Argentinian restaurant Buen Ayre offers an intimate, homely private dining option in the heart of Hackney on the charming Broadway Market, with a capacity of up to 30 guests. Be it birthdays, relaxed celebrations or dinner with the office, this cosy restaurant brings warmth, great food and fantastic hospitality to your next dinner. It can also accommodate group dining requests of up to 14 guests if you don't need an entirely exclusive space.
A major reason to book Buen Ayre for your next event is the food - which is handily designed for sharing. Instead of everyone ordering a separate main, groups can start with a spread of Argentine favourites: marinated aubergine, Padrón peppers, grilled semi-cured pork sausage spiced with paprika, homemade croquettes, or buffalo burrata with grilled tomato and toast. The choripán is another good table-starter, pairing grilled sausage with a choice of chutney, pebre or chimichurri.
From there, the grill takes over. Prime Argentine cuts include skirt steak, flank, sirloin, rib-eye and fillet, all cooked to order. For a group dinner, though, the parrilladas are a brilliant choice. The Parrillada Deluxe combines a choice of prime steak with Argentine-style pork sausage and Provolone cheese, all served on a portable grill, while the Parrillada Mixta brings together grilled meats, sausage, Provolone and pesto-stuffed mushrooms.
There are plenty of sides to keep you busy, too, including tomato and onion salad, Mediterranean salad with feta and Goji berries, fries with aioli, and fries seasoned with fresh garlic and parsley. Sauces range from blue Stilton to peppercorn, while pebre brings coriander, chilli, tomato, peppers, onion, garlic, vinegar and lemon. As for desserts, the signature is a homemade crème caramel which can be served with whipped cream, dulce de leche or both, while the Don Pedro combines vanilla ice cream with nuts and whiskey. There is also classic affogato or dulce de leche ice cream topped with even more dulce de leche.