Newcastle, 23 June 2021 – Crystalbrook Kingsley is heating up the Newcastle dining scene with today's launch 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 360-degree 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.

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

Menu highlights include Pukura Estate lamb rack served with smoked eggplant and wattleseed pickle, Adina Estate olives and polenta cake with sweet fig jus and the sustainably caught Paperbark baked whole market fish with sunrise lime pickle and harissa duck fat potatoes.

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 

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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, Brisbane, Queensland – opening 1 July

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.