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Trendy bar & art-house movie theater in the remains of an old-world cinema, with events & concerts.
attractions: Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Royal Palace of Madrid, Catedral de la Almudena, Toledo Gate, El Corte Inglés Preciados, Teatro Real, Plaza de Jacinto Benavente, Antón Martín Market, Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great, restaurants: Mercado de San Miguel, Chocolatería San Ginés, Tapa Tapa Montera, RIBS ABADA, Inclan Brutal Bar l Restaurante temático Madrid, Rosi La Loca, Bar La Campana, Casa Labra, Takos Al Pastor, Sobrino de Botín
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Trendy bar & art-house movie theater in the remains of an old-world cinema, with events & concerts.
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The ambient of the place is amazing! We went for a movie and we loved that you can take food with you to the movie theater which has small tables between seats. We ordered aperol spritz, beer and chicken finger. Food was delicious and a big enough portion. The beer is expensive than normal but maybe it is normal for a place like this. Aperol spritz was not amazing but it was quiet good. So overall we were happy with food and drinks. In the movie theater i recommend sitting on row 4-5 since the room is small and in the first two rows you would be really close to the screen. The photos are from row 4. When we arrived on Friday at around 6:45 it was calm inside with not so many people. When we were entering the theater around 19:10 it started to get crowded inside. And when we were leaving at around 22:15 it seemed full inside maybe with only few places left to sit.
Gülpembe TopGülpembe Top
10
It used to be Duque de Alba movie theater, witch was built in the courtyard of a neoclassical mansion that used to house from 1913 to 1933 the liberal newspaper El Imparcial, it opened its doors to Madrid's film-going public in 1941. By the mid-80s, after screening Hollywood classics and art-house films, it was turned into erotic film cinema that operated for almost three decades until it was forced torclose down in 2015. Renovated by Madrid based architectural practice Plantea Estudio and renamed: "Sala Equis" the new venue, apart from movie screenings also hosts live music performances and exhibitions. I liked the place, but I wish there were more popcorn flavour tastes!
Polina ListPolina List
20
Very good idea: the cinema that was used for other purposes ("X") until 90-ties, that were so many in Spain after Franco's death, with the Internet were closed. This one was conserved as it was, but became a bar with the popcorn and the movies... Very good idea, but I did not like it to stay for a long time... Interesting as a piece of history, probably even the black and white movie was not bad - I do not know, but in general it is not the type of environment that I like to have a drink. But it could be curious to show to some tourists :)))
iRINA YakimchukiRINA Yakimchuk
20
Very cool place with all the old theatre signs and screen still above the bar. The pints (beer) from the tap was among the best I've had in the city, nice and cold. Staff were friendly and the atmosphere was great. The only downside to this place and why it's only 4 stars, is the seating. There is not much seats available so if it is busy it will be a pain to find a good comfortable place to sit and it can become quite crowded quickly. The line for the bar can be long at times but it usually moves fast enough.
Eibhín FlanaganEibhín Flanagan
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Sala Equis en Madrid es un lugar emblemático y cultural situado en la calle Duque de Alba. Anteriormente conocido como el Cine Alba, este espacio ha vivido varias transformaciones a lo largo de su historia. Desde ser la sede del diario 'El Imparcial' en los años 1913-1933 hasta convertirse en uno de los cines más importantes de Madrid entre los años 40 y 80, y más tarde en un cine X, el último de su tipo en la capital, antes de cerrar en 2017. Hoy en día, Sala Equis se ha reinventado como un espacio multifuncional dedicado al entretenimiento y la cultura. Se divide en varias áreas, incluyendo la Terraza de entrada, el Ambigú, la Sala Plaza, y la Sala de Cine. La Sala Plaza, decorada al estilo de un cine de verano de pueblo, es el espacio principal donde se celebran eventos menos convencionales como festivales de videoarte o cortometrajes. El Cinecito, ubicado donde estaba el antiguo gallinero, se enfoca en proyecciones más estrictas de películas. Además, Sala Equis también alberga eventos como el Prostíbulo poético y ciclos de arte variados, atrayendo a un público diverso que incluye desde niños hasta adultos. El espacio también mantiene una estrecha relación con el restaurante El Imparcial, ubicado en el mismo edificio y creado por los mismos fundadores. Este restaurante no solo ofrece gastronomía sino también una tienda de libros y exposiciones de fotografía, lo que refleja el enfoque de Sala Equis en fusionar arte y cultura en un solo lugar.
Sergio OteroSergio Otero
40
This is just the kind of place that makes you fall in love with Madrid, the kind of hangout that you go to with your friends during the day or with your date during an evening. Beside the movie theatre that is always featuring an interesting one, the patio where you can casually sit on the stairs and sip on your wine or on the chaise longues and nibble on some homy patatas bravas, stands out with the outdoor cinema feel and the charming decoration. One lovely spot for all tastes..
Doua AssfahanyDoua Assfahany
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Nearby Attractions Of SALA EQUIS
Plaza Mayor
Puerta del Sol
Royal Palace of Madrid
Catedral de la Almudena
Toledo Gate
El Corte Inglés Preciados
Teatro Real
Plaza de Jacinto Benavente
Antón Martín Market
Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great
Plaza Mayor
4.6
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Puerta del Sol
4.6
(51.6K)Click for details
Royal Palace of Madrid
4.7
(38.7K)Click for details
Catedral de la Almudena
4.6
(10.5K)Click for details
Nearby Restaurants Of SALA EQUIS
Mercado de San Miguel
Chocolatería San Ginés
Tapa Tapa Montera
RIBS ABADA
Inclan Brutal Bar l Restaurante temático Madrid
Rosi La Loca
Bar La Campana
Casa Labra
Takos Al Pastor
Sobrino de Botín
Mercado de San Miguel
4.4
(44.3K)Click for details
Chocolatería San Ginés
4.4
(21.7K)Click for details
Tapa Tapa Montera
4.5
(8.6K)Click for details
RIBS ABADA
4.7
(7.6K)Click for details
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4.5
(2.7K reviews)
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+34 914 29 66 86
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Website
salaequis.es
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