Father's Day 2023 is days away and it's all about celebrating that special man in your life - your dad, grandad or a father-figure that's been by your side through thick and thin.
It's fair to say shopping for dads can be a stressful task and there are only so many pairs of socks you can gift them before they get bored so on Sunday, June 18, let's make Father's Day 2023 one to remember.
Glasgow has loads of fun things you can do with your dad this Father's Day, from unleashing his artsy side to relaxing over a meal at one of the city's many wonderful restaurants - some places are even offering free booze.
If you find yourself scratching your head every time you think of what to buy, you have come to the right place because we have put together a list of things you can do to show your dad how much you care - from getting the perfect gift to heading out together for a fun-filled day.
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Our ultimate guide includes gifts, experience days and food and drink options to spoil your dad with.
Food and Drink
Doppio Malto
Glaswegians can come up trumps for dad this year with a visit to Doppio Malto Glasgow, where all dads can enjoy a free Italian brewed beer on arrival.
Doppio Malto, which is situated in the heart of Glasgow’s George Square, has created a limited edition Father's Day cocktail for dads this year that will be available until the end of June. The O Sole Mio Spritz, a new spin on the classic limoncello Spritz, includes limoncello, prosecco and soda but is topped off with the award-winning limited edition Doppio Malto O Sole Mio beer.
The restaurant will also be offering their delicious a la carte menu with their wide selection of Italian fayre spanning homemade pizzas, pastas, specialty meats cooked-on-the-grill and luscious Italian desserts. The ‘make your own cannolis’ will undoubtedly be a big hit for diners both young and old this Father's Day.
To book, customers just need to head to the website and use the code DAD to claim their free beer.
Pizza Punks
The sourdough pizza restaurant, renowned for its curious selection of unlimited toppings, has announced a crowd-pleasing Father’s Day e-gift card which offers Dads and a guest two pizzas and two beers for just £37. Plus, across the Father’s Day weekend on 17th and 18th June, every Dad dining at Pizza Punks will get a free pint.
The Pizza Punks Father’s Day e-gift can be purchased online and arrives in his inbox in minutes. The e-gift card is the perfect way to say cheers Dad - for being all around ace. Pizza Punks is the perfect dinner spot for Dads who love a hearty meal. Offering unlimited toppings, Dads can go wild and create their own unique pizza.
The Father’s Day e-gift card can be purchased here.
Santa Lucia Restaurant, Merchant City
Treat them to heart-warming Italian cuisine without catching a costly flight to Italy.
You can make a booking or buy gift vouchers to spend at Santa Lucia. Book online here or buy gift vouchers here.
Alea Glasgow Casino
The casino wrote on social media: "DAD EATS FREE. We're going all out for Father's Day this year.
"Not only will Dad receive a FREE Old Fashioned or Pint, he will also eat FREE in our Waterfront Restaurant. Promotions only available when booked under the fathers day option on our website."
Find out more or book here.
Father's Day Gifts
BBQ Kettle Grill
As the UK basks in temperatures soaring well above 20C, there’s no better time to get the grill out and enjoy some home-cooked BBQ food in the summer sun.
Wilko’s BBQ kettle grill features a removable lid to keep the heat in, storage space for all the necessary cooking utensils and a chrome-plated steel cooking grid, meaning your father figure has everything they need to make the most of the sun this summer.
Wilko BBQ Kettle Grill 44cm, was £40.00 NOW £25.00 – buy it online from wilko
Home Brewing Kit
What better way to honour the special someone in your life this year than with their very own home brewing kit?
This handy kit gives them the chance to make a delicious batch of easy-drinking IPA from the comfort of their own home. The beer’s gentle balance of bitter hops and sweet malt will be sure to leave them smiling on Sunday evening.
Wilko IPA Brewing Kit, £15 - buy it online from wilko
Pizza Oven
Not one for BBQ’s? Don’t sweat it, you can still gift the power of outdoor cooking with this simple-to-use pizza oven. The gas cooker is easy to control with an adjustable temperature tool and can reach up to 380C in just 15 minutes.
Light and portable, the slick oven can cook 12-inch pizzas in just 60 seconds, meaning there’s less time needed for cooking and more time to sit back and relax!
Charles Bentley Portable Gas Pizza Oven, £260.00 – buy it online from wilko
Hot Food Flask
Looking for something practical this Father’s Day? This hot food flask is perfect for when on the move, whether its lunches for work or food for a picnic, the stainless-steel food flask has 650ml capacity, keeping food hot or cold for up to 12 hours.
Wilko 650ml Hot Food Flask Grey, £10.00 – buy it online from wilko
Outdoor Cushion
Dads are famed for dozing off from time to time, so why not give your father figure the ultimate sneaky sleep product?
This outdoor ‘Just Resting My Eyes’ cushion is water repellent and quick to dry, while the cushion blends well with any garden area and adds comfort to outdoor chairs and benches.
Wilko Resting My Eyes Outdoor Cushion, £9.00 – buy it online from wilko
Experience Days
Tired of sitting at home and staring at the four walls? Why not take your dad, grandad or the father-figure in your life for a day out - the weather is currently forecasted to be cloudy with heavy showers hitting Glasgow but don't let that stop you from having the time of your life, just remember to take the brolly with you.
Innis & Gunn Brew School experience
Treat the dads in your life to the Innis & Gunn Brew School experience and learn to brew beer the Innis & Gunn way. They will get the chance to turn their hand to making their very own flavour-packed beer and enjoy lunch and tasters of Innis & Gunn’s award-winning beers all day long.
Dad’s eat free for one day only, it's not to be missed. Get the pints in with your Dad and his main meal will be covered by the Taproom in Ashton Lane, Glasgow.
Can’t make it into the Taproom for Father’s Day? Why not gift your Dad a tropical-themed Versus experience for only £30pp. Innis & Gunn’s popular monthly Versus Taproom events are flavour packed: four courses paired with four specially selected beers and four tropical cocktails.
Buy gift vouchers or tickets here.
Splatter Art Studio
Fancy unleashing your artsy side with your dad for a bit of fun with paint? This is the perfect place to go to and it's in a great location with the UK's first immersive and action-packed painting experience situated in Glasgow's Merchant City.
Dad's can unleash their inner artists and create their own masterpieces in a totally fun and unique way.
Described as the UK’s first "contemporary, action-packed painting experience", the studio is located at 15 Osborne Street, and will offer ‘Splatter Art Sessions’ suitable for all ages and skill levels.
Once you have finished creating your masterpiece you can take it home in an official Splatter Art take-home box which will safely store your painting for travel.
A one hour splatter session costs £30 per person and you can get your tickets here.
Virgin Experience Days
Whatever your old man is into, you are bound to find something with Virgin experience days including skydiving, driving a supercar or taking a glamping break in the countryside.
Treat him to Michelin-starred magic at a top-notch restaurant, put him behind the wheel of a world-class supercar, or get him tickets to explore the stadium of his favourite team.
With a huge range of time-limited special offers, unique treats, and luxury experiences to choose from, find the perfect way to celebrate him, right here.
You can even grab 20% off experiences today by using the code DAD20 at checkout to save. The offer ends on Friday, June 16.
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