A guide to the best Christmas gifts for men

This Christmas, why not choose an extra special Christmas gift for the man in your life? Whether it’s your dad, brother, husband or boyfriend, Not On The High Street’s gifting experts have put together this guide full of inspiration and ideas. And the best part is, if you buy one of the products below then you’re supporting small brands too.

Don’t forget, if you’re not able to spend the big day with the man in your life at Christmas, you could arrange a letterbox gift to be delivered straight to his door.

Choose a gift based on what he means to you

Some of us can probably relate to the fact that men are often hard to buy for. If you’re finding it hard to choose, take a step back and really think about what he means to you. Perhaps you have some shared memories or in-jokes that you know make him smile – with a little thought, you can incorporate these into a gift.

Christmas gift ideas for your dad

Feel like you’ve overdone it on the sock gifts for Dad at Christmas?? Don’t fret…

Maybe you’d like to show your dad gratitude for everything he does for you, or perhaps he works a lot and deserves some R&R. After all, dads deserve to be treated too. Think of gifts he’d genuinely use and enjoy, like boxes of craft ales, some comfy pyjamas, or even some keepsake jewellery like a watch or cufflinks. Getting a Christmas gift for your dad doesn’t have to break the bank, but it should come from the heart.

Christmas gift ideas for your husband or boyfriend

This Christmas, you might want to show your other half how much you love them (and that romance isn’t dead). Your husband or boyfriend is bound to enjoy being showered with affection, and what better way to do so than with a thoughtful gift. But not everyone shows love through romance, so don’t be afraid to mix and match your presents with some novelty Christmas gifts too.

Christmas is a popular time to propose, so if you’re at that stage you could consider popping the question by the twinkling of the tree lights on Christmas morning. Not On The High Street has a range of men’s rings that can be personalised and engraved to add a special touch.

A personalised gift is sure to be a hit. Add their name or initials onto socks, wallets, notebooks, and mugs. Or even better, gift them something you can enjoy with them – an experience for two or a hamper of sweet treats.

Christmas gift ideas for your brother

Whether your brother’s your bestie or your go-to when you need advice, this Christmas, show him you care with a gift.

If you have a younger brother, you could opt for craft beers, a sport-related gift, or even a gaming-related present. Older brothers might prefer something like a personalised bookmark or notebook, a golf set or some wall art. Whatever your brother is into, make his gift personal to him.

Consider their hobbies and interests

One way to make sure the man in your life likes their gift is to find something that suits their hobbies and interests. Don’t be afraid to choose a practical gift – sometimes the less fun things get the most use.

To make your Christmas shopping even easier, we’ve split out gifts by interest, so there’s no excuse not to find something he’d enjoy. With a gift linked back to his hobby, he’ll know that you’ve put extra thought into his gift.

Christmas gift ideas when he loves food & cooking

Foodies tend to be quite easy to buy for, but perhaps you want to get him a food-related gift that he can’t actually eat… yet.

If your man loves to cook or bake, why not get him a keepsake, a personalised set of utensils, baking equipment, or some herbs and spices to use in his dishes? If he loves to go out for food, opt for an experience and head out for a meal. Or perhaps he just likes to chill out in front of the television with some snacks – if so, an artisanal hamper could be right up his street. Yum.

Christmas gift ideas when he loves travel

If he’s an international jetsetter or often found road-tripping in his van, a travel-related gift might be just what he needs. You could tailor the gift of choice to what he likes to do or what type of holiday he enjoys.

Always jetting off on planes? A personalised washbag, luggage tags or a travel wallet might appeal. Enjoys planning long and complicated trips? Perhaps a planner or journal might come in handy. Or, if he has lots of travel memories, some wall art or a photo album personal to his trips would be thoughtful.

Christmas gift ideas when he loves sports

Many men have a passion for sports, whether it’s watching or playing. Some popular sports might be easy to find a related gift for – think football, rugby, or golf. Other sports might be more niche like skiing or boxing.

Whatever their sport of choice, our small brand Partners will have something to suit. If you want to go less specific, why not opt for a water bottle, a gym towel with their initials on, or some shoe tags with a personal message.

Make him feel special with a personalised gift

With Not On The High Street featuring so many small brands that handmake or engrave their items, there’s sure to be a personalised gift to tickle his fancy. Perhaps you could choose something showcasing a photo memory, or something engraved, embossed or embroidered to add that personal touch. If he’s into interiors, why not pick a personalised wall print or photo collage, featuring some of your favourite memories together?

The best Christmas gifts for men aren’t always obvious, but don’t let choosing a Christmas gift for him become overwhelming this year – you’re sure to find something he’ll love in our range of presents.