Bottomless Brunch in Birmingham: Everything to Know About Lulu Wild
Bottomless Brunch in Birmingham: Everything to Know About Lulu Wild
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For most of Birmingham, bottomless brunch still means eggs, a short stack and a Bloody Mary on the side. We do ours a bit differently. 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 |
|---|---|
| When it runs | Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus every day in December |
| Sittings | From 12pm, last sitting at 4pm |
| Length | 90 minutes |
| On the plate | One starter and one main |
| Address | 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. So instead of a fry-up with a cocktail, you sit down to two Chinese courses with unlimited drinks.
The dining room is lit with neon, and our bar looks after the drinks. Honestly, it has the energy of a Saturday night, just a lot earlier.
Who it works for
Friends who haven't seen each other in a while will feel right at home. For two people celebrating a birthday or anniversary, it's an easy booking. For office teams, the fixed price keeps expenses simple. Heading to a show nearby? Grab an early sitting first.
Why our brunch is Chinese food
Birmingham has no shortage of boozy brunches, and plenty of them follow the same script. Eggs, toast, a Bloody Mary, then repeat next month somewhere else. Our idea was simple: cook brunch the way we cook everything else.
Our chefs work the wok every day, and brunch is cooked with exactly the same attention. What makes a brunch great is still on the table: plenty of drinks and a slow afternoon. The food is just a lot more interesting.
Your sitting, explained
Nothing about it is complicated. A normal sitting looks like this:
- Book a slot. Friday, Saturday and Sunday sittings begin from 12pm, and the last goes at 4pm.
- Settle the package. It's either the Wild Brunch or the Champagne Upgrade, and the whole table has to match.
- Order your food. Mains arrive with a bowl of rice for every two people.
- Enjoy your 90 minutes. Your 90 minutes begin once you're seated, with refills right up to the end.
Ninety minutes gives you time for both courses and a good few rounds without losing the whole day. Anyone not ready to leave can carry on, since we're open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.
The food, briefly
The menu is short on purpose, so ordering never takes long. Each person chooses a starter and a main.
Starters: Aromatic Crispy Duck Roll, Crispy Chilli Wings, Crispy Lotus Salad (vegan), Bang Bang Chicken Salad and Shiitake & Shimeji Mushroom Truffle Spring Roll (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.
If you're still hungry, sides are extra and run from £3.50 to £6.00, including egg fried rice, pak choi with garlic and tenderstem broccoli. Rice upgrades are available too, starting at +£1 for egg fried rice and going up to +£4.50 for stir-fried shredded chicken noodles.
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 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. If you haven't tried one, brunch is a good place to start.
Adding the Champagne Upgrade
For an extra £9.95 a head, unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco join the list. Plenty of tables go for it when there's something to celebrate.
Not drinking?
Non-drinkers can swap the Prosecco package for mocktails and soft drinks, so nobody misses out. Our bar also makes alcohol-free cocktails, including a Virgin Pornstar Martini and a Virgin Lychee Martini.
The table rule
We can't mix packages on a single table. If your group can't agree on Champagne, settle it before the day.
Is it worth the money?
Let's do the arithmetic. A single Pornstar Martini costs £14 on our normal menu, which means a pair already hits £28 with nothing to eat. 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. For a quieter bite and a single glass, have a look at our lunch menu instead. An optional 12.5% service charge is added at the end, so factor that in.
Is the Champagne Upgrade worth it? With the upgrade, you're paying £54.95 a head in total. If Champagne and rosé Prosecco are what you'd be ordering anyway, it's an easy yes.
Sides and rice upgrades sit outside the £45, so add those on if your table is hungry.
Which day should you book?
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.
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.
Making the most of your 90 minutes
- Don't be late. Your 90 minutes are fixed, so a late start only shortens your sitting.
- Eat early on. You'll feel much better later if you eat near the start.
- Drink some water. It's free, and future you will be grateful.
- Agree the package early. The table has to match, so make the call together a few days ahead of time.
- Book your ride first. Look up trains or arrange a taxi before the drinks start.
Please drink responsibly. Our team will look after you and make sure everyone gets home safely.
Booking for a crowd
With one price per head, organising a group gets a lot easier. 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. See our private hire page for the details.
Getting here
Our address is Unit 7 & 8 The Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HP, a short step from the canal and right by Sea Life.
- Broad Street: roughly two minutes away walking.
- Utilita Arena: a five-minute stroll by the water.
- Birmingham New Street station: roughly ten minutes on foot.
- Gas Street Basin and the ICC: a short walk along the towpath.
If you're coming by car, Q-Park Brindleyplace is a two-minute walk. Honestly, with unlimited Prosecco on the table, we'd leave the car at home.
New Street is roughly a ten-minute walk, and once you reach Broad Street we're about two minutes off. From Gas Street Basin or the ICC, it's an easy wander along the towpath.
Pairing brunch with a show
Being in Brindleyplace puts us close to Utilita Arena, the ICC and Symphony Hall. If your show is in the evening, an early brunch slot fits neatly in front. If you'd rather eat later and faster, see the show menu.
Staying on after brunch
When the timer stops, the afternoon doesn't have to. Our hours run to 11pm from Sunday to Thursday, and 2am on Friday and Saturday.
Signature serves come with dry ice and use flavours from the kitchen, such as yuzu, lychee, elderflower and rhubarb. Try the China Silk at £13.25, the Lucky Dragon at £12.75 or the Fortune Cookie at £13.50. Everything else is listed on our cocktail page.
There's more to Lulu Wild
Our brunch is just one side of Lulu Wild. The dim sum is made right here, in steamed, pan-fried and baked versions. Our full food menu includes aromatic duck, XO prawns and wok classics, plus vegan and vegetarian dishes. Enjoyed brunch? Come back one evening for the full menu.
We're also supporting Birmingham Dogs Home as our charity partner for 2026/2027, which is a cause close to our hearts.
Christmas brunch
For the whole of December, brunch is on daily. Work boozy brunch Birmingham Christmas parties and catch-ups with friends both fit in nicely. The only closures are Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Need a gift? Our vouchers start from £25.
Booking your table
Book via OpenTable, on our booking page or by phone on 0121 631 1739. Let us know about allergies when you reserve, and make sure the table agrees on one package.
Quick answers
How much is bottomless brunch at Lulu Wild?
It's £45 a head for two courses and 90 minutes of drinks, and Champagne costs another £9.95 per person.
How long is each sitting?
Every sitting lasts 90 minutes.
When does bottomless brunch run?
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm, the last sitting at 4pm, and every day of December.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes, the Crispy Lotus Salad, the Mushroom Truffle Spring Roll and the Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are vegan.
What if someone doesn't drink?
You can switch the Prosecco package for mocktails and soft drinks.
Can some of us upgrade to Champagne?
No, the whole table must choose the same package.
Do you have a DJ on?
There's a DJ at each Saturday sitting.
Is there a service charge?
Yes, an optional 12.5% charge.
Is there a car park close by?
Q-Park Brindleyplace is about two minutes' walk away.
What do I get for £45?
Two courses plus 90 minutes of unlimited Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis, Lychee Martinis and mocktails, with rice shared.
What's in the Champagne Upgrade?
It adds unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco for £9.95 more per person.
Are there gluten-free options?
Yes, two mains are gluten-free: Spicy King Prawn and Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu.
How late can I book brunch?
The last sitting is at 4pm, and the first ones start from 12pm.
Do you sell gift vouchers?
We do, with gift vouchers from £25 that suit any occasion.
What kind of food is it?
Yes, everything comes from our Chinese kitchen, from Crispy Chilli Wings to Sanpei Chicken.
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?
You can ring us on 0121 631 1739 for bookings and questions.
Do sides cost extra?
Sides are extra, priced from £3.50 for Steamed Jasmine Rice to £6.00 for Stir-Fry Tenderstem Broccoli.
How far is Utilita Arena?
Yes, Utilita Arena is about five minutes from us along the canal.
Do you do brunch at Christmas?
Yes, all through December, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day when we're closed.
Can I bring a birthday cake?
Yes, as long as you arrange it with our events team first.
Can we carry on drinking afterwards?
Yes, the bar is open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays and 11pm on Sundays.
How can I make a booking?
Use OpenTable, our reservations page, or just phone us on 0121 631 1739.
Is it close to New Street?
New Street station is roughly ten minutes away on foot.
After a weekend plan that's a bit different? Book your bottomless brunch at Lulu Wild.
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