Sala Equis
Sala Equis
Sala Equis is an unconventional leisure venue in a historic Madrid building on Calle Duque de Alba, in the Embajadores barrio. It occupies what was originally the Cine Alba, and describes itself as a covered square, with monthly film cycles and casual street-style food. It runs late, into the early hours.
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Background
About Sala Equis
The Story
Sala Equis opened in a historic Madrid building that started life as the Cine Alba, and it leans into that cinema history with a monthly line-up of themed film cycles. It bills itself as a covered square, a place to meet in the city.
The Cuisine
The food is street-style and casual, meant to go alongside the drinking, the screenings and the social scene rather than to be the main event.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Sala Equis Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.5
7054
TripAdvisor
4.1
182 reviews
Sala Equis ranks #662 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.1/5 on TripAdvisor (182 reviews).
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Experience
Sala Equis Dining Experience
Think a covered courtyard that behaves like a public square: somewhere to meet, drink and eat casual, street-style food, with film screenings and guests from the city's cultural scene passing through. It works for groups and runs late.
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Sala Equis Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle del Duque de Alba, 4, 28012 Madrid, Spain
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It's at Calle Duque de Alba 4, in the Embajadores barrio of Madrid's Centro district, close to Plaza de Tirso de Molina.
Nearby
Embajadores is old working Madrid, dense and unpolished, and it rewards anyone willing to walk its side streets. The eating runs from taverns that have been there for generations to newer rooms doing something quite different. El Rastro spills through it on market days, and Lavapiés is the same conversation continued uphill.
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Details
Sala Equis Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 17:30–01:00 |
| Tuesday | 17:30–01:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–01:00 |
| Thursday | 17:30–01:00 |
| Friday | 17:30–02:00 |
| Saturday | 12:30–02:00 |
| Sunday | 12:30–01:00 |
Sala Equis hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Sala Equis FAQ
What is Sala Equis?
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An unconventional leisure and cinema venue in a historic Madrid building, the former Cine Alba, with a covered courtyard, monthly film cycles and casual street-style food.
Where is Sala Equis?
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At Calle Duque de Alba 4, in the Embajadores barrio of Madrid's Centro district, near Plaza de Tirso de Molina.
When is Sala Equis open?
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Monday to Thursday 17:30 to 01:00, Friday 17:30 to 02:00, Saturday 12:30 to 02:00, and Sunday 12:30–01:00.
Does Sala Equis show films?
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Yes. The venue keeps a monthly programme of themed film cycles, drawing on the building's history as the old Cine Alba.
What food does Sala Equis serve?
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Casual, street-style plates rather than a sit-down menu: pincho de tortilla, nachos with guacamole, an eco burger with bacon and cheddar, croquetas de jamón ibérico and patatas bravas, alongside beers on tap.
How do you get to Sala Equis?
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It's near Tirso de Molina metro station (L1), with La Latina (L5) also close.
How much does it cost at Sala Equis?
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Under €25 per person.
What was the building before Sala Equis?
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It occupies the former Cine Alba, a historic Madrid cinema.