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Buen Ayre, London, Greater London

Buen Ayre

4.8
4.8
46 Reviews
£41 and over
Argentinian

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2 people
22:30
Booked 8 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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
    Argentinian, Grill
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 18:00–22:00 Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • 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.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine

Menu

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What 46 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

Loved For

  • East London

    Best Food

  • East London

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buen Ayre offers an authentic Argentinean dining experience in London, celebrated for its "exceptional steak" and "wonderful service." Diners rave about the "beautiful charcoal bbq flavor" and "friendly, fun staff." The cozy atmosphere and "great value" make it a top choice for steak lovers seeking a memorable meal.

46 Reviews

  1. Luigi

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and authentic atmosphere! Looking forward to visiting them again

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  2. Ian

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, wine and service superb as usual, highly recommended

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  3. suzanne

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nico was an excellent friendly server. We had a great time. Thank you!

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  4. Jamie

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and wine, plus great service. I would definitely go back again.

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  5. Jamie

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious steak, can't wait to come back! Brilliant friendly staff and great atmosphere.

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  6. Luis

    Brighton

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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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 46 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
22:30
Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Buen Ayre

50 Broadway Market, London, Greater London E8 4QJ

Additional information

  • Area
    Hackney
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 18:00–22:00 Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Argentinian, 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
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine
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