seemed rude when she served our table, for example, when I asked for three small plates, she just drop off a pile of plates on the table without a word, no introduction of any dishes; asked me if we are done with starters when we were only half way through and left when I didn’t even finish my sentence. She seems to be fine when serving other tables but shown discriminatory attitude towards our table.

Simple but great. Good drinks, nice ambience, good service on a busy night and great food.

This is the best place I've tried in Canterbury. The place is really nice, a good location for a celebration. The dishes are well crafted, made with fresh ingredients and reasonably priced (compared to the same meal in London, for example). The menu changes every so often and the drink selection is good.

The food was excellent. Great variety with some interesting combinations. Locally sourced produce as well.

Overpriced for unremarkable food.

We visited Canterbury in early June, and were recommended The Goods Shed for a unique lunch destination. We were shown to our seats by a member of staff, who ascertained that we hadn't pre-booked, which wasn't a problem as there were tables available, and whilst waiting for our server, I noticed a specials board, and stood up to get a closer look. I was then accosted by the manager, and rudely asked if we'd been shown to our seats, or seated ourselves. I replied that we'd been seated by his colleague, and that I was looking at the specials board, he then snapped that they were all on the menu. Fortunately, our server was much more polite than the manager. After our main meals, the same manager, came to the table and without a word, put down dessert menus, and left. I would not recommend this venue based on the service we received from this individual. The food was adequate. The historic and interesting venue was the best part of the visit.

Very lively and local produce...heaven for green and sustainability lovers.... You have restaurant and little eat out place but mainly famous for local produce like meat, fish, vegs and bakery!!

Absolutely delicious pastries and local drinks. Would love to come back for lunch.

Beautiful restaurant with lovely bits to browse whilst you wait for your food. We were unfortunately sat with some of our party facing the window and the sun was low and glaring in their eyes, not much you can do about this but would’ve been good to be sat at the empty table next to us that didn’t have this problem. Service was lovely. Had the chicken for two which was very tasty, although think could’ve done with some vegetables with it to freshen up the meal and make it feel less heavy.

What a lovely place , visited many years ago and had the best beef stew ever - recently visited and this time had the lamb shank - the meat just fell off the bone. Service was good and what a lovely way to support the local farmers

Having eaten here once before, we elected to have lunch today. We were told there was not a table inside available, although many were enpty and with just an hour and a quarter to go before closure we were directed to the outside area. We did pop there and sat down but it was too chilly and also it looked like rain. So we left very disappointed at the uppityness of our treatment as there was obviously going to be a table available inside. Their loss on a sizeable bill, so off to the Fordwich Arms!

A showcase of how local organically farmed ingredients are lifted to a delightful taste experience. I look forward to visiting again.

Real discovery. This place is buzz zing and there is some truly inspirational food on offer.

Nestled amidst the historic charm of Canterbury, The Goods Shed isn't just an indoor food market; it's a captivating experience for all senses. Housed within a converted Victorian railway shed, the very essence of the building whispers tales of a bygone era. But step inside, and you're greeted with a vibrant atmosphere that celebrates fresh, seasonal produce. The Goods Shed's charm begins even before you dig into the food. The soaring arched windows bathe the space in natural light, showcasing the exposed brickwork and industrial-chic decor. Fresh flowers grace the sanded-down wooden tables, adding a touch of whimsical romance. Whether you choose a cozy corner or a table overlooking the bustling market area, the ambiance is undeniably inviting. The Goods Shed's connection to fresh, local produce is evident from the start. The space within houses a restaurant and for those seeking a more casual experience, the adjoining market area offers a variety of food stalls and artisan producers, perfect for grabbing a bite or browsing for gourmet goodies. The Goods Shed is a must-visit for anyone seeking a local food experience that goes beyond just the food. It's a celebration of fresh produce, culinary innovation, and the charm of a bygone era. Whether you're a local resident or a visitor exploring Canterbury, The Goods Shed promises a memorable experience that will leave you feeling satisfied food wise in every way!

Great place for brunch when visiting Canterbury.

Some of the most perfectly judged delicious food I’ve ever had. Tender lamb with sweet shallots; every mouthful exceptionally delicious. Grey mullet with crab, asparagus and aioli - perfection. An intensely flavoured raspberry pannacotta with juicy raspberries on the side. Profiteroles - proper choux pastry with a salted caramel interior. This place is such a find. Run to eat here.

A great restaurant for locally sourced and freshly prepped lunch and supper - a well considered menu. Lots of game and beautifully cooked fish. Classy

Something unusual for England, more precisely for me. I was pleasantly surprised

They threw us out of Restaurant because we didn‘t Order to much

We as a group of 10 were kicked out by unfriendly personal because we didnt order the whole restaurant. Mood was down for the whole day. Not recomended at all. I would have given 0 stars if possible

What amazing food, lovely surroundings & a truly talented chief.

Came here as guests of friends who had eaten here before and loved it, we were very disappointed with the food, dry wooly fish, uncooked chicken which was a ridiculous price and underwhelming to say the least. Not enough chips for 2 to share. Lack of knowledge of wines , no apology for poor food which was sent back to be cooked and then new gravy sloshed over. Nothing taken off the bill for the poor quality food. Will not be returning, nor recommending . A total waste of £200+

Great place to rest a-while, have a glass of something, a plate if something, and chill out.

Great restaurant in a unique setting. Some really good produce for sale in the market. Worth a visit.

The hake was fresh and packed with flavours! If u want to get some produce after your meal, it's right beside the restaurant 😊

Fabulous gluten free food! We are visiting Canterbury and went for lunch, and it was so good, we went back for supper

Really interesting place to buy and eat food. Plenty of car parking.

Had a lovely dinner here recently; with the changing menu it allows to have things that are in season and combinations that are unique to The Goods Shed. The steak tartar and partridge were fantastic. Great service and atmosphere.

Love this place, so different to anywhere else you will go.Nice local food

Wild Goose- lovely, friendly, efficient service. Delicious coffee, amazing breakfast. Yum yum yum

Coffee cafe, restaurant, and quality food stalls. Local products of a high standard. Worth a visit, and will look to return for some cheeses

Got breakfast and really enjoyed how fresh it was.

We went to this restaurant on a day trip to Canterbury. I had no idea where to go in town, but I was recommended the Goods Shed by an internet guide (I think it was TimeOut, but not 100% sure). I’m usually really suspicious about these recommendations, but decided to book it anyway. The thing is I had one of the best meals I’ve ever had in England. My partner and I were simply mesmerised. We weren’t that hungry, so we decided to share two starters and one main dish. The starters were delicious (pork terrine and kedgeree - kedgeree was better in my opinion, but my partner thought it was the pork terrine) and had a distinctive taste. The spices were simple, but tasteful. It felt homely, but also sophisticated at the same time. The highlight was the main dish we shared, we got the lamb leg. It was juicy, tender and I felt it was just melting in my mouth. The side was great too, it had an onion punch that increased the flavour of the vegetables. Finally, we decided to get a dessert as well. The hot chocolate pudding was intense in flavour, it had a bold taste of proper chocolate. Although it wasn’t too sweet, it’s best if shared with someone else. Finally, the service was great, I have no complaints. But the experience was enhanced by the atmosphere. Many restaurants these days have this tendency to put costumers too close to each other in cramped and overcrowded restaurants. At Goods Shed, we got a big table for two and we could have enough privacy not to hear other costumers conversations. The candle-lit environment was also super cosy and romantic. The restaurant is located inside a small market with fresh produce and good quality groceries. If I had more time, I would have definitely browsed more. Great experience!

He perfect spot for our Valentines day meal. Served by the lovely Danielle. She really looked after us. The food and wine were both outstanding. Attention to detail was impeccable.

It's quirky and nice. Great to wait for the train

We left the restaurant smelling like a fry pan. The onion soup was served in a large plate, so it arrived warm, not hot. Additionally, we found the prices to be overpriced.

I took my son here to use the indoor food market rather than the restaurant type facilites. All the stall holders were friendly and helpful and the goods my son purchased all looked of good quality. Unfortunately probably due to the timing of our visit (3pm on a Sunday)there was not a huge variety of produce available and a lot of people were packing up so the atmosphere wasn’t amazing but I would be interested to compare this visit to one on a different day and time! I thought some of the prices were a bit high but that was comparing to supermarkets prices so probable an unfair comparison. Nice to have everything under one roof.