College Hill Tavern

College Hill Tavern is getting a new look but will keep its name. Owners Maynard Melhem and brother John Melhem plan to debut a renovated bar in the fall on Easton's College Hill. They are aiming for more of a pub style look with an expanded menu.

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The new owners of the College Hill Tavern in Easton are shooting for an Oct. 17 opening, The Lafayette reports.



Co-owners and brothers John and Maynard Melhem received their liquor license for the property this past week after a waiting period that lasted through the summer months, according to the student newspaper of Lafayette College in Easton.



Maynard Melhem in August said the plan was for a new, pub-style look at the 420 Cattell St. establishment and expanded menu, featuring "more comfort food -- good fries, wings, burgers and steaks."



Bob and Dawn Trimble had owned the business for 30 years before putting the bar up for sale in 2002. Scott and Jeannie Begley took over in 2003, and it was sold in 2007 to Laz Melan, the last operator before the Melhems.