Don’t worry, you haven’t left it too late to grab a gift for the significant male figure in your life. There are still loads of great things to do, buy, enjoy, eat and drink. Whether the dad in your life is a social butterfly or whether he would prefer to mark the occasion at home in peace, here are a few last-minute local ideas for Father’s Day.
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FREE DESSERT FOR DADS AT PERU PERDU – AND HE CAN BRING THE DOG
Neighbourhood dining South American concept Peru Perdu want to make Father’s Day a little sweeter, by offering dads a complimentary dessert. on Sunday 20th June, dads booked in to enjoy the acclaimed Peru Perdu Sunday roast can choose from any of the indulgent Peruvian inspired desserts - including the signature dulce de leche cheesecake.
Making sure man’s best friend doesn’t miss out on the action either, Peru Perdu will serve a complimentary dog Sunday roast, with the option of chicken or beef, veg and bone gravy. Available when two or more guests are dining.
Throw in the option of Bottomless Bloody Marys for £15 pp and Bottomless Pisco Sours for £20pp and you’ve got a great Father’s Day gift.
To book a table visit www.peruperdu.com or call 0161 549 000
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LOWRY HOTEL FATHER’S DAY @HOME AFTERNOON TEA WITH A TWIST
The 5-star, iconic Lowry Hotel’s River Restaurant has launched an at-home Gentleman’s Afternoon Tea – with nationwide delivery.
The menu, which requires minimal cooking, includes a prime beef burger topped with BBQ pulled pork and glazed stilton, mini chicken and bacon pie and beef sandwiches finished with chunky coleslaw. There are also luxurious three cheese and pancetta scones with smoky bacon jam and chive sour cream.
To hit the sweet spot, there’s a delicious Jack Daniels trifle and a rich dark chocolate and salted caramel choux bun. This Father’s Day Afternoon Tea @HOME also includes two bottles of Birra Moretti.
It's £49 for two people and is available for delivery nationwide on Friday 18th, or can be collected from The Lowry Hotel on Sunday 20th June between 10am-2pm.
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POP UP SHOP, BEER AND SUNDAY ROAST AT THE REFUGE BY VOLTA AT KIMPTON CLOCKTOWER
Take dad to an all-day celebration featuring a pop-up shop in The Den (from 12 noon to 6pm), alongside music, food and drinks happenings throughout the venue (until 11pm), it’s the perfect space to spend quality time in style.
The Father’s Day special will feature an exclusive mini record store in partnership with Clampdown Records and a contemporary homewares and accessories pop-up shop from Deadstock General Store. They’ll be joined by local breweries, Pomona Island and Shindigger. Food includes The Refuge’s legendary Sunday roast, along with street food by EATMCR on the Waterhouse Way terrace. Completing the line-up are the finest local DJs to keep things groovy.
Book : www.refugemcr.co.uk
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FREE STARTER FOR DADS AT SANSKRUTI
Sanskruti, the Mauldeth Road Indian vegan and vegetarian restaurant are offering a free starter for all dads on Father’s Day – this could be from their wide range of starters including the Bateta Vada, Punjabi Samosa or Onion Bhaji although the offer doesn’t include the sharing platters but all the other starters are included in this offer.
Sanskruti also have outdoor seating set up which will be perfect if the weather is good.
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GET DAD THE ULTIMATE CHEESE BOX
The team at Altrincham based cheesemonger’s New Market Dairy, recognised as one of the top 20 specialist cheese shops in the British Isles, have created a special Ultimate St. James cheese box (£40) to put a big cheesy grin on dad’s face…
It includes:
250g St. James - a washed rind soft sheep’s milk cheese, produced by Martin Gott and Nicola Robinson at Holker Farm Dairy, Cark.
250g Lady Grey - a semi-soft in the round vine ash goats’ milk cheese made with milk from Holker Farm’s own herd.
250g Goashee - a mixed-milk cheese, made with a blend of sheep’s milk and goats’ milk from Holker Farm’s own animals. A jar of Fine Cheese Co pickled onions and piccalilli and a box of Fine Cheese Co spelt crackers.
Place your order via www.newmarketdairy.com by 17th June, for delivery on Saturday 19th June or collect your order in person from New Market Dairy Altrincham.
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GET PAPA A PIZZA MAKING KIT
This year might be ‘different’ but you can still give him something special to say thank you this Father’s Day with a Dough-Re-Me Neapolitan Pizza Kit. Each kit has been lovingly created using only the finest ingredients sourced directly from Italy, with no artificial preservatives or flavourings and comes complete with all the ingredients to make two (£22.95) or four Neapolitan margherita pizzas (£34.95)
Hand-made 48-hour naturally fermented Caputo flour pizza dough, signature tomato sauce, made using only the finest San Marzano tomatoes, and delicious fior di latte mozzarella. Plus some little extra finishing touches… extra virgin olive oil, organic basil, Malden sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
All orders must be placed by midnight on Wednesday 16th, to be delivered free of charge by Saturday 19th June. A variety of dietary options are available, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten free. To place your order visit: www.dough-re-me.co.uk
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A GIFT HAMPER OR MEAL BOX FROM BREDA MURPHY
Award winning Ribble Valley restaurant and deli chef Breda Murphy has recently launched a nationwide frozen food delivery service. They have created a special Father’s Day Meal Box to keep dad (and more) stuffed all weekend with 2 x two-portion steak and ale pie, 2 x two-portion shepherd’s pie, 1 x two-portion rhubarb and apple compote crumble, 1 x two-portion delicious date and Irish Whiskey sponge with sticky toffee sauce and a timelessly tasty Parkin loaf a perfect treat for Dad and the family (£120.)
Or treat him to a Fathers Day Box (pictured, £45) filled with luxury gifts including Breda’s homemade mini parkin loaf, Bowland Deer Stalker Beer, whole hazelnut truffles, men’s luxury 3 in 1 wash and all butter fudge. Gifts and hampers available UK-wide via courier delivery service.
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