If working your way around the 37 installations builds up an appetite, we’ve rounded up some of the best and quirkiest places to get some quality food and drink during the festival, in no particular order.
5. Flat White Kitchen, Saddler Street
One of the most Instagrammed cafes in the city, Flat White offers excellent coffees and is more of a daytime venue if you're heading into Durham early doors. Make sure to try the vegan pancakes! Photo: Google Maps
6. Tango Burger, Elvet Bridge
Expect belly-busting burgers at this restaurant overlooking the Wear. Make sure to try the Tango tapas too, which includes Cheese Burger Spring Roll, Halloumi Fries and MAC & Cheese. Photo: Tango
7. Tealicious, Elvet Bridge
One of the most popular cafes in Durham, this cute tearoom offers 24 individual blends of loose leaf tea, as well as home-made scones, cakes and sandwiches. Photo: Google Maps
8. The Garden House Inn, North Road
A little outside of the city centre, but near the train station and County Hall car park for Park & Stride, this is a good place to start the night ahead of Lumiere for classic dishes such as mince and dumplings and belly pork. Photo: Google Maps