A listed Georgian property standing beside Cockermouth Castle, Quince & Medlar has been described as "vegetarian heaven" by Food Illustrated Magazine. This outstanding non-smoking, licensed vegetarian restaurant has three times been winner of the National Vegetarian Restaurant of the Year. Carefully prepared and creatively presented food is served in the friendly and intimate candlelit dining room. The restaurant is open from 7pm, Tuesday to Saturday _ booking is strongly advisable. "Even carnivores say a visit here is a real treat!" said The Observer.