The Ultimate Father's Day Gift Guide: Why experiences are the best gift for the dad in your life.

Each year as Father’s Day rolls around - Sunday 16th June, by the way - so too does the scramble to find the perfect gift to celebrate the dad in your life. Gift-giving takes a special kind of skill at the best of times but shopping for the ever-elusive dad? We know that can be an entirely different matter. 

This year do better than novelty socks and dodgy ties and treat your dad to something different with a gift voucher to enjoy one of our tours. Better yet, book tickets for you both to enjoy it together.

While the stereotypical gifts are always there as an option, what’s missing is the personal touch that truly makes a gift memorable. This year, instead of giving the dad in your life a gift that risks a fate collecting dust, why not give him an experience that will create lasting memories? 

Why experiences make better gifts

Quality time together

Sometimes it’s hard to beat some good ol’ quality time together. Experiences offer something that tangible gifts don’t - the opportunity to bond, connect and spend time together, creating fun and in our case, food-filled memories together. Whether a shared laugh over a local craft beer or discovering a new whiskey you both love, these memories will outlive any other panic-bought present. 

Adding a personal touch

The secret to nailing the perfect Father’s Day gift is about zeroing in on their hobbies and interests. An experience-based gift can be tailored to fit the specific interests of the dad in your life, making it much more personal and thoughtful. If your dad loves learning about the craft behind his favourite drinks, then a tour that indulges these passions is perfect and we happen to have just the tour he’ll love - keep scrolling for more on this. 

Less clutter

If you’ve done what others before you have struggled with and found the perfect gift for the dad in your life, hats off to you (although I’m not sure you would have landed on this blog post if that was the case). However, the reality is that physical gifts add to the clutter and if bought in a last-minute panic, may not be used frequently. Experiences, on the other hand, will still win you the gift-giving brownie points without taking up any precious space at home…or in the garage. 

Now that we’ve covered why experiences are the superior gifting option this Father’s Day, we’ve got two exciting tours that the dad in your life will love.

Crafty Beer and Tasty Bites Tour

Tour Overview: 

Take your dad’s love for craft beer to new heights with our Crafty Beer & Tasty Bites tour. Over 3.5 hours, we’ll delve deep into Belfast’s vibrant beer scene, tasting seven sensational beers, some wild and whacky, paired with three distinct tasty bites. 

Our passionate guides, true beer aficionados, will lead you through an unforgettable journey of flavours and stories. Whether your dad is a seasoned beer lover or just starting to explore the craft, this tour is perfect for both.

Why your dad will love it: 

If your dad is a beer enthusiast or new to the world of craft beer, this tour is guaranteed to be a hit. He’ll soak up the craftsmanship of local brewers and the joy of perfectly paired, tasty bites all while being immersed in our passionate tour guides’ extensive knowledge. He’ll leave brimming with newfound fun facts about beer to show off to his friends (and anyone who’ll listen).

Whiskey Walk

Tour Overview: 

Is your dad a whiskey enthusiast or keen to learn more about Irish spirits? Our Whiskey Walk offers an intriguing experience through Belfast’s whiskey heritage. Guided by our whiskey experts, discover Belfast’s pivotal role in whiskey making, visit iconic whiskey bars and taste a dram from the world’s oldest licensed distillery

Why he’ll love it: 

For the dads who enjoy their whiskey, learning about its origins and the best of Belfast’s whiskey bars, this tour is perfect. It’s a chance to discover new favourites in a sociable and educational setting.

This Father’s Day step away from the usual gifts and give the dad in your life an experience he’ll remember. Whether he’s a craft beer aficionado or a whiskey connoisseur, our Crafty Beer and Tasty Bites Tour or our Whiskey Walk offers an easy and thoughtful gift. 

Book a tour today or browse our gift vouchers to make this Father’s Day an unforgettable one.