Pieter Boonzaier (15 January 2009)

On the recommendation of my good friend, Philip Carter, I decided to celebrate my 33rd wedding anniversary at the Goods Shed, and I was pleasantly surprised. It was one of the coldest nights that I have ever experienced in the UK - minus 7, I believe - but the atmosphere and food warmed the cockles of my heart. I liked the spacious setup, and what really impressed me was the fact that there was no background music, which meant that my wife and I could have a conversation without having to raise our voices to be heard by our neighbours. The tables were spaced adequately, and the rustic ambience perfected the atmosphere. The homemade bread was a good appetiser, as was the local ale. The scallop starter was superb - served exactly the way I like it, not overcooked, and smacking of the sea. My wife's hake was excellent - succulent and tender, and my rib-eye steak was perfect to the last bit. The Goods Shed has definitely not seen the last of me, and I can recommend it to anyone.

John Morr (29 May 2008)

We moved down to Canterbury from London a couple of years ago. We'd done our research and eaten at Goods Shed and I must say it was a great incentive to make the move! It's the only restaurant in Canterbury to appear in the Good Food Guide and the quality is impeccable. The options are not many, although six starters and six mains aren't bad, but the main point is that ninety five percent of the ingredients are sourced from the farmer's market that takes up most of the Shed's space.

I believe the whole experience is life enhancing and the food is good. You could try the house wines - they're excellent. I strongly recommend this place.