Arghhhh need gift idea for couple!!

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We have some family friends who have done a lot for us in the past year and we’d like to buy a Christmas/ thank you gift for them.

The problem instant I don’t know them that well on a personal level- more of a chat at family parties etc. They are in their early 70s and love to entertain.

Booze would go down well but they have a fully stocked pub in their garden (not just a garden bar!) so they have everything.

They’re also going away for a month on Boxing Day so anything perishable is no good. Can anyone help!

Budget up to £100ish.

TIA!

Marks and Spencers gift card.

Is there a really nice place for lunch near them? Voucher for there.

Really nice throw/blanket for their “pub” garden

Voucher for a really nice restaurant local to them

or John Lewis voucher

What about a voucher for an experience company like red letter days or similar. Then they can choose something they'd like to do.

Euros, dollars or currency for wherever they are going. I’ve given that a few times and it’s always gone down well.

An unusual vermouth and/or Glen Feshie single malt bourbon cask…

I also think a voucher - maybe for a nice restaurant or spa in the area so they can treat themselves when they come home.

Brindisa hamper?

Fondue kit. Hotel Chocolat do a nice chocolate one.

Nice wine decanter bottle, this is a bit over budget but looks gorgeous https://www.harrods.com/en-gb/p/eto-wine-decanter-750ml-000000000007840287?gad_campaignid=20506518649&gad_source=4&gbraid=0AAAAADm-wgPbZX1KIqIqjWhHTa4vQaqM-&gclsrc=aw.ds&utm_campaign=EN%2BUK%2BPMaxShoppingDDS%2BOnlineLow/Weak%2BAny%2BAll+Products%2BTier+1&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google

Does their pub have a name?
Personalised bar mats or tea towels for the pub?

Lighting. A beautiful lamp or outdoor lighting for the bar area would be a great gift and you could get something very nice for £100.

That’s what I’d picked but DH said he thought it was more summery!

Give them some currency for where they are going on holiday

Not a voucher - feels like handing over cash to me. How about one of these. www.johnlewis.com/solo-stove-mesa-xl-stainless-steel-tabletop-smokeless-firepit-stand/silver/p111794588?tmad=c&tmcampid=7&s_share=jlappios_Y29tLmFwcGxlLlVJS2l0LmFjdGl2aXR5LkNvcHlUb1Bhc3RlYm9hcmQ=

Can you get them some foreign currency if they’re going abroad? Tell them to have a meal on you…

Asda etc gift card, don't know anyone who would turn down a free shop.
Local restaurant gift card / voucher
Murder mystery night at a hotel.
Tickets to see a show

Is there somewhere near them that does a “make your own gin” experience or similar? I’m aware of a couple of distilleries that do it in different parts of the country. That way they could make their own gin to serve in their bar

How about ingredients for a cocktail. Maybe a Negroni which is Gin, Campari and Vermouth. Pack in a nice basket with a printed recipe.

Or a Hugo Spritz, Prosecco, Elderflower liquer and a posh soda syphon.

Restaurant voucher
Theatre voucher
A bottle of good single malt whisky (I know you say they have a bar but everyone appreciates a decent bottle if they like a drink!)

Also agree with the ETO Wine Decanter 😍

Not at all! There are some lovely bar-type snacks in there!

Do you have an Everyman cinema near you? Really comfy cinema with sofas and table service for food and drinks. They sell vouchers.

Or Picturehouse … their cinemas are very appealing too with an upmarket feel & selling nice food & wine and comfy seats and it feels a treat going to one.

Very different to the local Odeon.

We send out food hampers and they are well received. The m&s ones are delivered by dpd. They also do fruit baskets.