16 of the best John Lewis Black Friday deals for 2021

Like Heinz Baked Beans, The Archers and Boxing Day football, John Lewis is a very British institution. In stark contrast to the Encyclopaedia Britannica and Parliament’s attitude to side hustles, it’s one that’s learned to change with the times. Hence why John Lewis went live with a smorgasbord of discounts as early as a week before the big day. Rest assured, however, if you're reading this on November 26, the biggest markdowns are only just getting started.

As ever, buying from John Lewis gives you a couple of worthwhile benefits that you won’t find with the likes of Amazon. All electricals come with a two-year warranty, which scales up to an ample five years for TVs, and there’s the opportunity to collect your orders from a nearby store should you not want to risk missing a delivery. Both eco-minded shoppers and those who want to be more discerning with their Christmas gifting will also be glad to know the employee-owned business has pledged to be net zero carbon across its entire operations by 2050.

Here, we’ve trawled through John Lewis' ample Black Friday offering – which includes everything from hundreds of pounds off washing machines to 30 per cent off big names in menswear – to find you the bits that are really worth owning. With highlights including a genuinely affordable LG OLED and the lowest price we’ve yet seen for Apple’s AirPods Pro, here’s the stuff we’d actually recommend…