Marion's is a bar at 12 Clifton Rd in Haumoana, in the Hastings district of Hawke's Bay. It has a 4.3 rating on Google and a Facebook page.
A good bar gets the basics right: a friendly welcome, well-kept drinks, a clean space and staff who know when to slow down service. A small coastal-village bar tends to be a relaxed local meeting place, so expect a mix of regulars and visitors rather than a big-night-out crowd. The bar's Facebook page is usually the best place to check opening days, events and any food on offer, as small venues can change their hours. Regulars know that quieter weeknights give more time to chat, that live music or event nights draw a crowd and that eating beforehand is wise if food is limited. If you are driving home, plan ahead with a sober driver or other transport, and most bars will happily serve a good non-alcoholic option. Bring ID, as staff will check it.
For anyone in Haumoana and the Hawke's Bay coast, Marion's on Clifton Road is a local place for a drink.