Once among the most disreputable of Gastown gay bars, this aging beauty of a downtown hotel was bought by squeaky clean brewpub owner Mark James who had visions, apparently, of a squeaky clean Gastown disco. The best laid plans and all that . . . The Heritage House is still home to three separate bars and lounges, all with a largely gay clientele, none anywhere near enough clean to squeak. Downstairs, the Lotus Lounge is one of the hottest house music venues in town, particularly on Straight Up Fridays when the all-female deejay team spins sexy funky house. On Saturdays, clubbers gather for the deep underground house also referred to as West Coast house. On the main floor, the Milk Lounge has a popular gay following; men flock to Friday's Cream night and on Saturdays, it's Ladies Only. The third venue also on the main floor is Honey, a comfortable lounge where a mixed crowd gathers for cocktails or beers. On most nights, the DJs keep the music on a mellow, conversational level. However, on Saturdays, decibels go up significantly when the Queen Bee review, a New York-style cabaret drag show fills the house.