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The Goods Shed

Kent, Canterbury - Modern British - Restaurant - ££

Strictly seasonal, local and delicous

Overall Rating: Very Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Very Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Very Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Very Good

‘I have felt welcome and at home here for many years,' comments one regular. Some restaurants can make you happy as soon as you step over the threshold. Such is the case at this locally loved eatery tucked within a farmers' market, a stone’s throw from Canterbury West station. With its own farm and deep connection with local producers – the Goods Shed celebrates its quarter centenary in 2025 – it fits the whole farmers’ market ethos perfectly: you’ll often see a chef picking out produce from the market stalls. There are no tasting menus here, just a daily changing blackboard with about five choices per course. Former sous-chef Morgan Lewis has taken over the kitchen, and his devotedly seasonal and unfettered menu doesn’t beat about the bush, delivering the likes of grilled squid with lemon and green sauce or cold roast pork with anchoïade, fried capers and pickled cucumber – two starters that say it all. Generous mains are often reb...

‘I have felt welcome and at home here for many years,' comments one regular. Some restaurants can make you happy as soon as you step over the threshold. Such is the case at this locally loved eatery tucked within a farmers' market, a stone’s throw from Canterbury West station. With its own farm and deep connection with local producers – the Goods Shed celebrates its quarter centenary in 2025 – it fits the whole farmers’ market ethos perfectly: you’ll often see a chef picking out produce from the market stalls.

There are no tasting menus here, just a daily changing blackboard with about five choices per course. Former sous-chef Morgan Lewis has taken over the kitchen, and his devotedly seasonal and unfettered menu doesn’t beat about the bush, delivering the likes of grilled squid with lemon and green sauce or cold roast pork with anchoïade, fried capers and pickled cucumber – two starters that say it all. Generous mains are often reboot of old-school classics such as a meaty pork chop with a richly indulgent cauliflower purée, cauliflower salad and a glossy, meaty sauce. Or you could savour a brandade fishcake with a butter sauce dotted with caviar and topped with rocket and salmon roe.

To finish, choux buns filled with strawberry and vodka ice cream and white chocolate provide a perfect parting shot. To drinks, there’s a brief, efficient list of European (and English) wines plus a small selection of cocktails, as well as a decent line-up of Kentish ales and cider. Charming service seals the deal.

Images: Sally Gurteen

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VENUE DETAILS

Station Road West
Canterbury
Kent
CT2 8ANGB

01227 459153

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