Bottomless Brunch in Birmingham: Everything to Know About Lulu Wild
Bottomless Brunch in Birmingham: Everything to Know About Lulu Wild
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Say "bottomless brunch in Birmingham" and most people picture pancakes, poached eggs and a Bloody Mary. We decided to do something else with ours. Our food is Chinese, the drinks flow for 90 minutes and it costs £45 a head. We've written this to answer the questions people ask us most, from how a sitting runs to where you can park nearby.
| Price per person | £45 per person, Champagne Upgrade +£9.95 |
|---|---|
| Brunch days | Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus every day in December |
| Start times | From 12pm, last sitting at 4pm |
| Drinks window | 90 minutes |
| Courses | One starter and one main |
| Where | Unit 7 & 8 The Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HP |
So what is our bottomless brunch?
Lulu Wild is a Chinese restaurant and cocktail bar on the canal at Brindleyplace, right next to the Sea Life Centre. Brunch comes out of the same kitchen that makes our dim sum and wok dishes all week. In short, you swap the full English for two courses of Chinese food and bottomless drinks.
Neon lights the room, and a proper cocktail bar sits at the heart of it. Honestly, it has the energy of a Saturday night, just a lot earlier.
Who it works for
It's a good fit for friends catching up after a long week. Couples marking a birthday or an anniversary will find it works just as well. Work teams will like that one price covers the whole table. If you're off to a show around the corner, an early sitting fits neatly before it.
Why our brunch is Chinese food
There are lots of bottomless brunches in this city, and many of them look almost identical. Eggs, toast, a Bloody Mary, then repeat next month somewhere else. We thought brunch should come from the same place as our dinner.
Since Chinese cooking is what our team does daily, brunch gets their full attention too. The fun bits remain the same, with full glasses and no rush to be anywhere. The difference is what turns up on your plate.
How a sitting works
It's all very simple. Once you're through the door, it goes like this:
- Reserve a sitting. We run sittings from 12pm across Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with 4pm the latest start.
- Choose a drinks package. Pick between the Wild Brunch and the Champagne Upgrade, keeping in mind one package covers the table.
- Get your food in. Every main includes rice, served as one bowl per pair.
- Enjoy your 90 minutes. From the moment you take your seat, the glasses stay topped up for the full sitting.
Ninety minutes gives you time for both courses and a good few rounds without losing the whole day. On Fridays and Saturdays the bar doesn't close until 2am, so there's no rush.
What you can order
There's a focused set of dishes, so nobody spends ages deciding. It's one starter and one main per person.
First course: Crispy Chilli Wings, Aromatic Crispy Duck Roll, Shiitake & Shimeji Mushroom Truffle Spring Roll (vegan), Bang Bang Chicken Salad and Crispy Lotus Salad (vegan).
For your main: Pomegranate Sweet & Sour Pork; Spicy King Prawn (gluten-free); Sanpei Chicken, our version of Taiwanese "three cup" chicken; Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu (vegan, gluten-free); Stir-Fry Black Pepper Vegetarian Chicken (vegetarian); and Stir-Fry Tender Chicken in Preserved Black Bean Sauce.
Bigger appetites can add sides, from £3.50 to £6.00, such as pak choi with garlic, egg fried rice or tenderstem broccoli. And the rice can be swapped, with egg fried rice at +£1 and stir-fried shredded chicken noodles at +£4.50 among the choices.
Vegans have two starters and a tofu main to choose from, and there's a vegetarian main as well. Both the Spicy King Prawn and the Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are gluten-free.
Please mention any allergies when booking, giving our kitchen time to prepare.
The drinks packages
Wild Brunch: £45
Our core package includes both courses and 90 minutes of unlimited Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis, Lychee Martinis and mocktails. Being able to move from bubbles to cocktails and back makes the 90 minutes fly by.
You'll spot lychee across our cocktail menu, so a Lychee Martini on brunch made sense. If you haven't tried one, brunch is a good place to start.
Adding the Champagne Upgrade
Add £9.95 per person and we'll pour unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco too. It makes sense for a birthday, an engagement or any big news.
Not drinking?
We're happy to swap the Prosecco package for mocktails and soft drinks for anyone who isn't drinking. There's a Virgin Pornstar Martini and a Virgin Lychee Martini on our alcohol-free list click here too.
One thing to agree first
We can't mix packages on a single table. So if opinions are split on the upgrade, talk it through in advance.
The maths behind the price
The sums are easy. Order two Pornstar Martinis from our usual list at £14 each and you've spent £28 without a starter in sight. At brunch, £45 covers two courses and 90 minutes of Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis and Lychee Martinis.
Anyone expecting to drink more than two cocktails will find brunch the better deal. If you only want one glass and something light, our lunch menu is probably a better fit. Do note there's an optional 12.5% service charge on the bill.
What about the Champagne Upgrade? Your total per person comes to £54.95 with it added. If Champagne and rosé Prosecco are what you'd be ordering anyway, it's an easy yes.
The £45 doesn't include sides or rice upgrades, so budget a little extra for those.
Which day should you book?
If you want music, come on a Saturday, when a DJ plays each sitting. It's the one to pick if you want brunch to feel like a celebration.
Our Friday and Sunday sittings tend to be quieter and easier on the voice. Friday kicks things off early, whereas Sunday is made for taking it easy.
Saturdays go quickest, so early booking is a good idea.
Your start time changes the feel of the afternoon. A 12pm start leaves the rest of the day free, which is handy if you have plans later. A 4pm start leads straight into the evening, which works well on Fridays and Saturdays when we're open until 2am.
First time? A few pointers
- Get here on the dot. The clock is set, so turning up late just means less brunch.
- Don't skip the starter. You'll feel much better later if you eat near the start.
- Drink some water. It's free, and future you will be grateful.
- Settle the package first. The table has to match, so make the call together a few days ahead of time.
- Sort your lift in advance. Check train times or book a taxi before you sit down.
Please drink responsibly. Our team will look after you and make sure everyone gets home safely.
Birthdays and hen dos
A fixed price for food and drink makes group plans much simpler. For larger groups we have two private spaces, The Nest and The Hideout, and our events team will help with decorations, plus a cake if agreed beforehand. Everything is on the events hire page.
Getting here
We're at Unit 7 & 8 The Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HP, beside the Sea Life Centre and just off the canal.
- Broad Street: a two-minute walk away.
- Utilita Arena: around five minutes' walk along the canal.
- Birmingham New Street station: a walk of around ten minutes.
- Gas Street Basin and the ICC: close by, along the towpath.
The nearest car park is Q-Park Brindleyplace, roughly two minutes from our door. That said, bottomless drinks and driving don't mix, so public transport makes more sense.
New Street is roughly a ten-minute walk, and once you reach Broad Street we're about two minutes off. Already on the canal? Walk along the towpath from Gas Street Basin or the ICC.
Heading to a gig afterwards?
Utilita Arena, the ICC and Symphony Hall are all a short walk from us. Book a 12pm sitting and you'll have plenty of time before the doors open. For something quicker, closer to start time, we also do a pre-show menu.
Staying on after brunch
Your brunch ending doesn't mean you have to go. The bar serves until 11pm Sunday to Thursday, and until 2am at the weekend.
The signature list draws on ingredients from our kitchen, like elderflower, lychee, yuzu and rhubarb, all served with dry ice. Look out for the Fortune Cookie at £13.50, the China Silk at £13.25 and the Lucky Dragon at £12.75. Everything else is listed on our cocktail page.
The rest of our menu
Brunch is only one part of what we do. Our dim sum is made in-house, and it comes steamed, pan-fried or baked. Have a look at our food menu for aromatic duck, XO prawns and wok classics, alongside plenty of vegan choices. Enjoyed brunch? Come back one evening for the full menu.
Our charity partner for 2026/2027 is Birmingham Dogs Home, and we're really pleased to be backing the work they do.
Festive bottomless brunch
For the whole of December, brunch is on daily. Work Christmas parties and catch-ups with friends both fit in nicely. We're closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Need a gift? Our vouchers start from £25.
How to book
Reservations go through OpenTable, our reservations page or a call to 0121 631 1739. Mention any allergies when you book, and agree the drinks package with your table first.
Common questions
How much will brunch set me back?
The Wild Brunch is £45 per person with two courses, and the Champagne Upgrade is £9.95 more each.
How long does brunch last?
Every sitting lasts 90 minutes.
What days can I book?
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 12pm with a last sitting at 4pm, plus every day in December.
Is the menu vegan friendly?
Yes, the Crispy Lotus Salad, the Mushroom Truffle Spring Roll and the Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are vegan.
Can non-drinkers join?
You can switch the Prosecco package for mocktails and soft drinks.
Can one table have different packages?
Everyone at the table needs to be on the same one.
Do you have a DJ on?
There's a DJ at each Saturday sitting.
Do you add a service charge?
There's an optional 12.5% service charge.
Where can I park?
The closest is Q-Park Brindleyplace, around two minutes on foot.
What does the £45 cover?
A starter, a main with shared rice, and 90 minutes of Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis, Lychee Martinis and mocktails.
What extra drinks come with the upgrade?
For £9.95 extra each, you get unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco on top.
Can I eat gluten-free at brunch?
Yes, two mains are gluten-free: Spicy King Prawn and Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu.
What's the final sitting time?
The last sitting is at 4pm, and the first ones start from 12pm.
Can I gift a brunch?
We do, with gift vouchers from £25 that suit any occasion.
Is it a Chinese brunch?
It is, with dishes like Aromatic Crispy Duck Roll and Spicy King Prawn from our Chinese kitchen.
Can I book for a big group?
Yes, and for bigger parties our private spaces, The Nest and The Hideout, are worth a look.
How do I reach you by phone?
Yes, call us on 0121 631 1739 to book or ask a question.
Are sides included?
Sides are extra, priced from £3.50 for Steamed Jasmine Rice to £6.00 for Stir-Fry Tenderstem Broccoli.
How far is Utilita Arena?
It's roughly a five-minute walk along the canal to Utilita Arena.
Do you do brunch at Christmas?
It runs daily through December, apart from Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Can we bring our own cake?
You can, provided our events team know in advance.
Can we stay after our sitting?
Yes, the bar is open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays and 11pm on Sundays.
Where do I book a table?
You can reserve on OpenTable, online via our reservations page or on 0121 631 1739.
How far is it from New Street station?
New Street station is roughly ten minutes away on foot.
Ready for a Birmingham brunch that breaks from the usual? Book your bottomless brunch at Lulu Wild.
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