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Great Gift Ideas for Your Male Best Friend
By Sophie Carter - 12th August 2024
Men are notoriously hard to buy for and often declare that they don't want or need anything at all, but if you're keen to ignore that advice and treat them anyway, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Best friends of any kind deserve to be appreciated, and sometimes a thoughtful gift is the best way to do this. A male best friend is no exception, and if you want to gift him something to demonstrate the value he brings to your life, you'll want to get the present just right. Whether you're scouring the shops for a special gift for a birthday, Christmas, or ‘just because’, this helpful guide is on hand to ensure you'll find something you can't wait to see him open, and something that will guarantee the biggest smile on his face.
Is it okay to give a guy friend a gift?
Everyone deserves a treat from time-to-time, even if they don't think they need anything. A gift can help to express all manner of emotions for all manner of occasions and celebrations, and can allow the recipient to feel special. Women don't think twice about gifting something great to a female best friend, so it's only right that the same goes when a person has a guy best friend. The main points to consider when getting him a gift are the occasion you're celebrating, the budget you're sticking to, and the recipient's likes, dislikes, and desires.
What sort of gifts do guys like?
A great gift is undoubtedly one that comes from the heart, whether it's a useful item you know they'll reach for, or a personal piece they can treasure. There are two main gifting routes for men that will grant him the perfect present. There are also ways of combining the two, like with our Personalised Pizza Board, which allows you to gift a useful home accessory that they'll be proud to display.
Practical
This type of gift can sometimes be easier to find, and is almost guaranteed to be appreciated. If your male bestie is into cooking, has a penchant for gardening, or is mad about travel, a hobby-related piece is a good starting point. Think quirky cookbooks like the Dinner Vegan and Vegetarian Cookbook or stylish wash bags like our Men's Personalised Embroidered Initials Wash Bag - both useful items that show thought when being selected.
Personal
A customised piece can provide your best friend with an item they can cherish for a long time, even if it's not particularly useful. Anything personalised with their name or initials creates a truly unique gift they know is just for them. Whether they're into timeless jewellery like our Personalised Men's Thick Braided Leather Bracelet, or accessories featuring their very own monogram, a personalised present shows them you've put heart into choosing their gift.
If he's into minimalism and prefers to collect memories rather than belongings, it's always worth considering his hobbies and passions, and using this knowledge to gift him an experience instead. Does he adore music? Tickets to see his favourite band live or a day at a festival are always worth looking out for, providing you're a little less strict with your budget. If he's always up for a challenge, why not treat him to a day at an escape room? Or if sports are more his thing, there are hundreds of sport-related experience gift options available, from crazy golf to go-kart racing.
What is a good gift option for a male friend?
Of the many occasions you may buy a gift for your male best friend, a congratulatory one will likely come top. Whether he's graduated, bagged his dream job, bought a house, or completed another huge life milestone, a gift to say a big ‘WELL DONE’ will feel like a necessity. A bottle of booze is usually appreciated, and to make it even more special, adding his name and a sweet message to the bottle gives him something to treasure after he's drunk the last drop. The label of this Personalised 200ml Name Gin is printed in-house with your own wording, giving him a delicious drop that will top every congratulatory gift he receives.
If your friend brings boundless fun to your life, you'll likely want to get him a gift that reflects his personality. There are many items that will guarantee a laugh - games or jigsaws like this Perello Olive 99 Piece Mini Jigsaw Puzzle or Child of the 90's 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle, toys such as Jellycat, or even a pair of novelty socks. Varying in size and budget, a novelty gift brings a lightness to a (sometimes awkward) gifting experience.
On a bit of a budget? Token gifts are a great way to share the love while ensuring you don't go overboard. Treasurable trinkets and heartfelt ornaments can be fun and friendly without being gushy, and when they're purse-friendly too, you'll know you don't need to spoil him to show him how important he is to you. Our You're Roarsome Dinosaur Hanging Decoration is small, sweet, and an absolute steal, and provides the perfect way to tell him he's the best.
What makes a good birthday gift for a guy best friend?
Failsafe birthday gift options should never be sniffed at, especially if you win the prize for having the fussiest male best friend. Grabbing him something for his birthday that you just know he'll love doesn't have to be a ‘cop out’, either. Alcohol, chocolate, sometimes even plants and flowers are guaranteed gift winners with most people. A tasty chocolate treat like these Perfect Catch Milk Chocolate Sardines from The Chocolate Gift Company are ideal for sweet treats and fish lovers alike.
If he's a keen accessory collector and likes to look put together at every opportunity, he'll likely have a few key jewellery pieces in his possession already. There's never any harm to adding more, however, and a jewellery piece with a personal twist means he's unlikely to have anything else like it. Our Personalised Slim Rainbow Braided Leather Bracelet comes with your initial or initials personalised on the clasp, creating a truly unique piece he can treasure.
A quirky homeware piece that combines fun with utility is bound to go down a storm with a big character best friend celebrating a birthday. Try a kitchen accessory like our Lemon Cork Bottle Stopper or a handy house plant addition like this A Good Day Planter to inject some upbeat vibes into his life.
Have a lot to say but feel too awkward to say it? Putting your thoughts into a card like this The Art File Today Is A Big Dill Birthday Card is the perfect way to share your appreciation for your guy best friend. He can read it with you or in his own time and be reminded of how special your friendship is, all without you needing to utter a single word.
We're confident that the more you explore gifts for your super special guy best friend, the more the ideas will multiply. Whether he's a self-confessed foodie, a keen gardener, or he's obsessed with all things tech, our Gifts for Men edit has you covered for unique gift ideas with a personal spin. And it's not just what's inside the gift bag, either, as you can spoil a fab male friend with a meal out, a day trip, or just a couple of drinks at the pub. Once you've found the perfect present to suit his style, interests, and your budget, surround him with friends and loved ones and include a tipple or two to celebrate who he is and how valuable your friendship is.
