The festive season is nearly upon us, and if you’re stuck for ideas for what to get your friends and family this year, you’re certainly not alone!
With so many gift options on offer these days, Christmas shopping, whether in the shops or online, can be a daunting task – and you can often come home (or log off) with less of an idea than when you started.
With this in mind, we’ve put together a series of gift guides to help you select the perfect present for your loved one. Below, you’ll find 24 great quality gifts for any of the men in your life…
1. Personalised Embroidered Initials Washbag
Price: £32.00
If you know someone who’s always on the go, why not give them this personalised embroidered washbag from Lisa Angel?
A good washbag is a sophisticated and stylish way to keep all your toiletries together – and this one will help to give your gift a personal touch. It’s made of vegan leather and comes in black or brown.
2. Grey Check Memory Foam Slippers
Price: £8.50
Some of the best gifts are ones that your recipient can use instantly and these Grey Check Memory Foam Slippers from Matalan are the perfect, lazy Christmas day companion.
A simple and suave design combines with a memory foam sole to create an ideal mix of comfort and style. They’ve also got a rubber bottom, meaning you can venture past the limits of your house. While we wouldn’t recommend a trip to the shops in them – they’ll do just fine for taking the bins out!
3. Earl of East Scented Candle
Price: £20.00
Burning candles is thought to improve mood, stimulate memory, and help us feel calmer. But above all, candles create a cosy and pleasant ambience, especially throughout the winter months.
This smoke and musk candle from Earl of East will make a welcome addition to anyone’s office, living room, or bathroom. And if the man in your life says he doesn’t like candles, we think he simply hasn’t found the right one!
4. Taste: My Life Through Food
Price: £5.00
You don’t need to be a whizz in the kitchen to enjoy Stanley Tucci’s Taste: My Life Through Food, as the book jacket says, you just need to know “the power of a home-cooked meal”.
In this Sunday Times bestselling book, the beloved actor reflects on the relationship between life and food. It’s filled with heartfelt stories about the best (and worst) meals he’s ever had, growing up as part of an Italian American family, falling in love over food, and battling cancer.
Plus, it’s filled with loads of tasty recipes – so your recipient can put their inspiration to good use!
5. Cambridge Audio Melomania 1+ True Wireless Earbuds
Price: £39.95
Wireless Earbuds are growing in popularity, as they’re a convenient option for music, podcast, and audiobook lovers on the go – but premium pairs can often set you back north of £100.
However, the Melomania 1+ from British company Cambridge Audio puts this statement to the test. These wireless earbuds offer clean and detailed listening (a sound which trusted gadget review website TechRadar called ‘mind-blowing’) with industry-leading battery life – all for less than £50.
6. Carnival Coffee – 3-month subscription
Price: £32.95 (£26.36 with discount)
Carnival Coffee is a London-based family business that we love here at Rest Less. They’re dedicated to roasting speciality coffee that’s full of flavour, and not only do they have a wonderful story but so does each individual blend they offer.
With their gift subscription, the special coffee lover in your life will receive a different Carnival Coffee blend each month, complete with the story and origin of the coffee, as well as some helpful tasting notes. And right now, Rest Less members can get 20% off by entering the discount code RESTLESS20 at checkout.
7. Eternity for Men by Calvin Klein
Price: £58.00
Looking for a great-smelling cologne to give someone this year? Calvin Klein’s Eternity for Men is described as “sensitive yet masculine, refined yet strong with a modern vitality and confidence”, and we agree.
This scent will be enjoyed by most – from the rugged, outdoorsy types to sophisticated city slickers.
8. Le Creuset Stoneware Mug
Price: £15.00
Mugs are a tricky thing to buy. They’re very personal and everyone has their own tastes. Some people like wild and extravagant designs with plenty of colour – and maybe even embellishments like biscuit holders – while others prefer to keep things simple.
However, this Stoneware Mug’s sleek and timeless design, paired with its offering of 25 different colours, means that it’ll feel at home in anyone’s cupboard (and hands). Why not pair it with the coffee subscription above?
9. Finisterre Farne Beanie
Price: £35.00
Just as popular among hardcore surfers as it is with casual consumers, rugged outdoor fashionwear brand Finisterre have an excellent selection of quality products – and the Farne Beanie is no different.
Made from 100% long-lasting wool, this is the perfect present for any rugged adventurer you know. Plus, the Cornish brand’s impressive conservation work means that you can feel good about your purchase too!
10. ProCase Travel Gear Organizer
Price: £10.99
Have you got a man in your life who’s mad about their tech? If so, this Travel Gear Organizer from ProCase could make the perfect Christmas gift.
Things like cables and headphones are always getting tangled together, and other bits and bobs like phones and wireless chargers are difficult to keep track of. But with this handy organiser, you can keep everything together and tucked away in separate pockets – so you’ll never have to worry about searching for a cable again!
11. Escape Room In An Envelope: Dinner Party Edition
Price: £17.00
For lots of us, games are a staple of the holiday season – especially on Christmas Day. But if you’re bored of giving your friends and family the latest edition of Monopoly, or buying Cards Against Humanity yet again, why not consider something a little different?
Escape Room In An Envelope: Dinner Party Edition provides an at-home escape room experience. It includes 10 interactive puzzles and an interactive, online finale, to properly immerse you in the story.
This one is a brilliant gift for anyone who considers themselves a bit of a puzzle master.
12. The SUB Compact – At-Home Beer Tap
Price: £125.00
It used to be that you’d have to head to the pub to enjoy a frosty pint of draught beer or cider – but not anymore!
These SUB Compact at-home beer taps from Beerwulf flew off the shelves during lockdown, and they’re still a top present for any beer drinkers in your life. They’re easy to use and set up, plus, you can choose from a wide range of lagers and ciders – from Heineken and Desperados to Strongbow and Affligem.
13. Local Brewery Membership
Price: Varies
Alternatively, if the person you’re buying for is more into real ales than lager and cider, why not consider treating them to a membership at their local brewery?
While lots of breweries run membership programmes, they’re all different, so the prices and what you get from each one vary. But to give you an idea of what you can expect, Tring Brewery in Hertfordshire offers their members one litre of beer each month, two annual members evenings (including plenty of beer), a branded T-shirt, and a tour of the brewery, all for £60 per year.
These are great value options that your recipient can enjoy all year long! You can search for your local breweries using the link below…
14. Tile Mate
Price: £14.99
Know someone who turns the house upside down every morning when they realise they don’t have their keys? If so, this is the present for them.
The Tile Mate is a small device that you can attach to things like keys, purses, and backpacks, which will help you find them when they’re lost. When they’re within Bluetooth range (Tile says it can work at up to 60m), you can trigger an alert on your smartphone to make the Tile ring – a lot like calling your phone to find it.
The Tile Mate comes as a keyring. However, there are other Tile options available; like the Tile Slim, which fits in a card slot of a wallet, or the Tile Sticker.
15. Virgin Experience Gift Cards and Vouchers
Price: From £25.00
To you’d like to give someone a day out they’ll never forget this Christmas, take a look at these Virgin Experience Gift Cards and Vouchers. Your loved one will be able to put their gift card towards a wide range of experiences – from fine dining to paintball.
This is a good idea if you’re really stuck for what to buy someone, as they can choose what day out they’d like, and there’s a wide range to choose from.
16. Pure Cotton Garment Dyed Overshirt
Price: £35.00
Every man needs a reliable overshirt in their wardrobe. It’s a versatile staple because it can be worn casually over a T-shirt or formally buttoned up.
This pure cotton overshirt from M&S is a comfortable, well-made product. It comes in four colours, though we recommend the dark blue if you’re buying it with versatility in mind. The relaxed fit means that it’ll look good on anyone – and each colour goes well with a white T-shirt.
17. BuddyBox
Price: £21.50 each month
Awareness about our mental health and what we can do to preserve it has spread tremendously over the past decade. But with a busy schedule and dealing with all the curveballs life throws at us, it can often go overlooked – especially when it comes to men. So why not use Christmas as an opportunity to help someone get their mental wellbeing back on track with BuddyBox?
BuddyBox is a self-care subscription box that’s full of things designed to boost your mood and help you do some thoughtful reflection. You can send just one box, or you can keep them coming on a monthly basis – it’s up to you!
If you’re on the fence about what BuddyBox can offer, just check out some of the testimonies on their page. Or for some ideas about how you can make your own self-care kit, take a look at this article from Positive Thinking Mind.
18. Teebees Stripe Socks
Price: £10
Socks: they’re a stocking staple. And the odds are you’re going to buy someone a pair this year. Sure, you can go for a simple three-pack of white sports socks, or a novelty Christmas pair – but if you want to give something that your recipient will look forward to wearing, check out these Teebees Stripe Socks from Ted Baker.
Though these aren’t the only stylish socks on Ted Baker’s website. So if they don’t do it for you, you can check out the rest of the range here.
19. Chillys Bottle
Price: £8-£35
If you’ve never heard of Chillys bottles before, the odds are you’ve seen one sticking out of your grandkid’s backpacks or around the office.
These well-made, vibrant-looking bottles have exploded in popularity over the last few years, and for good reason. Their vacuum seal technology keeps cold drinks cold for 24 hrs, and hot drinks hot for 12 hrs.
Plus, they come in a variety of styles, sizes, colours, and designs (you can even get them engraved for extra personalisation). This means you’re sure to find the right one for whoever you have in mind.
20. Hot Sauces To Go: Global Edition Gift Set
Price: £14.99
Do you know somebody with an adventurous palate who likes anything spicy? This Global Edition Gift Set of hot sauces from Thoughtfully Gourmet will send someone on a heat-fuelled trip around the world.
With Mexican, Cuban, Puerto Rican, Brazilian, and Australian-inspired sauces, your recipient will undoubtedly enjoy mixing and matching these tastes from all around the world.
21. Theragun Mini Percussive Therapy Massager
Price: £155.00
Theragun are pioneers of handheld percussive therapy devices. These are effective electric massagers that can help with all kinds of things; from relieving muscle aches and pains to reducing stress.
If you have a keen athlete in your life, a Theragun Mini can help shorten their recovery time, improve performance, and prevent injury. But it isn’t only useful for athletes, as a good massage is always welcome after a long day at work!
You can read more about Theragun and what the benefits of one are here.
22. Waterstones Gift Card
Price: From £10
Everyone’s taste in books is different – and this can make shopping for your favourite bookworm a little daunting. So if you know someone who could benefit from some reading material this festive season, why not just skip the hassle and load some money onto a Waterstones gift card?
23. Sheared Fleece Robe
Price: £45.00
Want to impart some indulgence and luxury this Christmas? This Sheared Fleece Robe from John Lewis is velvety soft, cosy, and will keep your loved one warm over the winter months to come.
Voted ‘Excellent’ in both quality and value, this is a wonderful companion for a post-Christmas dinner nap.
24. Pickleball Set
Price: £14.99
Know someone who’s looking for a new way to stay fit and have fun? If so, this pickleball set from Decathlon will make an imaginative and useful present.
Invented in America in the 1960s, this sport, which many describe as a hybrid between table tennis and regular tennis, exploded in popularity over lockdown and continues to grow.
This set contains a ball and two paddles that can be used for home practise or taken to pickleball clubs to play competitive matches. To allow your recipient to create the full match experience at home, why not pair it with a net?
To find out more about this unique sport, take a look at our introductory guide.
Final thoughts…
We hope you’ve enjoyed this list of 24 gifts for men. Although, it’s worth bearing in mind that while we’ve written with men in mind, there’s no reason why these presents won’t work for anybody in your life, no matter how they identify!
If your loved one is crazy about their gadgets, you might find some more gift inspiration in one of our tech roundups – for example, our lists of the best fitness trackers, headphones, and air fryers on the market right now.