Best Father's Day Gifts for Dads Who Want Nothing
Even Dads who say they want nothing would (secretly) love these
We all know the struggles of finding the perfect gift for Dad, especially when he insists he wants nothing. Even if your Dad needs nothing, he won't say no to spending quality time together with you. Here are some fun ideas!
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Enjoy Private Dining
If your dad is a foodie, he'll LOVE private dining. The food is often much better than restaurants, plus you get amazingly heartfelt hosts who love to tell you the stories behind the amazing food.
Here you'll enjoy a 7-8 course meal cooked by a passionate home chef, in the privacy of their lovely home. Not only will your family get to enjoy food that they can't get in restaurants, you’ll also get a cool private space all to yourself!
Yacht Day Out
If your Dad loves time with his family, and grandkids, he would love a yacht day out! This Father's Day, treat your family and extended family on a 4H yacht trip - kids can enjoy loads of water activities, and adults can enjoy BYOB drinks and BBQ. It's the perfect quality family time!
Make Pasta and Enjoy a Rooftop Meal
Take on a new food experience with the family by making your own pasta (perfect for foodie Dads!) and having it cooked by your lovely host. Picture a delectable squid ink tagliatelle in front of you as your fam shares a meal while basking in the scenic views on a beautiful rooftop - we guarantee Dad's going to love this snug and intimate time together.
Gin Tasting at Singapore's Top Distillery
If your Dad’s into drinks, this is the perfect activity to do together, without breaking the bank! Here at Tanglin Gin, you’ll get to indulge in a super cool distillery experience, a LOT of yummy gin AND the atmospheric vibes of the Dempsey jungles. If your Dad loves the gin here (he will!), you can even get him a bottle afterward!
Dine with Ex-Triad Members
Is your Dad a history buff? If so, he would enjoy going back in time on this heritage walk led by ex-gang members.
This is Singapore's 1st ever walking tour led by ex-gang members turned good! Uncover the underbelly of Singapore's past dark secrets of gangs, drugs & untold crime. After the walk, you'll get to enjoy a meal with your guide, and get to hear stories in a personal and intimate environment.
Be a Barista for the Day
This is THE ideal activity for any Dad who lives by his black coffee. Here you'll learn from the top baristas in Singapore how to execute to an industry standard, espresso and frothed milk preparation. It's perfect for Dads who are endlessly curious and love to learn what goes into their perfect cuppa coffee!
Pick Up Fishing Together
If your Dad has been wanting to try out fishing, take him to enjoy a fun beginner fishing workshop with the help of knowledgeable guides! You guys can then have a try at it yourselves whilst chatting away at the pier, amidst the panoramic Bedok Jetty 🎣 PS: If your catch is big enough, you can bring it home to fire up for dinner!
Enjoy a Private Rooftop Movie
If your family loves watching movies together, why not rent out a private rooftop for a movie night to remember?
Here, you'll have a beautiful secret rooftop garden all to yourself, where you can enjoy a private movie under the stars 🤩 This comes with 3 cocktails per person, and the host will provide a screen, projector and Apple TV (so you can stream movies from your own Netflix account). Order your Dad's favourite food and just enjoy a really chilled evening together!
Make the Perfect Steak Together
If your Dad loves steak like ours do, this is a super fun thing to do together! Learn how to grill the yummy Tomahawk Steak with grill experts who will teach you how to achieve that perfect char found in top steak restaurants. After you grill, you'll also be able to sit down and enjoy the steak together!
Go Kayak Fishing Together!
If your Dad is the outdoorsy type, he would love exploring Singapore with you on a kayak fishing trip!
Here, you will fish along the shores of Sentosa for bottom fishes - parrot fishes and groupers are especially common on this route. If they're lucky you may also catch a glimpse of a hawksbill sea turtle along the way! No experience of either fishing or kayaking is needed, but note that this is paced like a light morning jog.
Mead Making!
At this super cool workshop, you'll learn to make your own mead, taste honeys from around the world, and take home a bottle of your own!
This workshop would be a great gift for any father who enjoys learning new things, trying new foods, and spending time with his family. It is also a unique opportunity to learn about the history and science of mead making, and to create a special bottle of alcohol that can be enjoyed for years to come.
Build a Bike with Dad!
If your Dad loves cycling, treat him to his very own premium handmade bicycle! Even better, custom-make the bicycle together with him - it's an experience you'll be talking about for ages afterward!
Take your Dad to learn how to make his own premium belt-driven bike from a passionate team of bicycle-makers! Clinking cool bottles of beer while custom-making THE ultimate dream bike together - this is one experience your Dad will never forget.
Make Sweet Makgeolli Together
Bring your usual craft beer-lovin' dad to try out something new - Makgeolli! Here you guys can get your fill on different flavours of homemade Makgeolli and learn to make it yourselves (from a super passionate Korean chef no less!) Let your dad experience that sweet, creamy taste whilst spending a lovely afternoon together in a cosy private home.
Kombucha Brewing & Tasting in a Lovely Home!
If your Dad loves all things wellness and superfoods like ours, he would like this! Here you get to spend a super fun, chilled afternoon brewing Kombucha, in the lovely home of a private home brewer. Not only will your Dad get to learn how to make his own superfood (or superdrink!), you'll have a really fun time with him experimenting with lots of flavours with their extensive ingredients lab!
Go on Batman's Boat!
You know there's a scene in The Dark Knight, where Bruce Wayne made off with the entire Russian ballet on a cruise ship? Well, that ship is actually in Singapore, and you can actually feel like Batman for the day and have dinner on it! If that's not an insanely cool gift for your dad, we don't know what is.