A fundraising event hosted by the Rotary Club of Port Moody, Search for the Perfect Pint is a beer-tasting event that showcases craft breweries and local food.

This event is put on by the same people who organize the Port Moody Ribfest which takes place in the summer.

This article contains the following information about Search for the Perfect Pint:

Location & Admission | What to Expect | Other Information

Search for the Perfect Pint

The Search for the Perfect Pint event has been a staple in Port Moody for nearly two decades. It’s an all-inclusive craft beer celebration with various food options as well. Search for the Perfect Pint is a fundraiser put on by the Rotary Club of Port Moody. Proceeds from the event benefit local community projects.

In 2025 Search for the Perfect Pint happens in Port Moody on Friday, May 2nd. The event usually runs from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

All of the breweries and food vendors that take part in the festival are usually local (or at least BC-based) including from the “Brewers Row” in Port Moody.

Location & Admission

Search for the Perfect Pint takes place at Port Moody City Hall. The venue’s address is 100 Newport Drive.

The event happens in the evening and is only for those who are ages 19+. Between 500 and 600 people typically attend. Most of the crowd enjoys their food and beers outside (at least in years with good weather). Some breweries and food vendors also set up indoors.

One of the best parts of Search for the Perfect Pint is that it’s an all-inclusive ticket. Admission costs a flat rate of around $55 for everyone! Once you’re at the venue you can sample from all of the breweries and food vendors for no extra cost.

Admission also normally comes with a beer sample glass that you can keep. Hopefully this is the case again in 2025. An important note is that attendees are not allowed to arrive at the venue intoxicated. Entry will be denied if that’s the case (but why would anyone drink beforehand anyway?).

Parkside Brewery at Search for the Perfect Pint — Parkside Brewery

What to Expect

There are usually about 24 breweries and around six to 10 food vendors that take part. The event isn’t meant to be one where you sit down by a single vendor and have a lot of just their products. You’re meant to move around and try plenty of different things!

Breweries that have participated in the past have included The Parkside Brewery, Dageraad, Yellow Dog Brewing, Moody Ales & Co, Red Truck Beer and plenty more. Food vendors have included COBS Bread and St. James’s Well Olde Irish Pub. Breweries and food vendors for 2025’s event are to be confirmed.

There is usually live music playing at the venue as well. Details about the artists for 2025 are to be confirmed.