Due to the challenges of COVID-19, life is far from ordinary again this year. Valentine's Day is fast approaching and in place of experience days and romantic get-a-aways, subscriptions make the perfect gift that keeps on giving. Gift a subscription perfect for him and watch as coveted items are delivered well into 2021, keeping the much-needed good vibes going.

This list of the best subscription boxes could go on and on thanks to the diverse range of deliverable goodies out there. Instead of making you scroll forever, here are some favourite brands and ideas to inspire you.

Gadget Discovery Club

Gadget Discovery Club is one of the most unique subscription boxes around. They curate state-of-the-art gadgets, expertly picked by their tech buyers, and ship out one item per month to subscribers. That's right, folks across the globe are unboxing a new gadget every month and upgrading their tech lifestyle with ease. The subscription can be tailored to those 'nowhere close to tech-savvy, a frequent gadget user or a total gadget geek'. GDC team up with well-known innovators such as Google Home, Smoovii, Oral-B, Samsung and more. Save £5 on your gift order with the discount code LIST5.
gadgetdiscoveryclub.com

Flavourly Beer Club

Beer lovers deserve good beer and the Flavourly Beer Club delivers just that. Like many other beer subscription services, Flavourly put their stamp on each monthly delivery, shipping out eight hand-picked small-batch craft beers and snacks as well as their in-house magazine. Beer Club members are encouraged to get busy online rating their brews and talking about their favorites. Boxes include rare IPAs, pale ales, lagers and more, and can be tailored to taste. Gift a single box or three twelve-months worth of tasty beer. Prices start from £19.90 and include free delivery.
flavourly.com/beer/club

Degusta Box

Degusta Box delivers subscribers a selection of sweet and savoury culinary surprises every month. They pride themselves on sourcing exciting international and UK-based brands, bringing a variety of flavors and treats to every box. Each Degusta Box features between 10-15 goodies and, with gift subscriptions starting at £11.99 a month, boxes are great value for money. Past boxes have features brands like Nakd, Revive, Whitworths, Trek, Thatchers and more.
degustabox.com

Zatu Board Game Subscription

Zatu Games know how to fill a home with new and exciting board games quickly. They run two board game subscription services: the New Release box and Zed Mystery Box that make ideal gifts for tabletop gamers. Each month a new box arrives packed with a must-have game, add-ons and extra surprises. Zatu are gamers themselves and rate almost every game they list and ensure only the best games make it into their subscription boxes. Past deliveries have included: Gloomhaven, My City, 8Bitxbox, Throw Throw Burrito, Deep Blue, Parks, Parks, Exit The Game, The Pharaoh's Tomb, Sushi Roll and Clickbait among others.
board-game.co.uk/subscriptions

Book Subscriptions

It's hard to know where to begin with book subscriptions as there are so many out there to choose from and gift. A Box of Stories is a great place to start. They offer a range of genre based subscriptions, neatly packaged and delivered at intervals to suit any reader (or gift givers budget). Take £5 off with The List's exclusive discount.

Not on the High Street also feature a number of book subscriptions such as the personalised book subscription, 'Just For Dad' edition or history and politics subscription from The Beautiful Book Company. Bookishly also offer a number of gifts perfect for book worms the including the coffee and a book set, vintage crime thrillers subscription and the book of the month and tea box.

Bread Making Subscriptions

Expand the loafy horizons of the man in your life in 2021 with a bread-making subscription from Honeywell Biscuit Co or Baker Boxx (via Not on the High Street). In monthly installments, all the dry ingredients needed to cook exciting breaded goods like bao buns, soda bread, sourdough, pretzels, bagels and more will arrive in the post. Bread making subscription services include easy-to-follow instructions, ingredients and useful guides that will teach them the art of bread making. The subscription are designed to ensure bread making skills and knowledge develop over time and stick around long after the deliveries stop.

The Snaffling Pig Subscription

Yes, you read that right, you can give the gift of endless porky products with The Snaffling Pig's Piggin' Mystery subscription box. The Snaffling Pig Co will deliver an array of gourmet porky treats including scratchings, flavoured nuts, chutneys, crisps and more each month. Gift subscriptions can be tailored if you'd like alcohol included or need to avoid chillies. The subscription service is a great way to sample the entire range and makes a great gift for the world's pork scratching enthusiasts.
snafflingpig.co.uk/piggin-mystery-box

A Shaving Subscription

It's a practical gift, sure, but if you're looking for the perfect shaving subscription to gift to your guy, check out our round-up of the UK's best shaving subscriptions for men including Gillette, grüum, Cornerstone and more with free trials and discount codes to help you on your way.

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