MOVE aside plain old chocolate, the best advent calendars for men this Christmas cover an array of hobbies, interests and tastes.
While conventional calendars are always a winner – after all, the likes of Dairy Milk, Celebrations, Reese’s Cups, or Lindt never go out of fashion – there’s now a whole variety of ways to count down to Christmas – from socks to gin, and pork crackling to hot sauce.
Starting the delightful door-opening process on December 1st is one of the best parts of Christmas and amplifies the excitement for the big day itself.
That’s why we’ve come up with the ultimate line-up of advent calendars for men. Whether he’s a beer fiend, skincare guru, Lego fan or serious lover of cheese – trust us when we say there’s a particular calendar for everyone’s festive desires.
For some, December is a time to eat, drink and be merry – so a cheese or beer advent calendar might be just the ticket for a month full of joy.
For others, the influx of Christmas party invites combined with the harsh winter weather means a grooming calendar is the way forward.
Whatever you’re into, we guarantee there’s a calendar that caters. So here’s our selection of the best advent calendars for men.
Craft beer-giants BrewDog has ventured into the 2021 craft beer advent calendar world with another best-seller – especially after last year’s sold out in mid-November.
For £39.95, you can bag yourself 24 beers that range from exciting IPAs and pales to sumptuous stouts and cracking collabs.
BrewDog has promised 14 new beers for 2021, too: six new Christmas beers and four online exclusives.
Order it now, for guaranteed delivery for the start of advent – perfect for any beer-lover, or any beer-venturer whose keen to try some new tinnies.
The beautiful festive print on this Aldi Advent Calendar is a winning point, but not as much as its contents: behind each of its 24 windows lies in wait miniature bottles of red, white and rosé wine.
Priced at under £40, this calendar is also an absolute bargain and the perfect way to toast the season.
Whisky aficionados, behold – The That Boutique-y Whisky Company advent calendar might be your best bet for the most perfect advent calendar ever.
Behind every door you’ll find a different 30ml sealed independently-bottled dram of whisky.
We don’t want to ruin the surprise but think bourbons, blends and bold barrel finishes. Delicious.
ASOS has launched a 12-day grooming advent calendar which includes skincare, grooming and hair care products from top brands like Bulldog, Gillette and LAB Series.
Each product comes in a numbered box and as an added bonus there’s a chance to win a stash of face and body goodies – all for under £35.
Last year this calendar sold out fast, so don’t hang about if you want to get your hands on one.
The Snaffling Pig advent calendar has gained a following over the last few years and is ideal for someone who isn’t too fussed about chocolate.
This year’s calendar includes the company’s award-winning snacks, with a mix of flavours including Black Pepper, Low & Slow BBQ, Marvellous Maple, Perfectly Salted, Pigs in Blankets and Salt ‘N’ Vinegar.
This calendar promises a light, crunchy and high-protein snack for those keen to indulge.
Ever since its launch, this brie-lliant calendar from The Chuckling Cheese Company has gained a huge following of cheesy fans who can’t get enough.
Each calendar includes 12 individually wrapped mini cheese treats, that cover eight different flavours, six mini chutneys and six mini cheese biscuits.
Each cheese is marvellously packaged in colourful wax. As gouda as it gets this festive season!
Take your obsession with James Bond to a whole new level with this advent calendar that celebrates the legendary British spy in all his suave glory.
Packaged opulently in foil gold and black, there are 12 lined draws each holding a paper-wrapped movie treat.
Items include a pair of 007 socks, a silk pocket square, truffles, Kamal Khan’s lucky dice and the star of the show – a genuine Casino Royale prop chip.
Imagine waking up to a different coffee every day in December. Sounds good? Then this is the calendar for you – and, it comes with free delivery in time for advent.
The Coffee Lovers advent calendar includes 25 hand-roasted, speciality coffees from around the world.
Each coffee comes in a pouch, which you simply add water to, brew for two to four minutes (depending on strength preference) and serve.
Each pouch contains up to two servings, so you can share it with someone you love, or enjoy a second cup all to yourself. Mmm.
For plenty of men, the charm of LEGO never goes away. So why not conjure up some childish wonder, with this Avengers-themed advent calendar?
Behind its 24 doors there are a number of mini builds and seven mini-figures that include Iron Man, Spider-Man, Black Widow, Thor, Thanos and other famous favourites.
The ideal gift for anyone who loves to get stuck into a LEGO set, they’ll be counting down to Christmas and adding to their Lego collection at the same time – win win.
For anyone who likes a tipple, this boozy chocolate advent calendar could be the best festive countdown yet.
It has 24 bottle-shaped chocolates filled with a syrup made from some of the most popular spirit brands, such as Jim Beam, Canadian Club and Drambuie.
Raise a glass or 24 to the festive season with a different gin every day of December with this jam-packed advent calendar from Virgin Wines.
The hand-picked selection of gins are a marvellous mix of well-known, award-winning names in the UK and boutique craft labels, meaning there’s something to tickle your tastebuds, whatever you’re into.
Every bunch of men contains at least one chilli lover. Fact.
And, if you are that chilli fanatic (or know him well), say hello to this advent calendar, which is filled with 12 chillis to turn up the heat, from Habanero to Carolina Reaper.
Yep, another boozy advent calendar. What can we say? Some men just love their spirits.
But this time we’re calling all vodka fans. This advent calendar has 24 x 30ml drams of vodka by 18 distilleries in 10 different countries.
Pukka’s advent calendar is the ideal festive treat for anyone who enjoys a cuppa.
Each day leading up to Christmas is filled with a new flavour of organic tea, with flavours including matcha green, lemongrass and ginger, peppermint and liquorice, and many, many more.
Give festive skin a major boost over the 12 days of Christmas with this advent calendar by award-winning grooming brand, Barber Pro.
It contains a range of masks for the face and under the eyes, to ensure skin is in peak condition come Christmas Day.
Celebrate the festive season with some liquid sunshine – this advent calendar contains 24 varieties of rum from 23 distilleries in 16 countries – now that’s what we call a treat.
Embark on a global rum tour from the comfort of your sofa – it’s the ideal way to toast the season.
Want the month of December to be as frisky as it is festive? Worth over £200, this Lovehoney calendar is all you need for your sexiest lead up to Christmas yet.
There are 12 products to try, and one – the Lovehoney Hot Shot male masturbator – is worth £69.99 alone.
Either enjoyed solo or as part of a couple, if you’re looking for a sensual exploration this Christmas, this is a gift that truly keeps on giving.
The best men’s advent calendars that are out of stock
Well, what can we say, advent calendars are in demand – a demand that is certainly unwavering!
Sadly, there’s a bunch of the best men’s advent calendars that are now out of stock – but don’t worry, we’ll be constantly updating this page with any updates.
Your best bet would be to bookmark this page and check back in for stock announcements, as you could beat us to it.
This clever tool advent calendar includes a mini portable screwdriving workshop for 17 different screw profiles – but sadly, it’s now out of stock, as others have pipped you to the post.
It’s got thousands of glowing reviews on Amazon, and shoppers say it’s great value for money.
If he’s into DIY and looking for a calorie-free advent calendar, this could be the one – so keep checking in with this page for further stock announcements.
Got a male beauty buff in your life? Look no further – Nivea has it covered with this calendar, which includes everything he’ll need for all those festive parties.
Products behind the 24 doors include face wash, face scrub, moisturiser, shower gel, a lip balm and even an eye mask, amongst other grooming favourites.
He’ll enjoy a festive treat every day in the run-up to Christmas and come December 25 will be fully stocked in the beauty department.
Sadly, it’s no longer in stock – but Boots has said there’s more stock coming in soon, so bookmark this page and keep checking back in.
This advent calendar provides grooming gifts and fun accessories for men, like a travel toothbrush, socks, a charging cable and a credit card wallet.
It also includes a combination of mini and full-size body washes and sprays to appeal to teens and their dads alike.
Unfortunately, it’s no longer in stock – but Wowcher has said more stock is coming back in soon, so keep checking back in for further updates.
Christmas is as much about food as it is about anything else and this Fortnum’s truffle-packed advent calendar has seasonal indulgence written all over it.
Like anything with a Fortnum’s stamp on it, it has an opulence that’s hard to deny. But for the luxury-loving chocolatiers among you, it contains a veritable feast of Belgian chocolate truffles filled with delectable flavours including hazelnut Marc de Champagne, Christmas pudding, Christmas Spice Butter Biscuit and Pecan and Maple Syrup. If you’re looking for luxury this festive season, this is it.
It’s now out of stock, but keep checking back in for further stock updates – as you could come across a Christmas miracle of your own.
How many days in an advent calendar?
Most advent calendars have 24 doors to open, which you begin on December 1st and finish on Christmas Eve.
Some shorter advent calendars have 12 days worth of doors to open. Traditionally, the 12 days of Christmas means the time from Christmas into the new year, so you can open your 12 doors during this time as an extra treat between Christmas and the new year, or start it in December as a shorter run-up to Christmas.
Where can I buy a beer advent calendar?
Beer advent calendars have been making waves over the last few years and the number of producers around the country grows every Christmas.
One of our favourites is this one from Beer Hawk which features above, but there are many more on the market from brands like BrewDog, BeerWulf, Virgin Wines and The Snaffling Pig Co.
Where to buy advent calendars for men?
The internet is your oyster – in recent years the market for alternative advent calendars aimed at adults has exploded.
No longer does the run up to Christmas mean opening tiny chocolates from tacky cardboard doors – these days, there are sophisticated advent calendars to suit whatever you’re into. From beauty to gaming, food to toys – see above for our ultimate selection of the best advent calendars for men.
What to put in an advent calendar for a man?
Making your own advent calendar is a fantastic idea and will make a truly personalised festive gift for the special man in your life.
Etsy and Not On The High Street have an extensive range of DIY calendars that can be filled up and you should also check out our favourite 9 make your-own calendars.
When it comes to deciding what to fill your advent calendar up with, it all depends on the man in question – ideas for fillers include beer and wine or other spirits, sweets and chocolate, cufflinks, Christmas jokes, handwritten notes, mini storybooks, grooming products, jewellery, aftershave, tickets to a show or sports game, techy accessories – the only limit is your imagination.
How much are advent calendars for men?
It’s hard to pin an exact price on an alternative advent calendar as they differ so massively depending on what’s inside.
In this edit, the Pukka Tea Advent Calendar is a modest £8.99, while the luxurious Fortnum’s Feasting Advent is a pricier £200, and United Oddsocks’ Calendar sits somewhere in-between at £35.
The true answer is an advent calendar costs as much as you’re willing to spend and there’s a perfect advent calendar out there for every man and every budget.
What to look for in a men’s advent calendar?
Once you’re happy the advent calendar you’re looking at fits within your budget, check how many doors there are to open – some have 24, some are 12, while others (the best ones) have 25.
Look for an advent calendar that represents the person you’re buying for, a beer obsessive will go mad for Beer Hawk’s calendar, while spice fans won’t be able to get enough of Menkind’s 12 Days of Chilli calendar – consider what they’re into and go from there.
And if you truly can’t find an advent calendar that works, why not make your own and fill it with personalised treats?
