The Horse & Harvest is a bar at 270 Gloucester Street in Taradale, Napier. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 30 reviews. Reviewers mention the friendly atmosphere, the locals, a chat with the manager and the pool games, and one says the manager offered chips unexpectedly. One reviewer found the person behind the bar blunt.
A good local bar is judged on the room and the people in it, so it helps to see how busy it is before you go. Friendly staff who take a moment to chat can make a quiet drink feel welcome, and a pool table or music in the background gives people something to do. Regulars often know the bartenders by name, which makes it easier to find a seat. If you are after a quiet night, ask early in the evening which corner is calmest.
For a quiet beer, a game of pool or a chat with the locals in Taradale, this bar on Gloucester Street is one reviewers describe as relaxed and friendly.