Shop local in Dorking this Father’s Day with gifts, food, and activities
Published On: June 5, 2025

Father’s Day is coming up… but you don’t have to panic buy socks when you’re in Dorking!

Our town is packed with proper gifts, great food, and places for a few pints and you have the added benefit of knowing you are supporting local businesses at the same time.

Pick up a perfect dry aged steak from The Dorking Butchery or raid Holme Stores for cheese, snacks and those little foodie luxuries he loves.

For the stylish dads, Westdaw Menswear and Dapper Dorking have everything to deck out his wardrobe, from a proper nice shirt to laid-back lounging. Or for accessories try Scotts Jewellers or The Boot Hole for leather goods.

Head to The Vineyard Dorking to find a bottle that’ll seriously impress, from whiskey to wine and everything in between. Or spend a bit of quality time together at one of Dorking’s many great pubs.

SC Fuller is ideal for dads who collect hobbies, especially if they’re into camping, walking and fishing, or if all they really want is a new Yeti! For keen cyclists visit one of our 3 cycle shops Cycle Collective, Head for the Hills or COGS for bicycle related gifts . Or if music is more their thing stop by Spin Sounds for some vinyl.

If it’s thoughtful gifts you’re after, visit The Fig Tree, That Lovely Shop, The Lemon Tree, Westcott & Williams and Indigo Grey for cards, candles and homewares to spruce up his interior space. Or for something truly unique visit the antique and interiors shops in West Street.

If he is an art lover take a trip to South Street Gallery or John Arthur or perhaps cinema or theatre tickets are more his thing? If so head to Dorking Halls!

Finally you can treat Dad to a meal at the hottest spot in town, Heaven’s Kitchen – enjoy a steak dinner, a roast with all the trimmings, or a bacon sarnie for breakfast to start his day right. Of course you are spoilt for choice for dining options in Dorking but make sure you book a table.

And thanks to Dorking, that’s Fathers Day sorted for you!

For further inspiration check out our Dorking Business Directory.

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