Venues similar to Sala Equis

Calle Argumosa's alternative tapas terrace

Beam-and-stone Cava Baja wine taberna with a deep Spanish list

Bohemian Basque pintxo bar on Cava Baja since the 1980s

Cava Baja vermut taberna with the secret 'Manuela' pour, since 1996

The Rastro's snail institution since 1942

Quiet old-school tapas bar beside the Conde Duque centre

1892 bodega, vermut de grifo and one of Madrid's best tortillas

1860 tavern of legendary bacalao, croquetas and Madrid history

The locals' temple of battered bacalao near Plaza Mayor

Grilled sardines and El Rastro Sunday ritual since 1977

1908 tiled-facade tavern for vermouth and tapas

1922 sherry-only bar frozen in Civil War Madrid