Father's day gift ideas: presents London men actually want, from our experts and insiders
The 2008-founded Swedish lifestyle menswear brand does a very lovely linen shirt — in every stripe and shade you should desire — which make for holiday staples and an instant update for the summer barbecue wardrobe. £89.99, johnhenric.com For post-workout gains: Therabody Theragun Mini
Therabody
Because we all know that recovery and rehabilitation is just as important as the exercise itself, and that the gift of superlative tech nearly always goes down well. Theragun's 3rd generation mini massage gun is their smallest and lightest yet, without compromising on power. Backpack friendly, it's just the thing for relieving stress, tension and aches on the go, or at home. £175, therabody.co.uk For sensational sniffing: Penhaligon's Fortuitous Finley Eau de Parfum
Penhaligon's
Its rather splendid bottle aside, this frisky fume from Penhaligon's is well worth a sniff. Designed for men (but who's checking), and described as a 'stable scent for a wild horse,' it intends to capture the thrill of the chase, and delivers with an exceptional and particularly moreish blend of pistachio, cardamon, violet and leather, all seasoned with salt. A winning gift for all involved. Giddy up! £245 for 77ml, penhaligons.com For superior grooming: Jo Malone London Black Cedarwood & Juniper Shaving Cream
Jo Malone London For levelling up lunch: White Mausu Peanut Rayu
White Mausu
In the pantheon of life changing products, White Mausu's Japanese inspired condiments are up there. Once you've discovered their cult peanut and sesame chilli oil, it's hard to look back. Drizzle it over eggs, mix it into noodles, slather it on pretty much everything. £36 for 6, whitemausu.com For decompressing: At-home massage or physio treatment with Urban Gift Card
Massage from an Urban massage therapist
Urban gift cards
An entirely fuss-free at-home treatment from Urban Gift Card. Starting at £20 (a massage costs around £70), any hard-working or stressed dads, or ones with a need for a deep sports massage will love this — they don't even have to leave home to get to a spa, as the therapists will come to your house. Gift cards from £20, urban.co
Olive Gozney Roccbox portable pizza oven, £319.99
Gozney
Yes, it's quite pricey for a Father's Day gift. But… think how much your camping trips, park days or even just Sunday afternoons, will thank you. This stone-floor portable oven from Gozney reaches temp in under 20 minutes, and then takes 60 seconds to cook a pizza. £319.99, gozney.com For going out and about: L'Oréal Men Expert Hydra Energetic Daily SPF50+ Invisible Fluid
L'Oréal Men Expert
This feather-light, invisible SPF has added Vitamin C to refine and brighten the complexion, and will surprise and delight even the most sun cream-resistant recipients. £9.99, boots.com
Very much shaver of the moment, Estrid (and their very chic packaging and colour choices) made its name with body razors but have a great face starter kit which makes for a trendy, not wallet-crushing, little gift. £7.95, estrid.com For an organic nightcap: Fielden Rye Whisky
Fielden
Your old man may buy free range eggs and organic milk, but how often does he think about the provenance of his booze? Unlike the majority of whiskies, the grains Fielden uses are grown chemical-free among clover fields in Kent. The result is a rich, buttery whisky that you can feel good about drinking. £62.50, fielden.com
Delli
Hot sauce is all the rage right now. Gone are the days of a simple Tabasco: there's now all sorts of fermented, smoky and sweet options to choose from. This starter pack from Delli has a great selection from independent makers. £32, delli.com
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