London, Rotherhithe. Established in 1550 and originally named the Spread Eagle, it is located near the original mooring point of the Mayflower, which set sail in July 1620 on its journey to America under the command of Captain Christopher Jones. Rumour has it that Jones moored here to avoid paying taxes further down river. He returned to Rotherhithe in May 1621, died a year later, and is buried across the street at St. Mary's Church. It was renamed the Mayflower in 1957. It is the only pub in the UK to sell US stamps, and if you are a descendant of one of the Pilgrim fathers you can sign the "Descendants Book". It is said that some of the ships timbers are in operated into the structure. The interior is dark and cozy with wooden pews, a nice old fireplace, lots of nautical memorabilia, and out back is a deck overlooking the Thames. A free house, I enjoyed a Mayflower Session IPA from Southwark Brewing and soaked up the history of this classic old pub.