Choosing a birthday gift can feel surprisingly stressful - especially when you’ve done the usual chocolates, books, or socks one too many times. That’s why we’ve rounded up our favourite unusual birthday gift ideas to help you surprise someone special with a gift they’ll genuinely love (and haven’t already received twice!).

Whether you're shopping for a teenager, your partner, your sister, or a bestie, we’ve got gifts for every kind of personality, all available to buy now with fast UK delivery.

Birthday Gifts for Every Personality (That You’ll Actually Want to Give)

From practical presents with a twist to novelty gifts that’ll raise a laugh, it’s easier than you think to find something memorable. These are the gifts that get talked about, used often, and actually appreciated. Here are our 10 top birthday picks, as chosen by our team...

10 Unique Birthday Presents for Him, Her, Teens & More

For little ones who want to be just like you: our Costa Babyccino Cup

This adorable reusable babyccino cup lets little ones feel like a part of the coffee club. A fun birthday present for kids who love a hot chocolate or babyccino (or who always want a sip of your latte).

For teens who love a trend: a Pot Noodle Bucket Hat

A hilarious reversible bucket hat with two bold Pot Noodle designs, perfect for noodle fans and fashion-forward teens. One side features the iconic green Pot Noodle branding, the other a full noodle print. It's the ultimate summer statement piece, perfect for levelling up their festival look.

For steak & BBQ fans: our Bull’s Head Seasoning Trio

Includes three bold steak seasoning blends housed in chunky glass bull’s head jars. A top pick for self-confessed carnivores and anyone who takes their grilling seriously.

For breakfast lovers: a Kellogg’s Perfect Porridge Bowl

Designed with a handy recipe print for the perfect porridge every time, plus all the toppings ideas you could want, this Kellogg's porridge bowl is a great gift for breakfast lovers, ideal for busy weekday mornings or slow weekend starts.

For the foodies: our Oil & Vinegar Dipping Dish Set

This oil and vinegar dipping dish set, complete with Italian extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, is the perfect little luxury for foodies and lovers of Italian cuisine. A thoughtful gourmet food gift that feels more premium than the price tag.

For Marmite fans: a Marmife Spreader Knife

Funny, functional, and full of personality, this handy Marmite kitchen gadget has been designed to scrape every bit from the jar, helping Marmite lovers save time and waste less of the tasty spread. A must-have for Marmite fans.

For whisky lovers: our Whisky Decanter, Glasses & Stones Set

This elegant cut-glass style whisky decanter and glass set will add a touch of sophistication to any birthday. It’s a great gift for whisky drinkers looking to enjoy their favourite spirit in style.

For fans of British comedy: an Only Fools & Horses Biscuit Tin

This nostalgic Trotters van biscuit tin comes filled with vanilla flavour biscuits in a fun 'Cushty' design - a brilliant novelty birthday gift for him (or any fan of Del Boy, Rodney, and co.).

For heat seekers: our Smokin’ Canyon Chilli Sauce Selection

With each bottle in this chilli sauce selection offering a different level of firepower, from Thai sweet chilli and smoky chipotle to fiery ghost pepper sauce, this is the ultimate gift for those able to handle the heat.

For iced coffee lovers: a Costa Iced Coffee Cup

They'll be able to sip in style with this iconic Costa iced coffee cup and straw gift set, ideal for iced lattes, cold brew coffee, and refreshing coolers. Paired with some summer sunshine, it's the ultimate birthday combo.

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Whether you’re shopping ahead or it’s a last-minute scramble, we’ve got a variety of unique birthday gifts that UK shoppers love. From foodie sets to novelty presents and everything in between, our curated collection makes it easy to find something they’ll love. Browse our full range of birthday gifts to find the perfect present for every personality.