. >> give him a couple glasses of ale you might tell the barman a few more things than you'd tell your>> reporter: many of the names are as quaint and cozy as the interiors -- the princess, the royal oak, the globe, the hole, the crushed friar. oftentimes you'll see a picture on the pub's sign, as well. reason why, back in the olden days, many of the locals couldened read. here's a bit of history. this pub's been here since the 17th century, and a certain group of individuals left for the new world on a certain ship from very near this spot. inside the mayflower, the pilgrims' last will and testament. and on a nice day, a pint outside on the river thames. after all, it is all about the pint. >> i think, yeah, there's still a big first. >> reporter: to keep up with changing times, however, many pubs have had to get a little more, well, posh. with more people eating out, the gastro pub has taken off. good food, good drink, and good fun. >> the gastro pub, you're having fine dining, but you've got the relaxation and feeling that you're in a pub. >> reporter: no matter what the change, bac