Locals · Today in Vegas · November 12, 2026
KJ's Social Pitched the Arts District a Neighborhood Gathering Spot. It Closed at the English Hotel After 7 Months.
KJ's Social has closed at the English Hotel downtown, according to Vital Vegas. The restaurant opened in March 2026 at 921 S. Main Street in the Arts District and was named for owner Kevin Jeffers, who described it as "a modern American restaurant and social bar with an emphasis on community." Vital Vegas, citing the Las Vegas Review-Journal, said the restaurant had closed about a month before the closure was confirmed on Nov. 9.
KJ's replaced Pepper Club, which opened with the hotel in March 2022. Pepper Club started with a Japanese-inspired menu, moved to Mediterranean food in late 2024 and tried an Italian-influenced menu in 2025 with SoulBelly BBQ chef Bruce Kalman and executive chef Manny Rivera before closing Dec. 20, 2025, Vital Vegas reported. KJ's remodeled the room and switched to more familiar American fare.
The English Hotel has no casino and is named for chef Todd English, who Vital Vegas said is no longer really involved. The hotel is part of the Midtown development vision tied to Z Life Co., which has plans for the northern Arts District. No replacement for the restaurant space has been announced.