He’s allowed to golf right now (just) but a traditional family dinner just isn’t the same when you’re socially distancing. Father’s Day may be a bit strange this year but it doesn’t mean you can’t treat your dad. Here are some of this year’s best gifts to show Dad you love him even more than your delivery slot at Waitrose.
A Great Shave
Let’s be honest, lockdown dad may have let himself go a little bit over the past few months. But with this smart new shaver with its ‘responsive beard sensor technology’ he can put the dishevelled dude behind him for good. Panasonic’s new razor can recognise the differences in density of his beard and follow face and neck contours automatically.
When he’s done he just puts the shaver in its stand, presses a switch and it automatically cleans and charges itself.
Panasonic Men’s 5-Blade Wet & Dry Electric Shaver with Responsive Beard Sensor and Charging Stand, £330.99, Panasonic
Save Lives, Steak at Home
Restaurants are on a bit of a break right now, so this year why not offer your dad his own steak house at home. Third-generation master butchers and supplier to London’s most prestigious restaurants, Tom Hixson of Smithfield, has joined forces with the prestigious Heliot Steak House to launch a premium meat box for free UK-wide delivery.
Curated by Heliot Steak House’s Executive Chef Ioannis Grammenos, it is packed with over 22 premium grade steaks, including 2.5KG of Argentine Black Label Ribeye, 1KG of deluxe Wexford Valley Chateaubriand and 1.2KG of Angus Pichanha.
The Heliot Steak House Box, £100, with free chilled delivery within two working days anywhere in the UK also included.Tom Hixson
Bring the Holiday to Him
Summer holiday plans may be up in the air right now – so why not bring the beach party to him?
Liquid Intellect has transformed the creamy Piña Colada into a silky rum punch that will transport him right to a Caribbean beach with toasted coconuts, rum and pineapple.
He just pours straight over ice. Perfect for him to enjoy socially distancing at home with friends… or on his own (no judgement here).
Also highly recommended are the brand’s Banana Bread Manhattan Cocktail (not stickly sweet and utterly divine), the Jam Doughnut Negroni and the Cookie Dough Old Fashioned.
Piña Colada Punch Cocktail by Liquid Intellect, £25.95. Not on the High Street.com
Support the NHS Socks
Sock, underwear & loungewear specialists Orrsum have created a special rainbow design and all proceeds (not just the profits) from the sale of the socks will be donated to the NHS.
Sold as a three-pack in grey, black and navy, socks are available in 2 sizes: 4-8 & 7-11.
3 Pack Orrsum NHS Rainbow Socks, £10.00, Orrsum
Sporty Smartwatch
Dad is probably looking to get a bit fitter these days and this smartwatch from Skagen is a good place to start. It has heart rate tracking, is swimproof, plays music, and has GPS for long cycle rides.
Compatible with Android OS 4.4+ and iOS 9.3+. Battery life is all day.
Skagen Connected Mens Falster Smartwatch, £149.50, Watches2U
Perfect Smile
A winner of the GQ Grooming Awards 2020, this is a great gift for a dad who looks after his teeth.
After brushing, he gets a brushing score which factors in whether he pressed too hard, how long he brushed for and how complete his brushing coverage was – it’s like a personal trainer for his teeth!
Oral B Genius X Black Electric Toothbrush Travel Case £169.99, Boots
Easy Lawn Easy Life
Help Dad put his feet this year with an EasiLife 200.
With less restrictions and more freedom, it is flexible enough to be placed anywhere around the lawn edge – even tucked away in a corner. It also adapts its mowing to the weather and automatically senses the cutting schedule lawn growth conditions and FrostSense detects when it’s too cold to operate.
Programming it is simple too – he just has to choose the lawn size, mowing days and start time and the mower calculates the perfect schedule.
EasiLife 200, £649.99, Flymo
Cycle Carryall
Right about now Dad might be contemplating digging out out his bike for a variety of post-pandemic reasons and this backpack is a great addition to his commute.
Sturdy and waterproof, with a stabilising chest strap, the BarrageCargo backpack offers a large 22l capacity, a handy interior sleeve pocket designed to fit 15in laptops and adjustable external panels for a helmet, U-lock or water bottle.
Barrage Cargo Backpack, £170.00, Chrome Industries
Fun Rum
This zippy botanical rum comes from the Spirited Union Distillery in Amsterdam, and the Spice & Sea Salt expression combines just that.
The rum base is infused with Guatemalan cardamom, Madagascan clove sea salt from the Basque Country. With notes of warming spice with fruity molasses, the taste has a buttery, honeyed nuttiness at the finish.
Spirited Union Spice and Sea Salt, £37.95, Master of Malt
Mix it Up
If Dad makes fresh soups and smoothies, margaritas and milkshakes, it couldn’t be faster or easier with the powerful 1.5 peak HP motor of this new Artisan K400 Blender. It comes in 11 colours, has a 5 speed dial, self-cleaning cycle and preset programmes.
Looks pretty manly on the counter too!
K400 KitchenAid Artisan Blender, £279. KitchenAid
Wine Cooler
Help him keep stocked up on white, red and rosé with this nifty wine cooler. And because there’s space for 25 bottles, he will never have to worry about running dry,
With an A energy efficiency rating, temperature ranges between 6 and 18 degrees, and is designed to fit under a worktop.
Haier WS25GA Wine Cooler – Black, £269, ao.com
Cutting It
If dad thinks bigger than bushes, he can effortlessly cut back hard-to-reach tree branches and larger plants with a new cordless tree lopper from Kärcher.
Capable of making up to 240 cuts per charge, it’s a lightweight 2kg and the built-in hook helps makes easy work of hard-to-reach branches or cuttings stuck in the tree.
Karcher Cordless Tree Lopper Machine (Machine Only) £169.99, Karcher
Outdoor Chilling
Dad’s probably been spending more time than usual in his garden these days and this comfortable, stylish and maintenance-free set is for two is a great addition. Virtually maintenance-free, the aluminum frames are the same material used for boat building, and can be used outdoors in all types of weather.
The footrests allow him to put his feet up and relax and the side table is perfect for a G&T.
Morella Aluminium Recliner Companion Set, £379, Hayes Garden World
Terrific Tablet
Give a gift to make his life a little bit more fun with a new iPad. Crossword puzzles, games and catching up on the news has never been easier.
Powered by an A10 Fusion chip it’s fast and multitasking, and the fingerprint sensor means he doesn’t have to constantly type in a password either.
Image quality is bright and clear, as is the 10.2-inch Retina display (compatible with smart keyboard and Apple pencil, sold seperately). Easy to set up and use, there are front and back cameras and an all-day battery life.
Apple iPad 10.2in 128GB WiFi [7th Generation] £399, ao.com
Mini Massager
Say goodbye to tech neck forever with this nifty mini massage cushion. With 4 powerful pressure points, an optional “heat mode”, an electric strap to attach to chairs, this cushion packs a punch. Measures approximately 30x14x8cm
Mini Massage Cushion, £27.00, Menkind
Sweet Treats
London-based Hummingbird Bakery cupcakes are the stuff of legends and they are once again available.
Their website is taking orders with a limited time offer of free delivery until the end of June (minimum £10 spend) and collection in store is free.
The Father’s Day Cupcake Gift Box includes 3 Brooklyn Blackout cupcakes and 3 Red Velvet Cheesecake cupcakes. They also have lovely Father’s Day Cakes (we recommend the Red Velvet). Also available on Deliveroo and Uber Eats for same day delivery
Hummingbird Bakery Father’s Day Cake 6” or 8” – from £34.95, hummingbirdbakery.com
Garden Gadgeting
New for this Father’s Day, Stihl has launched a cordless garden pruner garden-loving dads are sure to love.
Efficient and easy, it makes quick work of pruning hedges, trees and shrubs. The guide bar length of ten centimeters allows branches, twigs and timber to be easily cut to length and the saw chain ensures continued high-performance levels. And he can really do the business – fully charged, the battery can handle up to 80 logs with a diameter of 4cm.
Stihl Cordless Garden Pruner, £149, STIHL
Master Chef
If your dad is at home in the kitchen, he might like some new tools – and these handsome, hard-wearing, anodised pans are a great addition.
A 5-piece set from Lakeland, they are durable, non stick, and energy efficient. Looking smart with stainless steel accents and glass lids, they have fast heat conductivity and good distribution, with no hot spots that can scorch food. And in addition to inside, there’s a layer of non-stick on the outside, so they’re easy to clean.
Suitable for all hobs including induction, they’re also oven safe up to 180°C.
Lakeland Hard Anodised Bell Shaped 5-Piece Pan Set, £177.99, Lakeland
Bars and Beer
Forget wine and cheese – for some dads, chocs and beer is the way forward. Green & Blacks has a Father’s Day Chocolate Bars & Beer gift which includes a collection of their signature chocolate bars with Gluten Free beer and lager,
It comes in a smart looking gift box with five chocolate bars and two bottles of Hambleton Ales Gluten Free beer and lager- which experts have deemed the perfect partner for this bit of chocolate heaven.
G&B’s Father’s Day Chocolate Bars & Beer G&B’s Father’s Day Chocolate Bars & Beer View Full Size Image £20.00, Green & Black’s
BBQ Box
If he loves his grill send him the perfect box for a weekend BBQ.
Delicious and plenty for a socially distanced gathering, all meat is vacuum packed and suitable for freezing. Includes 1X Bavette Steak, 4X Pork Chops, 4X Classic Burgers, 4X Chicken Thighs, 2X Lamb Chump Steaks, 6X Country Style Sausages along with HG Walter House BBQ Rub, Stokes Sweet & Sticky BBQ Sauce and Cornish Sea Salt.
Basic BBQ Box for 4, £65, HG Walter
Easy Reader
With a new and faster processor, a 10-inch full HD display, 12 hour battery life and 32GB of internal storage – the new tablet from Amazon is on fire.
Dad can enjoy his favourite videos, music, games and books on-the-go and with Alexa hands-free, he can check sports scores, watch a movie or check weather – just by using his voice.
The HD 720p upgraded 2MP front-facing camera allows for clear and easy video chats with friends and family – helpful right about now.
Fire HD 10, £149.99, Amazon UK
One of a Kind Coffee
The Melitta Purista is widely hailed as one of the best coffee machines around. It is a bean to cup, fully loaded automatic machine with a narrow footprint.
What makes this one special is that it’s a limited edition in honour of the brand’s 111th anniversary. The Melitta Purista Jublilee has a smart looking matt black and gold look and is one of only 2016 produced worldwide.
With a modern front panel and large easy to understand buttons – dad will find it a breeze to use. There’s also a newly designed drip tray, a quiet grinder, favorite coffee function memory and adjustable coffee strength.
The Limited Edition Purista Jubilee Edition Series 300 fully automatic coffee machine,£400, Melitta
Better Wine
Who wouldn’t want to improve the taste and texture of their favourite wine?
The Wine Purifier by Ullo wine removes unnecessary sulphites, transforming a shop-bought bottle of wine into something that tastes like it’s come from his own vineyard.
Many customers who use it say that they would ‘never go back’ to unfiltered wine again – and some claim that they wake up the next day hangover free!
Ullo + Carafe, £129, Ullo wine
Open Sesame
This rechargeable electric wine bottle opener from Cuisinart means that he will never have to struggle with a corkscrew again.
Efficient and easy to use, this smart, copper-accented wine gadget will open up to 80 bottles on a full charge – perfect for socially distanced dinner parties or at home wine-tasting sessions.
All he has to do is place the handset on top of the bottle and press the shiny ‘down’ button to extract the cork then press ‘up’ to release it.
It also comes with a foil cutter to remove foil casings and an included vacuum sealer to keep air out once it’s been opened.
Cuisinart Rechargeable Electric Wine Bottle Opener , £44.99 Lakeland
Stylish Scent
Billed as ‘a tribute to masculine freedom,’ this new scent by Chanel has ‘sophisti-dad’ written all over it.
A woody fragrance with notes of tonka bean, cedar and sandalwood, a whiff of this embodies everything you want a dad to smell of, but better. Not cloying or clinging, it is crisp and clean, and comes in a full range of shaving and body products.
Chanel Bleu de Chanel Eau de Toilette Spray 100ML – £78, The Perfume Shop
Cock-TAILS
Tails Cocktails offers a fantastic range that make it easy for dad to enjoy an authentic cocktail experience even if he’s not able to venture out to a bar or restaurant.
All he has to do is splash in some soda water and ice for a refreshing Mojito, Tails Garden Cocktail, (gin and elderflower liqueur), Espresso Martini or a Negroni.
All come in 1L with free UK delivery on orders above £30 and 20% off first order using promo code: FIRSTROUND.
Mojito from Tails Cocktails, £30, Tails Cocktails
Shedload of Goodness
Popcorn Shed is the UK’s first super-premium gourmet popcorn brand. What’s unique is that they use texture in the popcorn like chunks of nuts, chocolate and dried fruit, in order to maximise the taste.
The 10 pack bundle includes Salted Caramel, Pecan Pie, Berry-licious, Butterly Nuts, Goats Cheese and Say Cheese.
Handcrafted in the UK with all-natural ingredients they are vegetarian and gluten free.
Popcorn Shed 10-Shed Variety Pack, £33.50 Popcorn Shed
First Father’s Day
If this is his FIRST Father’s Day the CUDL baby carrier from Nuna will let him take the baby for walks in the sunshine. It’s made of breathable, mesh fabric with padded shoulder straps keeping things cool for both baby and dad. It’s also comfortable and customisable with waist straps to support his back.
Suitable from birth, there’s an integrated infant booster for newborns that zips out as the baby grows.
Nuna CUDL Baby Carrier, Frost £150.00, John Lewis
Better Barware
Sleek and elegant, the Manhattan barware range by Anton Studio Designs will seriously upgrade his drinks cabinet.
Each decanter has a custom ground stopper ensuring a perfect fit, with wonderful, voluptuous curves on a thick ice base. Easy to hold & pour, the decanter is mouth blown and hand crafted. It arrives gift boxed. The matching drinking glasses are a nice touch.
Manhattan Decanter by Anton Studio Designs, £44.95, Not Just Jugs
Micro-Magic
Long considered a must have for dads, this household essential is beyond practical. Maybe it’s time he had a new one.
New from Russell Hobbs, the Inspire microwave’s boasts an impressive 17L capacity and 700 watts, with 5 different power levels all encapsulated in a pretty and compact design.
Inspire Microwave, £79.99, Studio.co.uk, Amazon, Currys, JD Williams, and Robert Dyas
Measure King
A Digital Tape Measure that is as clever as he wants it to be. It can measure curved surfaces, around corners, irregular objects and has a sonic mode (laser) for large distances.
There is a back-lit LED digital display for clear and crisp reading and it is durable, weather resistant, with 3 different measurement modes: roll mode, cord mode and sonic mode.
The Measure King, £29.99 Thane TV
The Ultimate Spoilers
it’s been a rough few months on everyone and if you decide to really push the boat out this year and think big – here are some gifts to really wow him.
Get on Your eBike
This is a great year to give dad a new bike, and the electric push and 26in tyres on this beauty make light work of lumps and bumps, so even if it’s a bit out of shape, he can relax and enjoy the view.
There are six Shimano gears to make riding up hills a breeze, and with the peak, dad can reach up to 40 miles on a single charge, with a recharge time of only 3 hours.
The saddle is fully adjustable and the full suspension front forks ensure every journey feels smooth. Max speed is 15.5 mph and it comes with its own tool kit, battery and charger.
eLife Patriot 6sp 36V 250W Electric Bike with 26inch Wheels, £899.88 Ideal World TV
The Master of the Grill
New for 2020 this is the ultimate garden accessory. The Napoleon Rogue RXT425 Gas Barbecue takes grilling to the next level.
The sleek compact design offers all of the features and quality of the larger Napoleon models without the heft. Three stainless steel burners, a high top lid and an impressive (4,030 square cm) cooking surface is enough for any family gathering.
A battery free ignition that sends an intense flame to each burner individually for instant lighting and can grill to order with integrated side burners. Made of durable materials, it’s both stylish and easy to maintain.
Napoleon’s Rogue XT 425 Stainless Steel Propane Gas Grill with Infrared Side Burner, £879.99, Napoleon
Garden-Tastic
The Multi-Tool Set from EGO Power Plus is a masterclass in advanced garderning.
If dad takes his gardening seriously, he will love this impressive kit. It includes a multi-tool power head, line trimmer with rapid reload head, brushcutter blade, hedge trimmer, pole saw, Edger, along with a 5.Ah battery and rapid charger.
EGO are known for their power – they were the first company to bring to market battery tools with petrol-matching performance but without the noise, fuss or fumes.
EGO Multi tool set, £729 EGO Power Plus
The Ultimate Barista
The ultimate at home machine for java afficionados – amazing coffee every day – and it’s pretty effortless. By De’Longhi, the Dinamica Plus Bean to Cup Coffee Machine has a range of high tech features but is simple to use.
It’s a one-touch system with a colour display and lists favourite beverages first in the selection panel. Dad can personalise by changing aroma, milk froth and coffee quantity.
There are a host of fancy extras like grinders to guarantee the best extraction, a system to reduce the amount of ground coffee left in the grind circuit, and optimal infusion pressure to extract the perfect cup of joe, always at the preferred temp.
And if he’s a foam guy – the LatteCrema system uses a mixing device that automatically delivers a rich, long lasting milk foam – just like the professionals.
Dinamica Plus ECAM370.95.T BEAN TO CUP, £1,154.99 John Lewis
Double O Dad
The first ever official motorcycle directly linked to the Bond Franchise, Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition by Triumph ultra- rare and special, limited to a production of just 250 models worldwide. It features a unique 007 design scheme modeled on the bike James Bond rides in the movie No Time To Die.
Based on the top spec Scrambler XE’s category-dominating performance and capability, this Bond Edition bike also has state-of-the-art technology and specs, and really looks the business.
Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition , £18,500 OTR, Triumph Motorcycles
Tennis Anyone?
Give him a tennis court in his own back garden!
He can play, practise or train on a multi-sport ‘Pro’ REBO wall, on his own or with friends. This practice wall can transform an unused patch of garden into an amazing fitness opportunity.
Backed by leading coaches Judy Murray, Leon Smith, Nick Bollettieri and Sven Groeneveld, it’s a multi-sport accessory for any ball sport including tennis, padel, football / soccer, pickleball and cricket.
Dad can use foam, low compression or regular balls, get over 2,000 repetitions in an hour and burn around 500 calories/hour too.
‘Pro’ REBO Wall, £9,995 + VAT, Rebo Wall
source https://metro.co.uk/2020/06/12/best-fathers-day-gifts-2020-12771554/
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