Men’s advent calendars: top gifts for every type of guy

Last updated: 05/12/2024

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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've updated this guide with Black Friday prices. Some of the gifts in this guide have Black Friday discounts of up to 50%, so you can grab yourself a great deal while the sales last!

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 £6 at Ocado - read more

🎄BEST UPMARKET: Molton Brown Advent Calendar

£225 £168.75 at Molton Brown - read more

🎄 BEST GROOMING: The Bearded Man Beard Oil Advent Calendar

£32 at Menkind - read more

🎄BEST BEER: BrewDog Craft Beer Advent Calendar

£55 £46.75 at BrewDog - read more

🎄BEST OVERALL: Baylis & Harding Signature for Him Advent Calendar

£45 £22.50 at Boots [STOCK COMING SOON] - read more

Want some more suggestions? We’ve got lots more below, from cheese and wine to good old-fashioned socks and chocolate.

The best men's advent calendars for every type of guy

The best advent calendars for men don't have to pigeonhole you into stereotypically manly interests. Whatever your or your loved one's tastes, there is something to enjoy. From drinks, to food, to hobbies, the perfect advent calendar is out there.

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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


 🎁 Price:  £55 £46.75

A returning favourite. The BrewDog craft beer advent calendar offers cans of popular drinks like Hazy Jane, Clockwork Tangerine, and the iconic Punk IPA. It also comes with a BrewDog glass and free delivery.

An image showing a BrewDog advent calendar, several beer cans, and a beer glass

Virgin Wines Beer Advent Calendar

SOLD OUT


🎁 Price:  £79.99 £59.99

This beer advent calendar comes with 24 cans from craft breweries all over the world. It offers IPA, stout, lager, from established brands and newcomers alike. Reserve with a £10 deposit then pay the remaining amount when dispatched.

A polar bear calendar surrounded by drinks in the Virgin Wines Beer Advent Calendar

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.”

A homemade beer advent calendar

🍸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:  £74.95

If you want to sample different gins throughout the festive period, this Christmas advent calendar is right for you. Each door contains a 30ml sealed gin taster, so you can enjoy a tipple as you count down to Christmas.

Small samples of gin in front of a blue Christmas advent calendar for men

Mixed Wine Advent Calendar 2024
SOLD OUT


🎁 Price:  £99.99

For wine lovers, this mixed advent calendar is ideal for variety and value. Each day of the countdown comes with a quarter bottle across a mix of reds and whites. On Christmas Eve, you'll get a full-size bottle of Prosecco for the perfect  celebration. Reserve for £10 and pay the remaining balance when dispatched.

An image of bottles surrounding a Christmas scene, showing a wine advent calendar

Gin, Vodka, & Rum Liqueurs Advent Calendar SOLD OUT


🎁 Price:  £100

Tiptree have applied their fruit mastery to a series of liqueur spirits in this unique advent calendar. Get two small bottles of flavours including Strawberry Vodka, Raspberry Gin, and English Spiced Rum.

A picture of a spirits advent calendar, showing a box surrounded by small liqueur bottles

Where to buy:  Tiptree

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 2024

SOLD OUT


🎁 Price:  £30

24 different mini-bottles of beard oil give you a wealth of grooming essentials for facial hair luxury in December and beyond. With different styles and scents, this is the best advent calendar for men who love their facial hair.

A beard oil advent calendar, showing stylised facial hair on a white box

Superdrug Nivea for Men Advent Calendar


🎁 Price:  £35 £15

The ideal advent calendar for a man with an interest in general beauty and skincare. 24 different bathing, skincare, and self-care products help you look and smell your best during the countdown to Christmas.

A footballer and some grooming products on the front cover of the Nivea men's skincare advent calendar

🧴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:  £225 £168.75

This beautiful, luxury men's advent calendar comes with twenty-four unique fragrances, one for each day leading up to Christmas. Opening it each day is one treat, the present itself is another.

An image showing the golden exterior of the Molton Brown fragrance advent calendar

Baylis & Harding Signature for Him

Advent Calendar

 TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK


🎁 Price: £45 £22.50

Get an all-around luxury cosmetic advent calendar for men with this Baylis & Harding offering from Boots. With shampoo, body wash, aftershave, muscle soak, and more, it has everything a man needs for grooming.

The gold and black Baylis & Harding beauty advent calendar for men

☕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 Calendar

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🎁 Price: £34.95

Coffee lovers can enjoy the Pact Coffee Advent Calendar for its blend of high quality and sustainability. Twenty-five different coffees, including six highly limited flavours, give you something new to wake up with every day.

An open coffee advent calendar with many different blends inside, while a hand pours some into a cup.

Where to buy: Pact Coffee

Bird & Blend Tea Advent Calendar

SOLD OUT


🎁 Price:  £38

The original tea Christmas calendar is stuffed full of hand-blended tea strains, with fresh flavours to enjoy every day. With two teabags per door, you can share with a loved one or drink throughout the day.

A human hand opening the green Bird Blend tea advent calendar

🧀For fans of fromage

Like we said, you can get almost anything to count down the festive season these days, so it’s not surprising that cheese advent calendars are some 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 2024

'Merry Cheesemas'


🎁 Price:  £39.99

Back by popular demand in 2024, with 24 days of the best cheesy food you can imagine. Alongside twelve perfect bite-sized cheeses, this calendar comes with accompaniments like chutney and biscuits. It's the perfect snack every day.

A Merry Cheesemas advent calendar, showing Christmas-themed cheeses on the cover

Where to buy: Chuckling Cheese

Artisan Cheese Advent Calendar 2024

SOLD OUT


🎁 Price:  £150

The ultimate cheese lover will appreciate the wide range of artisanal products on offer. This cheese advent calendar has the finest hand-sliced, hand-wrapped dairy products behind each door.

The elaborate, golden, Paxton and Whitfield cheese advent calendar 2024

Where to buy: Paxton & Whitfield

Want more cheese advent calendars? We cover five more in our guide!

🍜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.

The Spice Discovery Advent Calendar

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🎁 Price:  £34.99

Those looking to vary up their flavours in cooking will love the Spice Discovery Advent Calendar. Each door contains a different spice, complete with an authentic and delicious recipe to cook with it.

An ornate and festive red-and-white box that contains the Spice Discovery Advent Calendar

Where to buy: Sous Chef

Chilli Klaus Chilli Advent Calendar

 TEMPORARILY SOLD OUT


🎁 Price: £60

Men who tolerate the heat better than most can put themselves to the test with the Chilli Klaus advent calendar. Spicy chillis, chocolates, licorice, wine gums, and other daily surprises add a bit of heat to the cold winter months.

A Santa figure against a green background on the front cover of Chilli Klaus chilli advent calendar

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 every day of the lead-up to Christmas.

Boots Star Wars Funko Advent Calendar TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK


🎁 Price:  £51.99 £41.99

Who doesn't love Star Wars? Apparently, it's Christmas-y now. Behind each door hides a mini Funko Pop patterned after a beloved character - including a truly festive and fun Darth Vader.

A festive Darth Vader on the cover of a Funko Pop Star Wars advent calendar

LEGO Advent Calendars


🎁 Price:  £19.99–£29.99

£15.99–£23.99

Everyone's favourite toy meets everyone's favourite franchises, with six LEGO worlds on offer this Christmas. Delight your own inner kid or a nerd in your life with Disney, Friends, Spider-Man, Harry Potter, Star Wars, or LEGO City gifts and mini figures to discover.

A Star Wars Christmas scene on the box of a LEGO advent calendar

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 in the run up to the festive season.

Tony’s Chocoloney Countdown Calendar


🎁 Price:  £13 £6.50

Tony's continue to offer some of the best Christmas value with £13 for their chocolate advent calendar. It has the best treats for any sort of taste. Find ten different types of chocolate spread among white, dark, and milk to make every day in December start sweetly.

tony's chocoloney advent calendar

The Grand Advent Calendar

SOLD OUT


🎁 Price:  £80

Indulge your special guy with this decadent Hotel Chocolat advent calendar. No expense has been spared to craft bite-sized premium chocolate treats, perfect for anyone with both a sweet tooth and a slightly refined palette.

A red advent calendar surrounded by expensive chocolates for the Hotel Chocolat Grand Calendar

🧦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 or novelty socks to keep our feet fuzzy and warm, so here is our favourite sock advent calendar for men.

Happy Socks 24-Pack Advent Calendar

Socks Gift Set


🎁 Price:  £242

Who doesn't love getting a new pair of socks for Christmas? This unique advent calendar gives all you need and more with one fresh pair of socks every day in the run-up to Christmas. Help you or a friend warm, comfortable, and fashionable from the ankles-down.

Twenty-four pairs of socks next to the Happy Socks advent calendar

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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 creative, a source of fun daily surprises, and great value for money. Advent calendars are also the perfect way to buy something without the commitment, as there’s a variety of products in smaller sizes.

Whether you're buying gifts for dads, boyfriends, brothers, or yourself, you don't have to limit yourself. There's almost endless variety for men's gifts during the Christmas countdown.

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. 


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