If the man in your life is the kind of guy who obsesses over his hobbies and has no problems pulling his wallet out to treat himself (but never rushes when it’s his round at the bar, am I right?!), then buying birthday gifts for him can be a nightmare.
Fortunately, we’ve done some of the work for you to make finding birthday gifts for dad, grandad, your brother or your partner a breeze. Whoever it is, we’ve got a great range of thortful gifts, as well as some ideas that might just inspire you to the perfect gift.
1. Pizza oven
If he’s a foodie or is at least obsessed with his BBQ, then a pizza oven is probably going to be right up his street and allow him to live out his Italian chef dreams! After all, pizza is a real crowd-pleaser so it will be a welcome addition and impress any guests at a social gathering.
2. Craft beer
These days, craft beer is king, and a lot of men would love a pack of craft beer, like our beer and card gift selection from the award-winning Firebrand Brewing Co.!
3. Gaming console
Now we’re not going to weigh in on which gaming console you should choose as that’s not our place, but if the male you’re trying to buy for is a gamer, then we’re sure he’d absolutely love to open up the latest gaming console on his birthday. We’d just suggest making sure you at least know his preference on which is the ‘best’ before making this big purchase.
4. Wallet
A lot of men either don’t carry a wallet and keep their cash/cards in the back of their phone or loose in their pocket, or they do have a wallet but it’s in dire need of being swapped out and upgraded. Therefore, a new wallet can be a very necessary and helpful birthday present idea for him. You could even go a step further and opt for an embossed option to add that extra luxurious touch.
5. Wireless earbuds or headphones
These days, a set of wireless earbuds or headphones is the best way to listen to music thanks to their portability, lack of wires, and (usually) noise cancellation. There’s all sorts of moments in which we’re sure he’ll be glad to be able to pop them in and block out sounds to stay focused on studying or working, listen to what he wants without disturbing others, or keep him entertained when travelling on public transport to and from somewhere.
6. LEGO set
You’re never too old for LEGO! There are some fantastic sets exclusively for grown-ups alongside options better suited to younger builders, so age is truly no factor here. With sets based on iconic film and TV all the way to travel and history, that doesn’t even scratch the surface for what’s available.
This birthday, gift him something that will let him unwind, avoid screen time, and give him a real sense of pride once complete!
7. Pair of socks (with no holes in them!)
Yes, we are including socks in this gift guide, and yes, they are a super obvious yet underrated choice. For some reason, there are still a lot of guys who continue to wear socks with holes in them. So, by getting him some for his birthday, this could be a subtle hint or funny way to get him to finally swap out those holey ones for a nice, fresh pair.
Delivered inside the card itself, our jazzy socks make for a perfect last minute gift idea!
8. Tie
It may not be as exciting as some of the other ideas on this list, but every man needs a good tie to make sure he looks his sharpest for work, a job interview, or another life event. Again, another classic male present idea for a reason!
9. Adrenaline-pumping activity
An adrenaline-pumping activity is a great birthday gift idea for him as you can get him to try something new and likely out of his comfort zone, whether that be some sort of car racing or paintballing. Just take a look at the gift experiences we have on offer to see if there’s one that you think will get his heart pumping.
10. Speciality coffee beans
If he’s the sort of person who can’t function without his coffee, this one’s for him. True coffee drinkers can tell the difference between a good cup of coffee and a lacklustre one. So, for his birthday, why not treat him to some fancy speciality coffee beans so that he can start his day off right?
11. Flowers
There’s a real stereotype about how bouquets are for women, but floral gifts should be for everyone! After all, who doesn’t want to receive a lovely bouquet? If you’re wanting to brighten up his birthday, be sure to check out our flowers and plants range.
12. Concert tickets
Another idea that’s more experience-based, why not see if you can get him some tickets to his favourite singer or band? Also, let’s be honest, if you pick up two then there’s probably a very good chance that you’ll get taken as the plus one, which means you get the chance to spend some quality time together.
Don’t forget about a birthday card for him!
Now that we’ve finished talking about potential ideas for birthday presents for him, we think it’s time to ask – have you picked a card up for him yet? If not, that’s something else we can help with! We’ve got a huge range of birthday cards for him here at thortful – we’re talking thousands, so that means there’s no excuse to not find one that suits him to a tee!
Each and every one of our cards features original designs by our absolutely wonderful community of creators making up the thortful marketplace. So that means when you pick up one of our cards, you know that you’re putting money into the pocket of an independent business or side hustle!
And if you need help with words to put inside, we’ve got you covered there too! Just check out our articles on birthday wishes for your son and birthday messages for dad, for some inspiration to get you going.
Hopefully you’re now fully armed with all sorts of possible birthday gift ideas for him. If you found this helpful, you may appreciate our other gift guides, including the best birthday gift ideas for her. There’s also plenty of other special occasion inspiration on the thortful blog.
