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Buen Ayre, London, Greater London

Buen Ayre

4.8
4.8
62 Reviews
£41 and over
Argentinean

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Neighborhood 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
  • Neighborhood
    Hackney
  • 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.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Menu

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What 62 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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buen Ayre stands out as a top choice for steak lovers, offering "amazing food and very friendly staff" in an authentic Argentinian atmosphere. Diners praise the "best steak I've eaten in London" and "super friendly service." With "fantastic wine" and an "unpretentious, authentic feel," Buen Ayre is "highly recommended" for memorable dining.
62 Reviews

  1. StuartB

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been here a few times and it never disappoints, great food and great staff, booked again for a fortnights time

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  2. Joe

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and very friendly staff! Would highly recommend!

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  3. barnaby

    London5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always great steaks at Buen Ayre and a great way to celebrate my birthday on a quiet monday evening!

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    Glasgow1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal booked at short notice. Friendly staff and great service. Food was delicious. Would definitely recommend.

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  5. Dana

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had parillada Buen Ayre , great but missing the short ribs . Ox tongue unavailable. As Argentinian I love this place which normally brings me home but lacking authenticity in this occasion. Spanish waitress friendly but discreet, perfect. Thanks

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  6. Kim

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Argentinian around us. Fantastic steak, friendly service and great Malbec.

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  7. Yijen

    Devon1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We had dinner here recently, and while the food was good, the way the billing was handled felt dishonest. My friends ordered the £19 steak, yet when the bill arrived, we were charged almost double that price. My friend hesitated to question it, and I wasn’t sure what he actually ordered, so we let it go. However, after looking into it, I found that there were other customers have had the same experience—being served the larger portion without being asked and charged a much higher price. This feels like a deliberate tactic. Customers should be clearly informed about size options before ordering. It makes me wonder how many people unknowingly overpay. The food was great, just very disappointing about this kind of shadowy situation.

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  8. Natalie

    London20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely evening with the perfect steak. Food was incredible as always. The staff are super nice and the restaurant has a lovely ambience. It’s very comfortable. Had a fab time, thank you.

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  9. Julian

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great evening celebrating my beautiful wifes birthday with my brother and his Mrs along for the ride. Monster meat feast. Fabulous cuts of cow with just a couoke of chips to lighten the load. Not somewhere that veggie/vegan to tread. It's all about the STEAK! Solid and knowlegable staff. Not cheap but where is in London 2025 unless you eat in. Recommended!

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  10. Ana

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    the best place to go if you are Argentinean and show to all your friends how we eat meat! the management and the girls are always helpful and accommodating and super happy...the desert menu its amazing ...do not miss the Dulce de Leche

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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 62 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Buen Ayre

50 Broadway Market, London, Greater London E8 4QJ

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
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