{"id":5411,"date":"2020-09-02T10:41:45","date_gmt":"2020-09-02T09:41:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/?p=5411"},"modified":"2026-08-10T10:02:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T09:02:17","slug":"best-birthday-present-ideas-for-him","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/best-birthday-present-ideas-for-him\/","title":{"rendered":"Best birthday present ideas for him"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u2019s his round at the bar, am I right?!), then buying birthday gifts for him can be a nightmare.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fortunately, we\u2019ve 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\u2019ve got a great range of\u00a0<\/span>thortful gifts<\/span><\/a>, as well as some ideas that might just inspire you to the perfect gift.<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 1. Pizza oven<\/span><\/h2>\n

If he\u2019s 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 2. Craft beer<\/span><\/h2>\n

These days, craft beer is king, and a lot of men would love a pack of craft beer, like our\u00a0<\/span>beer and card gift selection<\/span><\/a>\u00a0from the award-winning Firebrand Brewing Co.!<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 3. Gaming console<\/span><\/h2>\n

Now we\u2019re not going to weigh in on which gaming console you should choose as that\u2019s not our place, but if the male you\u2019re trying to buy for is a gamer, then we\u2019re sure he\u2019d absolutely love to open up the latest gaming console on his birthday. We\u2019d just suggest making sure you at least know his preference on which is the \u2018best\u2019 before making this big purchase.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 4. Wallet<\/span><\/h2>\n

A lot of men either don\u2019t 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\u2019s 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 5. Wireless earbuds or headphones<\/span><\/h2>\n

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\u2019s all sorts of moments in which we\u2019re sure he\u2019ll 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 6. LEGO set<\/span><\/h2>\n

You\u2019re 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\u2019t even scratch the surface for what\u2019s available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This birthday, gift him something that will let him unwind, avoid screen time, and give him a real sense of pride once complete!<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 7. Pair of socks (with no holes in them!)<\/span><\/h2>\n

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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Delivered inside the card itself, our<\/span> jazzy socks<\/span><\/a> make for a perfect <\/span>last minute gift idea<\/span><\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 8. Tie<\/span><\/h2>\n

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!<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 9. Adrenaline-pumping activity<\/span><\/h2>\n

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 <\/span>gift experiences<\/span><\/a> we have on offer to see if there\u2019s one that you think will get his heart pumping.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 10. Speciality coffee beans<\/span><\/h2>\n

If he\u2019s the sort of person who can\u2019t function without his coffee, this one\u2019s 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?<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 11. Flowers<\/span><\/h2>\n

There\u2019s a real stereotype about how bouquets are for women, but floral gifts should be for everyone! After all, who doesn\u2019t want to receive a lovely bouquet? If you\u2019re wanting to brighten up his birthday, be sure to check out our <\/span>flowers and plants range<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 12. Concert tickets<\/span><\/h2>\n

Another idea that\u2019s more experience-based, why not see if you can get him some tickets to his favourite singer or band? Also, let\u2019s be honest, if you pick up two then there\u2019s probably a very good chance that you\u2019ll get taken as the plus one, which means you get the chance to spend some quality time together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget about a birthday card for him!<\/span><\/h2>\n

Now that we\u2019ve finished talking about potential ideas for birthday presents for him, we think it\u2019s time to ask \u2013 have you picked a card up for him yet? If not, that\u2019s something else we can help with! We\u2019ve got a huge range of <\/span>birthday cards for him<\/span><\/a> here at thortful \u2013 we\u2019re talking thousands, so that means there\u2019s no excuse to not find one that suits him to a tee!<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2019re putting money into the pocket of an independent business or side hustle!<\/span><\/p>\n

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And if you need help with words to put inside, we\u2019ve got you covered there too! Just check out our articles on <\/span>birthday wishes for your son<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>birthday messages for dad<\/span><\/a>, for some inspiration to get you going.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hopefully you\u2019re now fully armed with all sorts of possible birthday gift ideas for him. If you found this helpful, you may appreciate our other <\/span>gift guides<\/span><\/a>, including the <\/span>best birthday gift ideas for her<\/span><\/a>. There\u2019s also plenty of other special occasion inspiration on the <\/span>thortful blog<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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\u2019s his round at the bar, am I right?!), then buying birthday gifts for him can be a nightmare.\u00a0 Fortunately, we\u2019ve done some of…<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":5419,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false},"categories":[464],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nBest Birthday Gift Ideas for Him | thortful<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Buying for a man in your life isn't always easy, but our guide on the best birthday gift ideas for him should help give you some inspiration and get going.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" 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