Your dad deserves a real treat for father’s day, which is why you’ve got to push the boat out to make it the best one yet. But what do you get the man that’s got everything? The dining experience of a lifetime, of course. Plenty of restaurants are offering unique takes on your typical father’s day dinner that all the family will enjoy.
Here are some of the best unusual dining experiences he’ll love this year:
1. Wet Shave and Lunch – Aqua, The Shard, London
What dad doesn’t like having a professional shave? Combine this with delicious food and you may just be onto a winner. Aqua, an award-winning restaurant in The Shard, has teamed up with luxury male grooming company ManMade to create the UK’s highest barbers. Once you make your way up to the 31st floor you’ll be greeted by the pop-up salon offering wet shaves, beard trims and even quick haircuts. This treatment is complimentary before your meal.
The menu offers quintessentially British cuisine, from Lobster Benedict with poached egg to fig tart with braised shallots and horseradish mousse. The view from the shard is truly spectacular, diners here are able to see London from a new perspective.
2. Whisky Tasting - The London Eye
There are many
restaurant deals to be found in the run-up to father’s day, but why not make it an occasion that’s out of the ordinary? Like whisky and nibbles while you’re up in the London Eye. This special package is part of the Vinopolis Whisky Tasting Experience. You’ll enjoy 5 different whiskies and savoury nibbles while you admire the stunning views as you go twice around The London Eye.
3. Wild Food Foraging – Dorset
Venture out on a fun-packed day to Dorset with all the family. Mat Follas, a previous Masterchef winner, runs his own
wild food foraging experience and it’s absolutely perfect for father’s day. On this experience, you’ll spend the morning enjoying tea at his café. Then, you’ll take a leisurely stroll exploring the beautiful countryside in Dorset. You’ll be shown how to identify edible plants and seaweed with confidence. Then you’ll return to the café for a three-course lunch prepared with delicious seasonal and foraged ingredients.
4. Dans Le Noir – London
Dans Le Noir offers an exceptional dining experience like nowhere else because it comes with a twist. That is, you’ll be dining in the dark. You will be hosted and served by visually impaired people, as this restaurant intends to change your point of view about many preconceived ideas of the world. This will no doubt sharpen your other senses such as taste and smell. An amazing experience that offers a variety of culinary sensations!
5. Thai Cookery Class – Islington
Does your dad love Thai food? Then spoil him with an authentic
Thai cookery class run by the people that do it best. This class will help you get to grips with an eclectic mix of salty, sweet, hot and sour tastes often used in Thai cooking. After this course, you’ll be able to create mouth-watering Thai dishes from scratch at home! From making a classic spring roll to producing an array of colourful Thai dishes, tantalise your taste buds with this fabulous course where you’ll get to enjoy the fruits of your labour at the end.