In this story:
- Gift ideas for men #1: Master Ramen, a Japanese favourite
- Gift ideas for men #2: Sip on whisky and test your knowledge
- Gift ideas for men #3: See Sydney through an artistic lens
- Gift ideas for men #4: Brew an uncontested superb batch of coffee
- Gift ideas for men #5: Drink beer and BBQ
- Gift ideas for men #6: Blow and sculpt glass in a flame
- Gift ideas for men #7: Customise a leather wallet
- Gift ideas for men #8: Experience authentic South American BBQ
- Gift ideas for men #9: Get hands-on with wood
No matter how long you’ve dated, thinking of amazing birthday ideas in Sydney for your boyfriend can be tricky. If you’ve just started dating, you might not know just what he likes yet or on the flip side, if you’ve been together for a while you’ve probably used up all of your great ideas. To save you from sinking into the same routine for his birthday this year, why not impress him and try a unique experience in Sydney?
Between the stunning harbourfront views at the Sydney Opera House or the bustling and diverse inner west food scene, deciding on birthday party ideas for adults, gifts for your boyfriend, or just what you want to do to celebrate in this busy city can be mind-boggling.
But don't worry, we've got you covered! In 2025, Sydney offers a fantastic range of activities that will make your boyfriend's birthday truly special. Whether he's an adventurous soul, a foodie, or someone who loves a bit of creativity, there's something for every type of guy in this vibrant city.
What does your boyfriend REALLY like doing?
The key doesn’t lie within Sydney when it comes to finding the perfect birthday ideas for your boyfriend, it lies within you! First things first, you need to think of what your boyfriend enjoys. Does he enjoy cooking and trying new food? Is one of his hobbies photography? Does he love coffee? Or maybe he’s mentioned that he has always wanted to try glass blowing?
Birthdays are the best time to show that you pay attention! Once you have mapped out what he likes, see how you can highlight that in Sydney activities.
So whether you’re looking for birthday party ideas in Sydney, gift ideas or maybe romantic things to do in Sydney for just the two of you, these experiences in Sydney will suit a range of situations and interests and most importantly, your boyfriend will be chuffed!
Gift ideas for men #1: Master Ramen, a Japanese favourite
If your boyfriend is always dragging you along to a new Japanese restaurant in Sydney or wants to eat ramen for breakfast, lunch and dinner, then this class will certainly impress him.
A superfood ramen cooking class will help him master the skills to make his own personalised batch at home instead of constantly chasing the next best ramen in Sydney. All the traditional methods you learn will be replicable at home, so if you decide to join him at the class then perhaps you can treat him to your own homemade version for his next birthday.
At the end of all your hard work, you can enjoy a full sit-down meal, which will surely beat any traditional birthday dining out experience since you made it all yourself!
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Gift ideas for men #2: Sip on whisky and test your knowledge
Whether your boyfriend likes drinking whisky but knows nothing about it, or he claims to be a whisky connoisseur, this Japanese whisky tasting class will test his knowledge and teach him something new.
A whisky tasting masterclass will take you through six different Japanese whiskies, as you learn how to distinguish the key characteristics of each type. You'll also get palette cleansers to keep you fresh.
If you’re looking for 30th birthday ideas for men, this class makes a great one. You will, however, have to accept that your boyfriend will probably forever talk about his new whisky knowledge.
Gift ideas for men #3: See Sydney through an artistic lens
Photography is a popular hobby among men, and perhaps your boyfriend is just waiting to unleash his creative potential behind the lens!
If he doesn’t own a camera with manual settings, then help him utilise the smartphone that’s in his pocket every day with a smartphone photography course. You will wander around the photogenic area of The Rocks and its surroundings, capturing the essence of the beautiful city.
Since you and your boyfriend’s mates likely have smartphones too, you can join him in this fun and creature venture (great if you’re after birthday ideas in Sydney with a small group). It’s suitable for absolute beginners and you will pick up plenty of skills that will be handy for life.
If your boyfriend owns a camera with manual settings, a night photography class might be more his style.
Gift ideas for men #4: Brew an uncontested superb batch of coffee
Does your boyfriend love his coffee just about as much as he loves you (maybe even more)? A barista course will teach him how to brew the best batch of coffee in Sydney, so much that he may even be inspired to take up a career as a barista!
This coffee course teaches all the fundamentals, plus you get hands-on experience in a private space with an experienced instructor. You can join him if you love your coffee too, or let him go on this solo venture and forever convince him to make your morning coffee.
You might even notice he grows a beard and becomes more hipster afterwards, of course very important qualities for aspiring baristas. Nevertheless, we can guarantee you will both enjoy every cup of coffee he makes from that day on.
Gift ideas for men #5: Drink beer and BBQ
BBQ and burgers go together like peanut butter and jelly. Macaroni and cheese. Spaghetti and meatballs. They truly make a superior match, just like you and your boyfriend! So why not enjoy the combination at a beer and bbq cooking class?
You will cook and serve mouth-watering marinated meats while enjoying and cooking with beer, there's also a chocolate lava pudding for dessert as well as some seafood to mix it up.
At the end, you can sit back and enjoy your cooking creations with an expertly-paired brewski. This class takes private groups of 20 or more guests, making this a great option if you’re after birthday party ideas for larger groups.
Gift ideas for men #6: Blow and sculpt glass in a flame
Maybe your boyfriend has hinted at wanting to try something unique like glass blowing, or maybe he’s just someone who thrives when he’s trying new things. Whatever the reason, a glass blowing taster session will help him discover a pretty cool new skill.
A two-hour introduction to glass blowing is perfect, as it introduces you to all the basics, learning to balance technique, structure and improvisation, as you blow and sculpt glass with a flame. You will walk away with two glass objects, which will be ready to take home with you shortly after the session.
A unique class like this works great if you or a friend want to join him, but also as a solo experience too if that’s more his style.
Gift ideas for men #7: Customise a leather wallet
Have you ever bought a wallet for your boyfriend, only for him to say that it’s too thin, too chunky or just not the right size to fit his pockets? Your answer is probably yes.
Instead of gifting him another store-bought option that might not satisfy his every precise need, try gifting him a leather card holder workshop instead. This way he will be able to choose which type of card case he wants to make and can customise it to his style. It will be premium quality too, as you will use 100 per cent Italian leather.
Gift ideas for men #8: Experience authentic South American BBQ
Boys love their barbecues and what better way to feed this passion than with an authentic South American BBQ cooking class? Just speaking the words ‘Brazilian picanha’ or ‘Chilean grilled fish’ will be enough to have him craving this delicious food.
Best of all, once you have learnt to cook all of these amazing creations, you can enjoy the feast and leave with the confidence to recreate these authentic dishes (you no longer need to travel to South America for these tasty flavours). This class also takes private groups of 10 or more guests, perfect if you’re after birthday party ideas for larger groups. And if you’re after birthday party theme ideas, BBQ party themes are universally great for men.
Side note: It will work out even better if your boyfriend decides to whip up these dishes for you at home (maybe something to hint at!)
Gift ideas for men #9: Get hands-on with wood
There's something about carpentry and woodworking that brings men back to their heritage when times were simple and men built their own log cabins. Introduce him to a world of knives, tools and the earthy scent of wood when you get him a woodworking class! This introduction to whittling class is the perfect gift for DIY boyfriends who love taking on new challenges and projects. Whittling is also a relaxing pastime that will have your boyfriend wrapping up the class feeling zen and proud of his handmade wooden creature. Perhaps he can take it up as a new hobby. If he takes up the lumberjack look, you can thank us!
If you’re still looking for amazing birthday ideas in Sydney for your boyfriend, then check out our curated range of workshops in Sydney!
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