Looking for the perfect gift for Dad? Father’s Day 2023 (18 June) is just around the corner and the City of London is preparing to celebrate with some of the best gifts for Dads.
Dads are notoriously difficult to shop for, which is why we’ve put together this Father’s Day 2023 ultimate gift guide, to help you find the perfect way to show him you love him.
Whether you’re after a swish new watch, home office decor, or premium bottle of whiskey, we’ve got you covered.
The Square Mile is full of solid spots to grab up a special present to make Father’s Day 2023 the best one yet.
Beanie from Not Just a Shop
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This Father’s Day 2023, you can support students from the University of the Arts London by shopping at Not Just a Shop, which is a nonprofit that features gifts, homeware, artwork and fashion by students and graduates. The Nordic Eco Knit Bobble Hat costs £19 and looks like the perfect gift for a hipster Dad.
272 High Holborn, London WC1V 7EY
Fishermans Beanie – Light Grey – not just a shop
Bottle of whiskey from the Whiskey Exchange
If Dad’s a whiskey connoisseur, he’ll certainly be familiar with the Whiskey Exchange, which is well known for its big selection of whiskeys and champagnes. Head there for a special Father’s Day 2023 gift, which you can crack open together or save for a special occasion. We’ve got our eyes on the Green Spot Irish whiskey, which costs £45.95.
88 Borough High Street SE1 1LL
Spot Irish Whiskey : The Whisky Exchange
Desk lamp from the Barbican Centre
There’s always loads going on at the Barbican Centre and if you’re looking for an artsy present for Dad in the City of London, Barbican Shop should be at the top of your list. Head there for books, prints or homeware – whatever he might need. We’re partial to the desk lamps, which would bring a splash of colour to his home office and cost £199 each.
Yellow Ochre Type 75™ Desk Lamp
Barbican Centre, Silk Street EC2Y 8DS
Briefcase from Aspinal of London
When it comes to shopping in the City of London, you can’t go wrong at The Royal Exchange. Looking for a new briefcase for Father’s Day 2023? Aspinal of London is the perfect spot for a swanky present for Dad, serving up wallets, travel accessories, journals and some very swish briefcases. Send him back to the office with the City Laptop Briefcase, which costs £595.
City Laptop Briefcase
Royal Exchange EC3V 3LR
Cigars from Kandies
Looking for a Father’s Day 2023 gift at Leadenhall Market? Head to Kandies, where you’ll find a range of tobacco, cigars, pipes and lighters — perfect for old-school Dads who love to have a smoke in the evenings. Prices vary.
Kandies – Leadenhall Market
Gracechurch Street EC3V 1LT
Deep muscle massage at The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel
Encourage Dad to take a break this Father’s Day 2023 with a deep muscle massage at the Four Seasons. This powerful massage helps re-align layers of muscle, release tension and alleviate common areas of discomfort. The massage lasts from 60 to 90 minutes and prices range from £185 to £275.
10 Trinity Square EC3N 4AJ
Massages in London | Hot Stone | The Spa at Four Seasons London
Flowers from Grace & Thorn
Who said Dads don’t love their own bouquet of flowers on special occasions? Grace & Thorn is the perfect spot to pick up a floral arrangement for Dad this Father’s Day 2023. Each arrangement is bespoke, so no two look alike. The “Hot Mess” arrangement is a £65 mix of fiery flowers. Who knew a mess could look so delicate?
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312 Hackney Road E2 7SJ
Grace & Thorn – East London Florist – Same Day London Delivery
Sneakers from Hermes
Dad shoes get a bad rap — and sometimes for good reason — so if it’s time for Dad to upgrade his sneaker game, head to Hermes at the Royal Exchange and grab him a shiny new pair of kicks. Father’s Day 2023 is the perfect time to influence his wardrobe a little, and who said Dads can’t still be stylish? The Get Up sneaker costs £800 and comes in three colours.
Get Up sneaker
Royal Exchange EC3V 3LR
Watch from Coleby’s Jewellers
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A watch is a classic Father’s Day present for a reason. If you’re after a swish present for Dad, you can’t go wrong with a watch from the famous Coleby’s Jewellers, which you can find in the heart of the square mile at London’s Heron Tower. Coleby’s is a relatively new jeweller on the scene, with loads of options to choose from; watch prices on demand.
For more jewellery shops in the City of London, click here.
Heron Tower 110 Bishopsgate EC2N
Colebys Jewellers
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