The best Christmas gift ideas for men 2017: from aftershave and skincare to tech gadgets and booze
Men are without doubt a notoriously tricky bunch to pick a Christmas present for. We fear change, are the first to profess we don't need anything for Christmas, yet secretly are needy and want nothing less than a healthy pile of presents.
So just what should you buy your bloke for Christmas? What does the husband/boyfriend/dad really want for a merry Christmas morning? Whatever type of man you're shopping for – next of kin or next of skin, friend or colleague – you'll find plenty of Christmas gift ideas below, from tech gadgets to booze, and even a Christmas jumper he won't hate!
Fashionable gift ideas for men
1. Tommy Hilfiger Winter Jumper
Fill your wardrobe this festive season with this Stewart knit jumper from Tommy Hilfiger, with a contemporary roll neck design and warming wool for a stylish yet snug winter warmer.
2. Prada Shetland wool sweater
Artist Luke Edward Hall told the Telegraph Magazine's Christmas guide he'd be getting partner Duncan Campbell a funky, colourful Prada jumper for Christmas this year. Sure, it's pricey, but it stands out.
3. Paul Smith scarf
Stay wrapped up in style for Christmas by dressing your man in this fancy fringed edge scarf from Paul Smith.
4. Panda Brushed Lounge Pants
Get these comfy lounge pants in time for curling up in from the of the fire on boxing day, with a fun panda print design from John Lewis.
5. Links of London watch
Spend a little extra with this smart and stylish watch from Links of London. This watch comes with a rose gold plated face and brown leather straps.
6. Hammond flat cap
With shows like Peaky Blinders bringing flat caps back into fashion, get one of these snug hats this Christmas to style the man in the family.
7. John Lewis & Co. workwear jacket, khaki
A stylish, army-style jacket from John Lewis, with three front pockets and a full front placket. An extremely versatile shirt that can be worn outdoors, at home or even to work.
Gift experiences fit for Christmas Day
1. Triple muscle car drive
Release the man-child and race around one of Britain's great racing tracks with this muscle car experience. Choose from a range of supercars on one of 12 UK race tracks.
2. View from the Shard
If you haven't been already, go. The Shard provides breathtaking views out over London. This package for two would make a perfect Christmas experience gift.
3. Winery and brewery tour with tastings
Choose from a range of wine and beer tasting tours from Lastminute.com, with the cheapest this tour offer. Set in Oxfordshire, tour the brewery and winery, get a tutored tasting of any of the products on offer, a discount in the cellar shop across a range of wines, ales and liqueurs.
4. London walking pub tour
Explore some of the quirky pubs in the historic city centre of the capital, visiting establishments frequented by Shakespeare and Charles Dickins.
5. Golf Masterclass with a PGA Pro
One way to make a man smile is to let him brag about his golf game, so help him along the way with this masterclass golf day with a PGA Pro - with lunch included - all at one of the country's top golf clubs.
The best boozy Christmas gifts
1. Greensand Ridge London Dry
This micro-distillery makes its gin using herbs and botanicals from the surrounding hills and countryside in the Weald of Kent. If you're in love with gin and have a man who needs converting, try a bottle of this, it's a treat.
2. Honest Brew advent calendar
£84.90, Not on the High Street
Okay, so this is a bit of a "pre-Christmas" present, but if you really want to surprise someone ahead of the festive season this beery calendar is sure to get them merry. Even after opening them, this calendar will still be bringing in the Christmas cheer on Christmas day.
3. Boozy sprouts
Eat your greens with these boozy Brussels. Filled with chocolate and Baileys, they are sure to bring a smile and make a great stocking filler.
4. Courvoisier VSOP fine Cognac brandy
Cognac is a classic Christmassy booze. With its hints of chocolate, vanilla, almond and oak it pairs excellently with chocolate, so it's ideal to round off a long Christmas meal.
5. Personalised set of five whisky gift set
The set comes with five 30ml bottles, from both the Highlands and Islands, a presentation mat and tasting cards for each whisky. You can even add a personal message on the box - so get creative.
Christmas tech gifts for the gadget-obsessed guy
1. Fitbit Ionic
The Fitbit Ionic is the company's latest fitness gadget product, and its most advanced. Fitbit now offers swimming, so for the budding triathlete or keen open water swimmer it could be a perfect present. Now you can also make payments with your Fitbit (if you are a member of a select few banks). It also lets users receive call alerts and notifications and can store music.
2. Bowers & Wilkins PX
The awesome Bowers & Wilkins PX was one of our favourite noise-cancelling headphones of 2017 and if you can afford them they will make an incredible luxury gift. With 22 hours of battery they offer an unrivaled noise-cancelling experience.
3. Google Home Mini
Google's Home Mini smart speaker brings users of Google's smart home assistant a smaller and less imposing version of the company's Home speaker. Perfect for the true tech nerd or gadget lover to start controlling their home through voice control alone.
4. Marshall Stanmore Bluetooth speaker
A high-end, sophisticated Bluetooth speaker with a smart leather exterior and the look of a classic Marshall amplifier. The Stanmore boasts remarkable sound, and you'll even get a pair of Marshall headphones thrown in.
Practical pressies
1. Panasonic i-Shaper ER-GD60
Getting the perfect trim is no easy task, so this 3-in-1 trimmer would be a great present for a man that needs flexibility in the facial hair area. The trimmer comes with all the guards and necessary extras to keep it in top shape.
2. Bulldog Complete shave collection
Face wash and shaving gel are everyday essentials, so you can't go wrong with a quality wash for Christmas. If you work by the principle that the more natural the ingredients in a moisturiser the better for your skin it's likely to be, then you can't go wrong with Bulldog. This bottle contains aloe vera, camelina oil and green tea.
3. iPhone X case
Has your significant other invested in a new smartphone? These great cases from Otterbox are perfect for rugged outdoorsy types to keep their kit safe.
4. Torro wallet
Get a seriously smart wallet from independent wallet-maker Torro in gorgeous grained leather.
Traditional Christmas gift ideas for men
1. Terre D'Hermes
This highly-rated men's perfume from a perfume house that's been around since the 1930s would make a quality men's present and offer another lovely Christmas fragrance (to go with the smell of cooking Turkey and roasting potatoes).
2. Personalised men's flask
Go a step further than a winter warming flask or classic hip flask with this personalised thermos from Notonthehighstreet.
3. Derek Rose towelling bathrobe
Derek Rose started making quality nightwear back in 1926. They've honed their trade as the decades have passed. This elegant, luxurious bathrobe is enough to make any man want to give up work and spend all day lying around on the sofa.
Novelty gifts and helpful stocking fillers
1. Reinbeer sock
Two of the best things in life - beer and socks combined with a hint of Christmas. This cheery novelty sock should get a laugh.
2. Cooking with beer
Does what it says on the tin.
For more Christmas features and gift guides, see www.telegraph.co.uk/christmas.
