The old tannery by the river in Floda has been resurrected with future-sustainable intent. The plan includes growing vegetables, farming fish (!), brewing beer, baking bread, and cooking food. In early 2019 the bakery and restaurant are in place. Order over the counter – the fish, meat or vegetarian dish of the day relies completely on seasonality and availability. Servings are large, and animal protein plays second fiddle. Or even third. There’s even more greenery in the generous salad buffet,
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- Address
- Garverivägen 9, 448 31 Floda, Sweden
- Phone
- 0302-690 069
- Website
- garveriet.se
- Directions
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The old tannery by the river in Floda has been resurrected with future-sustainable intent. The plan includes growing vegetables, farming fish (!), brewing beer, baking bread, and cooking food.
In early 2019 the bakery and restaurant are in place. Order over the counter – the fish, meat or vegetarian dish of the day relies completely on seasonality and availability. Servings are large, and animal protein plays second fiddle.
Or even third. There’s even more greenery in the generous salad buffet, and the bread is baked on the basis of yesterday’s bread and this morning’s coffee grounds.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
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At a Glance
- Cozy
- Rustic
- Industrial
- Scenic
- Lively
- Casual Hangout
- Group Dining
- Family
- After Work
- Brunch
- Waterfront
- Design Destination
- Historic Building
- Standalone
- Farm To Table
- Local Sourcing
- Sustainable Seafood
- Waterfront
- Garden
Housed in a carefully converted historic tannery by the Säveån river, Garveriet offers a cozy, rustic-industrial atmosphere with a warm, community-focused feel, combining bakery aromas, café buzz, and relaxed restaurant dining along the Gotaleden trail.















