My wife booked a window table, which she paid extra for to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Crystalbrook Byron, formerly Byron at Byron, Crystalbrook Albion, formerly Little Albion, 85 Esplanade (Access via 68-72 Abbott St). Australian With friends. Brandishing distinctly modern Australian cuisine, Roundhouse beats the drum for the regions abundance of world-class produce with a proudly Novocastrian spirit. After the first round of drinks we ordered another and were that the waitress had advised what wedrank with our meal and that this would be our last drink they would serve us. While savouring our delicious meals, we enjoyed the extensive harbour views and the exciting NYE air show over the harbour. Husband and I are vegan and there was enough for us to have a lovely breakfast. Fish, Meat, Duck/Chicken with Vegan option.Nice But standard FairJust elevated above Good Pub Fare but certainly not a Nice Restaurant experience. Great service, food and cocktails. There has been great excitement surrounding the recent opening of Crystalbrook Kingsley in Newcastle's CBD, and rightly so. Andrew B. Ambience was fabulous ( would have enjoyed it a little better if the music had been less turbulent!) We hope to see you again soon, Lovely breakfast. They are new, so its not too late to add some extra touches, and serious drop the charge for a window seat and just do it first come first served or for guests celebrating something special, paying for a view is just a money grab at an already expensive restaurant.More, What a total disappointment. The waitstaff were very good. We had an e-gift voucher so that was also taken away to be scanned. Staff are very attentive. Romberg's, named in honour of the building's original architect Frederick Romberg, is positioned on Crystalbrook Kingsley's rooftop and offers perhaps the city's most cinematic views with unobstructed panoramas over Newcastle and beyond. Can't wait to visit again. 2 of us ordered the prawn starter and they were delicious. We were incredibly grateful given how much the hospital sector has been affected the past two years. The chairs were oddly uncomfortable. Incredible rooftop views and sophisticated atmosphere. We look forwardMore, This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. However a prawn entree we ordered tasted interesting but looked incredibly unattractive all you remember is the huge black prawn heads. Husband and I are vegan and there was enough for us to have a lovely breakfast. was good, but for the price it is not exceptional. A complete surprise to see different ingredients bring food to life. Our party of 7 all had either the duck or the fish of the day which was kingfish. Sadly too the shared dessert of dark chocolate cremeux was disappointing too, unimaginatively served with grainy hazelnut ice cream and a blob of some cloyingly sweet raspberry "goo" to the side. Roundhouse is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers: City Administration Centre Level Nine 282 King St, Newcastle, New South Wales 2300 Australia. He was renowned for his use of local materials and for his ability to re-form European Modernist architecture into architecture appropriate to Australia. Note: your question will be posted publicly on the Questions & Answers page. Andrea M, Other at Roundhouse, responded to this review, Kingsley Restaurants, Venue Manager at Roundhouse, responded to this review, Carl T, General Manager at Roundhouse, responded to this review. We acknowledge and extend our respect to Elders both past and present, and upcoming future leaders. The hotel is 'cash-free' but this needs some work. The duck however was superb. The view was nice but at $300 they need to up their game with the food, drinks and service. Slipped is a good point. It was a 70th birthday needless to say we werent rolling drunk, abusive or load. Well worth a visit. Tue. Thechairs were oddly uncomfortable. Can a vegan person get a good meal at this restaurant? drank with our meal and that this would be our last drink they would serve us. Thu, Mar 2 date. I give this 4 out of 5 happy wife. As part of our Mindfully Safe heightened hygiene measures, please note Romberg's doesn't accept cashpayments. My fish of the day ( kingfish) was excellent but my friends lamb back strap was tough, grisly and very fatty - un rendered fat as it was cooked rare. I think it is now a typical Upmarket Hotel Restaurant. The view and the outlook are very appealing. It was a supposed to be a very special treat with a very good friend in the school holidays while our kids were busy. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Much better options at this price point.More, I felt the overall dcor looked dated. Thank you for choosing to have breakfast with us at Roundhouse and for taking the time to review your experiences with us so positively. We do hope the team were made aware of your expectations not being met, as we are confident in their ability to ensure we make things right. Among others, Roundhouse is currently proposing the following dishes on the menu: If you plan to eat at Roundhouse, the average price should be around $100. Yes itwas good, but for the price it is not exceptional. Offers on alcoholic beverages are strictly reserved for adults. An architect and academic, Frederick Romberg was born in 1913 in Tsingtao (Qingdao), China, the second child of German parents. If you are using our Services via a browser you can restrict, block or remove cookies through your web browser settings. It's unfortunate to be so negative but if fair feedback isn't provided nothing changes.More, The view was special, the atmosphere good and the service was great. Her international experience has also given her an incredible knowledge and flair for international flavours as well. Entree was fantastic, but main course disappointedMore, What an amazing coup for Newcastle this place is. A bar for all occasions, from a girl's night out to adrop-in for a pre-dinner drink before heading to one of Newcastles best restaurants, Roundhouse. We were incredibly grateful given how much the hospital sector has been affected the past two years. I understand they have RSA guidelines but I found this highly offensive. The entrees were quite tasteless. had a lovely friendly welcome and there are good views in a bright and airy space. We paid $20 for an outside view table and ours was good, but several were looking over a black building which looked like a giant air-conditioner. Disappointing! Disappointing! Newcastle. During thr booking she was asked if it was a special occasion so they were aware it was was our anniversary but none of thestaff congratulated us or mentioned it. It seems to be a theme from reading other reviews and is such a small thing to rectify to make your guests feel special. A simple thing that just adds to the service. We spent almost $1000 and are not 18 year olds being told what they can drink.More, Hello Tac0521, Expensive but lovelyMore, I had booked our table a few weeks before we arrived just in case. Much better options at this price point.More, I felt the overall dcor looked dated. Crystalbrook Riley. It was so wasteful as there is no way two people can eat a jar and a half of mustard, how about cutting down on that and providing some vegetables instead? While savouring our delicious meals, we enjoyed the extensive harbour views and the exciting NYE air show over the harbour. Food on the borderline for value for money. Five star dining in newcastle, finally. Newcastle Tourism Newcastle Hotels Newcastle Bed and Breakfast Newcastle Vacation Rentals Newcastle Vacation Packages Flights to Newcastle Roundhouse; Things to Do in Newcastle Newcastle Travel . We all commented and said is this Newcastle, it feels like Singapore If we were intoxicated then for sure kick us out but we were not. more, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Gift Cards Available, Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. Can guided us through the menu with a few handy tips. Incredible rooftop views and sophisticated atmosphere. The waitstaff were very good. However the individual dishes were really variable in quality. Roundhouse Roundhouse Claimed Review Save Share 24 reviews #153 of 369 Restaurants in Newcastle City Administration Centre Level Nine 282 King St, Newcastle, New South Wales 2300 Australia +61 2 4928 8600 Website Menu Open now : 07:00 AM - 10:00 AM See all (38) 24 RATINGS Food Service Value Details Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner FEATURES We do hope the team were made aware of your expectations not being met, as we are confident in their ability to ensure we make things right. Roundhouse: Good Hotel Restaurant! ShouldMore, To be honest 3 is generous given the prices. - Champagne on arrival. 282 King St, 2300 Newcastle See map. Roundhouse is home to Crystalbrook's signature Crystalbrook Beef. more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. The portion sizes were small and the presentation was below pub standard. As locals we were hoping for more, sadly we wont be back and already many have asked how was our experience. The views from the restaurant are fantastic, you can see all over Newcastle andMore, Newcastle's newest fine dining experience. Sadly too the shared dessert of dark chocolate cremeux was disappointing too, unimaginatively served with grainy hazelnut ice cream and a blob of some cloyingly sweet raspberry "goo" to the side. Overall it is not yet a 5-star experience, especially at the price.More, Disappointed overall as this places reason for being is the food and the food failed to deliver. For those who prefer to keep it a little more relaxed, the beautifully handcrafted recycled timber communal dining tables, custom-made by Mark Aylward from his Lambton studio are an ideal option. We had three different types of cocktails and a grazing platter. Not even close to 5 star2.5 at best. Proudly independent and local, subscribe to our weekly e-newsletter. True to its Novocastrian roots, expect service that is warm, approachable and down-to-earth. gastro pubs for half the price. Built in 1977 by Newcastle City Council as an administration centre, and known locally as the Roundhouse, Crystalbrook Kingsley officially reopens its doors on June 9 welcoming all to experience Newcastle's first five star luxury hotel. 185 Hunter Street, Newcastle, 2300 Call us +61 2 6396 4000 Relinquish daylight, bow to nightlife and come play up high as you settle into a truly divine dusk amongst the East End sky. E: info@roundhousebeacon.com, We use cookies to enhance your experience while using our website. Alternatively, you may use. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent Roundhouse experience. Together we are working to cut down greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy efficiencies, reduce waste, and enhance ecosystem conservation. Birthday boy had the wagyu bresaola which he loved, one other had the pork belly which she was very happy with but the final starter was an heirloom tomato salad which was just tomatoes, and quite honestly very boring. We did not have desert.