Crystalbrook Kingsley Newcastle: Luxury and Signature Dining

Crystalbrook Kingsley Newcastle Award-Winning Hotel

Set within Newcastle’s iconic former Council Administration Centre, Crystalbrook Kingsley blends striking architecture with contemporary luxury in the heart of the city. The award-winning hotel has become one of Newcastle’s most sophisticated stays, known for its design-led interiors, harbour views and elevated dining experiences.

Guests can move seamlessly from rooftop cocktails at Romberg’s to dinner at Roundhouse before retreating to beautifully appointed rooms overlooking Newcastle Harbour and the Honeysuckle precinct. Sustainability also sits at the core of the hotel experience, with thoughtfully designed rooms featuring recycled and upcycled materials, waste-free bathrooms and single-use plastic-free amenities.

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Perched above the city on level nine, Roundhouse has become one of Newcastle’s signature dining destinations, pairing panoramic harbour and coastline views with modern Australian cuisine celebrating the Hunter region’s produce. Alongside it, Romberg’s rooftop bar delivers a more relaxed but equally stylish experience with artisanal cocktails, local wines and one of the best sunset vantage points in the city.

Downstairs, Ms Mary offers a more casual all-day dining atmosphere, transitioning from deli-style café by day to relaxed cocktail and wine bar by night, attracting locals, theatre-goers and hotel guests alike.

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As Newcastle’s skyline continues to evolve, so too does its dining scene, and Crystalbrook Kingsley is stepping confidently into the spotlight with the appointment of acclaimed chef Joey Ingram as Executive Chef.

With more than two decades spent in some of Australia’s most respected kitchens including Tetsuya’s and the hatted Margan Restaurant in the Hunter Valley, Ingram brings a refined yet approachable philosophy to the luxury hotel’s culinary offering. His arrival marks a new chapter not only for Crystalbrook Kingsley itself, but also for its celebrated rooftop restaurant Roundhouse, alongside Romberg’s and Ms Mary.

Perched high above Newcastle, Roundhouse has already earned a reputation as one of the city’s standout dining destinations, pairing sweeping harbour views with contemporary Australian cuisine. Under Ingram’s direction, the menu is embracing an even stronger connection to local produce and coastal flavours, from fresh snapper caught off Newcastle to ingredients sourced throughout the Hunter region.

New dishes include an open lasagne layered with tiger prawns, scallop and shellfish bisque, Goldband snapper with smoked mussel butter and coastal greens, and a richly earthy fricassee of local mushrooms with cavolo nero. Roundhouse has also transitioned to an à la carte format, giving guests the freedom to curate their own dining experience while soaking in one of the most striking rooftop settings in regional New South Wales.

Beyond the rooftop restaurant, Ingram will oversee the culinary direction across all of Crystalbrook Kingsley’s dining venues including Romberg’s and Ms Mary, creating a cohesive dining experience throughout the hotel.

For Sydney travellers looking for an easy luxury escape, Crystalbrook Kingsley continues to position itself as one of Newcastle’s most sophisticated stays, blending contemporary design, elevated dining and a strong connection to the Hunter region’s food culture.