Last-minute Father's Day gift ideas from independent Bristol businesses
Posted on: 17 Jun 2020Don’t forget - it’s Father’s Day this weekend, on Sunday 21 June.
If you haven’t got your hands on a gift just yet, then don’t panic: Bristol’s plethora of creators, makers and independent businesses can help.
From locally-brewed beer to a balloon ride across the city, here’s a handful of last-minute gift ideas you can grab for your loved ones this Father’s Day.
Get a Father's Day card from Card Shack
If you're going to grab your loved ones a Father's Day card, it'd make sense to get one from the Best Greeting Card Shop in Bristol, right?
Last month, The Arcade's independent greeting card shop, Card Shack, won the 'Best Greeting Card Shop in Bristol' title in the Acquisition International's Business Excellence Awards.
Right now, Card Shack is stocking loads of Father's Day cards and gifts in preparation for Sunday, some of which have been created by local artists.
They've also got a nifty online shop, with same-day dispatch Monday to Saturday, and a Click & Collect service.
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Order beer from Bristol breweries
Whilst pubs are shut for now, why not treat them to the next best thing: local beer delivered to your door.
Take a look at our extensive list of Bristol breweries offering a local delivery service here.
To give you a taste of what's on offer this Father's Day, BS2 brewery, Tapestry, is delivering 5L Mini Casks of their renowned Swingball IPA and Sunday Best bitter ahead of the weekend.
The Bristol Beer Factory taproom in Southville is open for order collections until 18:00 on Saturday, and Wiper & True will be donating £1 from every order to Stand Against Racism & Inequality.
But be quick! Today (Wednesday 17 June) is your last day to order in time for Father's Day from Bristol breweries. Step on it.
Or grab some coffee from local coffee shops and roasters
If they're not into beer, they might be into coffee.
A few weeks ago, we rounded up several Bristol coffee shops and roasters offering a local delivery service. Check it out right here.
In the list, you'll find discounts, a range of coffee subscription services, and a micro-batch speciality coffee roaster who offers local delivery by bike named Lost Horizon Coffee (pictured below).
Order some eco-friendly wine from Porto
Now this is a pretty cool gift idea if the person you have in mind loves wine and cares about the planet.
Recently, we chatted with Anton Mann of Xisto Wines and Port O'Bristol.
Port O' Bristol is a pioneering trade hub, working to import wine from Portugal using traditional cargo ships as an eco-friendly alternative. Then, Anton and his wife Lela sell the imported wine via their sister company, Xisto Wines.
At the moment, Xisto Wines is operating a 'Wine Round', in which the team will deliver their eco-friendly, Portuguese wine to your door with reclaimed bottles and wine bags. Check out Xisto's online store here.
Bonus gift idea for the eco-friendly: Illustrate, a sustainable fashion and stationery brand with Bristol stores inside The Arcade and on Park Street, has got an online store.
At the moment, Illustrate is offering free delivery on all orders over £10 with the code FREEPOSTUK.
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Book a flight with Bristol Balloons
It doesn't get much more 'Bristol' than this.
If you really want to push the boat out this Father's Day, why not take to the skies with Bristol Balloons?
Enjoy a panoramic view of Clifton Suspension Bridge after taking off from the Ashton Court Mansion, followed by some post-flight Champagne.
While COVID-19 has delayed the start of usual flying season, Bristol Balloons is now offering £40 deposit vouchers. Vouchers are valid for 12 months from when the company is advised by the government that it is safe to fly again.
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Get them a piece of Bristol history from Bristol Blue Glass
Bristol's glass-making tradition stretches back centuries, but Bristol Blue Glass has been keeping it alive since 1988.
With years of experience, the team have mastered the skills required to blow glass by hand to create the company's distinct range of bespoke products.
Using only traditional techniques, no moulds or machines are used during the glass-making process, allowing each creation to be entirely unique.
So why not grab them a bespoke piece of glassware this Father's Day? Check out the range on the Bristol Blue Glass website.
Treat them to a takeaway – a Sunday Roast, anyone?
Dozens of Bristol cafés, bars and restaurants have launched takeaway and delivery services amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
So, show them some love! Treat your loved ones to a takeaway from a Bristol independent this weekend.
In true Father's Day spirit, why not go for a takeaway Sunday Roast?
A range of local eateries are offering the no-fuss Sunday Roast option, including The Cloak and Dagger, The Volunteer Tavern's Pop Up Roast Team and The Lazy Dog.
Buy them some music from a local record store
Is your Dad a massive music fan? Well, ditch buying vinyl from Amazon – it's time to support your local outlets instead.
Here's a really long list of Bristol record stores, and how you can support them doing coronavirus. The list is full of the latest updates, links to online stores and delivery information.
Book tickets for a 2021 show at the Bristol Hippodrome
Who doesn't like a trip to the theatre?
Due to coronavirus, many 2020 shows at the Bristol Hippodrome have been rescheduled, including stand-up shows from some of the UK's biggest comedians, such as Rob Beckett and Russell Howard.
It has meant extra tickets have become available – Beckett has even added an extra date for his appearance later this year! Tickets are on sale now.
Tickets for the multi-award-winning 1996 production of Chicago The Musical also go on sale tomorrow (Thursday 18 June) at 10:00. Get tickets here.
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Grab some pop-culture merch from Bristol's new Television and Movie Store
This week, a new store stocking all-things pop culture opened in The Galleries.
A specialist retailer, The Television and Movie Store stocks a range of merchandise, clothing and collectables related to popular titles.
In addition to Doctor Who merchandise, which was the original Cardiff store's original speciality, the shop covers a huge range of genres; from Pokémon and Adventure Time to Star Wars and Superheroes.
Pop in this week for some last-minute Father's Day gifts.
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Go golfing
Lots of sporting activities are off-limits for now. But in better news, golf courses have reopened with social distancing measures.
Woodlands Golf, located in BS32, is now taking bookings by phone and email.
The golf course at Ashton Court has also reopened, with social distancing guidance available on the Bristol Council website.
The Bristol Golf Club, located in BS10, has released golfing guidelines too, and asks for golfers to book online before they visit.
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Pre-order a Bristol sport-themed face covering
Is your loved one a Bristol Bears or City fan? Are they a fan of the Bristol Flyers?
You can now pre-order face coverings with City, Bears and Flyers branding.
With each order, a donation will be made to the Bristol Sport COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund, which supports the delivery of food parcels to vulnerable communities across the city.
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How about some cocktails?
Want to get your hands on a great cocktail while cocktail bars are closed?
Check out this list of three, local and independent businesses with a cocktail delivery service, including Flipside's new Cocktail 2 You service.
With Flipside’s new ‘Cocktail 2 You’ service, fans of the bar can enjoy Flipside classics at home, with the help of nifty cocktail pouches.
Arriving complete with a bag of ice and garnishes, Flipside’s cocktail pouches allow you to serve hand-mixed cocktails straight up. That’s right: each pouch contains a hand-mixed cocktail, safely prepared by a Flipside bartender.
Brozen Bar has also launched a pre-order and collection service for their frozen cocktails, which are made using liquid nitrogen. Find out more here.
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