Men are particularly tricky to buy for at Christmas.
For the ladies in your life, you can usually default to a few safe categories and know one of them is going to work. Candles. Homeware. Champers. Accessories. Clothes. Spa days. Luxury toiletries. When it comes to the guys? Not so easy.
Sure, there are a few simple options (underwear, aftershave, something fancy to eat or drink), but it’s much harder to choose something special for someone you really care about. Before you know it, you’ve spent hours of your precious time in the run-up to December 25 searching the internet for the perfect gift but still have nothing to show for it other than a pair of novelty socks.
So, that’s why we’re here with this handy cheat sheet to buying Christmas gifts for guys. And don’t worry, we know everyone’s different, which is why we’ve covered all the bases. Trust us — here at Standard Shopping, we have years of experience in pulling together shopping edits for guys, whether it’s clothing, tech, sportswear, alcohol... You name it, we’ve covered it. So we know exactly what makes them tick across the board to make sure you’re guaranteed a good response on Christmas Day.
We’re talking football bros, fashion guys, skincare lovers, watch nerds, homeware disciples, the fragrance-obsessed. Those who are into mid-century furniture or those who favour brutalist architecture. Guys who love a Japanese whiskey as well as guys who’d prefer a craft beer. Basically, consider everyone taken care of – and we’ve even included a few crowdpleasing basics to take care of those acquaintances you don’t know so well.
So, to save you time and brain power, all you need to do is keep scrolling to browse the nicest gift ideas designed for men of all tastes. We’ve cherry-picked the best, most wonderful ideas that will leave him beaming with joy.
Whether you’ve budgeted for a little luxury or want to splash out on your personal rockstar, consider this guide your ultimate guide to expert gifting.
Shop our favourite Christmas gifts for men below
Soho Home Fluted Highball Glass, Set of Four
Glassware is always well received. Whether he’s into G&Ts, a Negroni spritz or he’s just the kind of guy who’d like to elevate a glass of Coca Cola with ice and a slice, this is the set he needs.
Buy now £40.00, Soho Home
Burberry Check Folding Umbrella
A everyday essential given a luxe bump, courtesy of a Burberry check and bamboo-style handle. It's the little things.
Buy now £395.00, Burberry
Our Place Cookware Duo
Our Place is the brand that’s taken the cookware world by storm.
Its collection is stylish (the ceramic pans come in a choice of five cool colours), versatile (each is intended to be multi-functional) and thoughtfully designed (they even have special spoons which fit ergonomically with the pan).
So, if he likes cooking, the cookware duo – which includes both of the best-selling pans – is the perfect choice.
Buy now £180.00, Our Place
ART OF Guinness Football Shirt
Football gets a fashionable spin at the hands of ART OF, which reimagines major clubs with cool graphics and sharper silhouettes. This shirt from its official Guinness collab gives sporty without betraying allegiance to any one club. It comes in XS - 2XL.
Buy now £60.00, ART OF
Axel Arigato Pen Layered Bomber
It may be icy blue, but this layered bomber from Axel Arigato promises to keep you toasty. The double zip closure is a nice style detail.
Buy now £260.00, Axel Arigato
Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66
Retro kicks are still a hot topic. In fact, they’re actually becoming more vintage-coded because the silhouettes are getting increasingly slimmer. Onitsuka Tiger’s Mexico 66 (which avid film fans will recognise from Kill Bill Vol. 1) fit the bill perfectly.
Buy now £195.00, Onitsuka Tiger
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Thinner, smarter and stuffed with nifty AI features. Who wouldn't be delighted unwrapping this handset on Christmas Day? It's a pricey gift, but if you've got a tech obsessive on your hands, it doesn't get better.
Buy now £1799.00, Selfridges
AirPods Pro 2nd Generation
Apple’s second generation of the iconic AirPods Pro is the ultimate treat for the music-lover in your life. With a brand new chip for better audio quality, double the noise cancellation, higher touch control functionality, and even a speaker that can play an alert when you misplace them, they’re an upgrade that’s worth it.
Was £199
Buy now £169.00, Amazon
Everyman cinema vouchers
A gift card may save your skin as an 11th hour gift, but let's be honest: it's not always the most exciting thing to 'unwrap'. Unless, that is, you're a huge cinema buff and the voucher in question is for a branch of Everyman.
The equivalent of turning left on an aircraft, Everyman nails the cinema experience at a time when numbers at rival picture houses are on the decline. With comfy seats, legroom galore and a drinks and dining menu that spans next-level movie snacks to a full-on dinner, gifting a voucher is second only to buying them a membership.
Available via post or email from £30 and up.
Buy now £30.00, Everyman
Phaidon Atlas of Brutalist Architecture
Brutalism is back on the up. Apartment blocks which were once deemed ugly have recently become some of the most covetable places to live – think Trellick Tower or Le Corbusier. So, Phaidon’s tome of beautiful concrete buildings is a great buy for any guy who’s into architecture.
Buy now £38.08, Amazon
Abbey Road HMV Exclusive Green Vinyl
Whether your dad still uses his record player to listen to the classics or you’ve got a Gen Z relative who thinks vinyl’s way cooler than streaming, a classic record is a great gift for anyone who’s into music. And this HMV exclusive of Abbey Road is green too – it doesn’t get more Christmassy than that.
Buy now £34.99, HMV
Slim Aarons Poster Poolside Glamour
Transporting is one thing, time-travelling a completely other. While we wait for the invention of both, we’re making do with this poolside print, snapped in Palm Springs America in the 70s, arguably fashion’s best area. Available in all sorts of sizes, pick your favourite and enjoy your new room with a view.
Starts at £160 for 20cm x 25cm
Buy now £160.00, Enter Gallery
Anya Hindmarch Logo Padel Racquet Cover
If they've fallen for the hottest new sporting craze on the court, some choice accessories will be welcomed with open arms. Anya Hindmarch's padel racquet cover has a compartment for the MVP, plus space to store essentials and padel balls too.
Buy now £495.00, Anya Hindmarch
Hibiki Japanese Harmony Suntory Whisky, 70cl
From Japan's House of Suntory comes this award-winning whiskey.
More delicate than Scotch, Hibiki is crafted from a blend of whiskies that range in age and cask. The revered spirit is poured into a faceted bottle inspired by the 24 Sekki Seasons of Japan and reinforces the sense of balance and harmony that the name Hibiki means.
Buy now £79.95, The Whisky Exchange
Casabrews CM5418 Espresso Machine 20 Bar
If he’s into coffee, a new espresso machine is a great gift. And we’ve got just the brand – Casabrews, the American label that’s leading the game in machines which offer both style and substance, all for a great price.
The CM5418, for example, has a professional 20 bar pressure system and a powerful steam wand which makes barista-style coffee – and it’s all housed in a cool stainless steel design which will elevate any kitchen side.
Buy now £149.99, Amazon
A Cook’s Tour by Anthony Bourdain
While many foodies have devoured Bourdain’s Kitchen Confidential, his fantastic A Cook’s Tour is one for the gastronomical globe-trotters. The radical chef and unconventional writer dives into the heart of Southeast Asia’s culinary movement, exploring everything from consuming the still-beating heart of a live cobra in Saigon to enjoying an ice-cold beer in the midst of cross-country travel mayhem.
Buy now £12.09, Amazon
Marshall Willen II Portable Bluetooth Speaker
A baby speaker with big boy sound, Marshall has somehow managed to squeeze the best of its audio wizardry into this tiny speaker which can be clipped onto bags or objects for 17+ hours of playback. It’s waterproof, it’s dustproof - heck, it’s lifeproof.
Buy now £99.99, Selfridges
Les Mills - The Works Set
Whether for convenience, to dodge the cold commute to the gym or to supplement other training, Les Mills’ home workout equipment can prove a hit gift this winter.
The Works bundle is what it says on the tin, coming with three sets of weights (1kg, 2.5kg and 5kg) as well as a handled resistance band, barbell, mat and step, and offering up all you need for a whole variety of home workouts, from targeted strength and conditioning to full-body routines.
Most importantly, you get a 12-month membership to Les Mills+ Premium thrown in, which means access to training plans and follow-along workouts using your new gear to last through 2026.
Was: £921.82
Buy now £679.99, Les Mills
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Champagne, with Cooler, 75cl
There’s nothing more frustrating than showing up to the function with a bottle of Champagne, only to have to wait an hour or so for it to be perfectly chilled before freeing the cork.
Treat the party host in your life to a Veuve Clicquot cooler set, the perfect accessory to keep those bubbles chilled before serving.
Buy now £70.00, John Lewis
Dr. Barbara Sturm Glow Kit
Has he audibly begun moaning about the state of his visage? Time to crack out the big guns with Dr. Barbara Sturm and her nine-step collection of minis designed to restore that sparkle in his eye and gleam in his skin.
Containing luxe skincare and treatments like a face mask, hyaluronic serum and niacinamide, the set is a straightforward way to revitalise weathered complexions. Everything comes in a travel bag, which you can market as ‘salmon-coloured’ if you suspect hesitancy over the pink tone.
Buy now £185.00, Lookfantastic
Abercrombie & Fitch Oasis Graphic Crew Sweatshirt
For sofa-based weekends and trips to the pub, there’s nothing like a good pullover to keep you feeling snug, especially when temperatures drop. You’ll feel smug too in A&F’s slick Oasis-themed sweatshirt finished with football shirt stylings and emblazoned with the band’s 1994 hit.
Available in sizes XS - 2XL.
Buy now £75.00, Abercrombie & Fitch
Steamery Cirrus Lite Travel Steamer
It's true: no one is crossing their fingers for a new iron come Christmas. But this steamer? Absolutely. From Steamery comes the Cirrus Lite Travel Steamer aka the nicest iron-adjacent tool your wardrobe has ever seen. It's nice and compact for travel and comes in a chic burgundy and blue colourway. Practical, but oh-so cool with it
Buy now £80.00, Selfridges
Le Labo Tonka 25 50ml
Le Labo describes Tonka 25 EDP as “evoking the smell of warm skin” – and the brand couldn’t be more on point.
When you first spritz, you get the top notes of sweet vanilla and woody cedar. Then it settles to a powdery musk which is so subtle it feels as if it's your natural scent, making it perfect for guys who like their aftershaves understated. And, like all of the brand’s sprays, the scent sticks from morning to night.
Buy now £172.00, Harvey Nichols
Global Knives 3 Piece Knife Set, 40th Anniversary Limited Edition
Global has been at the cutting edge (sorry) of cookware for four decades, a landmark it's celebrating with this limited edition anniversary set. Featuring two cook's knives and a Kiritsuke knife, they're made for the at-home chef with restaurant-level ambition. Japanese steel at its absolute finest.
Buy now £174.99, Amazon
Supper with Charlie Bigham
Fun, unfussy food bursting with flavour is what you can expect from this cookbook by Charlie Bigham. There are more than 100 recipes to flip through, with dessert options on the menu too. If you're forever struggling with ideas of what to make for dinner, this straightforward book offers plenty of inspiration for thought.
Buy now £12.99, Amazon
Dogs Trust ‘Sponsor A Dog’
A gift guaranteed to pull at the heartstrings, this charity-supporting idea helps the Dogs Trust look after the hounds in their care until they find a forever home. Sponsors will get updates on their dog three times a year with photos, postcards, stickers and a fridge magnet.
The Trust has seen admissions spike in recent months, meaning they have more pups to look after than ever. Sponsoring a dog or puppy means they'll get the love and attention that man's best friend truly deserves.
Buy now £1.00, Dogs Trust
