Bottomless Brunch in Birmingham: Everything to Know About Lulu Wild
Bottomless Brunch in Birmingham: Everything to Know About Lulu Wild
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Say "bottomless brunch in Birmingham" and most people picture pancakes, poached eggs and a Bloody Mary. At Lulu Wild, we've taken a different route. Think Chinese plates, 90 minutes of top-ups and a price 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.
| Price per person | £45 per person, Champagne Upgrade +£9.95 |
|---|---|
| Brunch days | Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus every day in December |
| Sitting times | From 12pm, last sitting at 4pm |
| Length | 90 minutes |
| What you eat | One starter and one main |
| Where | 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. 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. Most guests say it feels like going out, only it begins around noon.
Who comes to brunch?
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 a team from work, nobody has to split a complicated bill. If you're off to a show around the corner, an early sitting fits neatly before it.
Why our brunch looks different
There are lots of bottomless brunches in this city, and many of them look almost identical. Eggs, toast, a Bloody Mary, then repeat next month somewhere else. We thought brunch should come from the same place as our dinner.
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.
Your sitting, explained
The set-up is easy to follow. Here's how a typical sitting goes:
- Reserve a sitting. 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. 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. If you'd like to stay on, our bar runs until 2am on a Friday or Saturday.
What's on the menu
The menu is short on purpose, so ordering never takes long. You pick one starter and one main each.
First course: Crispy Chilli Wings, Aromatic Crispy Duck Roll, Shiitake & Shimeji Mushroom Truffle Spring Roll (vegan), Bang Bang Chicken Salad and Crispy Lotus Salad (vegan).
Second course: 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. We also offer rice upgrades, priced from +£1 for egg fried rice 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.
If anyone has an allergy, let us know at the booking stage so the kitchen is ready.
What's in the glass
Wild Brunch: £45
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. It's a lighter, fruitier pick if you fancy a break from the fizz.
The Champagne Upgrade, +£9.95
For an extra £9.95 a head, unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco join the list. If the day calls for a proper toast, this is the one.
If you're off the booze
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.
Worth sorting before you arrive
One package applies to every person at the table. It's worth having that chat in the group chat before you turn up.
Does £45 add up?
Let's do the arithmetic. On our regular cocktail menu, a Pornstar Martini is £14, so two of them comes to £28 before any food arrives. 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.
Is the Champagne Upgrade worth it? Adding it brings your brunch to £54.95 per person. For a table that would order Champagne regardless, the upgrade makes a lot of sense.
Keep in mind that sides and rice upgrades are charged on top of the £45 price.
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.
Fridays and Sundays are more relaxed, which suits a catch-up. A Friday sitting gets the weekend going, and a Sunday one stretches out nicely.
Saturday sittings fill first, so book well ahead if that's your day.
It's worth thinking about the time as well as the day. 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
- Be punctual. The clock is set, so turning up late just means less brunch.
- Don't skip the starter. You'll feel much better later if you eat near the start.
- Drink some water. It costs nothing and helps a lot.
- Sort drinks in advance. Since the whole table shares one package, agree on it in the group chat before the day.
- Sort your lift in advance. Have a taxi or train in mind before you arrive.
Do drink sensibly. We want everyone to enjoy themselves and get home in one piece.
Birthdays and hen dos
Group bookings are easy when food and drink sit under one price. 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. Everything is on the events hire page.
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: a two-minute walk away.
- Utilita Arena: about five minutes along the canal.
- Birmingham New Street station: roughly ten minutes on foot.
- Gas Street Basin and the ICC: an easy walk on the towpath.
Drivers can use Q-Park Brindleyplace, about two minutes on foot. Honestly, with unlimited Prosecco on the table, we'd leave the car at home.
From New Street station it's around ten minutes on foot, with Broad Street just two minutes away from us. From Gas Street Basin or the ICC, it's an easy wander along the towpath.
Heading to a gig afterwards?
Being in Brindleyplace puts us close to Utilita Arena, the ICC and Symphony Hall. An early sitting sets you up nicely before an evening performance. If you'd rather eat later and faster, see the show menu.
Not ready to leave?
Your brunch ending doesn't mean you have to go. Sunday to Thursday we close at 11pm, and on Friday and Saturday it's 2am.
Signature serves come with dry ice and use flavours from the kitchen, such as yuzu, lychee, elderflower and rhubarb. Look out for the Fortune Cookie at £13.50, the China Silk at £13.25 and the Lucky Dragon at £12.75. Browse every drink on our cocktail bar page.
There's more to Lulu Wild
Brunch is only one part of what we do. The dim sum is made right here, in steamed, pan-fried and baked versions. 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.
December at Lulu Wild
Throughout December you can book brunch on any day. It suits office parties, family get-togethers and a breather from the shops. Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day are our days off. Vouchers from £25 make an easy present.
Ready to book?
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.
Your questions answered
How much will brunch set me back?
It's £45 a head for two courses and 90 minutes of drinks, and Champagne costs another £9.95 per person.
How much time do we get?
Every sitting lasts 90 minutes.
Is it on every weekend?
It runs Friday to Sunday, with sittings from 12pm and the last at 4pm, and daily in December.
Can vegans come to brunch?
Yes. The Mushroom Truffle Spring Roll, Crispy Lotus Salad and Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are all vegan.
What if someone doesn't drink?
You can switch the Prosecco package for mocktails and soft drinks.
Do we all need the same package?
Only if the whole table upgrades, as one package covers everybody.
Will there be live music?
There's a DJ at each Saturday sitting.
Will there be service on the bill?
Yes, an optional 12.5% charge.
Is there parking nearby?
The closest is Q-Park Brindleyplace, around two minutes on foot.
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?
For £9.95 extra each, you get unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco on top.
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?
Sittings start from 12pm, and the final website one begins at 4pm.
Are gift vouchers available?
Yes, vouchers are available from £25, ideal for a birthday.
Is the brunch food Chinese?
It is, with dishes like Aromatic Crispy Duck Roll and Spicy King Prawn from our Chinese kitchen.
What about larger parties?
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.
Are sides included?
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.
Is brunch available over Christmas?
Yes, all through December, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day when we're closed.
Can we bring our own cake?
Of course, just sort it with the events team beforehand.
Do we have to leave afterwards?
Absolutely, we're open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays, and until 11pm on Sundays.
How can I make a booking?
You can reserve on OpenTable, online via our reservations page or on 0121 631 1739.
Is it close to New Street?
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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