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On Sunday June 19, father figures across the country will be waking up to breakfast in bed and hopefully a few presents.
If you’re stuck on what to buy your dad, there’s still time to get him something special.
While a ‘best dad’ mug always goes down well, it won’t quite cut it as you get older.
So why not spoil the man you look up to most and opt for something he really wants?
To help you out, we’ve compiled our favourite options that’ll arrive in time for Father’s Day.
We’ve got food and alcohol gifts for dads who like a snack and tipple, grooming gifts for those who prefer a pamper, and funny, novelty presents to give him a chuckle.
Plus, if your father figure is the type to spend his weekends gardening and doing DIY, there are some practical presents in there too.
Are you buying for a foodie father? Or perhaps your dad loves nothing more than a fancy G&T?
These gifts will be sure to wow.
Mr Black’s new limited-edition Rum Barrel Coffee Liqueur is perfect poured over ice, with notes of rich roasted coffee and deep, dark chocolate, combined with aromatic spices, toffee brown sugar and sweet raisins.
Buy for £35 at Mr Black.
You’ll be the favourite child if you gift your dad a Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser, which makes smooth, whipped hot chocolate in under three minutes.
Make him a cuppa with your present to round off the perfect Father’s Day.
Buy for £99.95 at Hotel Chocolat.
Give him the tools to make Punjabi recipes from scratch with these kits, that comes with the spices for three curries of your choosing.
Cooking-mad dads just need to add fresh ingredients and they’ll be serving up delicious meals in no time.
This foodie Father’s Day hamper is packed with snacks he’ll love, and you can have it delivered to your door.
Here’s what’s included:
Buy for £35 at M&S.
If your pop’s a big carnivore, he’ll love this Charcuterie Selection hamper box from gourmet Spanish deli Brindisa. From acorn-fed hams and cured sausages to game pate and pickles; this contains everything you need to create a Spanish charcuterie board to suit all tastes.
This gift set is perfect for any gin connoisseur, with two premium full-sized bottles that can be delivered to him.
It includes the perfect double act of Edinburgh Gin and Rock Rose Gin – just add tonic and garnish.
Buy for £69.99 at Bottle in a Box.
Dads are guaranteed to get in the party spirit when they receive a Father’s Day cocktail card through the post. Chin, chin!
Buy for £10 from World of Zing.
It’s not just Dads that will get a kick out of this aromatic coffee liqueur, as 15% of profits from each bottle gives back to foundations that work to protect African elephants.
Buy for £12.50 from Elephant Gin.
We’re saying a big cheers to all father figures with this gift box of beers, glass and a snack. Beer today…
Buy for £20 from Beer Hawk.
Chunky bars of ethically-sourced, dark chocolate, packed with bumper chunks of salted pretzel, whole almonds, chewy toffee and crunchy cornflakes are the sweetest gifts for your big softy. Time to tuck in…
Buy for £5.95 each from Fatso.
Gastronomes can cook up a Moroccan feast in this earthenware tagine covered with pretty decoration. A hot buy for summer vacations at home.
Does your dad spend longer in the bathroom than everyone else, primping and pampering? Get him something he’ll use – and love – this Father’s Day.
This set is perfect for dad who like an old-school look to their products, but the formulations themselves are anything but. They’re paraben-free, sulfate-free, and suitable for all skin types (including sensitive).
For just £38, you’ll get a Facial Scrub, Face Wash, Daily Energising Moisturiser, and Eye Cream. Plus, you can get 20% off by using the code GIVEME20 at checkout.
Buy for £38 from Hawkins and Brimble.
Men often have slightly rougher skin than women, but this is easily remedied with some exfoliation.
Priced at £18, this soap from iconic cosmetics brand Kiehl’s sloughs away dead skin, removing dirt and oil as it goes.
Buy for £18 from Keihl’s.
With a wash, a scrub, and a lotion, this kit has everything your gift recipient needs for soft, glowing skin.
Each of the products are under 100ml, too, so is easy to take in their carry-on when flying.
Buy for £26 at Beauty Bay.
Father’s Day socks are given star status with this bold, rainbow-striped pair, especially as ten per cent from each sale goes to a charity celebrating equality and diversity. Made in a family-owned factory in Leicester.
Is your dad more of a hair guy? If so, he’ll be coiffured to perfection with this multipack of Hanz de Fuko products.
For just £12, you’ll get a pomade, super high hold clay, gravity paste, and sponge wax – style options for days.
There’s so much packed into this £50 grooming gift, included branded products from the likes of Elemis, Molton Brown, and American Crew.
The contents are worth £134.80 if bought separately, which is a massive saving – but we won’t tell if you don’t.
Men love scented candles too, particularly when they are Molton Brown’s Black Peppercorn variety. Scented with notes of black peppercorn, refreshing coriander and vetiver, remind him to burn for at least an hour to release the spice-spiked aroma.
Buy for £38.50 from John Lewis
Impress your father figure with this Big Moustache soap, inspired by Salvador Dali’s famous moustache.
A charcoal soap for face and body that smells fresh, floral and woody with notes that are reminiscent of aftershave. Ironically contains old men’s beard infusion (usnea), which is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of inflammation and wounds.
Beard season is officially over, so upgrade your dad’s bathroom cabinet with a Harry’s Men’s Chrome Edition Gift Set. Includes a weighty polished chrome razor, three razor blade cartridges, a travel blade and a bottle of Shave Gel enriched with aloe.
For the dad who has everything he needs, go for a gift that’ll make him smile. Here are our favourite novelty Father’s Day presents.
Dog-lovers will adore these socks, which can be personalised with a picture of your pooch.
Send in your picture, choose your colour, and they’ll be ready in time for his special day.
There’s no reason grown-ups can’t play with toys, and elder mods, car enthusiasts, and model-makers alike will love this set from Playmobil.
In addition to the classic Mini Cooper model, you’ll get two figures in colourful 70’s outfits, a Dalmatian, and a police officer figure in a classic British uniform.
Buy for £44.99 (reduced from £59.99) at I Want One of Those.
If Alexa’s pandering to his every whim, bring him back down to earth with Bad Alexus.
This novelty smart speaker will respond rudely when you ask it questions – and it doubles up as an actual speaker to play music.
Buy for £19.99 at Find Me a Gift.
It’ll be a whole new ball game for sports mad folk when they receive this pack of novelty golf balls. A game-changing gift for less…
This cool, turntable slipmat will be music to the ears of all wannabe DJ Dads. Featuring a design by calligraphy and lettering artist Eugene Berd based in Kyiv, All sales will be split between two Ukraine charities.
Papa bears across the country will get a warm glow every time they enjoy their morning cuppa from this cute mug.
A snip at just £1 from Poundland.
Buying for someone who always loses their specs?
Make sure they can find them again with this novelty eye test glasses case, that can be personalised with their name.
Buy for £19.99 at Getting Personal.
For his desk or around the house, he’ll get hours of fun from this Electronic Arcade Basketball Game.
It’s designed to look like a classic arcade game, with a scoreboard, two ball launchers and sound effects for added fun and glamour.
Buy for £30 (reduced from £35) at MenKind.
These beautifully illustrated maps and charts let loved ones explore the natural world without stepping outside the front door. Armchair adventures inspired by the countryside of Aberystwyth in West Wales.
Buy for £12 each from Driftwood Designs.
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Some people prefer a gift they’ll get plenty of use out of – and your father figure will definitely get use out of these.
From DIY to gardening to tech, you can buy them something that makes their everyday easier.
If your dad’s a MAMIL (middle aged man in Lycra) he’ll certainly be able to make use of the Rehook Plus Multi-Function Bike Tool which features tyre levers, wrenches, spoke keys, screwdriver and hex heads with the classic Rehook tool head to put a chain back on. You can also nab it to fix your own wheels.
Buy for £25 from Percy Langley
This handy smartwatch allows them to monitor their health and fitness, pay using contactless, and receive phone notifications to their wrist.
Not only that, the water resistant Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition lets you download and play songs, videos, and tailored workouts.
Buy for £159.99 at John Lewis.
With FreshFeet technology, these slippers will stay odour-free – which means fewer replacement pairs.
The real suede outer looks slick, while the inner is made of memory foam and Thermowarmth for ultimate comfort.
Buy for £29.50 at M&S.
With such a red hot price tag, we predict a sell out for this garden firepit. Get one for Dad right now so he can stay warm all summer.
Buy for £15 from Poundland. In store only.
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This nifty tool stool was listed in Modern Garden Magazine’s top gifts for gardeners. And if it’s good enough for them, it’s good enough for your green-fingered pops.
Carry your supplies in it as a bag, then easily unfold for a portable seat.
DIY fans will be amazed by this simple-yet-genius gadget.
The magnetic wristband is perfect for holding loose screws and nails, and it has pockets for non-metal items too.
A Rocketbook Smart Notebook can be a real game-changer for a parent, and it can help organise their working life too.
It’s the world’s first endlessly reusable notebook: use with dry-wipe markers and your notes will be uploaded to to Google Docs, Dropbox, iCloud, Evernote, email and more.
Buy for £29.99 (reduced from £34.99) at Amazon.
Luxe up your pa’s patio with an outdoor rug from Ruggable. The abstract ‘Tropea’ print adds a splash of colour to even the most drab dining area.
Inspired by dramatic cliff faces and playful colour blocking seen in Bauhaus art, this extra-durable, machine-washable material is perfect for both outdoor and indoor use.
Serious runners know all about Hoka shoes and they’ll probably all crave the brand’s new and improved Carbon X 3 shoe which is now lighter, comes with an improved midsole and new performance knit upper for an improved fit.
Not guaranteed to make you run safer, better and faster, but almost.
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