Lulu Wild: Chinese Bottomless Brunch in Birmingham
Lulu Wild: Chinese Bottomless Brunch in Birmingham
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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. You get Chinese food, 90 minutes of drinks and a bill of £45 per person. We've written this to answer the questions people ask us most, from how a sitting runs to where you can park nearby.
| Cost per head | £45 per person, Champagne Upgrade +£9.95 |
|---|---|
| Brunch days | Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus every day in December |
| Sittings | From 12pm, last sitting at 4pm |
| Drinks window | 90 minutes |
| On the plate | One starter and one main |
| Where | Unit 7 & 8 The Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HP |
Bottomless brunch, the Lulu Wild way
We run a Chinese restaurant with a cocktail bar attached, sitting on the canal at Brindleyplace beside the Sea Life Centre. Brunch comes out of the same kitchen that makes our dim sum and wok dishes all week. That means a starter and a main from a Chinese kitchen, with your glass kept topped up.
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.
Is it right for you?
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. For office teams, the fixed price keeps expenses simple. Heading to a show nearby? Grab an early sitting first.
A brunch that skips the eggs
Birmingham has no shortage of boozy brunches, and plenty of them follow the same script. Pancakes, bacon and fizz, then the same again at the next place. 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. The fun bits remain the same, with full glasses and no rush to be anywhere. The food is just a lot more interesting.
What happens when you arrive
The set-up is easy to follow. Once you're through the door, it goes like this:
- Book a slot. We run sittings from 12pm across Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with 4pm the latest start.
- Sort the drinks. Pick between the Wild Brunch and the Champagne Upgrade, keeping in mind one package covers the table.
- Choose a starter and a main. Each main comes with a rice bowl shared between two.
- Settle in. 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.
The food, briefly
We keep the list tight, which makes choosing quick. You pick one starter and one main each.
Openers: Crispy Chilli Wings, Bang Bang Chicken Salad, Aromatic Crispy Duck Roll, Crispy Lotus Salad (vegan) and Shiitake & Shimeji Mushroom Truffle Spring Roll (vegan).
For your main: 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).
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. 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. Spicy King Prawn and Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are both gluten-free.
If anyone has an allergy, let us know at the booking stage so the kitchen is ready.
Choosing your drinks package
£45: the Wild Brunch
With the Wild Brunch, your two courses come with 90 minutes of free-flowing Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis, Lychee Martinis and mocktails. Having two cocktails alongside the fizz means you're not stuck on one drink all afternoon.
The Lychee Martini is a nod to our bar, where lychee turns up in plenty of our cocktails. If you haven't tried one, brunch is a good place to start.
Champagne Upgrade: +£9.95
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.
Options for non-drinkers
If you're not drinking, you can switch the Prosecco package for mocktails and soft drinks. There's a Virgin Pornstar Martini and a Virgin Lychee Martini on our alcohol-free list too.
One thing to agree first
The whole table needs to share one drinks package. If your group can't agree on Champagne, settle it before the day.
The maths behind the price
It's worth running the numbers. 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.
If you'd normally have more than a couple of drinks with lunch, the package pays for itself quickly. After just one drink and a smaller plate? Our lunchtime menu might suit you more. One more thing for the budget: there's an optional 12.5% service charge.
And the Champagne Upgrade? Adding it brings your brunch to £54.95 per person. If your group was always going to want Champagne, it's well worth adding.
The £45 doesn't include sides or rice upgrades, so budget a little extra for those.
Which day should you book?
Saturdays bring a DJ to every sitting, which gives them more of a party feel. Book it if you'd like to dance in your seat between courses.
On a Friday or Sunday you can chat without shouting over the music. Friday kicks things off early, whereas Sunday is made for taking it easy.
Saturday sittings fill first, so book well ahead if that's your day.
Don't forget to think about which sitting you want. An early sitting from 12pm means you're done with plenty of the day left. 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
- Arrive on time. The clock is set, so turning up late just means less brunch.
- Eat early on. Having food in front of you makes the whole afternoon more enjoyable.
- Pace yourself with water. A glass between rounds goes a long way.
- Agree the package early. The table has to match, so make the call together a few days ahead of time.
- Sort your lift in advance. Look up trains or arrange a taxi before the drinks start.
Please drink responsibly. Our staff are here to make sure you have a great time and get home safe.
Bringing a group
With one price per head, organising a group gets a lot easier. Our two private areas, The Nest and The Hideout, suit larger groups, and the events team can sort decorations and a pre-arranged cake. Everything is on the events hire 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: about two minutes on foot.
- 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 few minutes down the towpath.
The nearest car park is Q-Park Brindleyplace, roughly two minutes from our door. 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. Anyone near Gas Street Basin or the ICC can stroll over along the towpath.
Got tickets for later?
We're within easy walking distance of 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.
Not ready to leave?
There's no need to leave once your sitting finishes. Sunday to Thursday we close at 11pm, and on Friday and Saturday it's 2am.
Our signature cocktails borrow kitchen flavours like lychee, yuzu, rhubarb and elderflower, and they arrive with dry ice. Try the China Silk at £13.25, the Lucky Dragon at £12.75 or the Fortune Cookie at £13.50. Browse every drink on our cocktail bar page.
There's more to Lulu Wild
Our brunch is just one side of Lulu Wild. 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.
December at Lulu Wild
For the whole of December, brunch is on daily. It's a useful option for work dos, festive meet-ups and tired shoppers. We're closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Stuck for ideas? Gift vouchers are available from £25.
Making a reservation
Use OpenTable, head to our online reservations or ring us on 0121 631 1739. Tell us about allergies at the booking stage, and settle the drinks package as a group.
Frequently asked 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 more info 90 minutes from when you sit down.
Which days is it on?
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm, the last sitting at 4pm, and every day of December.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes. The Mushroom Truffle Spring Roll, Crispy Lotus Salad and Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are all vegan.
Do I have to drink alcohol?
You can switch the Prosecco package for mocktails and soft drinks.
Can one table have different packages?
Only if the whole table upgrades, as one package covers everybody.
Will there be live music?
On Saturdays, yes, at every sitting.
Will there be service on the bill?
Yes, an optional 12.5% charge.
Where can I park?
The closest is Q-Park Brindleyplace, around two minutes on foot.
What do I get for £45?
A starter, a main with shared rice, and 90 minutes of Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis, Lychee Martinis and mocktails.
What do I get with the upgrade?
It adds unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco for £9.95 more per person.
Do you have gluten-free mains?
Yes, the Spicy King Prawn and the Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are both gluten-free.
What's the final sitting time?
The last sitting is at 4pm, and the first ones start from 12pm.
Are gift vouchers available?
Yes, vouchers are available from £25, ideal for a birthday.
What style of food do you serve?
Yes, everything comes from our Chinese kitchen, from Crispy Chilli Wings to Sanpei Chicken.
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.
Are sides included?
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.
Can I book brunch in December?
Yes, every day in December, though we're closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Can we bring our own cake?
Of course, just sort it with the events team beforehand.
Can we carry on drinking afterwards?
Yes, the bar is open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays and 11pm on Sundays.
What's the best way to reserve?
Book on OpenTable, through our reservations page or by calling 0121 631 1739.
How far is it from New Street station?
Around ten minutes' walk from Birmingham New Street station.
Ready for a Birmingham brunch that breaks from the usual? Reserve your brunch table with us.
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