Harden's survey result
Summary
“Above the farmers’ market, cheese shop, and wine merchants in a converted goods shed”, a “lovely” destination where “the menu is determined by what local produce is available just a few feet away”; it’s “very romantic in the evening”, when they do formal candlelit dinners.
Summary
“Standards are high” at this “in-house restaurant in Canterbury’s permanent Farmers’ Market”. “Quality ingredients are sourced from the stalls”, and “the dishes have recently been more imaginative” – even if “prices have crept up”.
Summary
“Either a restaurant with its own farmers’ market or a farmers’ market with a restaurant, depending on your priorities” – either way, “fruit and veg come from within a few miles, while meat and fish are of the highest quality”.
Summary
“Located in Canterbury’s permanent farmers’ market, so it’s really buzzing at lunchtimes”, this informal spot has had a strong local following across two decades. “It’s not elaborate food – the ingredients are sourced from the market and left to speak for themselves” – but it’s backed up by a “good-value wine list”. A word of warning for winter: “the food’s good, but you’re sitting in a converted goods shed and boy it’s cold. We kept our coats on for the whole meal”.
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Have you eaten at The Goods Shed?
Station Road West, Canterbury, CT2 8AN
Restaurant details
The Goods Shed Restaurant Diner Reviews
"I have been to The Goods shed several times but this was the best dining experience I have had at the Goods Shed . On previous occasions it has been disappointing, dishes not inspired & small portions. However on this occasion the the food was tasty , portion sizes good & it was all washed down with some lovely local Kentish wine."
"Rather limited choice"
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £26.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
Station Road West, Canterbury, CT2 8AN
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3 pm |
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