Whether he's just started planning his man cave or he's been relaxing in it for a while, man caves present a brilliant gifting opportunity. But what on earth makes the perfect man cave gift?

It could be a piece of furniture, a small personalised Gift, a gadget, or something to add to the man Cave decor, we've got 50 amazing ideas for man cave gifts.

What makes a great man cave gift?

A man cave is usually his own private space, so great gifts are the ones that really speak to him as a person. It's his Finding the perfect gift for a man cave can be tricky, and there are a few of different factors to consider.

How long has he had his man cave?

Arguably the first factor in looking at man cave gifts is considering how long he's had his man cave.

If he's in the process of planning it or just about to start using it, perfect it's more important to consider what his man cave needs - look at the essentials of what will make his man cave work.

If he's had his man cave a while, it's more likely he's got the essentials and all the accessories. So you're looking for more of a unique man cave gift, perhaps something personalised or something to enhance the man cave decor.

What type of man cave does he have?

Finding a great man cave gift will often depend on what type of man cave he has. Is it a shrine to his favourite sports team? Is it somewhere for playing cards with his mates while drinking beer? Is it somewhere to chill out and listen to music on his own? Is it somewhere to play video games?

This is definitely something to think about if you want to find a great man cave gift idea.

Work with him

In a perfect world, we'd all be able to think of the perfect gift and the person we're giving it to will absolutely love it. Unfortunately, this isn't a perfect world. There's often a risk that what we think is a great gift idea is sometimes something that doesn't get used.

So ask him if there's anything he wants for his man cave, ask him what is man cave needs. Maybe there's something in particular he's had his eye on for a while, or maybe there's some sort of collectible that's really hard to find. Maybe there's a particularly expensive item that he hasn't had the money to buy yet.

Music man cave gift ideas

Music-themed man caves are usually used for two things - somewhere to jam, practice and fine tune (pun definitely intended!!) your skills, or somewhere to listen to music in peace. Maybe both!

Here are some great gift ideas for a music-themed man cave.

1. Sound system

If there's one thing every music man cave needs, it's an excellent sound system - whether that's amps and speakers for jamming, or something just for listening. It's probably on the more expensive end of the gift ideas, so it's best to speak with him about what he wants and needs. Maybe it's something to get him started, or an upgrade on his existing equipment.

If you're looking for a system for him to listen to music, the JBL Bar 500 is considered to be the best overall (and there are cheaper versions available if you're on a tighter budget).

2. Personalised guitar stand

Guitars are probably something you'll find in most music man caves. Whether they're shredded on a daily basis or just for display, a personalised guitar stand or wall bracket is a brilliant, unique gift.

3. Album artwork

Whether it's a large poster of his favourite album cover or the vinyl record sleeve itself, displaying album artwork is a fun way of personalising the space and adding to the man cave decor. It could even be a wall with a grid of album covers like this.

4. A historic music magazine issue

This makes one of my favourite man cave gift ideas. Try to get your hands on an old copy of a music magazine from the week/month he was born. They might be tricky to find, but definitely worth it. I actually did this for my wife's 30th birthday - it just so happened that Nirvana, one of her favourite bands, were on the front cover.

5. Concert ticket art

There's a few different ideas here. You could get a framed photo from his favourite ever concert, with the ticket underneath it. Or maybe do the same for the first ever concert you went to together. Or you could find and frame all of his concert tickets into one amazing display.

6. Signed memorabilia

There's actually a lot of different ideas under this, and the price range has potential to be huge!

Whatever the item is, if you can get hold of something signed by his favourite musician... that might just be the perfect gift for a music man cave. He'll love showing it off to his buddies when they come over.

7. Good quality headphones

If he hasn't soundproofed his man cave yet, a really good set of headphones are going to be essential for both of you. Whether he wants to play music and just listen to it, neither of you want to be worried about whether or not it's too loud.

We love the Sony WH-CH720N wireless headphones because they're a great balance between quality and budget.

8. Recording light

Whether you're actually recording music or just jamming, a 'recording in progress' light would make a great gift for a music man cave. You could even use it as your main man cave sign to let people know whether or not its in use.

This one is operated from a small remote, can be used on the wall or a table, and there are no messy wires.

9. 'Now playing' vinyl stand

What do we normally do when we play some vinyl? We take it out of the sleeve and place the sleeve back on the shelf or down, flat on the table.

A 'now playing' stand is a great way to display the album sleeve while you're listening, meaning you can appreciate the music and the artwork.

10. Music streaming subscription

He might want to do things the old fashioned way with vinyl and a record player - although that's not so old fashioned these days! However, having the ability to stream music will mean he'll be able to listen to whatever he wants, even if he doesn't have the vinyl.

Gift ideas for a sports man cave

A sports man cave is usually somewhere to kick back and watch the game (definitely games) in comfort with your mates, and is often a bit of a shrine to your favourite sports team. So man cave gifts for sports-themed man caves should either enhance the comfort and viewing experience, or add to collection of memorabilia to show they're the team's number one fan.

Here are some brilliant ideas for sports-themed man cave gifts.

11. Signed jersey

There are few better gifts for a sports-themed man cave than the jersey of his favourite team, signed by his favourite player. It could be a shirt from the year he was born, the shirt from a famous championship season or trophy, or just his favourite ever shirt. You just know this will take pride of place on the man cave wall.

12. Foosball table

Let's face it, no one really wants to spend half-time watching adverts and listening to pundits talk about the game. A fun game of foosball is a much better idea. A foosball table is up there with the more expensive man cave gifts, but it's definitely something that'll get plenty of use when he has his mates around.

13. Custom dart board

A dart board is another great way to spend half-time. But that's not a great gift. Make it customised for a truly unique man cave gift! You could get one with a custom bull's eye, or personalise the entire design to his team's colours. Or, you could keep the original dart board but get a personalised cabinet.

14. Putting green or golf simulator

If he's a golf lover, a putting green is the ultimate man cave gift. It can range from a cheap, novelty game or a high-end, large scale realistic one if you have the space.

If you have the budget and the space, he'd love a golf simulator. It's essentially a setup that detects a player's real swing and inputs the movements into a virtual game.

15. Historic match programme

There's a bit of a theme developing with these historic items, but we think this makes a great man cave gift idea.

You could (try to) source an important, historic match programme. It could be the first game he ever went to, or maybe from the championship winning match to accompany that signed jersey we spoke about earlier.

16. Stadium model

What better gift idea that a model of his own team's stadium?! (If he supports a team of a certain size and stature)

There are plenty of options here. LEGO Icons has a range of sets including this one of FC Barcelona's Nou Camp. FOCO Brxlz has a huge range of stadiums from a host of different sports, and there are also 3D puzzle versions and realistic ceramic models too.

17. Subbuteo

I know we've said this a couple of times, but this really is the perfect gift for a football/soccer fan of a certain age.

For the uninitiated, Subbuteo is the classic game of table-top football invented in the 1940s. Players would manually move small player figures around a fabric pitch, trying to outscore their opponents. Think of it as the FIFA (or EA FC) games before video games were a thing.

For the more serious hobbyist, you can even get things like advertising boards, substitute benches and even stands to build a stadium.

18. Stadium scratch off poster

If he's someone who loves to go to games as much as he loves watching them in his man cave, a stadium scratch off poster like this one for the MLB is a wonderful gift idea. You can usually get them for different sports, too.

Gaming man cave gifts

Man caves are often used to play video games - somewhere to chill out and play the games you love playing without being worried about hogging the living room TV. Luckily, gaming man caves are home to some brilliant gift ideas.

19. Retro gaming console

Every gamer would love to have a retro console in their man cave to play their favourite classic game, especially the one they used to play with when they were a kid.

You've got a couple of choices here. You could either go with a modern version whereby manufacturers have made brand new retro consoles pre-loaded with a bunch of old games. Or, you can get an original console from the time.

Budget may be a factor here, but he would probably prefer an original console.

20. LED lights

Maybe it's the YouTube trend, but it seems like every gaming setup and every game room needs LED light strips. They can usually be stuck to just about anywhere, use relatively little power, and can be customised depending on your mood.

21. Retro arcade game

Retro arcade game machines are a must for any serious gamer. The trouble is, they cost a small fortune. You're probably looking at close to £1,000/$1,000 if not more, so maybe it's one to save for a big birthday!

These are usually brand new builds to mimic retro machines and often include tonnes of old arcade games from Pac Man to Street Fighter and loads, loads more.

22. Artwork coffee table book

The advances in gaming technology over the past few years has resulted in some games coming to the market that can only be described as visually stunning. The combination of human imagination and creativity with gaming systems means video game world are more expansive and detailed than ever before.

As a result, game developers are increasingly releasing coffee table style books focused on the artwork and development process, just like this one for Horizon Forbidden West.

23. Gaming headphones

Unless he prefers a surround sound gaming experience and you've soundproofed the man cave, a gaming headset are a must. Sound quality is particularly important to some gamers, so it's best to get a good set. He may already have a preferred brand, but if not, the Razer BlackShark V2 headset is regarded is one of the best gaming headsets on the market.

24. Supportive chair

It's easy to think that a gaming chair is top of the gift guide for a gaming man cave. However, gaming chairs often lack the lumbar support required for hours and hours of sedentary gaming.

It's better to opt for a good quality office chair that is focused on supporting good posture. This office chair from Mimoglad is an Amazon's Choice product offering great lumbar support without breaking the bank

25. Cable sleeves/management

It might not be the most exciting of gift ideas, but trust us, he'll appreciate it - especially if you notice wires dangling every which way behind his desk.

If you're going to have a man cave dedicated to gaming, you want it to be clean and tidy with minimal distractions. Cable management has become a big part of gaming setups in recent years. Cable sleeves keep all your wires together nice and neatly in one tidy sleeve.

26. Custom controller/mouse and keyboard

If he's a console gamer, a customised controller is one of our favourite ideas for man cave gifts. Sony and Microsoft do produce their own official range of controller 'skins' for PlayStation and Xbox, but there are also companies that will customise them however you want. And not just visually, they can even customise the feel and responsiveness of individual buttons.

27. Gaming artwork

Whether his favourite game is Super Mario Bros, Final Fantasy or Call of Duty, there are going to be plenty of different artwork choices to add to the man cave decor. You could even ask him what his top 10 games of all time are and get a framed poster of each one to display.

Man cave gift ideas for film and TV lovers

A man cave cinema is somewhere for him to sit back and watch a movie or binge watch his favourite TV show distraction free. It might be somewhere for him to watch the things no one else in the family enjoy, but it's also somewhere for family members or friends to join for movie nights.

28. Popcorn machine

If you asked people to name a cinema snack, even those who don't eat popcorn will say popcorn. So a popcorn machine is arguably one of the essential man cave gifts if you have a home cinema. If he's regularly hosting friends to watch movies, or even family movie nights, you could go one step further and buy some customised popcorn boxes.

Just be sure to get it going before the movie starts!

29. Snack trays

Hopefully his man cave cinema has plenty of snacks on offer. And unless he's got some high-end chairs with snack holders already built-in, his guests are going to need somewhere to hold their drinks and snacks.

You can now get customisable snack trays! That's right, you can either buy pre-made ones or design them yourself, and they'll usually have a drink holder and a couple of different sized compartments for a range of snacks.

30. SodaStream

Sure, you could get a mini fridge filled with cans of soft drinks. But part of the fun of going to the cinema is having the large cup drinks, and not many people have the budget for a full-blown drinks machine (seriously, they cost a lot of money). So, you could get him a SodaStream instead. It may not be the real deal, but they do Pepsi and 7Up and it costs a lot less.

31. Cushions

Even the most comfortable chairs could do with a nice cushion. But we're talking man cave gifts here. So you could get cinema-themed cushions, or ones featuring the posters of his favourite films, or even scenes from his favourite films.

32. Figures

Man cave cinemas tend to fall into two camps; either super minimalist with dark walls, comfy seating and a big screen, or, filled with all sorts of Hollywood memorabilia. If he has a particular favourite film franchise, collectible figures make great man cave gifts.

33. Cinema style light box

Picture this - on the wall by the entrance to his man cave cinema is an old school light box like they used to have (and some still do) telling the audience what's showing that night. Depending on your budget, they can be as small and simple or large and extravagant as you need.

34. Bucket list poster

Sometimes it's tough to decide what to watch. Well this 100 movie bucket list scratch poster could be the best gift for a home cinema man cave owner. Not only might it give him some inspiration for what to watch, it almost presents a bit of a challenge!

35. Red carpet

You can't have a home cinema and not have a red carpet! It's the perfect addition to the entrance, leading the way to the seats. You could even got the extra mile, and get him some velvet ropes to really make it feel like a movie premiere.

Gifts for a man cave focused on books

Something every reader wants and needs is peace and quiet to really absorb themselves into a book. But with busy houses, kids running around screaming and playing or asking for snacks, that can be difficult. If he's made his man cave into a quiet oasis of a reading room, here are some ideal man cave gifts you could get him.

36. Coffee table or side table

Plenty of people love to sit down to read with a cup of tea or coffee (or maybe something stronger at night). And you don't want to keep getting up and down to get your drink while you're in the middle of a good book. You need a nice coffee table or a side table next to the chair.

He may want something 'normal', but we love this personalised book side table idea from Not on the High Street.

37. Book cover coasters

And what does every person need when they're placing drinks on a table... coasters! Getting some customised coasters are a great way of combining function with the personal touch.

You could get coasters designed with his favourite book covers, or perhaps some of his favourite book quotes. Although maybe this might be a bit too much if he has a personalised table, too.

38. Board games

This may be an incredibly sweeping generalisation, but book lovers also tend to love board games. So a board game or two that require a certain level of thought and consideration make for great reading man cave gifts.

Scrabble is the obvious choice here. And depending on the style of the room, you could go for a deluxe version like this that will really fit in.

39. Personalised bookmark

Okay, technically this isn't likely to be one specifically for the man cave, but a personalised bookmark is a brilliant gift nonetheless. Maybe you could even personalise it with a message along the lines of 'You'll find me in my reading cave'...

We're big fans of these leather corner bookmarks with pressed initials.

40. Throw/blanket

Picture the scene. He's engrossed in a book. He's been reading for half and hour and his just getting to a dramatic part. He's feeling a bit chilly, he doesn't want to lose the momentum and tension that's building up with every page. But, it's too much. He's too cold. He has to leave his man cave to get a jumper or put the heating on, but the suspense of the book has been broken.

Or, he could reach for that warm, cosy blanket you bought him without even taking his eyes off the book.

You could go for something super soft and fluffy, but a classy herringbone style blanket might suit his style a bit better.

41. Comfortable chair

If he made his man cave quickly or on a budget, he may have used the only chair he could get his hands on. A comfortable chair is a vital component of the perfect reading experience. Perhaps it's time for an upgrade or something a little more in-keeping with the theme.

42. Lamp

A lamp is definitely an essential for nighttime reading, as well as creating the cosy ambience he'll want for reading. A book lover's man cave tends to be a bit more homely in how it looks and feels. And There are some really great, stylish options available, so you're bound to find something that suits more of a home decor.

Of course, it totally depends on the style he's gone for, but we love this set of Farmhouse Rustic Table Lamps that give off a warm, cosy light and even have USB charging ports.

Man cave bar gift ideas

A home bar is probably what many of us think of when we hear 'man cave', whether it's a sports bar or something a little more rustic. The brilliant thing about that is that there are some really fantastic man cave gifts available for a bar.

43. Whiskey glass

If he's going to have his own man cave bar, he has to have his own personalised whiskey glasses. It's one of the unwritten man cave rules. We definitely think it's best to go with something that looks sophisticated, which is why we love these monogrammed letter glasses.

44. Wine glasses