Buen Ayre

Buenos Aires-expat John Rattagan’s temple to quality Argentinian steak attracts a steady crowd of hungry carnivores – ‘the place to go when looking for excellent meat & solid Argy reds,’ says a regular. The plain wooden quasi-DIY decor is defiantly unfancy, the rough-&-ready look complemented by the authentic parilla (charcoal grill), which is the smoky focal-point of the dining room. Numerous steak options include the £20 ‘parrillada deluxe’ for two comprising 14oz Argentinian sirloin & 10oz grilled Argentinian fillet, two Argentinian-style pork sausages, black pudding & provolone cheese. Side salads are basic & puds also seem something of an afterthought, but no one really minds when the meat’s so good. The Argentinian wine list offers lots of choice under £20.