Bottomless Brunch Birmingham: What to Order at Lulu Wild
Bottomless Brunch Birmingham: What to Order at Lulu Wild
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Say "bottomless brunch in Birmingham" and most people picture pancakes, poached eggs and a Bloody Mary. We do ours a bit differently. 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 |
| Times | From 12pm, last sitting at 4pm |
| How long | 90 minutes |
| Courses | One starter and one main |
| Find us | Unit 7 & 8 The Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HP |
Our bottomless brunch in a nutshell
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. That means a starter and a main from a Chinese kitchen, with your glass kept topped up.
Neon lights the room, and a proper cocktail bar sits at the heart of it. Most guests say it feels like going out, only it begins around noon.
Is it right for you?
It works well for a group of friends getting the weekend started. It suits couples too, especially for a birthday or an anniversary. One price per head makes it easy for work teams to budget. Heading to read more a show nearby? Grab an early sitting first.
A brunch that skips the eggs
You can find a bottomless brunch on most streets in Birmingham, usually with the same menu. Eggs, toast, a Bloody Mary, then repeat next month somewhere else. We wanted ours to taste like the rest of our menu.
Our chefs work the wok every day, and brunch is cooked with exactly the same attention. The things people love about brunch are all still here, from the refills to the long lunch. The food is just a lot more interesting.
What happens when you arrive
The set-up is easy to follow. Here's how a typical sitting goes:
- Grab a time. We run sittings from 12pm across Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with 4pm the latest start.
- Agree your drinks. It's either the Wild Brunch or the Champagne Upgrade, and the whole table has to match.
- Pick two courses. Every main includes rice, served as one bowl per pair.
- Enjoy your 90 minutes. The timer starts when you sit down, and we keep the drinks coming until it ends.
An hour and a half is enough to eat properly and enjoy several drinks, with time left for plans later. Want to keep going? The bar stays open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Brunch food at a glance
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: Sanpei Chicken, a take on Taiwanese "three cup" chicken; Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu (vegan, gluten-free); Stir-Fry Tender Chicken in Preserved Black Bean Sauce; Stir-Fry Black Pepper Vegetarian Chicken (vegetarian); Spicy King Prawn (gluten-free); and Pomegranate Sweet & Sour Pork.
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. 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.
Got an allergy? Tell us when you book so the kitchen knows before you arrive.
Bottomless drinks, explained
£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. Switching between Prosecco and a couple of cocktails keeps the sitting interesting.
The Lychee Martini is a nod to our bar, where lychee turns up in plenty of our cocktails. First-timers usually find it a nice change from the Pornstar Martini.
Going for Champagne
Another £9.95 each brings unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco into the mix. It makes sense for a birthday, an engagement or any big news.
Options for non-drinkers
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
The whole table needs to share one drinks package. If your group can't agree on Champagne, settle it before the day.
Does £45 add up?
It's worth running the numbers. 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.
If you'd normally have more than a couple of drinks with lunch, the package pays for itself quickly. 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.
And the Champagne Upgrade? With the upgrade, you're paying £54.95 a head in total. For a table that would order Champagne regardless, the upgrade makes a lot of sense.
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.
On a Friday or Sunday you can chat without shouting over the music. Friday makes an early start to the weekend, while Sunday lends itself to a slow, lazy afternoon.
Saturday sittings fill first, so book well ahead if that's your day.
Don't forget to think about which sitting you want. If you book from 12pm, you'll finish early with the evening still ahead. Pick the 4pm sitting if you'd like brunch to carry on into the night, ideally on a Friday or Saturday.
First time? A few pointers
- Arrive on time. Your 90 minutes are fixed, so a late start only shortens your sitting.
- Get the food in fast. Having food in front of you makes the whole afternoon more enjoyable.
- Ask for water. A glass between rounds goes a long way.
- Sort drinks in advance. One package covers everyone, so sort it out with your group well before you arrive.
- 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.
Planning for a bigger party
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
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: 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: an easy walk on the towpath.
If you're coming by car, Q-Park Brindleyplace is a two-minute walk. Then again, with bottomless drinks involved, the train is usually the smarter option.
It takes about ten minutes from New Street, and Broad Street sits a two-minute walk from our door. Anyone near Gas Street Basin or the ICC can stroll over along the towpath.
Heading to a gig afterwards?
Utilita Arena, the ICC and Symphony Hall are all a short walk from us. An early sitting sets you up nicely before an evening performance. For something quicker, closer to start time, we also do a pre-show menu.
When the 90 minutes are up
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). Browse every drink on our cocktail bar page.
More than brunch
There's a lot more to us than brunch. 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. 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.
Bottomless brunch in December
Throughout December you can book brunch on any day. It suits office parties, family get-togethers and a breather from the shops. Note that we shut on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Stuck for ideas? Gift vouchers are available from £25.
Reserving your sitting
Reservations go through OpenTable, our reservations page or a call to 0121 631 1739. Flag allergies when booking, and sort out the drinks package with your group beforehand.
Quick answers
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.
What's the length of a sitting?
Sittings run for an hour and a half.
What days can I book?
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm, the last sitting at 4pm, and every day of December.
Do you cater for vegans?
Yes, there are two vegan starters and a vegan tofu main, the Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu.
Is there an alcohol-free option?
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.
Will there be live music?
On Saturdays, yes, at every sitting.
Will there be service on the bill?
Yes, an optional 12.5% charge.
Is there parking nearby?
Q-Park Brindleyplace is about two minutes' walk away.
What's included in the £45?
Two courses plus 90 minutes of unlimited Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis, Lychee Martinis and mocktails, with rice shared.
What's in the Champagne Upgrade?
Unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco, for an extra £9.95 per person.
Do you have gluten-free mains?
Yes, the Spicy King Prawn and the Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are both gluten-free.
When is the last sitting?
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.
What style of food do you serve?
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?
Yes, call us on 0121 631 1739 to book or ask a question.
Do sides cost extra?
You can add sides, from £3.50 for Steamed Jasmine Rice up to £6.00 for Stir-Fry Tenderstem Broccoli.
Is it close to the Arena?
Yes, Utilita Arena is about five minutes from us along the canal.
Can I book brunch in December?
Yes, all through December, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day when we're closed.
Can I bring a birthday cake?
Of course, just sort it with the events team beforehand.
Is the bar open after brunch?
You're welcome to stay, with the bar open until 2am Friday and Saturday and 11pm on Sunday.
How do I book?
Use OpenTable, our reservations page, or just phone us on 0121 631 1739.
How do I get there from the train station?
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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