Fathers Day 2021: 24 gift ideas to treat your favourite man this year
FATHER'S DAY IS on Sunday the 20th of June, meaning you've got just over a month left to pick out the perfect present for your favourite guy - so we've given you a hand and rounded up 24 gift ideas for Father's Day 2021 we know he'll love.
Dad’s are notoriously hard to shop for, and when pressed many will either say they don’t need anything or suggest something boring like socks and undies. Although they may not need anything, there’s always going to be something he wants, even if he hasn’t thought of it yet - and it’s your job to find out what that is.
Father’s Day is the perfect time to show your dad how much you care by picking out a thoughtful gift that he never would have thought to buy for himself. Whether your old man is a DIY aficionado, a Jamie Oliver level home chef, or a man who just adores his home comforts - we’ve found 23 gift ideas to spoil dads from all walks of life.
If your dad is in desperate need of a phone update but isn't sure where to start, it might be wise to think about getting him a refurbished model from eBay.
Instead of buying him something full price when he barely uses his phone as it is, buying a refurbished device is a great way to get him a much-needed tech update without dropping a bomb.
eBay also does a huge range of household appliances, laptops, lawnmowers, smartwatches (just to name a few) that have been certified refurbished that will get you a great quality product at a far lower price than buying something new.
Dads are notorious for travelling light, and this leather cardholder will allow him to do that in style.
In a classic walnut brown leather, the slim pouch has enough room for five cards and some cash - just enough room for all the essentials.
Everyone likes to smell nice, and this includes your dad - even if he doesn’t consider himself a cologne wearer, it could be that he’s just never found the right one.
Acqua Di Gio is a classic scent, far from overpowering with light, warm notes of green tangerine, jasmine, bergamot, and patchouli.
BBQ season is nearly upon us, and if your dad considers himself the king of the grill, this is the gift for him.
While it’s all well and good for him to have an epic home set up, this folding barbecue will let him take a grill away with him on weekends and day trips so he can show off his grill skills wherever he may be.
Is your father partial to a home cocktail?
Give him what he needs to embrace the mixologist within with this bar serving cart, where he can store all his cocktail tools, perfect for home entertaining.
Some shaving creams can dry out the face and leave skin feeling tight and dehydrated.
This luxurious shaving cream is suitable for men with sensitive skin, able to moisturise and rehydrate the skin all day long.
If your old man’s been using the same, tired shaver for years, it may be time for a necessary upgrade.
This electric shaver by Philips has a powerful rotary head that makes it easy to shave typically tricky areas, such as the neck and jaw, with ease.
Once fully charged, the device provides cordless shaving for up to 60 minutes - which should give dad a few weeks worth of shaving with every charge.
Once you use Bluetooth, wireless headphones you’ll never go back.
If your dad is still using corded headphones, give him a push into embracing new technology by giving him the best selling Apple Airpods Pro.
The Bluetooth headphones are sweat and water-resistant so they are perfect for the fitness-enthusiast father and have up to 24 hours of battery life with every charge.
If your dad knows his way around the kitchen, he’ll really appreciate this knife sharpener by AnySharp.
The compact sharpener is roughly the size of a tennis ball and can sharpen even the dullest knives with diamond precision.
A perfect gift for the health-conscious dad, the Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition GPS Smartwatch will allow them to track everything from their stress, sleep, and heart rate, as well as tracking their workouts so they can improve their PB.
The smartwatch can also link up to their phone so they never miss a call, text, or social media post again.
Carnivorous dads can make the most of their meat with this high-quality meat tenderiser by Ccfoud.
The 48 stainless steel blades are durable and are susceptible to corrosion or rust, and can help dad to deeply marinate his meat while also greatly reducing cooking time.
Amazon’s best selling speaker is an almost guaranteed crowd-pleaser, giving your dad the chance to voice control his music and podcasts, as well as set alarms, check the weather, and listen to the news - all with the help of handy Alexa.
RRP: £49.99
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Air Fryers are kitchen devices that have taken the world by storm, with the people who own them smugly proud of the quick, easy, and delicious meals they can easily whip up.
This air fryer by Proscenic has all the usual benefits of an air fryer, as well as the ability to hook up to your phone so you can control your air fryer as well as monitor the cooking process and check out recipes.
Your dad will think of you every time he has a beer if you gift him this personalised wooden bottle opener that has space for a loving message from his favourite child.
If your dad is into his skincare, he’ll very much appreciate this kit by Lumin.
The set comes with all the fundamental parts of a skincare routine, perfect for low-maintenance men.
The kit comes with an exfoliator that will help their skin look soft and fresh, a charcoal cleanser to help with oiliness, and a moisturiser to help them fight dehydration.
Is your dad a Beatles superfan? Then he’ll adore this award-winning book by Craig Brown.
The book explores the tales of the four iconic members of the Beatles, as well as the colourful characters that surrounded them, such as Yoko Ono, Fred Lennon, and more.
This innovative wooden table has a built-in Bluetooth speaker and is the perfect gift for the man who has everything.
The table has six speakers that provide surround sound so your dad can immerse himself in music, podcasts, or whatever audio is taking his fancy.
Treat your dad to premium comfort with these luxurious slippers that have a sneaker-like sole that’s perfect for wearing around the house.
The 100 percent wool lining means they feel gloriously soft, but are far more supportive than traditional slippers with an eco-friendly suede-like upper.
RRP: £120
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If your dad is the kind of guy who tends to get warm during the night, he’ll adore this Simba pillow with built-in temperature regulation - and you’ll be giving it to him just in time for summer.
The breathable, lightweight pillow has a microfibre filling that also comes with hundreds of nanocubes that can be added or removed to tailor the height and firmness of the pillow, so he can adjust it to exactly how he likes it.
Whether your dad’s partial to a health kick or just loves a smoothie, this blender by Ninja is sure to be a welcome addition to his kitchen appliance collection.
The powerful blender can effortlessly blend everything from vegetables to nuts, to ice - perfect for experimenting with different flavour combinations.
What English dad doesn’t love their tea? ...and their gin, for that matter?
This spirit combines two of Britain's most popular beverages - Earl Grey and British gin - to make a tasty drink that tastes delicious in cocktails, or just poured over ice.
RRP: £24.95
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Allow your father to indulge in delicious whisky tasting with this set from Darkness.
The kit comes with a trio of superb, richly-flavoured whiskies that are sure to leave him moreish.
RRP: £17.95
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Does your dad love listening to music?
This waterproof Bluetooth speaker will give him the freedom to enjoy his beats from the shower - the perfect gift for any music lover.
RRP: £13