The best gifts for husbands 2024 that go beyond a simple bottle of booze

Personalised Toolbox

A Toy toolbox ought to be in (or around) every workman's kit, and even better if said receptacle has their name on it. Head to notorious engraver Not Another Bill for that added extra oomph.

The funnest Christmas jumper I’ve seen in many a year, the Natural History Museum’s “Fern” jumper features a traditional knitted cotton Fairisle pattern starring the establishment’s al-fresco Diplodocus skeleton.

Yeah, they're pricey, but having tried a whole bunch of backpacks, Carl Friedrik's really are the best. This one swerves leather in favour of slick nylon and is all accessible compartments and useful little zips. And of course, it's also really, really, ridiculously good-looking.

Here’s something different: a selection of chocolates laced with aphrodisiac adaptogens and an attached sex card game. Chocolate and sex? Say no more.

Coming in the soft blues of classic denim, these reimagined New Balance 475s are the ultimate comfy boy dad sneaker.

One of the more sought-after ingredients in men's fragrances, Oud is a wood that delivers an opulent and smoky scent with motivations of class and sophistication. Our readers' favourite? Diptyque's exotic Oud Palao.

Chosen with a British focus, an eye for opulence and a close partnership with real wine boffins, Cheesegeek's marriage of fine wine and cheese is a masterclass in Christmas hamper gifting.

A fanciful little trinket intended for storing jewellery, paper clips, sweets or really anything that will fit, this ceramic mushroom is another Bordallo Pinheiro hit.

The doctor that launched a thousand rock'n'roll wardrobes — and still the one we go to for a sturdy pair of shoes that will look for as long as they last (forever).

Stationery on a bigger budget ought to come from Smythson or Aspinal of London, though I have to say that I enjoy Papier's monogrammed leather designs almost as much. And at that price? Even better.

Uniqlo's knack for creating an accessory that everyone will inevitably want to have is quite uncanny. Following its world-dominating sling bag comes this, the cargo-inspired multi-pocket shoulder bag. Get it in your bag before it becomes everyone else's.

A woollen jumper like this one is the kind of present that should last a lifetime, and young brand Sims Wear is aiming for forever with its premium knitwear. This merino lambswool number looks even more beautiful in person and is more than worth the money.

Being grown-up enough to have a husband and being childlike enough to enjoy a spot of chocolate for breakfast are not mutually exclusive. Besides, even fish and chip-shaped Belgian choc can feel sophisticated when Fortnum & Mason made it… even when consumed at 8am.

Hampers are one of the things that I enlist my mother and step-father to test out for me. Their taste is much superior to mine, and their assessment of Snowdonia Cheese’s cheese and beer lover’s hamper matches the 95 per cent 5-star reviews. A bonus? The hamper itself is exceedingly smart and ought to be reused.

Tempting though it may be to buy a leather wash bag for yourself and your hubby, the truth of the matter is that PU will withstand so much more in the way of spilled toothpaste and falls in the bath. Thankfully, Rains makes the material look just as chic.

There may be more powerful bluetooth speakers than the HomePod, but for the Apple devotee, they could do much worse than this Siri-powered gadget. Available in five different colours, the Mini comes ready to fit into whatever working from home space he’s built for himself — and at a remarkable price.

Young women, old guys, toddlers and teens: everyone likes dragons, which means that these Happy Socks could have a place in any of our many gift guides. Cute cartoon dragons on ribbed ringer socks in a reinforced cotton blend? A true people-pleaser.

A sacred ritual that feels downright regal whether you live in a bedsit or a palace, breakfast in bed ought to factor into a special occasion every now and again. If the time feels ripe, bolster your homemade guacamole on sourdough with a selection of extras from Cartwright & Butler, including biscuits, honeycomb, tea and prosecco.

I decry a “simple bottle of booze” in the very title of this article, but I'd argue that saké isn't simple in the least. Especially not something as sweet and clean-tasting as this one (which you can mull with spices for an interesting festive take on the Japanese rice wine).

Let's get 1950's up in here for a minute. Social norms may have been questionable but design was on point — and so were some of the more simple gifting traditions. This vintage-style silk tie by design obsessive Drake's fits the bill.

Not hearing the end about The Phantom Menace's 25th birthday? Keep him quiet for a little while with this beautiful coffee table book from Taschen, which explores the original trilogy through on-set photography, storyboards, concept art and a lot more.

Are there any spirits present who would like to have a try of your husband's signature risotto? If there are, you'll find out soon with this Ouija chopping board.

I know that some people love a practical gift that kills two birds with one stone (i.e. something you'll also like), and that's why I'm including Sky Stream here. Since it can save you money by combining Sky's Premier League football, five-star dramas such as House of the Dragon and The Penguin, and the best of Netflix, I'd say it more than qualifies for that category.

You may think that £50 is a lot of money for a bowl and spoon, but that would be before you'd considered the following: these ones are made by Alessi, they're incredibly chic, and they're intended specifically for ice cream. Worth the dosh for a Ben & Jerry's fan, I reckon.

Those married to a chocolate fiend may be shocked to hear that there are people who would prefer a selection of tinned fishes over a slab of Green & Black's. Those who have lived with such abominations will already be heading to the purchase link.

Everyone could do with a lovely black tie, and Sister Jane’s is the perfect choice since it comes with an added bow-shaped tie clip for when the accessory’s being worn at a party (as opposed to a funeral).

It may have begun with a small boy and a single brick, but the world of Lego has transformed, and so has your hubby. Now, he can make such marvels as a full miniature Technic Lamborghini with opening doors and tiny engine. PSA: only buy if you're happy to have on display when completed.

Time for some new boxers? If his underwear drawer needs a serious upgrade, add some of these boxer briefs to your next Skims shopping basket: you should find the comforting and flattering style should please the both of you.

Wallace was never more relatable than when enthusiastically tucking into his Wensleydale, though we at GQ, like The Newt in Somerset, appreciate a far wider selection. In A Portrait of British Cheese, Angus D. Birditt focuses on artisan and farmhouse cheeses, the people who make them, and the recipes they can be used in. Cheese, Gromit!

The Scotch Malt Whiskey Society may have swanky clubs in the centre of London and Edinburgh, but the organised group of whisky lovers is far from stuck-up. Instead, a year's subscription here should get him a new host of friends — and a few favourite new drams.

An unavoidable signal of domesticity, the humble slipper is wasted by those who wait until they're old to enjoy the comfort. I reckon you should get your husband a head start instead with these chic suede and shearling slip-ons by Mr P.

The JW Anderson Guinness jumper is here and you better believe that everyone will want it. Witnessing his delight will be well worth the expense.

With a stainless steel body that looks like it could have been a component on a 1950s chrome motorcycle, the Grind milk frother is a looker. Though in my eyes secondary, you might also be pleased to know that it froths milk.

Presents for him that are also sort of for you: tickets to a gig, a bottle of wine or, to be a little different, a lovely olive tree for your hallway.

Few leather workers work leather like Carl Friedrik, which crafts luggage and accessories that are deserving of any business class lounger. Almost impossibly clean lines, butter-soft hide and subtle tonal topstitching characterise most of its pieces, and its “Swanfield” card holder is no different. Available in the Carl Friedrik big three hues of chocolate brown, caramel and black.

Personalised leather isn't always going to cost the earth; not if you go to an independent seller to do yours. Case in point: you can get this golf tee holder embossed on one of eight different shades of leather at a truly remarkable price. Thanks, Etsy.

Dinner party havers and the deeply chic ought to have at least one decanter as a medium before dispensing their new favourite Malbec down their gullet. I like Maison Balzac's glass-grape crowned one. A lot.

Few pieces of clothing have the easy cool of a white tank top, and Calvin Klein’s is perhaps the most famous of all. As modelled by Jeremy Allen-White for his latest CK campaign, this iteration comes in a set of two.

When you try as many face masks as we do, you might think you'd stop seeing benefits. Not true of must-have concoctions like Soho Skin's Detox, which draws dirt from the pores like a magnet and feels like luxury on the skin.

Buying him a brand new watch? In this economy? Rolex Philosophy, a visual and oral history of the most famous horology brand of all, should do him nicely until the economic tides turn again.

We know that non-whiskey drinkers always need suggestions of which blend to buy next for their whiskey-loving partner anxd we're more than happy to oblige by testing them out for you. For the bourbon drinker, our in-house alcohol expert Lela London rates Eagle Rare's 10-Year-Old Kentucky Straight.

You can certainly buy cotton bedding at more than 300 thread count, but you'll pay through the nose for it. Compromise with the cotton percale used by Soho House in its outposts around the world: it's cool and soft to the touch without the eye-watering price tag of other designers.

A stuffed animal for guys who think they’re too cool for stuffed animals, this Kapital octopus in crocheted wool is the perfect companion to a stack of coffee table books, a headboard guardian or a very unusual paper weight.

A survival kit for a human may include things like a compass and a flare gun, but watches are much more humble creatures. D1 Milano has compiled soap, brush and cloth specifically designed for bezels, bracelets and faces. Ideal for the horologically-inclined.

Best-selling books and craft beer are both easy to come by, but it's not always simple choosing from amongst them. Enter The Book and Beer Club, which does all of that for you, delivering a half-dozen tins of lager, Pils, IPA etc. alongside a book the company reckons your hubby will like.

The most versatile camping accessory since the tent itself, this is a blanket with the power to dazzle with its beauty as well as transform the comfort of his trips. Moisture-wicking, super warm and stain resistant, this blanket also becomes a pillow, cape or sleeping bag thanks to strategically placed snap fasteners.