I stopped into the Hilltop Colonial Inn to visit with the new owners Brian Carlo and Ron Boody. Located just over the line in Plainfield on Route 116, we have all been seeing the major renovations that have been taking place for almost two years. To say it was a 'major' overhaul is an understatement. Brian told me that the only thing left of the old building was the clock that hangs behind the bar! (yes, the clock is in our photo gallery along with many other pictures, click on the link below).
The new Hilltop is beautiful with vaulted ceilings, oak and cherry hardwood floors throughout, stone fireplace, pool table, and their prized 25 foot+ bar top of Brazilian cherry, white oak and maple. There are new tiled bathrooms, plus 6 televisions and a jukebox.
Ron tells me that the renovations took 1 year 9 months and 4 days to be exact. Their initial opening was the first weekend of March. Ron and Brian did all the carpentry work themselves. Mountain View Painters, Morehouse Electrical, Adams Plumbing and Stanley Lumber also provided services. Jeff Ziter Masonry of Savoy constructed the beautiful stone fireplace. Many have donated the items that hang high on the walls. Phil Reeves of Savoy donated two very old chainsaws. They were his fathers. Brian said they started hanging some things on the walls and people responded by donating. A full kitchen and dining/banquet area is already in the works for the near future. Right now their dining area serves pizza and hotdogs along with a full bar. Wednesdays are single elimination pool leagues (with #1 ranked Don Phinney of Savoy playing), and twice a month they have live rock/blues bands.
So, drop in, say 'hi' and check out the new Hilltop. Hours are: Friday Noon- 1:00am Saturday Noon-1:00am Sunday Noon- 10:00pm Wed & Thur 4:00pm-10:00pm.
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