Taverna Averna is a bistro and bar on Tredje Långgatan, close to Järntorget. Its menu includes steak frites, burrata, bouillabaisse, truffle-scented risotto, vendace roe pizza and steak tartare. At the bar, visitors can share oysters and order wine. The venue has a dining room and bar, with work by more than 300 local artists in the room. Taverna Averna is part of Göteborgsfamiljen, a network of restaurants.

In spring and summer, a large outdoor seating area opens onto Tredje Långgatan. During the outdoor-seating season, the street becomes a pedestrian street. On Tredje Långgatan, an old auction house houses restaurants, bars and cafés. Visit Sweden describes the three long streets by Järntorget as a hub for relaxed, alternative nightlife. The street’s food options include Italian, Asian and Mexican, as well as hot and cold drinks. Taverna Averna offers a place to sit for a meal or a drink within that mix.