Yeah i thought the dinosaurs had just had a makeover too. I don't really care that much for them, but like the lakey area where they are based.
I recently discovered the Anerley Arms quite near the park, which is a good place for a cheaper pint post park than the other places nearby. Locals were quite friendly to me when I popped in on my own. It is a Samuel Smiths though, which doesn't appeal to everyone.