The best gifts for men can be tricky to find and it can be a challenge to source a genuinely thoughtful and unique gift, especially if they’re a guy who seemingly has everything they want already.
We’ve spent hours scouring thousands of products and presents to compile our list of the best gift ideas for men in 2024. Our carefully curated selection of gift ideas spans a range of different categories and features something for all budgets.
So whether you're shopping for a gift for your husband, a present for your dad or need something to send to a guy you don't know quite as well like a colleague or a friend's partner, you should find plenty of ideas to inspire you below.
Where to shop for the best gifts for men in the UK
- Amazon: Everything from books to tech and gadgets at great discounts
- Currys: Shop a wide range of TVs, appliances and gadgets, including Apple Watches
- H&M: Browse fashion and thoughtful home gifts from this British brand
- I Want One of Those: Unique gifts for men that he won't have thought of
- John Lewis: Browse a range of gift ideas from homeware to fashion
- Liberty of London: High-end homeware, designer fashion and much more
- Marks and Spencer: Find affordable clothing, homeware and food & drink gifts for him
- Menkind: Shop tech-based gifts and quirky gadgets
- Next: Affordable fashion, fragrances and more
- Not on the High Street: Find thoughtful and personalised gift ideas from independent sellers
- Selfridges: Designer fashion, fragrances, jewellery and more from an iconic British brand
- The Perfume Shop: A range of popular scents and colognes at low prices
- Red Letter Days: Discover a wide range of gift experiences for men
The best gifts for men in 2023
What do you buy the man who has everything?
It’s always important to contemplate the needs and wants of your recipient, considering their passions and interests, or thinking about what they might benefit from but would never think to buy themselves.
While gadgets are often a safe bet, it might be worth thinking outside of the box, too: have they recently expressed an interest in gardening and might appreciate one of the best gardening gifts? Or have they hinted at an experience they’ve always wanted to do, that you could give them as a pleasant surprise?
If you're still struggling to find something to buy the man in your life who has everything already, try the following:
- Consider gifting an experience: When we asked men in our lives what they would want to receive as a gift, from dads to friends and our partners, they all suggested experiences. Whether it’s tickets to a gig, theatre show or exhibition you can enjoy together, or a brewery tour or Secret Cinema experience for them and their partner, an experience is a great way to make sure they’ll never forget your gift.
- Think about things they might enjoy, but wouldn’t think to buy for themselves: Dads, stepdads and other male family members especially might not consider splashing out on certain extravagances, such as a high-quality beard oil or a particularly flashy piece of tech. Unique gadgets will always be appreciated: think nifty devices like smart lights, wireless speakers, and robot vacuum cleaners.
- Pay attention to any hints they may have dropped: Cast your mind back to any hints your recipient has made about a present they’d particularly like. Were you in a bookshop recently and a certain biography caught their eye? Have they been complaining that their trusty trainers are getting a bit worn out? Surprising them with something they didn’t need to actually ask for is a lovely way to show them that you’ve really considered their wants and needs.
