Bottomless Brunch Birmingham: What to Order at Lulu Wild
Bottomless Brunch Birmingham: What to Order at Lulu Wild
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The usual Birmingham bottomless brunch looks pretty familiar: avocado toast, pancakes and a glass of something fizzy. We decided to do something else with ours. Our food is Chinese, the drinks flow for 90 minutes and it costs £45 a head. This guide covers how it all works, what's on the menu, whether it's worth the money, which day to pick and how to find us.
| Price | £45 per person, Champagne Upgrade +£9.95 |
|---|---|
| Which days | Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus every day in December |
| Sittings | From 12pm, last sitting at 4pm |
| Drinks window | 90 minutes |
| What you eat | One starter and one main |
| Find us | 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. Everything on the brunch menu comes from the kitchen that makes our dim sum and wok cooking all week. In short, you swap the full English for two courses of Chinese food and bottomless drinks.
Inside there's neon on the walls and a full cocktail bar doing the pouring. Honestly, it has the energy of a Saturday night, just a lot earlier.
Who comes to brunch?
It works well for a group of friends getting the weekend started. It suits couples too, especially for a birthday or an anniversary. For a team from work, nobody has to split a complicated bill. With venues so close, it's easy to brunch before an evening show.
Why our brunch looks different
There are lots of bottomless brunches in this city, and many of them look almost identical. Toast, eggs and a cocktail, then the identical plate somewhere new. We wanted our brunch to match what our kitchen actually does.
Because our chefs cook Chinese food every day, nothing on the brunch menu is an afterthought. The things people love about brunch are all still here, from the refills to the long lunch. Only the plates are different, and they're far more exciting.
What happens when you arrive
The set-up is easy to follow. This is roughly how your table's time plays out:
- Grab a time. Sittings start from 12pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and the last one is at 4pm.
- Settle the package. Pick between the Wild Brunch and the Champagne Upgrade, keeping in mind one package covers the table.
- Pick two courses. Every main includes rice, served as one bowl per pair.
- Sit back. The timer starts when you sit down, and we keep the drinks coming until it ends.
Ninety minutes is plenty of time for food and refills, and you'll still have the whole evening free. Anyone not ready to leave can carry on, since we're open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.
A quick look at the menu
There's a focused set of dishes, so nobody spends ages deciding. Everyone orders a starter plus a main.
To start: Aromatic Crispy Duck Roll, Crispy Chilli Wings, Crispy Lotus Salad (vegan), Bang Bang Chicken Salad and Shiitake & Shimeji Mushroom Truffle Spring Roll (vegan).
Mains: Stir-Fry Tender Chicken in Preserved Black Bean Sauce; Sanpei Chicken, based on Taiwanese "three cup" chicken; Spicy King Prawn (gluten-free); Stir-Fry Black Pepper Vegetarian Chicken (vegetarian); Pomegranate Sweet & Sour Pork; and Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu (vegan, gluten-free).
Bigger appetites can add sides, from £3.50 to £6.00, such as pak choi with garlic, egg fried rice or tenderstem broccoli. We also offer rice upgrades, priced from +£1 for egg fried rice to +£4.50 for stir-fried shredded chicken noodles.
There are two vegan starters, a vegan tofu main and a vegetarian main on the list. Both the Spicy King Prawn and the Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are gluten-free.
If anyone has an allergy, let us know at the booking stage so the kitchen is ready.
What's in the glass
Wild Brunch at £45
For £45 you get the two courses plus an hour and a half of Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis, Lychee Martinis and mocktails. With fizz and two martinis to rotate through, nothing gets repetitive.
Our bar loves lychee, which is why the Lychee Martini made it onto the brunch list. First-timers usually find it a nice change from the Pornstar Martini.
The Champagne Upgrade, +£9.95
The upgrade costs £9.95 per person and adds unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco. If the day calls for a proper toast, this is the one.
Options for non-drinkers
We're happy to swap the Prosecco package for mocktails and soft drinks for anyone who isn't drinking. Our bar also makes alcohol-free cocktails, including a Virgin Pornstar Martini and a Virgin Lychee Martini.
Worth sorting before you arrive
We can't mix packages on a single table. If your group can't agree on Champagne, settle it before the day.
Working out the value
The sums are easy. Our standard menu prices the Pornstar Martini at £14, so a couple of them is £28 on their own. The brunch price of £45 includes both courses and an hour and a half of bottomless drinks.
For a table that likes a few drinks, the maths works in your favour early on. 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. Should Champagne be on your list anyway, the upgrade is a simple decision.
Any sides or rice upgrades come on top of the £45, so factor them in if needed.
Friday, Saturday or Sunday?
Every Saturday sitting has a DJ, so it's the loudest of the three. It's the one to pick if you want brunch to feel like a celebration.
On a Friday or Sunday you can chat without shouting over the music. Think of Friday as a head start on the weekend and Sunday as a gentle wind-down.
Because Saturday is usually first to fill, don't leave it late.
It's worth thinking about the time as well as the day. An early sitting from 12pm means you're done with plenty of the day left. Pick the 4pm sitting if you'd like brunch to carry on into the night, ideally on a Friday or Saturday.
A few things we'd suggest
- Be punctual. Sittings run to a timetable, and arriving late eats into your time.
- Order food early. Having food in front of you makes the whole afternoon more enjoyable.
- Keep water on the table. Your evening will be better for it.
- Agree the package early. Since the whole table shares one package, agree on it in the group chat before the day.
- Sort your lift in advance. Sort the journey home before your first Prosecco, not after your fourth.
Do drink sensibly. We want everyone to enjoy themselves and get home in one piece.
Booking for a crowd
With one price per head, organising a group gets a lot easier. Bigger parties can use our private spaces, The Nest and The Hideout, and the events team can help with decorations or a cake arranged in advance. Details are on our private events page.
Where we are
You'll find us at Unit 7 & 8 The Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HP, next to Sea Life on the canal.
- Broad Street: roughly two minutes away walking.
- Utilita Arena: a five-minute stroll by the water.
- Birmingham New Street station: ten minutes or so walking.
- Gas Street Basin and the ICC: close by, along the towpath.
Drivers can use Q-Park Brindleyplace, about two minutes on foot. Honestly, with unlimited Prosecco on the table, we'd leave the car at home.
From New Street station it's around ten minutes on foot, with Broad Street just two minutes away from us. If you're already by the water, follow the towpath from Gas Street Basin or the ICC.
Pairing brunch with a show
Being in Brindleyplace puts us close to Utilita Arena, the ICC and Symphony Hall. Book a 12pm sitting and you'll have plenty of time before the doors open. If you'd rather eat later and faster, see the show menu.
After your sitting
When the timer stops, the afternoon doesn't have to. The bar serves until 11pm Sunday to Thursday, and until 2am at the weekend.
Our signature cocktails borrow kitchen flavours like lychee, yuzu, rhubarb and elderflower, and they arrive 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. The full list is on our cocktail bar page.
More than brunch
Brunch is only one part of what we do. The dim sum is made right here, in steamed, pan-fried and baked versions. On the dinner menu you'll find aromatic duck, XO prawns and wok classics, with meat-free options all through it. If brunch wins you over, dinner is worth a return trip.
One more thing we're proud of: Birmingham Dogs Home is our charity partner for 2026/2027, and we're glad to be supporting them.
Brunch over the festive season
December brings bottomless brunch seven days a week. It suits office parties, family get-togethers and a breather from the shops. Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day are our days off. Stuck for ideas? Gift vouchers are available from £25.
Ready to book?
Reservations go through OpenTable, our reservations page or a call to 0121 631 1739. Let us know about allergies when you reserve, and make sure the table agrees on one package.
Common questions
What's the price per person?
£45 per person for two courses and 90 minutes of drinks, with the Champagne Upgrade at an extra £9.95 each.
How long is each sitting?
You get 90 minutes from when you sit down.
What days can I book?
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 12pm with a last sitting at 4pm, plus every day in December.
Can vegans come to brunch?
Yes, the Crispy Lotus Salad, the Mushroom Truffle Spring Roll and the Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are vegan.
Is there an alcohol-free option?
You can switch the Prosecco package for mocktails and soft drinks.
Can some of us upgrade to Champagne?
No, the whole table read more must choose the same package.
Is there music at brunch?
Yes, a DJ plays at every Saturday sitting.
Is service included?
There's an optional 12.5% service charge.
What about parking?
The closest is Q-Park Brindleyplace, around two minutes on foot.
What's included in the £45?
Two courses plus 90 minutes of unlimited Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis, Lychee Martinis and mocktails, with rice shared.
What extra drinks come with the upgrade?
For £9.95 extra each, you get unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco on top.
Do you have gluten-free mains?
The Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu and Spicy King Prawn mains are both gluten-free.
What's the final sitting time?
The last sitting is at 4pm, and the first ones start from 12pm.
Can I buy a gift voucher?
Yes, our gift vouchers start from £25 and make an easy present.
Is the brunch food Chinese?
It is, with dishes like Aromatic Crispy Duck Roll and Spicy King Prawn from our Chinese kitchen.
What about larger parties?
Yes, larger bookings can also consider our two private spaces, The Nest and The Hideout.
Can I book by phone?
Give us a call on 0121 631 1739 and we'll help you book.
Do sides cost extra?
They cost extra, ranging from £3.50 for Steamed Jasmine Rice to £6.00 for Stir-Fry Tenderstem Broccoli.
Are you near Utilita Arena?
Utilita Arena is around five minutes away, following the canal.
Is brunch available over Christmas?
Yes, every day in December, though we're closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Can I bring a birthday cake?
Of course, just sort it with the events team beforehand.
Do we have to leave afterwards?
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.
Can I walk from New Street?
It's about a ten-minute walk from Birmingham New Street.
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