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Buen Ayre, London, Greater London

Buen Ayre

4.8
4.8
41 Reviews
£41 and over
Argentinean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Argentina-raised John Rattagan was the family grill master from an early age, in a country where the asado (barbecue) enjoys near sacred status. Luckily for London, he left his homeland as a young man and set up Buen Ayre in the heart of trendy Hackney. The headline act is the steaks, served in a range of cuts with a simple garnish. Expect warm service, fine Argentine wines and the best steak you’ll taste in the capital.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Argentinean, Grill
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7275 9900
  • Website
    https://buenayre.net/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    John Rattagan
  • Location
    50 Broadway Market, London, Greater London E8 4QJ
  • Area
    Hackney
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    HOW TO FIND US<br />By bus<br /><br />55 Leyton - Old Street - Holborn - Oxford Circus.<br /><br />26 Hackney Wick - Liverpool Street - Bank - Waterloo.<br /><br />106 Finsbury Park - Stoke Newington - Whitechapel.<br /><br />254 Finsbury Park - Stamford Hill - Aldgate.<br /><br />D6 Hackney Central - Mile End - Poplar - Crossharbour.<br /><br />388 Stratford City Bus Station To: London Bridge Bus Station.<br /><br />394 Islington - Angel - Hoxton - Hackney Central - Homerton Hospital.<br /><br />236 Dalston - Newington Green - Finsbury Park.<br /><br />By tube<br /><br />Bethnal Green Station, Central Line (15 minutes walk). Walk up Cambridge Heath Road until Regents Canal, then take left after the canal and follow Andrews Road over to the market.<br /><br />We are 10 minutes from Hackney Central Overground station, by Mare Street.<br /><br />By train<br /><br />London Fields, 5 minutes walk.<br /><br />Hackney Central, 10 minutes walk.<br /><br />Cambridge Heath, 10 minutes walk.
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    Gluten-free Options

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What 41 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • East London

    Best Overall

  • East London

    Best Food

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buen Ayre is a hidden gem offering "great food, staff, and ambience." Renowned for its "amazing steak" and authentic Argentinean flavors, it provides a "relaxed atmosphere" with "friendly and efficient staff." Diners appreciate the "beautiful charcoal BBQ flavor" and generous portions, making it a "must-go" in London.

41 Reviews

  1. Luis

    Brighton

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Back to Buen Ayre after 10 years just to try the amazing back in the day well known Buen Ayre parrillada with a shortRib. What a sad surprise when the parrillada arrived and there was not ShortRub. :( When I asked the waitress she said I should’ve asked first if what it is on the menu was available?

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  2. elliott

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    one of my favourite restaurants in london. scrap that, one of my favourite anywhere. if you’re a meat lover it’s the very best of the Argentinian steakhouse experience. when that hot plate comes out with generous, perfectly cooked ‘hunks’ of meat and provolone melting by its side, you can’t help regret any stomach space you’ve wasted in the previous 24 hours. Venue itself has an unpretentious, authentic feel to it, and the staff are always cool, easy going & friendly. just an all round great experience, and very reasonably priced. the only negative - it takes over an hour for me to get there from north west london!

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  3. Pete

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 16 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing steak - so tender. Lovely service and I’d recommend trying some of the Argentinian beers

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  4. Martha

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When I always go to this restaurant I really enjoy it, the quality of the food is very good, I would return and recommend this place many times, thank you very much for the attention and the good place.❤️

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  5. Kenningtonlocal

    London

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing local gem. Super friendly and relaxed team serving the most incredible food.

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  6. peter

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful restaurant with friendly, warm and efficient staff. And the food is simple and authentic.

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  7. Charles

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    In my experience, Buen Ayre is the best steak restaurant anywhere, and most definitely my favourite restaurant in London. John and his wonderful team can always be relied upon for great food, great service, and a great atmosphere. Thank you once again for a tremendous evening, I am already looking forward to the next time :).

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  8. Mike

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my daughters and girlfriend & it’s just such a relaxed enjoyable place to be. Both servers a joy.. funny, good and helpful. Steak was exceptional, sweetbreads delicious, morcilla a joy, provolone just as it should be and the reasonably price Malbec delicious…. Desserts a good end & a final Fernet Bramca brought things to a close. Thanks Buen Ayre..

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  9. Kenan

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Exceptional food and even better service! A must go to for anyone visiting London.

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  10. Seki

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Consistently delicious steaks. We hadn’t been there for three years, but the experience was just as good as the last time in terms of very good steak, good service and a relaxing ambience

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FAQs

Buen Ayre offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7275 9900.

Buen Ayre is rated 4.8 stars by 41 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today

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Google Map for Buen Ayre

50 Broadway Market, London, Greater London E8 4QJ

Additional information

  • Area
    Hackney
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Argentinean, Grill
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    HOW TO FIND USBy bus55 Leyton - Old Street - Holborn - Oxford Circus.26 Hackney Wick - Liverpool Street - Bank - Waterloo.106 Finsbury Park - Stoke Newington - Whitechapel.254 Finsbury Park - Stamford Hill - Aldgate.D6 Hackney Central - Mile End - Poplar - Crossharbour.388 Stratford City Bus Station To: London Bridge Bus Station.394 Islington - Angel - Hoxton - Hackney Central - Homerton Hospital.236 Dalston - Newington Green - Finsbury Park.By tubeBethnal Green Station, Central Line (15 minutes walk). Walk up Cambridge Heath Road until Regents Canal, then take left after the canal and follow Andrews Road over to the market.We are 10 minutes from Hackney Central Overground station, by Mare Street.By trainLondon Fields, 5 minutes walk.Hackney Central, 10 minutes walk.Cambridge Heath, 10 minutes walk.
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    John Rattagan
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
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