The best Father’s Day gifts to spoil every type of dad
Shop our edit of the best Father's Day gifts for every type of dad to suit all budgets
The best Father’s Day gifts don’t have to cost a lot - sometimes it really is the thought that counts and our edit of the best treats for every kind of dad will help you find the perfect pressie.
Whether you’re looking for Father’s Day gifts that the kids can give to Daddy or shopping for a present to make your own dad feel extra special, we’ve found brilliant buys to suit every type of dad imaginable. From quirky gifts for sporty dads and Star Wars geeks to foodie treats for craft beer lovers and kings of the barbecue, we've made it super easy for you to find the perfect Father’s Day gift.
Best Father’s Day gifts 2023
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1. Personalised Father's Day Comic
Best personalised Father's Day gift
This is a glorious gift for any dad that loves an old-school comic - and it's our top pick if you're looking for a personalised twist on the best Father's Day gift. This is a treat that he is sure to treasure forever. It's really simple to create - just order the comic (also available direct from ajpersonalizedcomics.com) and they'll email you a template. Next you upload your images, then they turn it into a magical comic book and send you a PDF to check before it's dispatched. Easy. Can you imagine creating one of these as a Father's Day keepsake every year? Aw.
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2. Black Stump & Glasses Gift Set
Best Father's Day gift for wine-loving dads
Red wine quaffing dad? The best Father's Day gift for him is, without doubt, this classy gift set from Laithwaites. They reckon this is 'possibly the most delicious Aussie red ever' – and it’s a no. 1 bestseller. Best of all, the set comes with two Black Stump glasses included so you’re in with a chance of getting to enjoy it too.
3. Personalised Name Slate Cheese Board & Knife Set
Best Father's Day gift for cheese-loving dads
Personalised Father’s Day gifts can be a bit hit-and-miss. They’re a thoughtful gesture but they're also the kind of item that often ends up languishing in a random drawer. No chance of that with this cheeseboard though – it’s as practical as can be and the perfect personalised Father's Day gift for the cheese-loving man in your life.
4. Smith-Style Portable BBQ Pizza Oven
Best Father's Day gift for dads who are kings of the barbecue
An outdoor pizza oven is this year’s must-have garden gadget and this one is a bargain. Designed for use on a gas or charcoal barbecue, it's a quick and cost-effective way to make homemade pizza to rival your local pizzeria. it takes just 10 minutes to heat up plus the stone base is removable for easy cleaning. Margerita with a BBQ base for me, please...
5. 3-in-1 Barista Deluxe Coffee Machine
Best Father's Day gift for coffee-loving dads
If he’s a caffeine fiend, he’ll love this classy coffee machine. We thought long and hard about which coffee machine to include and this is the one we think all kinds of coffee-loving dads will love. What marks it out from other machines is the fact that it’s compatible with all the market-leading coffee pods as well as ground coffee. That means he can rustle up almost any type of barista-style coffee when he’s dashing out the door, but he can also make espresso using fresh ground coffee – perfect for lazy weekend mornings at home. It also has a milk frothing wand for perfect lattes and cappuccinos, plus the retro design will make a cool addition to any kitchen counter. We got hold of one of these gadgets to check if it’s worthy of inclusion in our roundup of the best Father’s Day gifts and we can honestly say it knocked our socks off. We got a real-life barista to put it to the test and even they were wowed by the quality of the espresso this machine produces – we got smooth but intense flavour every time and the frothy milk is, quite frankly, perfect. If your dad’s serious about coffee, he’ll be delighted with this.
6. Real Ale Hamper
Best Father's Day gift for foodie dads
This expertly curated box of real ale from Butcombe Brewery is ideal for any beer lover in your life and will make a really lovely gift for the kind of dad who’s happiest in the garden with a snack plate and a cold beer to hand. It contains a trio of ales: a classic Original Beer, a well balanced Gold Beer, and a Goram IPA with citrus and spicy aromas and bitter notes. We gave a similar hamper to one willing taste-tester (ok, my husband) and he loved it so much that he even kept the empty cans to see if he could source more of the delicious beers he sampled.
‘It’s difficult to imagine a tastier Belgian-style brown ale,’ he says, eyes glazing over at the memory of its taste. ‘It was an especially delicious pairing with my giant doorstep sandwich on a Sunday afternoon.’
There’s also a trio of popular pub snacks including salt and vinegar crisps from Savoursmiths, rosemary and garlic olives, and a bag of smoked mixed nuts. Scrumptious, all of it!
7. What Does Daddy Do All Day?
Best Father's Day gift for dads who do bedtime stories
We absolutely love Wonderbly books – they make such thoughtful personalised books to be cherished forever and the quality and attention to detail are outstanding. And now little ones can treat Daddy to his own adorable personalised storybook – perfect for enjoying at bedtime together. Suitable for little ones aged 3-6 years, it’s a laugh-out-loud adventure for the whole family to read. You can personalise it for both the daddy in question and up to three children. If you order one of Wonderbly's personalised books for Father's Day before 14th June, it is guaranteed to arrive before the big day.
8. Deep Tissue Massage Gun
Best Father's Day gift for sporty dads
Massage guns are everywhere but they’re not cheap. This mini deep tissue massage gun caught our attention because it’s more affordable than many of the models we’ve seen. We called it in from Menkind and gave it to a sports-mad dad who hits the gym on a daily basis but who’s been having some trouble with a niggly calf muscle of late. The verdict? He’s an absolute convert and loves that it comes with five different attachments and offers variable intensity. The built-in battery gives you up to 4.5 hours of run time, and it worked a treat on a tired mum’s achy back too. So buy it for him and you might benefit…
9. Stormtrooper Decanter
Best Father's Day gift for Star Wars fans
This is a smashing treat for any dad that loves Star Wars. Isn’t that all dads?! After all, who wouldn’t want a decanter shaped like a Stormtrooper’s head? The picture really doesn’t do it justice – it’s sturdier and cooler than it looks, with a cork topped seal to keep your tipple in top condition and a capacity of 750ml. Add a bottle of his favourite whisky, and the Force will most definitely be with you this Father’s Day.
10. Philips PerfectDraft Keg Machine
Best Father's Day gift for beer-loving dads
Treat him to pub-quality draught beers at home with his very own beer tap! It’s an expensive bit of kit (worth clubbing together with siblings to make it a combined gift...) BUT it works out significantly cheaper than nipping to your local for a pint in the long run. And he’ll earn a fiver for every keg he returns using the free recycling scheme. A PerfectDraft machine keeps your beer chilled to the perfect temperature and the keg stays carbonated and fresh for up to 30 days. (If it lasts that long…) Plus when you’re ready for a refill, he’ll have more than 40 different beers from around the world to choose from. hands down the best Father's Day gift for a gadget-loving dad who appreciates a cold pint.
11. The Ultimate Dad’s Craft Beer Box
Best Father's Day gift for craft beer fans
We tried this out on a dad who knows everything there is to know about craft beer – he even started his own cooperative brewery. The verdict? He really rated the selection of beers in the box and we LOVED the ridiculously delicious coated peanuts which we felt we had to sample for quality control – very moreish. The glass is a cute extra touch and the socks are sure to raise a smile. As Father’s Day gifts go, you can’t really go wrong with this for a dad who loves a decent craft beer.
12. Thank You Dad for Everything Balloon
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If you can’t see him in person, put a smile on his face with this round foil Father’s Day balloon. Featuring colourful letting on a silver background and the very sweet message ‘Thank You, Dad, for everything’, it’s the perfect way to let an important father figure know just how much he means to you not just on Father’s Day but all year round. Sometimes the best Father’s Day gifts are the thoughtful little surprises that don’t cost that much.
If our guide to the best Father's Day gifts has put you in the mood for a spot of pressie shopping, check out our guide to the best gifts for new mums or have a browse of the best gin gift sets and hampers.
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As a parenting specialist for more than 15 years, Heidi has written for most national newspapers and for a wide range of consumer magazines, including Mother & Baby where she was the Shopping Editor for six years, looking after regular consumer features including buying guides and gift roundups.
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