Rep. Lauren Boebert, known for her conservative and controversial views, made headlines recently for a rather scandalous night at the theater. Her theater date, Quinn Gallagher, who happens to be the owner of Hooch Craft Cocktail Bar in Aspen, has been facing the wrath of online users on Yelp.
People have been flooding the bar’s Yelp page with negative reviews, expressing their distaste for Gallagher’s actions during their theater outing. One Yelp reviewer called him “disruptive & disrespectful in public places,” clearly referring to the caught-on-camera incident where Boebert and Gallagher were seen fooling around during the performance of “Beetlejuice” the musical.
Another reviewer wrote, “This place sucks unless you admire an owner that dates Boebert and causes a ruckus at a theater play,” while someone else criticized him for dating “36-year-old Grandma Boebert,” a reference to Boebert’s age and her support for the January 6th insurrection.
The negative reviews on Yelp became so overwhelming that the platform had to temporarily disable reviews, a common practice when a business is being review-bombed. The negative energy also spread to Hooch’s Facebook page and Instagram account, prompting them to turn off comments.
When asked about Quinn Gallagher in a recent interview, Boebert mentioned that he is a great guy but made it clear that there won’t be a second date due to their political differences.
It’s noteworthy that Hooch had previously hosted a drag performance as part of Aspen’s annual Pride Week, despite Boebert’s previous criticisms of drag performers. This further adds to the indication that their theater escapade was a one-time occurrence and that they won’t be engaging in any future wild adventures together.
Overall, the negative reviews flooding Hooch Craft Cocktail Bar’s online platforms highlight the consequences of being associated with controversial figures like Rep. Lauren Boebert. The incident serves as a reminder that public figures’ actions can have far-reaching effects on those around them.
