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Father’s Day gifts and experiences
On Sunday 15th June, Father’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate the father figures in our lives, from new dads to seasoned pros, those who have brought fatherly wisdom into our world and those who are on the cusp of being a parent.
share Whether you live near or far, get to spend the day together or want to send a heartfelt present, from wellness to luxury, gifts to experiences, here are Canary Wharf’s top recommendations.
Foodie Favourite for Father Figures
Perhaps the most perfect way to spend Father’s Day is with a meal out together, from a classic Sunday lunch, to a leisurely brunch. Travel the world with a whole host of restaurants to choose from in Canary Wharf, bringing you options for foodie favourites and dedicated menus throughout the day.
Feels like June
Enjoy brunch or dinner with a little California style at Feels Like June. The vibrant eatery is known for embodying the flavours, scents, and sensations of summer with all-day dining that celebrates flavourful ingredients. For Father’s Day they are giving you a complimentary glass of lager or dessert with any main meal or two small plates ordered per person, either from the brunch or dinner menu. Simply add #DAD to your reservation.
Humble Grape
For wine lovers, few places could be better for a Father’s Day celebration than Humble Grape. Known for its knowledge of viticulture, 450 wines and sommelier recommendations, the waterside wine bar is celebrating the occasion by giving you £35 in credit towards a wine of your choice when you book a table for four, for their Sunday roast. Choose from an array of options including their popular dry aged sirloin, roasted pork belly, or a taste of all meats with their ‘Humble Mix’.
Hawksmoor Wood Wharf
An eco-friendly floating pavilion, Hawksmoor Wood Wharf is the place for sustainable seafood, steak, seasonal cocktails and more. Taking inspiration from the Manhattan steakhouse, it’s designed to be reminiscent of luxury on the high seas during the golden age of travel. Gaze out across the water as you tuck into ethically reared grass-fed dry-aged beef, south coast seafood, and some of their New York-style greatest hits for a truly special Father’s Day lunch or dinner.
Blacklock
A modern take on the 1690s chophouse tradition, Blacklock on Frobisher Passage has become a firm favourite on the Wharf since it opened in 2023. All about great quality, value, and a buzzing atmosphere, pop in for Sunday lunch including options ranging from pig’s head on toast starters to 55-day aged beef rump, signature cocktails, wine on tap, or a simply superb steak sarnie.
Kricket
An Indian-inspired restaurant whose Soho sister earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand in its first year, Kricket is the fourth location in a bijoux collection owned by university friends Will Bowlby and Rik Campbell. Enjoy innovative dishes honouring sub-continent flavours, for a Sunday lunch with a spicy twist or a feast of small plates and sensational snacks.
Din Tai Fung
Crowned the ultimate dumpling destination by Forbes and TimeOut, Din Tai Fung has a global reputation for delivering delicious meals, with signature dishes including Xiao Long Bao (steamed dumplings) and steamed chicken soup. For more than 60 years, the brand founded by Mr Bing-Yi Yang in Taiwan has been redefining Chinese cuisine, and now has a Michelin star as well as more than 170 restaurants around the world – including Crossrail Place. Head over for dinner with a difference on Father’s Day, or cook up a storm of your own with one of their masterclass experiences, learning how to make your very own Xiao Long Bao Soup dumplings.
Soma
Make it a truly special day out with a visit to Soma on Father’s Day. Hailed as a modern, minimalist take on the classic speakeasy, its sister bar in Soho was voted Best Bar at the GQ Food & Drink Awards. Serving drinks inspired by the Indian subcontinent, it’s the perfect place for pre- or post-dinner drinks in a manner like nothing you’ve experienced before. Try a ‘Mango’ original with Toki whisky, Alphonso mango, Ancho Reyes Verde, and honey, or perhaps a ‘Samphire’ with samphire tea, Pentire Adrift, ginger, and green chilli.
Roe
Popular for their root-to-stem, nose-to-tail ethos, Roe is the restaurant named for the UK’s native deer. Serving up rare breed meats, carefully sourced fish, and regenerative crops from across the country, the restaurant overlooks South Dock and offers a choice of nibbles, flatbreads, skewers, grilled options, larger plates and sides, championing high quality, British ingredients for a Father’s Day meal with flavour and feel-good factor.
Lina Stores
Whether you want lunch or dinner, Lina Stores will be opening on 9th June, just in time for Father’s Day. This fresh and welcoming restaurant will be flinging open its doors and offering a restaurant, delicatessen, and bar, all in one place. The restaurant will serve an Italian feast of fresh pasta, antipasti, secondi and dolci. Head to its ground-floor delicatessen for fresh salads, homemade panini, cakes, and Italian coffee, or settle in at the accompanying Bar Lina for aperitivo hour.
The Ivy In The Park at Canada Square
Overlooking Canada Square, The Ivy in The Park is one of the most popular restaurants in town, combining Art Deco glamour with delicious dishes that fuse British classics with Asian inspiration from brunch ’til dinner. Choose from multiple places to sit, including the main dining area or two outdoor terraces. Their Sunday roast is a particular favourite, featuring chicken with stuffing, roast beef, or lamb, with Yorkshire puddings, rosemary roast potatoes, green beans with almonds, carrot and swede mash and a red wine gravy.
Gorgeous gifts
Maybe you will be able to see your father figure on 16th June to give him his gift in person, or perhaps you want to send him something special to remind him he’s in your thoughts. Either way, from sentimental tokens to spoiling him rotten, some gifts speak volumes.
Father’s Day fragrances
For pampered patriarchs, aftershaves and grooming gifts are amongst the most luxurious presents around. At Jo Malone London you will find rich, layered scents including their cypress and grapevine collection endorsed by ambassador, Tom Hardy. For those looking for eco-friendly skincare, Aesop is the Aussie favourite bringing contemporary apothecary vibes to everyday self-care. From Paris with love, it has to be Diptyque for bath and body care, home fragrances and the most luxurious candles. For a timeless classic, however, you can’t beat Penhaligon’s, the quintessentially British perfumer with its roots in mastering the art of the classic wet shave.
Sweet treats for super dads
The sweetest of gifts scale new heights with designer decadence and chic chocolatiers bringing you confectionary like you’ve never seen it before. For those with a passion for Swiss sophistication, Läderach’s FrischSchoggi slabs are the result of three generations of excellence. You can always rely on British chocolatier and cacao grower, Hotel Chocolat to produce the most beautiful collections, made with their mantra ‘more cacao, less sugar’. For something a little different, head to Lakrids By Bülow for gourmet, Danish liquorice in unique flavours, including gift sets so dads can sample favourites like their chocolate coated, or salty liquorice. Perhaps the most decadent of all, however, are gift boxes from the prestigious Charbonnel et Walker, known for their truffles and with Father’s Day options ranging from a Superlative 007 James Bond Hamper to a Heritage Collection of Fine Milk & Dark Chocolates.
Fashionable fathers
For the sartorialist in your life, Canary Wharf is brimming with apparel inspiration, from high street heroes to coveted couturiers. Hackett is the place for impeccable tailoring and luxurious casualwear rooted in fashionable Chelsea, while BOSS brings everything from signature suits to sportswear, especially with their new Spring/Summer collection. Crockett & Jones honour their shoe-making heritage, bringing Northampton knowhow to footwear since 1879. At Moss, discover modern suiting, elevated daily wear and carefully curated accessories, while Boggi Milano embodies a bold attitude and Italian innovation. You can never go wrong with Zara or Next, while Reiss has a knack for making the simplest knitwear into a statement. Charles Tyrwhitt have been ‘the shirt experts’ since 1986, but also do excellent lines in comfy knitwear, polos, and more, while COS reinvents the classics for wardrobe essentials designed for everyday style.
Experiences everyone can enjoy
For quality time together, look for an experience that you can both enjoy, or perhaps something that the whole family can get involved with. In Canary Wharf you will find a wide variety of entertainment and activities, including experiences that are guaranteed to create memories worth treasuring.
Pitch Golf
New to the Wharf in 2025, Pitch Golf is the modern way to play, whether you’re new to the game or practically a pro. There are 11 state-of-the-art golf bays, two bars, shuffleboards, and Trendy Golf’s first European concept store to enjoy. Tuck into small plates at JIYŪ, and sip on creative cocktails as you engage in a little friendly competition.
Clays Canary Wharf
Bringing country pursuits to the city, Clays offers all the fun of a clay target shooting experience in the comfort of a state-of-the-art space. Settle into your own kiosk with huge high-definition screens, and get shooting as part of a thrilling, interactive game. Refresh and reload with a menu of sharing plates alongside carefully crafted cocktails. There are also heated terraces to relax on, and a treehouse-style DJ booth to entertain.
Grooming goals
From timeless barbering to the perfect shave, the modern man is a master of great grooming and appreciates an expert. So, why not treat him to some paternal pampering at London’s chicest men’s grooming experiences this Father’s Day?
ADAM Atelier
ADAM is the grooming atelier that’s best known for its classic barbering and shaving services, leaving men feeling restored, renewed and looking sharp. A modern space that’s instantly relaxing, they specialise in bringing old-world craftsmanship and grooming rituals into the modern world, offering services ranging from a wet shave to beard reshaping, head and neck massages, to hair cuts. Book him in, buy a voucher, or buy one of their products to use at home.
Jon Hala
Jon Hala is the specialist salon delivering cuts, colour, and customer care. They are especially well known for their masterful approach to colour, as well as precision technical cutting. Named after its founder, Jon Hala, who previously worked in the most prestigious salons in Mayfair, Knightsbridge and Chelsea, and has a high profile list of celebrity clients, this is the place for a quality cut.
Wayne Salon
Get personalised consultations and expert advice from this sought-after celebrity hair stylist, where a talented team promises both an exceptional experience and perfect results. New to the Wharf this year, this stylish and luxurious destination is an opportunity for dads to have a little peace and quiet, and emerge feeling like the best version of themselves.
Ted’s
For traditional Turkish barbering with London flair, Ted’s promises the closest shave this side of Istanbul accompanied by some of the finest barista coffee. They have a range of VIP treatments available to book, from Ted’s Shaving Grace (hair shape up, cut throat shave and steam) to The Cut Above (bespoke hair cut, clean shave or beard design). You can even go ‘Full Ted’ on your dad, with a treatment that includes an invigorating hot towel, massage, ear flaming, and a professional cut or shave.
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