When Locals Night Found Us

Tell us about a time when you felt out of place.

Last night we wandered into a restaurant near our accommodation, not realising it was “locals night.” The place was buzzing with familiar faces, everyone seemed to know each other, and most were at least double my age. I have to admit, I felt a little out of place at first, like I had accidentally walked into someone else’s party. However, any awkwardness disappeared quickly, because the staff were super warm and welcoming. They seemed genuinely delighted to have a couple of new faces among the regulars, which made the whole experience feel less intimidating and more like being invited into a community. The local prices were greatly appreciated also, $5 for a glass of local wine which was delicious being in the local wine region. If you know Australia, that is extremely well priced. All in all, what started out as feeling out of place, ended up being a really special evening.