Bottomless Brunch at Lulu Wild, Birmingham: Your Guide
Bottomless Brunch at Lulu Wild, Birmingham: Your Guide
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The usual Birmingham bottomless brunch looks pretty familiar: avocado toast, pancakes and a glass of something fizzy. At Lulu Wild, we've taken a different route. You get Chinese food, 90 minutes of drinks and a bill of £45 per person. 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.
| What it costs | £45 per person, Champagne Upgrade +£9.95 |
|---|---|
| When it runs | Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus every day in December |
| Sitting times | From 12pm, last sitting at 4pm |
| Sitting length | 90 minutes |
| Food | One starter and one main |
| Find us | Unit 7 & 8 The Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HP |
What is bottomless brunch at Lulu Wild?
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. So instead of a fry-up with a cocktail, you sit down to two Chinese courses with unlimited drinks.
Neon lights the room, and a proper cocktail bar sits at the heart of it. Honestly, it has the energy of a Saturday night, just a lot earlier.
Who comes to brunch?
It's a good fit for friends catching up after a long week. It suits couples too, especially for a birthday or an anniversary. Work teams will like that one price covers the whole table. With venues so close, it's easy to brunch before an evening show.
A brunch that skips the eggs
Birmingham does a lot of bottomless brunches, and after a few they start to blur together. Toast, eggs and a cocktail, then the identical plate somewhere new. Our idea was simple: cook brunch the way we cook everything else.
Because our chefs cook Chinese food every day, nothing on the brunch menu is an afterthought. 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
There isn't much to figure out. This is roughly how your table's time plays out:
- Reserve a sitting. Friday, Saturday and Sunday sittings begin from 12pm, and the last goes at 4pm.
- Sort the drinks. Pick between the Wild Brunch and the Champagne Upgrade, keeping in mind one package covers the table.
- Pick two courses. Mains arrive with a bowl of rice for every two people.
- Let the clock run. Your 90 minutes begin once you're seated, with refills right up to the end.
An hour and a half is enough to eat properly and enjoy several drinks, with time left for plans later. On Fridays and Saturdays the bar doesn't close until 2am, so there's no rush.
Brunch food at a glance
There's a focused set of dishes, so nobody spends ages deciding. Each person chooses a starter and a main.
Openers: 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).
Extra sides like tenderstem broccoli, pak choi with garlic and egg fried rice are charged separately, priced between £3.50 and £6.00. 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. Two mains, Spicy King Prawn and Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu, are gluten-free.
Got an allergy? Tell us when you book so the kitchen knows before you arrive.
Your drinks options
Wild Brunch at £45
With the Wild Brunch, your two courses come with 90 minutes of free-flowing Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis, Lychee Martinis and mocktails. Being able to move from bubbles to cocktails and back makes the 90 minutes fly by.
The Lychee Martini is a nod to our bar, where lychee turns up in plenty of our cocktails. It's a lighter, fruitier pick if you fancy a break from the fizz.
The Champagne Upgrade, +£9.95
Another £9.95 each brings unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco into the mix. Plenty of tables go for it when there's something to celebrate.
Driving or teetotal?
We're happy to swap the Prosecco package for mocktails and soft drinks for anyone who isn't drinking. 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. If your group can't agree on Champagne, settle it before the day.
Is it worth the money?
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.
If you'd normally have more than a couple of drinks with lunch, the package pays for itself quickly. 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.
And the Champagne Upgrade? Your total per person comes to £54.95 with it added. If Champagne and rosé Prosecco are what you'd be ordering anyway, it's an easy yes.
Any sides or rice upgrades come on top of the £45, so factor them in if needed.
The best day for brunch
Every Saturday sitting has a DJ, so it's the loudest of the three. That makes it ideal for groups who want to make some noise.
Our Friday and Sunday sittings tend to be quieter and easier on the voice. Friday kicks things off early, whereas Sunday is made for get more info taking it easy.
Saturday sittings fill first, so book well ahead if that's your day.
Your start time changes the feel of the afternoon. An early sitting from 12pm means you're done with plenty of the day left. The 4pm sitting rolls nicely into an evening out, especially on a Friday or Saturday when the bar is open late.
A few things we'd suggest
- Don't be late. The clock is set, so turning up late just means less brunch.
- Order food early. Having food in front of you makes the whole afternoon more enjoyable.
- Ask for water. Your evening will be better for it.
- Sort drinks in advance. One package covers everyone, so sort it out with your group well before you arrive.
- Book your ride first. Have a taxi or train in mind before you arrive.
Look after yourselves and drink responsibly. Our team will look after you and make sure everyone gets home safely.
Groups and celebrations
A fixed price for food and drink makes group plans much simpler. 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.
Finding Lulu Wild
We're at Unit 7 & 8 The Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HP, beside the Sea Life Centre and just off the canal.
- Broad Street: roughly two minutes away walking.
- Utilita Arena: a five-minute stroll by the water.
- Birmingham New Street station: a walk of around ten minutes.
- Gas Street Basin and the ICC: close by, along the towpath.
Drivers can use Q-Park Brindleyplace, about two minutes on foot. 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.
Brunch before a show
We're within easy walking distance of Utilita Arena, the ICC and Symphony Hall. Book a 12pm sitting and you'll have plenty of time before the doors open. For something quicker, closer to start time, we also do a pre-show menu.
After your sitting
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.
The signature list draws on ingredients from our kitchen, like elderflower, lychee, yuzu and rhubarb, all served with dry ice. 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.
The rest of our menu
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.
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
Throughout December you can book brunch on any day. 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. Vouchers from £25 make an easy present.
Making a reservation
You can book on OpenTable, through our reservations page or by calling 0121 631 1739. Flag allergies when booking, and sort out the drinks package with your group beforehand.
Frequently asked questions
What's the price per person?
It's £45 a head for two courses and 90 minutes of drinks, and Champagne costs another £9.95 per person.
How long does brunch last?
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 some of us upgrade to Champagne?
Everyone at the table needs to be on the same one.
Will there be live music?
Yes, a DJ plays at every Saturday sitting.
Will there be service on the bill?
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 in the Wild Brunch?
You get two courses, rice to share and 90 minutes of Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis, Lychee Martinis and mocktails.
What's in the Champagne Upgrade?
Unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco, for an extra £9.95 per person.
Is anything on the menu gluten-free?
The Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu and Spicy King Prawn mains are both gluten-free.
What's the final sitting time?
You can book from 12pm, with 4pm the last sitting of the day.
Are gift vouchers available?
We do, with gift vouchers from £25 that suit any occasion.
Is it a Chinese brunch?
Yes, our chefs cook Chinese dishes such as Bang Bang Chicken Salad and Pomegranate Sweet & Sour Pork.
What about larger parties?
We do, and larger groups can ask about The Nest or The Hideout, our private spaces.
Can I book by phone?
Yes, call us on 0121 631 1739 to book or ask a question.
Can we add sides?
They cost extra, ranging from £3.50 for Steamed Jasmine Rice to £6.00 for Stir-Fry Tenderstem Broccoli.
Are you near Utilita Arena?
Yes, Utilita Arena is about five minutes from us along the canal.
Is brunch available over 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?
Absolutely, we're open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays, and until 11pm on Sundays.
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.
Ready for a Birmingham brunch that breaks from the usual? Reserve your brunch table with us.
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