Buying for certain men in your life isn’t easy (looking at you, Dad). That’s why we love the evolution of advent calendars with specialty themes for all kinds of niche presents. From beer and cheese to socks and LEGO, men’s advent calendars are the answer we’ve needed for years.
Whether you’re buying for a sock-loving Dad, your coffee-consuming brother, or your beard-grooming uncle, we’ve got all the weird and wonderful Christmas gift ideas to make your shopping easier.
We’re not just talking about 24 cheap chocolates here, so there’s quite a price range when it comes to advent calendars for men. But, are they really worth it? We think so. Pick the right niche at the right budget for you and you’re getting a huge amount of products – including limited editions – so it’s definitely good value.
We’ve tried to include as many options to suit a variety of budgets so you can save or splash out as you feel. You can even split the cost between a few of you for a pricier advent calendar.
Our top 5 picks
This gift guide includes an extensive list of ideas for all different kinds of hobbies. Don’t feel like scrolling through? Here’s a quick roundup of our top picks of the best advent calendars for men.
BEST BUDGET: Tony’s Chocoloney Advent Calendar
£13.99 at Ocado - read more
BEST UPMARKET: Molton Brown Advent Calendar
£210 at Molton Brown - read more
BEST GROOMING: The Bearded Man Beard Oil Advent Calendar
£30 at Menkind - read more
BEST BEER: BrewDog Craft Beer Advent Calendar - SOLD OUT
£49.95 at BrewDog - read more
BEST OVERALL: Baylis & Harding Signature for Him Advent Calendar
£45 at Boots - read more
Want some more suggestions? We’ve got lots more below, from cheese and wine to good old-fashioned socks and chocolate.
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For beer drinkers
A pretty standard gift for lots of guys is beer, and you can buy a ready-made collection all neatly wrapped and packed. Stick to a brand or type they love or opt for a selection of a little of everything. Here are a couple of our favourites.
BrewDog Craft Beer Advent Calendar
SOLD OUT
Price: £49.95
The popular craft beer calendar features 24 cans of IPAs, lagers, and stouts along with one BrewDog glass. Free delivery within the UK and orders are open now.
Where to buy: BrewDog
Virgin Wines Beer Advent Calendar
SOLD OUT
Price: £79.99
24 cans of ales, lagers, pilsners, and stouts from UK breweries far and wide. Reserve now for £10 and pay the rest later.
Where to buy: Virgin Wines
Want a budget version? Don’t be afraid to get crafty. TopCashback staff member Katie opted for a DIY beer advent calendar for her partner, which we think deserves a highlight! Not only is it budget-friendly option but eco-friendly as it uses old materials.
“I used Pringles tubes wrapped up in paper, then turned the plastic lids into baubles by sticking sweet wrappers inside, then little wooden number tokens outside for dates. I propped the whole thing up with empty gin bottles to accommodate the weight and added my own choice of beers that I knew he would like. I was able to take advantage of supermarket offers and even things like the free box from Beer52 subscriptions to fill up the calendar for much less.”
For non-beer alcohol drinkers
It’s the perfect time of year to stock up on alcohol, so why not gift them some of their favourite tipple? Alcohol advent calendars tend to veer more towards the expensive end, especially if you’re looking for high-quality gins, whiskeys, and wines. Consider teaming up with someone else so you can stick to a budget without skimping on the products.
Craft Gin Advent Calendar
Price: £69.95
Behind each window you’ll find a 30ml wax-sealed sample of craft gin in this hefty present. The handpicked selection is based on fan favourites and new treats.
Where to buy: Master of Malt
Wine Advent Calendar Mix
Price: £99.99
Reserve for £10 to nab this popular calendar featuring 24 quarter-bottles of wine. In addition to their usual selection of reds and whites is a full Prosecco bottle on day 24.
Where to buy: Laithwaites Wine
Spirits & Liqueurs Advent Calendar
Price: £250 £168.75
25 unique spirits and liqueurs from the Fortnum’s Collection beautifully bottled and presented for a pretty penny. Gins, vodkas, whiskeys, rums, and liqueurs in all flavours at 5cl each (and one surprise 20cl bottle).
Where to buy: Fortnum & Mason
Beth from TopCashback is a fan of alcohol advent calendars for her boyfriend at Christmas:
"He's a big fan of rum, so this was right up his street. He absolutely loved it and thought the variation of flavours was great. A really good way to try different rums and for a reasonable price."
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For guys who groom
Grooming advent calendars can be particularly sought-after, as they’ll often contain hard-to-get, new, and exclusive items. It’s also a great way of sampling a new product without having to splash out on a full-sized version.
The Bearded Man Beard Oil Advent Calendar 2023
SOLD OUT
Price: £30
24 beard oils in 2ml bottles for soft and luscious locks all year round. The scented oils are 100% natural so he can enjoy softness without the chemicals.
Where to buy: MenKind
Superdrug Nivea for Men Advent Calendar
Price: £30
This calendar has all the products he needs for everyday skincare. Get 24 cosmetics from fan favourite Nivea plus points on your Superdrug card.
Where to buy: Superdrug
For great-smelling guys
For the men in your life who are always on top of the latest brand scents, consider a fragrance advent calendar. There’s much more than just aftershave, including oils, eau de parfums, shower gels, and lotions.
Molton Brown Advent Calendar
Price: £210
To splash out on the highest quality, we love this one from Molton Brown, worth £309. There’s all sorts, including body oil, a hair mask, shower gel, and a travel case.
Where to buy: Molton Brown
Baylis & Harding Signature for Him Advent Calendar
Price: £45 £22.50
Take advantage of your Boots card to get a discount for this all-rounder. He’ll get luxury cosmetics from the popular B&H brand, plus it’s 100% vegan and recyclable.
Where to buy: Boots
For tea & coffee lovers
Coffee advent calendars are very popular Christmas presents, so it’s a good idea to look early. Consider if your recipient tends to brew with beans or ground coffee, and what kind of machine they have (which affects the fineness of ground coffee). If you’re looking at tea advent calendars, make sure they come bagged or that the person you’re buying for has straining equipment.
For other ideas on coffee gifts for Christmas, our Black Friday coffee machine guide covers every type of coffee machine and the best deals you can find.
Pact Coffee Advent Calendars
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Price: from £34.95
We love Pact Coffee for a sustainable and affordable option for coffee lovers. Their calendars come in ground and whole bean options and you can grab a discount during sale periods.
Where to buy: Pact Coffee
Bird & Blend Tea Advent Calendar
Price: £38
Tea drinkers can choose between regular and decaf tea from Bird & Blend, the sustainable option that gives you 48 cups of tea in one calendar!
Where to buy: Bird & Blend
For fans of fromage
Like we said, you can get almost anything in an advent calendar these days, so it’s not surprising that cheese advent calendars are one of the top choices. This is a great choice for dads, brothers, and granddads who are a little tricky to buy for, but love venturing out with food.
Cheese Advent Calendar 2023 - Merry Cheesemas
Price: £39.99
Back by popular demand in 2023 with 24 days of cheesy goodness. This one includes 12 mini cheese truckles, 6 mini chutney jars, and 6 mini biscuit packs.
Where to buy: Chuckling Cheese
Artisan Cheese Advent Calendar 2023
SOLD OUT
Price: £150
For the ultimate cheese lover, this advent calendar consists of three deliveries for fresh fromage. Each piece is hand cut and hand wrapped and there are just 750 in stock.
Where to buy: Paxton & Whitfield
For men who cook
Cooks and chefs often have their own particular style so it’s not always easy buying something they’ll like. They likely have all the equipment and utensils they need, but spices are in constant demand, and you can get some really interesting ones for them to experiment with.
Just Spices Advent Calendars
Price: Small £29.99 Large £99.99
Choose your size based on your budget and get a variety of spice mixes, seasonings, and toppings. You’ll also get recipe ideas and with the large version, a free cookbook.
Where to buy: Just Spice
The Spice Discovery Advent Calendar
SOLD OUT
Price: £34.99
Try out new recipes with 24 spices from around the world. Including sweet and savoury flavours, you’ll get a recipe idea with each sachet.
Where to buy: Sous Chef
For nerds & gamers
There are plenty of gamers out there, so it’s no surprise this is a popular category. From superhero merchandise to high-end toys, it’s pretty easy to find something the man in your life will love.
LEGO Advent Calendars
Price: £19.99–£29.99
The reasonably-priced LEGO advent calendars come in five different versions. Pick the one to suit your recipient, whether it’s Star Wars, Avengers, or Harry Potter.
Where to buy: LEGO
TopCashback staff member Jack enjoys LEGO advent calendars:
“You get a mix of exclusive Christmas-themed mini figures and models based on the LEGO theme you choose (I go for the Star Wars one). The thing I particularly like about them is it takes me back to my childhood when I was obsessed with everything LEGO.”
For men with a sweet tooth
Even though we’re including chocolate advent calendars on this list, these options are far from your ordinary supermarket options. These decadent alternatives are a great way to treat someone to some luxury sweets for the countdown to Christmas.
Tony’s Chocoloney Countdown Calendar
Price: £13.99
There’s something irresistible about Tony’s and for £13.99, we think it’s a bargain. You’ll get 10 types of choccies: Fairtrade milk, dark, and white across 25 little windows.
Where to buy: Ocado
The Grand Advent Calendar
SOLD OUT
Price: £75
Indulge your special guy in the decadence of Hotel Chocolat. From truffles to milk chocolate baubles, this advent calendar for men also features beauty lip balm, hot chocolate, and alcohol-filled treats.
Where to buy: Hotel Chocolat
For a classic gift
Sometimes the answer is socks. There’s nothing wrong with that; not only are they a classic Christmas gift, but a useful one. We personally love a good comfy pair of Christmas socks to keep our feet fuzzy and warm, so here are our favourite sock advent calendars for men.
Happy Socks 24-Pack Advent Calendar Socks Gift Set
Price: £240
There’s something irresistibly charming about Happy Socks, and we love this colourful collection. The set features 24 crew socks in soft cotton with reinforced toes and heels.
Where to buy: Happy Socks
Boots Star Wars Men’s Advent Calendar
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Price: £34 £17.50
This mini advent calendar features 12 different pairs of ankle socks in sizes 6 to 11. Featuring the Star Wars theme, it’s ideal for fans of the franchise.
Where to buy: Boots
Kayleigh at TopCashback saved money on hers:
"I bought one for my boyfriend, which was supposed to be £35, but I paid £31.50 as I had an Advantage Card. I also got free delivery and 93 points to spend on something for myself. He said he's really happy he gets a new pair of socks each morning, and he's very excited to get the Yoda pair."
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Countdown to Christmas
If you were a bit of a fence-sitter when it comes to advent calendars, hopefully this guide has swayed you somewhat. We think advent calendars for men can be budget-friendly, creative, and great value for money. Advent calendars are also ideal for buying something without the commitment, as there’s a variety of products in smaller sizes.
We've included a variety of price ranges, which means some of the options are quite costly. Don't let this put you off; why not ask other friends and family members if they want to give it as a group gift?
This list is by no means a complete one; there are lots more men’s advent calendar options you can find to suit different hobbies and interests. Of course, you can always take a page out of staff member Katie’s book and make your own!
Have you bought any of these men’s advent calendars or a different one that’s been a hit? Let us know in the comments what we’re missing and what you loved about them.