Father’s Day treats to snap up in WC2

Is he notoriously the hardest member of your family to buy for? We’ve done the searching for you and found hot purchases for every type of dad.

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Agnés B

Make sure your dad’s summer wardrobe is bang on trend with this Agnes B straw pork pie hat. While also protecting the sun from his eyes, you’ll make him the envy of his friends. Who knows, if you ask nicely, maybe he’ll let you borrow it…

Price: £85

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Ellis Brigham

If your dad is a fan of adventure sport, get him to Ellis Brigham in WC2 to scale their real ice climbing wall. Spanning the two floors of the outdoor adventure shop, customers can buy gift vouchers for hour-long climbing sessions for one or two people. Perfect for a father and child treat. (Children must be over the age of 13).

Price: £25 – £50 per person

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Kurt Geiger

Buy your dad these simple and stylish black leather sandals and get him to dump the embarrassing calf length socks and scruffy sandals combo he’s been sporting for far too long. These beauties are not only v this season but also practical with a supportive ankle strap. Team with on the knee shorts and Breton stripes. Very French Riviera.

Price: £70

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Sophie’s Steakhouse

Do you know a dad who doesn’t like to be thanked with food? Didn’t think so. So why not treat yours to a traditional Sunday roast in the modern surroundings of Sophie’s Steakhouse. Serving a choice of lamb and beef, portions are as hearty as you could hope for. If steak is more his thing, indulge in their 28-day dry aged British steak served with homemade chips and béarnaise sauce. Delish.

Price: £12.95 for roast lunch

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McClintock Eyewear

Love at first sight? If you’re dad would love them too, best snap these babies up before they fly off the shelves of this cult spec store. Named Struktur, these glasses were designed by 25-year-old Parisian Hugh Poillerat and manufactured with artisanal skill. Share the love, we say.

Price: £275

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Tea Palace

Nothing says thank you like a good old cuppa. So if you have a lot of thank yous to say to your dad, do it in style with this tea measurer. Printed on the handle are the words ‘1 CUP OF PERFECT TEA,’ and having tested it, we couldn’t agree more. If you are after a particular brew, it is bound to be among the selection of 120 brews at Tea Palace – purchase it for Father’s Day and they will wrap it in a special fathers day caddy.

Price: £4.50 for tea measurer, packaged teas from £7.95

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Lyle & Scott

Dads about town will love this multi-check shirt, perfect for summer evenings, Sunday picnics and relaxed meetings. The simple chest pocket and Golden Eagle badge detail bring a smart edge to the whole piece. And the Lyle & Scott quality is evident in the fabric and fit. You’ll get Offspring of the Year award for this one.

Price: £65

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Nauticalia

For dads that like motors, you can’t go wrong with this miniature beauty. He is sure to marvel at this classic die-cast metal model of a 1958 Ferrari. It is so fine it might distract him from the fact that you haven’t got him the real thing. Other collectable models also include Vespas, Land Rovers and London buses.

Price: £29.99

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Crabtree & Evelyn

This Crabtree & Evelyn Nomad Traveller set is equipped with everything a dad needs for top-to-toe grooming on the go. The square travel bag includes eau de toilette, hair and body wash, shave cream and aftershave balm in the Nomad scent of ginger, citron and green bamboo. It is part of the store’s Father’s Day 3 for 2 offer on products in their Gardeners Handcare, Citron Bodycare and Men’s range.

Price: £15

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Russell & Bromley

If you have learnt that it is better to play safe than choose a Father’s Day present for your dad, then you can’t go wrong with a Russell & Bromley gift card. The Covent Garden store caters both to traditional and fashion conscious shoppers – which explains why their loafers are selling like hot cakes.

 

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