GIFT EXPERIENCES FOR BEST FRIEND

Looking for unique gift ideas for your best friend? Celebrate your friendship with special experiences that match their interests.

From food and drink tours to immersive walking tours, theatre and cinema experiences, painting masterclasses, perfume creation sessions, or champagne tastings, there are many ways to make your best friend's day truly unforgettable.

Food & Drink Tours - A Culinary Adventure

Treat your best friend to an exciting food and drink tour. Explore the best local eateries, sample delicious dishes, and enjoy guided tastings. This enjoyable experience is perfect for food lovers and those who appreciate culinary delights.

Walking Tours - Discover and Explore

Give the gift of exploration with a guided walking tour. Discover the history, culture, and hidden gems of a city. This immersive experience is perfect for those who love to explore new places and learn fascinating stories.

Theatre & Cinema Experiences - A Night of Entertainment

Surprise your best friend with tickets to the theatre or cinema. Enjoy a variety of shows and films, from classic dramas to modern blockbusters. This enjoyable experience is perfect for those who love the arts and entertainment.

Painting Masterclasses & Courses - Unleash Creativity

Indulge your best friend with a painting masterclass or course. Learn new techniques, create beautiful artworks, and enjoy a fun and creative session. This hands-on experience is perfect for art enthusiasts and those who love to paint.

Perfume Creation - A Personal Touch

Give the gift of a personalised perfume creation experience. Create a unique fragrance with the guidance of expert perfumers. This bespoke experience is perfect for those who love to express their individuality and enjoy luxurious scents.

Champagne Tasting - A Sparkling Celebration

Treat your best friend to a champagne tasting session. Sample a selection of fine champagnes, learn about their origins and production, and enjoy expert guidance from a sommelier. This luxurious experience is perfect for those who love bubbly.

Gift experiences for your best friend are about celebrating your special bond with memorable and enjoyable activities. Whether they enjoy culinary adventures, exploring new places, indulging in the arts, creating personalised items, or tasting luxurious champagnes, there’s a perfect gift waiting to make their day special.

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Best Rated Gin Tasting Experiences

GIN JAUNT Golden Age of Gin Private Walking Tour by Coutours

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Gin lover? Join your own professional guide on this juniper-soaked saunter through London.
An image of a glass of water with lemon, Golden Age of Gin Private Walking Tour. Coutours

Coutours

London

£300(£150pp)

CRAFTED TO PERFECTION The Ultimate Gin Cocktail Masterclass by Sipsmith Distillery

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Known for its mission to create the world’s best London Dry Gin, The Sipsmith Distillery is the first copper-pot distillery to open within London's city limits since 1820.
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Sipsmith Distillery

Chiswick, London

£130(£65pp)

GIN DISCOVERY Gin Cocktail Masterclass with a Guided tour by Bombay Sapphire Distillery

5

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Enter the global headquarters of one of the world’s most famous gins – Bombay Sapphire Gin.
An image of a bottle of rum and a glass of gin, Gin Masterclass with a guided tour. Bombay Sapphire Distillery

Bombay Sapphire Distillery

Freefolk, Basingstoke and Deane

£80(£40pp)

Most Popular Dining Experiences

I LOVE VIEW Indulge in the Exquisite Chef's Tasting Menu at The Shard with Oblix

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Located on the 32nd floor of London's iconic Shard, dining at Rainer Becker's sophisticated urban dining at Oblix West is one of the city's most unique experiences.
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Oblix

London

£250(£125pp)

TRADITION TRIUMPHS Majestic 3-Course Dinner at Michelin-Starred Restaurant, The Goring

4.89

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A neighbour of Buckingham Palace with a Michelin star to their name, The Goring Dining Room is London fine dining at its best.
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The Goring Dining Room

London

£150(£75pp)

WEEKEND-LOVE OF FOOD Weekend Three-Course Lunch by Elegant Clos Maggiore

4.36

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Ranked among the most romantic restaurants in London, Covent Garden’s Clos Maggiore provides a setting unlike any other.
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Clos Maggiore

Covent Garden, London

£100(£50pp)

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TOUR DE FRANCE 8-Course Tasting Menu at One Michelin-Starred Club Gascon

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Club Gascon re-imagines traditional cuisine from the south-west of France.
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Club Gascon

London

£300(£150pp)

DINING IN DONOSTIA Exclusive Michelin-starred Foodie Getaway in San Sebastián

5

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Famous for unrivalled local cuisine – from Michelin starred molecular gastronomy to authentic Basque dishes – San Sebastián is every food lover’s dream.
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Getaway

San Sebastián

£1510(£755pp)

WINE FLIES WHEN YOU'RE HAVING FUN Premium Beginners 4-Hour Wine Course by The London Wine Academy

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Learn how to identify the various flavours and scents of a variety of different wine styles from some of the best producers in the world.
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The London Wine Academy

Multiple locations available

£383(£191.5pp)

ROMANTIC ESCAPE Couples Retreat Spa Day with Truffles and Champagne by Cloud Twelve

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Hidden down a picturesque mews in Notting Hill is one-of-a-kind wellness and lifestyle club, Cloud Twelve.
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Cloud Twelve

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London

£500(£250pp)

SHOW TIME Daytime London Theatre Premium Seats and Dining at Clos Maggiore

5

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Enjoy a day in the town, with pre-theatre dining and the best seats in the house at one of London's hottest shows.
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Clos Maggiore & The Ticket Machine Group Ltd

Multiple locations available

£320(£160pp)

1000 YEARS OF HISTORY Private Westminster Abbey Tour With Expert Art Historian, Katie Wignall

5

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Explore one of London’s most iconic sites, Westminster Abbey, with art historian and professional Blue Badge Guide, Katie.
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LookUp London

Westminster, London

£360(£180pp)

PERSONALISED PERFUME Customise Your Own Women's Fragrance by Royal Perfumers Floris

4.94

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Floris London is the world’s oldest perfumery, founded by Juan Floris in 1730 and still run by his decedents to this day from its home in St James’s, London.
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Floris

Mayfair, London

£750(£750pp)

RUSTIC AFFAIR Seven Course Tasting Menu by Purslane

4.95

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A relaxed and intimate townhouse restaurant offering fine dining by candlelight, tucked away on St.
An image of a plate of food with meat, Seven Course Tasting Menu. Purslane

Purslane

Silvermills, Edinburgh

£190(£95pp)

LET'S COOK! Full-Day Weekday Cookery Course by Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons

4.75

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Learn from the best and enhance your culinary skills with The Raymond Blanc Cookery School.
An image of a group of people in a kitchen, Full-Day Weekday Cookery Course. Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, A Belmond Hotel

Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, A Belmond Hotel

Great Milton, South Oxfordshire

£395(£395pp)

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