This your gentle reminder to buy something spectacular for Father’s Day on 16th June. Whether he’s your dad, your step-dad, your Grandad, or the father figure in your life, he deserves a wonderful gift.
We’ve compiled the ultimate gift guide just for you! There are drinks aplenty both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, amazing foodie gifts, stylish clothing, fragrance, and so much more.
Food & Drink Gifts
The British Hamper Company, Father’s Day Beer Hamper
The gift of all gifts for beer lovers. This hamper features British craft beers and top-notch savoury artisan snacks. He’ll find three craft beers from award-winning Yorkshire Brewery, Wold Top. Also included are cheesy bites from The Pea Green Boat, Chorizo thins from Made For Drink, plus olives, crisps, gingerbread, and sweet chilli nuts. Priced at £57.97 from The British Hamper Company.
Charlie & Ivy’s, Trio of Mayonnaise Gift Set
A sandwich lovers’ dream! Choose between nine tasty Charlie & Ivy’s Mayonnaises and they will box them up in an eco-friendly gift box. Variations include Chipotle, Lemon & Dill, Mustard & Ale, Chilli & Lime, Smoked Garlic, or Truffle. Alternatively, go plant based with Garlic & Thyme, Horseradish, or finally Smoky Paprika, Chilli & Cumin. Priced from £13, available at Charlie & Ivy’s.
Drinks by the Dram, Dadvent Tasting Set
A twist on the festive advent calendar, Dadvent is the gift that keeps on giving, providing 12-days of whisky exploration. The perfect gift for dram loving dads who love discovering new whiskies. Behind each window is a wax sealed 30cl dram from incredible producers such as Loch Lomond; Hatozaki; Tullamore D.E.W; Rock Island; Darkness and That Boutique-y Whisky Company. Priced at £54.99 from Master of Malt.
James May Gin, American Mustard Gin
If Pops is a Top Gear fan then why not skip gifting him a Lamborghini and go for the next best thing – Gin crafted by James May. James has teamed up with award-winning Hugh Anderson at Downtown Distillery, to create a small but perfectly formed range of gins including, American Mustard. Perfect served with tonic or in cocktails alongside Father’s Day Brunch. Priced at £36.95 from James Gin.
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Sentia Spirits, Gaba Non-Alcoholic Spirit in Red and Black
Created by Renowned British neuropsychopharmacologist Prof. Nutt and a team of scientists and botanists. Sentia is made using a blend of botanical ingredients proven to stimulate the ‘GABA’ neurotransmitter activity. Each ingredient has a role in enhancing the overall experience, be it the comforting aroma of cinnamon, the sweet embrace of vanilla, or punchy ginger. Sentia Red is designed for relaxation and intimate moments. Sentia Black is designed for engaging conversations and party starters. Priced at £29.50 each bottle or £54 for both from Sentia Spirits.
Peugeot, All Terrain Wooden BBQ Pepper Mill
Peugeot has brought its innovative flair to the wonderful world of alfresco living by presenting a manual pepper mill. This all-terrain 12inch pepper mill has a built-in light specially designed for outdoor use, plus handle which enables it to be carried around and hung from the barbecue. It has both rubber protection and a stainless steel base. The LED light automatically switches on when tilted at an 25° angle and gradually switches off when vertical. A game changer for BBQ loving dads! Priced at £84.99 from Peugeot Saveurs.
Caroline Gardner, Green Metal Water Bottle
The perfect gift for keeping water cool and staying hydrated on the go. This stainless steel double walled bottle will maintain the temperature of both hot and cold drinks, and comes with a leak proof lid and handle for ease of transportation. Priced at £26 from Caroline Gardner.
Fragrance & Fashion Gifts
Hackett, English Oud Eau de Parfum
Hackett English Oud is a distinctive, elegant, and sophisticated fragrance with a rich and luxurious scent that is hard to resist. The scent opens with cardamom, wood and spicy saffron before a creamy sandalwood and patchouli heart expose a rich and alluring blend of amber, silky musks and the lush of the oud wood. Priced at £110 for 100ml, exclusively from Harrods.
Piglet in Bed, Conker Brown Men’s Linen PJ Shorts
A man of leisure or just a man who enjoys slipping into something a bit more comfortable after a long day at work? Either way, your dad is bound to love these linen pyjama shorts. As the weather starts to warm up, the relaxed fit paired with linens’ thermoregulating properties, makes these shorts the perfect option for warm summer evenings in the garden or on the sofa. Priced at £39 from Piglet in Bed.
Pantherella, Danvers Bright Turquoise Socks
Fashioned from 100% cotton lisle, the Danvers are designed to seamlessly combine breathability with style. Available in 22 colours including Turquoise, Fuchsia, Mint, and Scarlet. Priced at £16 per pair, from Pantherella.
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Nomad Eyewear, Pitch Black Magnum
These Magnum sunglasses are black framed with black non-mirrored lenses and weigh only 27g. Equally, they are polarised with 100% UVA/B protection. Nomad eco-friendly sunglasses are stylish and environmentally conscious, crafted entirely from 100% recycled ocean plastic. Furgthermore, for every pair of sunglasses purchased, Nomad pledges to plant two trees, contributing to reforestation initiatives and offsetting carbon footprints. Priced at £46.95 from Nomad Eyewear.
AVI-8, D-Day 80 Limited Edition Collection Watches
This year, AVI-8 proudly commemorates the 80th Anniversary of Operation Overlord, the monumental WWII Allied invasion of Normandy, with the launch of the D-Day 80th Anniversary Limited Edition Collection. AVI-8’s limited edition series of 5 timepieces pays a heartfelt tribute to the courageous spirit and immense sacrifice that paved the way for the Allies to begin the end of World War II. Each watch in this special collection is inspired by a namesake aircraft that served during the historic battle for the Normandy coastline. Priced between £235 – £285, from AVI-8.
The Ultimate Gift Guide This Father’s Day – Words by Rachel McAlley
