Riding the Rocket might be the faster way, but between overcrowded subway cars and delays, more often than not it'll leave you in need of a strong drink. Luckily above ground, there's at least one watering hole with walking distance of each of the TTC's 69 subway stops -- only in rare instances will you ever have to endure more than a 15 minute walk to grab a beer.

Here are the best places to drink nearby all 69 TTC subway stops.

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YONGE UNIVERSITY LINE (1)

• Finch - Twister Karaoke
• North York Centre - Jack Astor's
• Sheppard - The Frog
• York Mills - Miller Tavern
• Lawrence - The Abbot Pub
• Eglinton - Duke of Kent
• Davisville - The Wallace Gastropub
• St. Clair - Scallywags
• Summerhill - Monk's Table
• Rosedale - Rebel House
• Bloor Yonge - The Pilot
• Wellesley - Bar Volo
• College - Pogue Mahone
• Dundas - Queen & Beaver
• Queen - The Chase
• King - Beerbistro
• Union - Real Sports
• St. Andrew - Earl's
• Osgoode - Rock N Horse Saloon
• St. Patrick - Sin & Redemption
• Queen's Park - O'Grady's
• Museum - Museum Tavern
• St. George - Bedford Academy
• Spadina - The Madison
• Dupont - The Pour House
• St. Clair West - Wychwood Pub
• Eglinton West - Thirsty Fox Pub
• Glencarin - Chalker's Pub
• Lawrence West - Europe Bar and Restaurant
• Yorkdale - Joey's Yorkdale
• Wilson - Cafecino Bar & Grill
• Downsview - Wing Hub

BLOOR- DANFORTH LINE (2)

• Kipling - The Musket
• Islington - Orwell's Pub
• Royal York - Monk's Kettle
• Old Mill - Home Smith Jazz Bar
• Jane - Bryden's
• Runnymede - The Kennedy Public House
• High Park - MacKenzies High Park
• Keele - Mugshot Tavern
• Dundas West - Whelan's Gate
• Lansdowne - Whippoorwill
• Dufferin - 3 Speed
• Ossington - The Piston
• Christie - Northwood
• Bathurst - Victory Cafe
• Spadina - The Madison
• St. George - Bedford Academy
• Bay - The Oxley
• Bloor Yonge - The Pilot
• Sherbourne - Fionn MaCool's
• Castle Frank - Stout Irish Pub
• Broadview - Old Nick
• Chester - Auld Spot Pub
• Pape - Court Jester Pub
• Donlands - The Only
• Greenwood - The Wren
• Coxwell - Sarah's Cafe and Bar
• Woodbine - Relish Bar & Grill
• Main Street - Eva's Bar & Restaurant
• Victoria Park - Feathers Pub
• Warden - Muckish Irish Pub
• Kennedy - The Rockpile East

SCARBOROUGH RT (3)

• Lawrence East - Java Diner Bar & Grill
• Ellesmere - Queen Victoria Pub
• Midland - Starlite Family Restaurant
• Scarborough Centre - St. Louis Bar & Grill
• McCowan - Terry's Restaurant & Bar

SHEPPARD LINE (4)

• Sheppard - The Frog
• Bayview - Origin North
• Bessarion - Burger Hut
• Leslie - The Goose
• Don Mills - Willie Stouts

What bars did we miss? Add your suggestions to the comments below.