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Sala Equis - Bar in Lavapiés / Embajadores, Madrid
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Sala Equis

A former adult cinema reborn as a cultural bar-cinema

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Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed June 2026
Lavapiés / Embajadores |
$$ Mid-range for Bar
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Daily ~17:00-01:30 (later weekends; screenings vary)
| Last reviewed: Jun 2026

The old Cine Duque de Alba, Madrid's oldest XXX theatre, transformed by Plantea Estudio into a striking multi-space cultural venue: a skylit covered plaza for drinks, an intimate 55-seat cinema and rotating film cycles, debates and events. Architecturally bold and genuinely programmed, it is a meeting point for the city's creative crowd. Drinks-and-a-film in a room with real design and a real cultural agenda.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Sala Equis, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.

Where is Sala Equis?
Sala Equis is located in Lavapiés / Embajadores, Madrid, Calle del Duque de Alba 4, 28012 Madrid.
What are the opening hours of Sala Equis?
Sala Equis is open Daily ~17:00-01:30 (later weekends; screenings vary).
What is Sala Equis best for?
Sala Equis is especially popular for Film and drinks, Evening out, Cultural programming.

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