What can i give my dad for christmas

Sourcing a great gift for the big man is often a tricky ordeal. At a more mature stage in life, paternal presents ought to be thought of with a tad more refinery than what you direct at the everyman. But worry not – there are both needs and wants you could satisfy here, and our edit of the best gifts for dads is jam-packed with the latter. Whether he's in the market for some deluxe new wardrobe additions, some foodie favourites or some AI-enabled, Bluetooth-connected tech to brag to his mates about, there are plenty of thoughtful gifts that have pops written all over them. 

What are the best gifts for dads?

We're not going to pretend that being a man and having a child enters you into an exclusive set of people with identical tastes, but then again you have sought out a gift guide specifically for dads... and we have written one. There are some gifts here, therefore, that feel exceedingly ‘dad’. We're talking about your cosy jumpers, your distinguished pyjamas and your toolbox-shaped barbecues. Rest assured you'll only find the best of the best here, in every category including the one you might consider a little cliché. Then there are the gifts that cater to your dad's specific likes. If he's a whisky dad, consider either an old faithful such as The Macallan Double Cask or a once-in-a-lifetime bottle like Glenfiddich's new 26 year-aged Grand Couronne. Luxury befitting a father figure is non-alcoholic too: gifting cashmere is a boon for respected parents, as is a leather diary or glasses case from Smythson. We love a useful piece of aestheticism, too, such as an Our Place Always pan or an Away suitcase with a personalised touch. 

Everlane Merino Jumper

In ribbed wool with a half-zip, this deep camel Everlane jumper feels like an ultimate in the genre of dadwear. Whether you're a pop or not its toasted shade and cosy high-neck will appeal, but we're willing to bet that this sweater counts many a father amongst its fans. Time to add yours to the list.

Away Carry-On Suitcase

We love Away for all-round luggage elitism, and its bigger carry-on is a splendid case (ha ha) in point. Business or economy class fliers will have an enhanced travel experience thanks to a sectioned interior, USB port and bowling ball proof hard shell. Add his initials to gain status as a real golden child.

Fortnum & Mason lobster bottle opener

It's a lobster. It's a bottle opener. It's a lobster that's also a bottle opener. Fortnum & Mason has several mascots, but its dancing crustacean is a favourite and here it makes an appearance as a gold-finished barware essential. He'll be a household highlight in no time.

Best gifts for dads at a glance…

• Best overall gift for dads: Everlane Merino Jumper, £164 at everlane.com
• Best for whisky-loving dads: Glenfiddich Grand Couronne 26-year aged, £460 at thewhiskyexchange.com
• Best for eccentric dads: Fortnum & Mason lobster bottle opener, £48 at fortnumandmason.com
• Best for travelling dads: Away Carry-On suitcase, £265 at awaytravel.com
• Best for foodie dads: Victorinox Grand Maître chef's knife, £122 at victorinox.com
• Best for stylish dads: Bennett Winch cargo, from £335 at bennettwinch.com
• Best for cosy dads: Cashmere zip hoodie, £329 at gobicashmere.com

Stumped for gift ideas? Scroll on, click through and check out for a present that could make even the most standoffish father figure proud. And if you're in need of further gifting inspiration, be sure to check out our guides to the best gifts for men, best tech gifts, best gifts for brothers and best gifts for women.

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Buying the best present for mom is typically pretty tricky—but in our experience, finding a good gift for dads (or any father-like figure, for that matter) is notoriously difficult. He's usually claiming that he already has everything—or, even worse, that he wants nothing. Making things even more complicated is the fact that there really isn't any gift in the world that's worthy of all he's done for you. From attending each and every one of your Little League games to giving sage advice on relationships, your dad is always there for you.

But fear not—you don't have to buy your dad yet another boring tie that he'll maybe never wear. Whether you're shopping for Christmas, Hanukkah, his birthday, Father's Day, or just because, focus on something he'll not only love but, more importantly, use. If he likes to cook, that could be something practical (like a new grill) or unique (like a DIY hot sauce kit). If he works long hours and could benefit from relaxation, you might get him a game-changing massager or CBD muscle relaxer so he can enjoy his downtime. Is he super active? Consider high-tech headphones or cool sneakers. And if he spends every Sunday glued to ESPN, a cozy blanket could do the trick. Oh, and these gifts work for any dad—your own, your grandpa, or even your spouse (with a card signed by your kids, of course).

We've rounded up the best gifts for dad, including sentimental ones and pampering treats for any new dad, and plenty of Amazon bestsellers (you know, for last-minute gifting).

1

Best Gift for the Appliance-Loving Dad

Revolution

Toaster with Panini Press & Warming Rack

2

Best Goofy Gift for Dad

MiraGiftsWorld

Custom Face Socks

3

Best DIY Gift for Dad

UncommonGoods

Make Your Own Hot Sauce Kit

4

Best Gift for Dads With Jokes

Portico

The Very Embarrassing Book of Dad Jokes

5

Best Gift for Techy Dads

Ray-Ban

Unisex Ray-Ban Stories

6

Koolaburra by UGG

Men's Tipton Slipper

7

Roq Innovation

Head Lightz Beanie with Light

8

Best for Travelers

JungleGiftsStore

Leather Toiletry Bag

9

Most Practical Gift

Great Useful Stuff

The Original Multi Charging Station

10

Best Gift for Beer Lovers

GourmetGiftBaskets.com

The Beer Expert Trio

11

Most Thoughtful Gift for Dad

UncommonGoods

New York Times Custom Front-Page Puzzle

12

Best for Adventurer Dads

L.L. Bean

Men's Mountain Classic Anorak, Multi-Color

13

Wemore

Sherpa Fleece Weighted Blanket for Adults

14

Best Personalized Gift

Mega Dad Personalized Comic Book

15

Verilux

HappyLight Lumi Plus

17

Most Inspirational Gift

UncommonGoods

Dad's Playbook

18

Best Handmade Gift

BandsAndStraps

Personalized AirPods Pro Leather Case

19

Best Shaving Gift

The Art of Shaving

Heated Razor

20

Best Gift for Whisky Lovers

UncommonGoods

Scotch-Infused Toothpicks Gift Set

21

Best Grooming Gift

Kiehl's

Facial Fuel Power Pack Set

22

Best Gift for Gamer Dads

Oculus

Meta Quest 2

23

Philips Kitchen Appliances

Pasta and Noodle Maker Plus

24

Gentleman's Handkerchiefs

26

Best Gift He Wouldn't Buy Himself

Nice Laundry

Custom Monogram Socks

27

Best Organizational Gift

Courant

CATCH:3 Wireless Charging Tray

28

For the Grilling Enthusiast

Rub & Grilling Salt Set

29

32 Degrees

Men's Puffer Down-Alternative Vest

30

Billabong

Men's Classic Straw Lifeguard Hat

31

Best Gift for the At-Home Bartender

Mixology & Craft

Mixology Bartender Kit

32

Best for Grill Masters

Crate & Barrel

Wood-Handled 9-Piece Barbecue Tool Set

35

Best Post-Workout Gift

Lux Beauty Club

Relief Roller

36

Saje

Aroma (Be) Free™ Matte Black

37

Best for Long-Distance Dads

Friendship Lamps

Set of 2 Friendship Lamps

38

Slumber Cloud

Core Down-Alternative Pillow

39

Chef Kenny Gilbert Brands

BBQ Sauce Gift Set

40

Best Gift for Football Fans

It's Better to Be Feared: The New England Patriots Dynasty and the Pursuit of Greatness by Seth Wickersham

41

Wrangler Authentics

Men's Long-Sleeved Quilted Lined Flannel Shirt Jacket

42

Best for Mixologist Dads

The Specialty Craft Cocktail Kit

43

The USB Lighter Company

The Motli Light

44

Therabody

Mini Portable Massager

45

Best Cozy Gift

Amazon Essentials

Men's Waffle Shawl Robe

46

Allbirds

Men's Tree Runners

47

Best Gift for History Lovers

A Woman of No Importance, by Sonia Purnell

48

Best Gift for TV Fans

Apple TV 4K

49

The Art of Shaving

The Iconic Duo Kit

50

Most Classic Gift

Timex

Reissue Black Dial with Black/Green Watch

51

Best Fragrance Gift

CHANEL

Bleu De Chanel Eau de Toilette

52

Huckberry

Cruisers - Tortoise

53

Best Last-Minute Gift

Warby Parker

Gift Card

54

Best Electric Toothbrush Gift

Oral-B

iO Series 7 Electric Toothbrush

55

Best Splurge Gift

Apple AirPods Pro 2

56

Best Birthday Gift

Beats

Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earbuds

57

Best Custom Gift

Minted

Preppy Stripe Personalized Stationery

58

Best Skincare Gift

Supergoop!

Superscreen Daily Moisturizer

59

Best for Dads Who Run

Lululemon

Fast and Free Men's Run Hat

60

Best Sustainable Gift

Thousand Fell

Lace-Up Sneaker

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