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

Grind Milk Frother

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 our eyes secondary, you might also be pleased to know that it froths milk.

Papier Monogram Leather Notebook

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

Rolex Philosophy

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.

Soho Skin Detox Face Mask

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.

Rains Wash Bag

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.

The White Company Robe

What were we saying about cliché gifts? Well, forget everything we taught you. When it comes to dressing gowns, anyway. Like a bottle of his favourite liqueur, a fresh robe will always be at the top of our list.

Fortnum & Mason Mini Meat Pie Selection

Some might say that our reliance on Fortnum & Mason for gift ideas is tantamount to a crutch, but when the royal-favoured department store churns out such sub-£30 parcels as this selection of decadent meat pies, can you really blame us? Add a jar of piccalilli for £5.95.

Casio MTP-1302PSG-7AVEF Watch

A simple, LED screen Casio watch will set you back just thirty or so pounds. For just double that — still a small fraction of the cost of most watches that your husband really, genuinely wants — you can get something as magnificent as this two-tone stainless steel model.

Horace Face Kit

It would take a lot for a brand to overtake Kiehl's as our go-to for grooming essentials, but if anyone is going to do it, it'll be Horace. A French label using the simplest of ingredients to deliver big results, get him started with this bafflingly affordable set of cleanser, scrub and a moisturiser of your choice.

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.

Cheesegeek Cheese Subscription

Is it a bit much to enrol him in a repeating subscription of top-tier cheese? Probably, but then the practice of giving and receiving presents has gotten so out of control we reckon this is on the understated side. A subscription gift with panache.

Brewdog Cold Beer Socks

It’s so important to state one’s allegiance to things that one feels strongly about. A pair of socks proudly touting the cultural importance of cold beer, then, is more a call to arms than a frivolity for the feet.

Diptyque Oud Palao

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.

Chelsea Peers Pyjamas

Pyjamas have their place in every gift guide because they fulfil the two tenets of present-giving: usefulness and desirability. These PJ bottoms by Chelsea Peers do both effortlessly and for less than £50. How? With soft cotton poplin stripes that feels lovely against the skin and a world-beating design that transcends the idea of the pyjama itself.

Mr P. Shearling Suede Slippers

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

Hot Sauce Challenge Set

We’re not sure whether men really liking hot sauce or hot sauce being included in gifts for men came first in this chicken/egg situation. All we know is that we’re here in a place where people love to buy this most visceral of condiments for special occasions. If you’re one of those people — and he’s a fiend for sauces that score highly on the Scoville scale — then allow us to introduce you to Sauce Shop’s entry into the genre.

The Star Wars Archives. 1977–1983 (Taschen)

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.

Aesop Hand Care Trio

That delightful bastion of herbs and balms Aesop knows luxury gifting like few others at this price point. Sure, it’s more expensive than a gift set from Boots, but the hand wash, balm and cream contained in this trio is as covetable as it gets.

Skims Boxer Briefs

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.

Soho Home House Sheets

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.

Ploughman's Hamper of Luxury Cheese & Craft Beer

Three powerful kinds of cheese can be found in this very posh, very boozy example of a Ploughman’s hamper: Snowdonia’s “Black Bomber” extra strong cheddar, mature cheddars with pickled onion and beechwood smoke, plus a Red Leicester with habanero chillies. Also included: crackers, pearl onions, chutneys and two bottles of craft beer.

Arcade1Up Street Fighter

We might have just found our new favourite go-to brand for gifting, and it’s stocked via Selfridges for ease of delivery. Arcade1Up provides miniature arcade games for your own home, meaning that you (or in this case, he) can get important practice hours in with Street Fighter without pumping out coins.

Book and Beer Club

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.

Happy Socks Gift-Set

The sock must be either one of two things: sartorially supportive or a way to brighten your day. While these inflatable elephants, grinning dinosaurs and wired crocodile socks could fulfil the first category, it’s a very specific kind of person that could pull it off. Instead, these are some of the best fodder for the latter purpose we've seen in a while.

Kapital Crocheted Octopus

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.

Maison Balzac Bordeaux Decanter

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. We like Maison Balzac's glass-grape crowned one. A lot.

Apple HomePod Mini

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.

D1 Milano Watch Survival Kit

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.

Lakers NBA Finals 2000 T-Shirt

If Pedro Pascal is doing it then we feel better about it too, which is why his latest outing in a Lakers tee has lead us to add buying a bootleg bit of sports memorabilia to our list of acceptable practices. Vintage is hard to come by, but Etsy is not.

Voited Ripstop Travel Blanket

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.