Birmingham Bottomless Brunch: How It Works at Lulu Wild
Birmingham Bottomless Brunch: How It Works at 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 decided to do something else with ours. You get Chinese food, 90 minutes of drinks and a bill of £45 per person. Below we've put the whole thing in one place, from the drinks and food to the value, the best day and the route here.
| Price | £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 |
| Sitting length | 90 minutes |
| On the plate | One starter and one main |
| Find us | Unit 7 & 8 The Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HP |
So what is our bottomless brunch?
We run a Chinese restaurant with a cocktail bar attached, sitting on the canal at Brindleyplace beside the Sea Life Centre. The brunch plates are cooked by the team who handle our dim sum and wok dishes every day. That means a starter and a main from a Chinese kitchen, with your glass kept topped up.
Inside there's neon on the walls and a full cocktail bar doing the pouring. It feels more like a night out that happens to start at lunchtime.
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. 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 there are no pancakes here
There are lots of bottomless brunches in this city, and many of them look almost identical. Pancakes, bacon and fizz, then the same again at the next place. We wanted our brunch to match what our kitchen actually does.
Since Chinese cooking is what our team does daily, brunch gets their full attention too. 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
The set-up is easy to follow. This is roughly how your table's time plays out:
- Book a slot. We run sittings from 12pm across Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with 4pm the latest start.
- Sort the drinks. You go for the Wild Brunch or add the Champagne Upgrade, and everyone at the table has the same one.
- Choose a starter and a main. Mains arrive with a bowl of rice for every two people.
- Settle in. 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. If you'd like to stay on, our bar runs until 2am on a Friday or Saturday.
What's on the menu
It's a compact menu, and that keeps things moving. Everyone orders a starter plus a main.
To start: 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: 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).
Extra sides like tenderstem broccoli, pak choi with garlic and egg fried rice are charged separately, priced between £3.50 and £6.00. You can also upgrade your rice, from egg fried rice at +£1 up to stir-fried shredded chicken noodles at +£4.50.
If you're vegan, you'll find two starters and a main, plus a vegetarian main for veggies. Spicy King Prawn and Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are both gluten-free.
Please mention any allergies when booking, giving our kitchen time to prepare.
What's in the glass
Wild Brunch: £45
The standard deal pairs your two courses with 90 minutes of bottomless Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis, Lychee Martinis and mocktails. Being able to move from bubbles to cocktails and back makes the 90 minutes fly by.
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.
Champagne Upgrade: +£9.95
Add £9.95 per person and we'll pour unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco too. Plenty of tables go for it when there's something to celebrate.
Not drinking?
If you're not drinking, you can switch the Prosecco package for mocktails and soft drinks. We mix alcohol-free cocktails as well, such as a Virgin Pornstar Martini and a Virgin Lychee Martini.
One rule to know
One package applies to every person at the table. So if opinions are split on the upgrade, talk it through in advance.
The maths behind the price
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. For £45 you get the food plus 90 minutes of unlimited Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis and Lychee Martinis.
Anyone expecting to drink more than two cocktails will find brunch the better deal. 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.
What about the Champagne Upgrade? At £9.95 extra, it takes the total to £54.95 per person. 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.
The best day for brunch
If you want music, come on a Saturday, when a DJ plays each sitting. Book it if you'd like to dance in your seat between courses.
Friday and Sunday are calmer, so it's easier to talk. Friday makes an early start to check here the weekend, while Sunday lends itself to a slow, lazy afternoon.
Saturdays go quickest, so early booking is a good idea.
Your start time changes the feel of the afternoon. 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.
Tips for your first brunch
- Get here on the dot. The clock is set, so turning up late just means less brunch.
- Order food early. A plate of wings early on does wonders for the rest of the day.
- Ask for water. It costs nothing and helps a lot.
- Decide on drinks beforehand. Since the whole table shares one package, agree on it in the group chat before the day.
- Know how you're getting back. Have a taxi or train in mind before you arrive.
We'd ask everyone to drink responsibly. We want everyone to enjoy themselves and get home in one piece.
Groups and celebrations
Group bookings are easy when food and drink sit under one price. Our two private areas, The Nest and The Hideout, suit larger groups, and the events team can sort decorations and a pre-arranged cake. Details are on our private events page.
Location and travel
Head for Unit 7 & 8 The Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HP, just off the canal and next door to the Sea Life Centre.
- Broad Street: you'll reach it in two minutes.
- 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: a short walk along the towpath.
The nearest car park is Q-Park Brindleyplace, roughly two minutes from our door. Then again, with bottomless drinks involved, the train is usually the smarter option.
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.
Heading to a gig afterwards?
We're within easy walking distance of Utilita Arena, the ICC and Symphony Hall. A lunchtime sitting leaves room to breathe before the curtain goes up. If you'd rather eat later and faster, see the show menu.
Keeping the day going
There's no need to leave once your sitting finishes. We're open until 11pm Sunday to Thursday and until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Signature serves come with dry ice and use flavours from the kitchen, such as yuzu, lychee, elderflower and rhubarb. We'd point you towards the China Silk (£13.25), the Fortune Cookie (£13.50) or the Lucky Dragon (£12.75). The full list is on our cocktail bar page.
More than brunch
Brunch is only one part of what we do. In-house dim sum is a big part of our kitchen, whether steamed, pan-fried or baked. The main menu covers aromatic duck, XO prawns and wok classics, with veggie and vegan dishes throughout. If brunch wins you over, dinner is worth a return trip.
We're also supporting Birmingham Dogs Home as our charity partner for 2026/2027, which is a cause close to our hearts.
Bottomless brunch in December
December brings bottomless brunch seven days a week. Work 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.
Ready to book?
Book via OpenTable, on our booking page or by phone on 0121 631 1739. Mention any allergies when you book, and agree the drinks package with your table first.
Quick answers
How much is bottomless brunch at Lulu Wild?
The Wild Brunch is £45 per person with two courses, and the Champagne Upgrade is £9.95 more each.
What's the length of a sitting?
Every sitting lasts 90 minutes.
Which days is it on?
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 12pm with a last sitting at 4pm, plus every day in December.
Can vegans come to brunch?
Yes. The Mushroom Truffle Spring Roll, Crispy Lotus Salad and Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are all vegan.
Do I have to drink alcohol?
Yes, non-drinkers can swap to 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?
On Saturdays, yes, at every sitting.
Is there a service charge?
There's an optional 12.5% service charge.
Is there a car park close by?
The closest is Q-Park Brindleyplace, around two minutes on foot.
What's included in the £45?
A starter, a main with shared rice, and 90 minutes of Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis, Lychee Martinis and mocktails.
What does the Champagne Upgrade add?
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.
What's the final sitting time?
Sittings start from 12pm, and the final one begins at 4pm.
Can I buy a gift voucher?
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.
Can I book by phone?
You can ring us on 0121 631 1739 for bookings and questions.
Can we add sides?
They cost extra, ranging from £3.50 for Steamed Jasmine Rice to £6.00 for Stir-Fry Tenderstem Broccoli.
How far is 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.
Are cakes allowed at brunch?
Yes, as long as you arrange it with our events team first.
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?
Book on OpenTable, through our reservations page or by calling 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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