King West, 540 King St W
Early Mercy
Early Mercy was a bar and nightclub at 540 King Street West run by the team behind The Stirling Room. It operated for about nine and a half years before closing after a final New Year's Eve party at the end of 2024, when its lease was not renewed. Owner Albert Rishes later opened Sunrise Forgives across the street at 545 King Street West in October 2025.
Closed since Dec 2024.Closed after a New Year's Eve 2024 final party when its lease was not renewed (blogTO Dec 2024, https://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2024/12/early-mercy-toronto-closing/); owner's new club Sunrise Forgives opened at 545 King St W in Oct 2025 (https://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2025/10/sunrise-forgives-toronto/).
What it was
Not confirmed with Early Mercy yet: age, dress code, cover, hours and table minimums. We publish them once the venue confirms.
540 King St W, Toronto
Checked by Tonightlife, Oct 12, 2026.
Questions
Is Early Mercy still open?
No. It closed at the end of 2024 after its landlord did not renew the lease.
Where was Early Mercy?
540 King Street West in King West.
What did the Early Mercy team open next?
Sunrise Forgives, a club at 545 King Street West that opened on October 30, 2025.
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