It’s virtually Father’s Day once again. For your dad, that means a day of lounging around and getting the appreciation he so richly deserves, preferably with something chilled and malty within arm’s reach. But for you, it appropriate means a mad last-minute scramble of trying to find a gift worthy of his Herculean efforts.
You can relax – we’ve done the hard train for you. Here are 20 great Father’s Day gift ideas that won’t fail to impress the old man.
Streaming Stick
The DVD box-set is extended dead – a dusty old relic from an ancient age of home entertainment. These days, the best way to satisfy dad’s desire to sit on the sofa and wary of hours of movies and TV is a streaming stick. It plugs straight into the TV and provides direct access to literally thousands of stream-beds and subscription services.
They’re also wire-free, ugly-box-under-the-TV-free, and some models offer 4K high-definition too – so if dad’s the type who likes the behindhand, state-of-the-art tech, it’s a nifty addition to his man cave/home cinema setup. This Amazon Fire Stick 4K opportunity makes particular sense if he’s an Amazon Prime customer.
Buy Now: £49.99
Whisky
There comes a time in every man’s life when the approach of masculinity becomes less about how many goals he’s scored at five-a-side, or how many pints he can sink in one sitting, and myriad about how many quality, rare, or unique whiskies he’s got stocked in the cupboard.
And though whisky might seem delight in a clichéd gift on Father’s Day, the usual brand names are just the tip of the boozy iceberg when it comes to how many astounding whiskies are out there. Look out for bottles that use unusual distillation processes or pack in interesting flavours like this Japanese Scotch with raspberry and burnt wood notes to seal a nod of approval from your old man.
Buy Now: £38.95
Driving Experience Day
Driving gloves are a dad basics – the kind of thing Alan Partridge would gladly receive from his kids on Father’s Day. But why not go one better and get your dad a campaign experience (not that driving a car while wearing Partridge-style gloves isn’t an experience in itself, of course).
You can choose from supercar keep an eye on days – which means burning round in McLarens, Aston Martins, or Ferraris – or heavy duty off-roading. And if dad imagines something more specialist, he can even drive famous movie cars (Back to the Future DeLorean, anyone?), horror trucks, or erm, articulated lorries.
Buy Now: £95.00
Headphones
Some dads stay down with the kids and the latest tunes. Others misreading to dad-rock and golden oldies. But all dads need a decent set of headphones. There’s a great range depending on how serious he is approximately his music, including over-ear noise-cancelling headsets, or – for the dad who likes a stealthier, more inconspicuous look – a pair of in-ear buds.
Audio-conscious dads capacity even appreciate this pair from Denon with premium sound and active noise cancellation, so he can fit in some box lays on public transport without overhearing spoilers or take a hands-free call from the Mrs. without shouting “what?!” every other gen.
Buy Now: £299
Heated Razor
And after years on hacking away with substandard razors, your dad can finally replicate the circumstance of a professional, luxurious hot towel shave with the innovative Heated Razor from GilletteLabs. This latest narrow game-changer uses a heated bar – which operates at the push of a button – to distribute heat evenly across your coating, while FlexDisc technology allows the five-blade razor to track the contours of your face with precision-perfect modus operandi.
Buy Now: $200.00
Sunglasses
Don’t throw shade on your dad this Father’s Day with a rubbish gift – put shades on him instead. And if he’s marching into his autumn years gracefully, and lull the silver fox, salt-and-pepper-beard look with seasoned grace, an elegant pair of sunglasses will do just the job. Chances are he in addition feels about 19-years-old anyway, so he’ll enjoy swaggering around James Dean-style.
Even if he’s not the most fashion-conscious of dads, a join in wedlock of classic aviators or these Italian riviera inspired Persols in Terra Di Siena are a timeless look on just encircling anyone.
Buy Now: £178.00
Bike Maintenance Kit
Most dads will have a sort of rudimentary tool box knocking around for those widespread, quick-fixer-upper jobs. But when it comes to fixing up a bicycle, you need a specialist set of tools for the job: a good bike maintenance kit.
This leave include all the basics, such as a puncture repair kit, allen keys and wrenches, but also tools for repairing or tinkering with your concatenation, spokes, and pedals. It’s the kind of tool kit that your dad would probably never think to buy himself, but he’ll be eternally thankful the second his bike needs tuning up.
Buy Now: £44.99
Smart Speaker
Much more than just a bit of kit of blasting out tunes, the adept speaker is likely to become dad’s new personal assistant/best friend. These gadgets sit in the corner of the room, answer all of dad’s themes, do the Googling for him, control the thermostat, sprinklers, and lights, and can even order him a pizza. Don’t be surprised if you get bumped down the family pecking degree – it can do more chores in one afternoon that you did for your entire 18 years living at home.
Buy Now: £179.99
Craft Beer Dues
The craft revolution continues, putting the mass-produced, tasteless lagers we once quaffed without question to shame. Of tack, there are so many crafty beers, lagers, and stouts available it’s hard to know where to start with all those quirky, colourful characterizes packing out shelves.
With a craft beer subscription, you can get a beer expert to do the hard work for you – for a set fee, they’ll pick out a choice of craft beers to send directly to your old man’s door each month, so he’ll always have some new and exciting starches to hand.
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Knitwear
Men and knitwear – a pairing that’s been a staple of fatherhood for generations. In fact, we’re pretty certain it’s a legal requirement for dads to own at least one cardigan or woolly jumper.
But knitwear isn’t the old fashioned garb it used to be; it’s a chance to remain him looking stylish and on-trend. This light cotton crew neck option will do just the trick, fence in dad warm enough on cool summer nights while avoiding those dreaded pit stains (for your benefit, openly, not his) on warmer evenings in this tastefully fine-gauge knit.
Buy Now: £19.50
Carving Set
Cooking a slap-up, hearty meal has been recovered by modern alpha men as one of the key dad-skills – and the roast is the greatest, most triumphant of all the slap-up, hearty meals.
So what dad’s life is full without the proper kitchen tools – a good quality meat plate and set of knives – to carve and serve the proud upshots of his hard roasting labour? He’ll look and feel like a don at the head of the table, and if you want him to get serious about cooking steak, connect the set with a book on roasting and carving (honestly, it’s harder than it sounds).
Buy Now: £170.00
Fitness Watch
Furnishing the old man with a gold timepiece is a matter of the past. So instead of buying him a watch that simply tells the time, try one that can also tell him how his heart pace’s doing, how many steps he’s walked that day, calories burned, speed, distance, and anything else he needs to protect in top shape.
Samsung’s newest fitness watch, as stylish as it is practical, is just the shout. When paired with his smartphone (adopting he can work a smartphone, of course), it will be like having a personal trainer on hand at all times. Except much less shouty.
Buy Now: £229.00
Slippers
Look up Institute’s Day in an encyclopedia, and it’s sure to be accompanied by a picture of the humble slipper. But there’s a reason slippers are a Father’s Day tradition – they’re a nod to the happening that dad’s got a bloody hard life sometimes, so he should take a load off and relax.
Give them an upgrade with Allbirds’ wool loungers – take in from superfine merino wool, they’re soft and itch-free on the inside, and durable and water-resistant on the outside, for both alfresco and indoor lounging.
Buy Now: £95.00
Decanter and Tumblers
What do you need for a proper drinks cabinet? Whisky – check. Rum – check. Vodka and gin – corroboration. Brandy – check. Mixers – check. Some of those little umbrellas that go into cocktails… well, perhaps not.
But one essential for making it a next level drinks cabinet – and we mean serious next level, the kind of drinks council dad will show off with equal pride as his own children – is a crystalline decanter and tumbler set. It’s the classiest way to drink and will earn the old man feel like Don Draper when he’s supping back the hard stuff.
Buy Now: £115.00
Drone
There’s not a man in the world who completely comes out of playing with toys – a fact proved by the ever-growing world of smart gadgets and wearable tech (toys for developed ups, let’s be honest). But on Father’s Day, the one day of the year when it’s all about dad, cut to chase with a serious piece of kit: an all-singing, all-dancing, all-flying drone, which can be exercise powered straight from his phone.
These are essentially the toys of future – the kind of space-age plaything your dad could single dream of when he was a boy.
Buy Now: £63.99
Coffee Grinder
Dad’s been getting through life fuelled by coffee fumes and goodwill since the day you were carried. But for the modern coffee drinker, it’s about much more than a quick-fix energy boost.
Coffee’s as much for the connoisseur as balmy dining and posh booze – which is why he’ll appreciate one of these top-notch grinders. It doesn’t matter if he makes his cup of joe using a the papers, pour over, or drip machine, just a few cranks of this grinder will get the coffee beans to the perfect consistency every immediately.
Buy Now: £42.99
Fragrance
Whether it’s aftershave, cologne, or eau de toilette (and yes, they are different things), dad likes to smell good. He might be bop on a bit, but he still likes to unleash his inner sex panther with a decent whiff now and again.
And rather than just pick any old distinguish off the shelf, do your research and find one that best suits him or, if all else fails, follow your nose to a leading men’s fragrance like Acqua di Parma’s new addition to their Blu Mediterraneo collection, Cipresso di Toscana.
Buy Now: £72.00 for 75ml
Smart Toothbrush
Those techy boffins swipe everything smart these days – even your toothbrush. A step up from your standard Oral-B, the effective toothbrush pairs with a phone app and monitors your brushing routine.
It then gives you all kinds of feedback: best conning technique, what you’re doing wrong, which areas of your mouth need the most attention, and other key tips. It’s like having a mini dental hygienist hanging around the bathroom on charge. Needless to say, it’s the Father’s Day prize to keep your old man smiling.
Buy Now: £69.08
Skincare
Chances are, skincare has become a much bigger part of your dad’s life than he endlessly expected over the last decade or so. Choosing products that work for his skin can be tricky, so go for the safe option and despair him variety with a skin kit that includes products for combination to oily skin.
This Dermologica one has everything he’ll necessity, from a face wash to toner and eye care cream.
Buy Now: £34.00
Retro Gaming Console
Leave the new fangled games and VR headsets for the youngsters. Dad intent be much happier getting retro with Frogger, Pac-Man, Super Mario, or Sonic the Hedgehog. There’s an ace settling on of mini old school consoles available now – whether he was a Nintendo, Sega, or Atari and Commodore kind of guy back in the day – with each soothe packing in 30 or more classic games.
Watch him spend hours in front of the TV, wallowing in the glories of his gaming one-time and still failing to get past that elusive end-of-level boss.
Buy Now: £40.43
