Lulu Wild: A Different Bottomless Brunch in Birmingham
Lulu Wild: A Different Bottomless Brunch in Birmingham
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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. 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.
| Cost per head | £45 per person, Champagne Upgrade +£9.95 |
|---|---|
| When it runs | Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus every day in December |
| Times | From 12pm, last sitting at 4pm |
| Sitting length | 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
Our home is a canal-side spot in Brindleyplace, next door to Sea Life, where we run a Chinese kitchen and a cocktail bar. Brunch comes out of the same kitchen that makes our dim sum and wok dishes all week. So instead of a fry-up with a cocktail, you sit down to two Chinese courses with unlimited drinks.
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 works well for a group of friends getting the weekend started. It suits couples too, especially for a birthday or an anniversary. 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 is Chinese food
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 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 fun bits remain the same, with full glasses and no rush to be anywhere. The food is just a lot more interesting.
The format, step by step
The set-up is easy to follow. Once you're through the door, it goes like this:
- Pick your sitting. We run sittings from 12pm across Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with 4pm the latest start.
- Choose a drinks package. You go for the Wild Brunch or add the Champagne Upgrade, and everyone at the table has the same one.
- Get your food in. Mains arrive with a bowl of rice for every two people.
- Enjoy your 90 minutes. Your 90 minutes begin once you're seated, with refills right up to the end.
Ninety minutes is plenty of time for food and refills, and you'll still have the whole evening free. Want to keep going? The bar stays open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.
What's on the menu
We keep the list tight, which makes choosing quick. Everyone orders a starter plus a main.
First course: Crispy Chilli Wings, Bang Bang Chicken Salad, Aromatic Crispy Duck Roll, Crispy Lotus Salad (vegan) and Shiitake & Shimeji Mushroom Truffle Spring Roll (vegan).
The main event: Pomegranate Sweet & Sour Pork; Spicy King Prawn (gluten-free); Sanpei Chicken, our version of Taiwanese "three cup" chicken; Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu (vegan, gluten-free); Stir-Fry Black Pepper Vegetarian Chicken (vegetarian); and Stir-Fry Tender Chicken in Preserved Black Bean Sauce.
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. 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.
Choosing your drinks package
Wild Brunch at £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.
You'll spot lychee across our cocktail menu, so a Lychee Martini on brunch made sense. 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. It makes sense for a birthday, an engagement or any big news.
Driving or teetotal?
Non-drinkers can swap the Prosecco package for mocktails and soft drinks, so nobody misses out. 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. So if opinions are split on the upgrade, talk it through in advance.
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. 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. An optional 12.5% service charge is added at the end, so factor that in.
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 read more 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.
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.
First time? A few pointers
- Be punctual. Sittings run to a timetable, and arriving late eats into your time.
- Eat early on. A plate of wings early on does wonders for the rest of the day.
- Drink some water. It costs nothing and helps a lot.
- Sort drinks in advance. The table has to match, so make the call together a few days ahead of time.
- Plan the trip home. Check train times or book a taxi before you sit down.
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. See our private hire page for the details.
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: a two-minute walk away.
- Utilita Arena: about five minutes along the canal.
- Birmingham New Street station: about ten minutes' walk.
- Gas Street Basin and the ICC: an easy walk on 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.
Coming from New Street, the walk is about ten minutes, and Broad Street is only two minutes 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. Our pre-show dining menu suits anyone eating nearer the show.
When the 90 minutes are up
Your brunch ending doesn't mean you have to go. We're open until 11pm Sunday to Thursday and until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.
The signature list draws on ingredients from our kitchen, like elderflower, lychee, yuzu and rhubarb, all served with dry ice. Good ones to try are the Lucky Dragon (£12.75), the China Silk (£13.25) and the Fortune Cookie (£13.50). Browse every drink on our cocktail bar page.
Beyond the brunch menu
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. 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.
For 2026/2027 we've teamed up with Birmingham Dogs Home as our charity partner, and we're proud to support them.
Festive bottomless brunch
Throughout December you can book brunch on any day. It suits office parties, family get-togethers and a breather from the shops. We're closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Vouchers from £25 make an easy present.
How 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.
Bottomless brunch FAQs
What does the bottomless brunch cost?
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?
You get 90 minutes from when you sit down.
When does bottomless brunch run?
It runs Friday to Sunday, with sittings from 12pm and the last at 4pm, and daily in December.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes, the Crispy Lotus Salad, the Mushroom Truffle Spring Roll and the Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are vegan.
Is there an alcohol-free option?
Not at all, the package can be swapped for mocktails and soft drinks.
Can we mix drinks packages?
Everyone at the table needs to be on the same one.
Is there music at brunch?
Yes, a DJ plays at every Saturday sitting.
Is service included?
There's an optional 12.5% service charge.
What about parking?
Use Q-Park Brindleyplace, roughly a two-minute walk.
What's in the Wild Brunch?
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?
Unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco, for an extra £9.95 per person.
Do you have gluten-free mains?
Yes, two mains are gluten-free: Spicy King Prawn and Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu.
What time is the latest sitting?
Sittings start from 12pm, and the final one begins at 4pm.
Do you sell gift vouchers?
Yes, vouchers are available from £25, ideal for a birthday.
What kind of food is it?
It is, with dishes like Aromatic Crispy Duck Roll and Spicy King Prawn from our Chinese kitchen.
Do you take large bookings?
Yes, larger bookings can also consider our two private spaces, The Nest and The Hideout.
How do I reach you by phone?
Give us a call on 0121 631 1739 and we'll help you book.
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?
Utilita Arena is around five minutes away, following the canal.
Is bottomless brunch on in December?
Yes, all through December, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day when we're closed.
Are cakes allowed at brunch?
You can, provided our events team know in advance.
Do we have to leave afterwards?
Absolutely, we're open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays, and until 11pm on Sundays.
What's the best way to reserve?
Use OpenTable, our reservations page, or just phone us on 0121 631 1739.
How do I get there from the train station?
It's about a ten-minute walk from Birmingham New Street.
Ready for a Birmingham brunch that breaks from the usual? Grab a bottomless brunch slot.
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