Christmas Gift Guide: For Dads

dad gift guide

by Alice Tate |
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He raised you, he knows you incredibly well, so how is it that he’s so damn hard to buy for. Will socks cut it again this year? Hmm, maybe not. So that you can do better than ever this year, we’ve done all the thinking and all the research for you to create an edit of totally Dad-approved gifts that he’s gonna love. From techy don’t-lose-your-keys-again gadgets, to whisky, and winter warmers, click on through for some failsafe ideas of how to win him over this Christmas…

Forever losing his keys? He needs a Tile in his life – a nifty little gadget that’s going to keep him and his marbles together!

Tile Bluetooth Tracker, £49, Currys

bluetooth tracker

Score his love with a high end bottle of scotch — the best way to his heart, right!?

Johnny Walker Blue Label, £75, Selfridges

johnnie blue label scotch

Margarita for me, please! This sleek copper cocktail shaker is sure to have him as the life and soul of any party.

Copper Cocktail Shaker, £22, Cox and Cox

copper cocktail accessories

So he can play those ABBA tunes to himself, not the whole house…Yep, he needs a pair of these Sony wireless headphones! Perfect for runners too!

Sony Wireless In-Ear Headphones, £120, Sony

sony wireless headphones

Watching his waistline? Help him on his way with a spiralizer. Zoodle bolognese? Gonna be his new dinner party dish!

Kenwood Spiralizer, £39.95, Amazon

kenwood spiraliser

Give the gift of shiny gnashers. You really can’t put a price on that, eh?

Colgate Pro Clinical 250+ Toothbrush, £49.99, Amazon

colgate electric toothbrush

Inspire him to try his hand at a new hobby in the new year. Could have the next Picasso on your hands!

Winsor Newton Oil Colour Wooden Box, £54.50, Cass Art

winter and newton oil paint wooden box

If it’s good enough for Beckham, it’s good enough for Dad! Haig Clubman is a new one to add to his cabinet...

Haig Clubman Whiskey, £25, Tesco

haig whisky

Dress him up all dapper with a little Paul Smith winter luxe to keep him cosy through the colder months.

Paul Smith Reversible Lambswool Scarf, £125, Selfridges

paul smith scarf

Well, he needs something to drink the whisky out of right? Spoil him with Waterford’s finest!

Waterford Old Fashioned Crystal Tumblers, £100, Selfridges

crystal tumbler set

Breakfast in bed, even when you’re not around – now THAT is a gesture that’s going to be remembered. Make him feel special with this charming De Beauvoir brekkie hamper!

Breakfast Gift Box, £36, De Beauvoir Deli

breakfast gift box

All cooks need a skillet pan. And he needs one so he can have that bacon perfectly crisp for the panckes next time you’re home...

Le Creuset Skillet Pan, £90, John Lewis

skillet john lewis

A little something to keep him looking dapper! These Babyliss clippers are highly rated but mega affordable. Win win!

Babyliss Powerlight Pro Clippers, £19, John Lewis

babyliss hair clipper

A classic, practical Barbour is a Dad-perfect gift, don’t you think? This lightweight Liddesdale quilted jacket is perfect for seeing them through the colder months!

Barbour Liddesdale Quilted Jacket, £89, Barbour

barbour jacket

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