Newcastle, 14 October 2021 – Crystalbrook Kingsley is heating up the Newcastle dining scene with the opening of Roundhouse, positioned on the ninth-floor rooftop of the newly opened hotel.

Brandishing distinctly modern Australian cuisine, Roundhouse beats the drum for the region's abundance of world-class produce, working in partnership with local artisans, farmers, and fisherman to present pared back dishes that celebrate the beauty of the ingredients fresh from the earth and sea. 

Perched at the top of one of Newcastle's most iconic buildings, locally known as The Roundhouse, the namesake restaurant boasts panoramic views over Newcastle city, from Nobby's Head to the Hunter Valley.

80% of produce at Roundhouse is sourced within a three-hour radius of the hotel, and the extensive wine list which showcases the incredible breadth of the Hunter region's wine varietals.

Headed by Executive Chef, Natalie Bolt, known for her work in the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Thailand, Natalie says: “We have created a menu that celebrates native Australian ingredients and the world-class produce grown in our region, taking touches of inspiration from around the globe.”

“It's an exciting new chapter for Newcastle and I'm loving working on the ground with incredible producers and providores,” she said.

A commitment to sustainability at Roundhouse will see the use of imperfect vegetables, pickling and preserving, the dry-ageing and use of whole fish, and re-useable food packaging to limit wastage as much as possible.

“Our new sustainable Amuse-Bouche uses imperfect vegetables and turning them into something beautiful to start your evening.” says Executive Chef, Natalie Bolt. “Each will showcase seasonal produce, how Roundhouse limits wastage, and awakens the palate for the more substantial meal to come.”

Menu highlights include dry aged Nelson Bay tuna with lemon myrtle golden broth, soba noodles, chilli jam and house pickled ginger and zucchini flower stuffed with aromatic wild red rice, toum garlic sauce and sea parsley gel.

The rooftop design was created by EJE Architecture while interiors were developed by Suede Interior Design.

For reservations, restaurant hours and to view the full menu visit https://www.crystalbrookcollection.com/kingsley/roundhouse

Roundhouse pre-opening bookings have been extremely popular, and an advance reservation is recommended.

Editor's Notes – What's in a name? Well, all our love, sweat and tears as we see our family of hotels grow. Please note, Crystalbrook hotel names should not be shortened or altered. Eg. Crystalbrook Kingsley should not be referred to as The Kingsley or Kingsley. 

Correct hotel names: 

- Crystalbrook Albion 

- Crystalbrook Bailey 

- Crystalbrook Byron 

- Crystalbrook Flynn 

- Crystalbrook Kingsley 

- Crystalbrook Riley 

- Crystalbrook Vincent

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 About Crystalbrook  

Crystalbrook is one of Australia's leading sustainable and innovative independent hospitality companies. Each hotel in the portfolio carries an authentic expression of its location, a passion for responsible luxury, considered design and a twinkle of fun for a uniquely enriching experience. 

Crystalbrook's portfolio includes:  

• Crystalbrook Riley, Cairns, Queensland  
• Crystalbrook Albion, New South Wales  
• Crystalbrook Byron, Byron Bay, New South Wales 
• Crystalbrook Bailey, Cairns, Queensland  
• Crystalbrook Flynn, Cairns, Queensland  
• Crystalbrook Kingsley, Newcastle, New South Wales
• Crystalbrook Vincent, Brisbane, Queensland

The Group also owns and operates a collection of ten restaurants, three spas, Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina in Port Douglas along with Crystalbrook Station and its subsidiary pastoral businesses. 

Responsible Luxury 

Responsible Luxury and sustainability is at the forefront of the way Crystalbrook thinks and operates. At a glance: 

• Operating a single use plastic free environment. No plastic straws, water bottles or single use bathroom amenity bottles (in the past two years the Group has saved over three million plastic bottles from entering landfill) 
• Farming their own beef 
• Sourcing at least 80% of produce from within a three-hour drive of each hotel 
• Use of technology, such as in-room iPads and mobile check-in to create paperless environments and experiences 
• Use of recycled and upcycled materials. Examples include key cards made from recycled wood, coat hangers made from recycled paper and toothbrushes made from sugar cane and cornstarch 

Crystalbrook Collection and Ghassan Aboud Group 

Crystalbrook Collection is part of Ghassan Aboud Group promoted by international entrepreneur and philanthropist Ghassan Aboud. The group is a multi-business conglomerate engaged in automobiles, real estate, hospitality, FMCG, food, retail, bespoke catering, media and logistics. In business for more than two decades, the group operates from its global headquarters in the United Arab Emirates with offices in Australia, Belgium, Jordan and Turkey.