Bar Twenty Two

Bar Twenty Two runs a free Monday bachata social that mixes bachata, salsa and kizomba inside a compact cocktail bar on Leidseplein. The room is single-level with sofas and tables; staff clear a central space for dancing rather than a separate ballroom. On other nights (Thu–Sat) it becomes a DJ-led club playing Urban, Latin and Afrobeat, so sound and lighting shift to a nightclub setup.

Expect a mixed crowd of locals and tourists; the weekly social pulls beginners and regulars who trade floor time and nods rather than formal introductions. There’s no listed cover for the Monday meetup and the venue keeps late hours (roughly 03:00–04:00 on weekend nights), so the dance portion sits inside a busy city-square bar. If you want a social floor here, Monday is the night — come early to grab a seat and connect.