Bottomless Brunch Birmingham: A Chinese Twist at Lulu Wild
Bottomless Brunch Birmingham: A Chinese Twist at Lulu Wild
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The usual Birmingham bottomless brunch looks pretty familiar: avocado toast, pancakes and a glass of something fizzy. We do ours a bit differently. 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 |
|---|---|
| Which days | Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus every day in December |
| Sitting times | From 12pm, last sitting at 4pm |
| How long | 90 minutes |
| What you eat | One starter and one main |
| Find us | Unit 7 & 8 The Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HP |
Bottomless brunch, the Lulu Wild way
Our home is a canal-side spot in Brindleyplace, next door to Sea Life, where we run a Chinese kitchen and a cocktail bar. Everything on the brunch menu comes from the kitchen that makes our dim sum and wok cooking 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. It feels more like a night out that happens to start at lunchtime.
Who it works for
It works well for a group of friends getting the weekend started. 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.
Why our brunch looks different
You can find a bottomless brunch on most streets in Birmingham, usually with the same menu. 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. 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
It's all very simple. Once you're through the door, it goes like this:
- Grab a time. Sittings start from 12pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and the last one is at 4pm.
- Settle the package. It's either the Wild Brunch or the Champagne Upgrade, and the whole table has to match.
- Order your food. 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.
A quick look at the menu
We keep the list tight, which makes choosing quick. Everyone orders a starter plus a main.
First course: Aromatic Crispy Duck Roll, Crispy Chilli Wings, Crispy Lotus Salad (vegan), Bang Bang Chicken Salad 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. Two mains, Spicy King Prawn and Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu, are gluten-free.
If anyone has an allergy, let us know at the booking stage so the kitchen is ready.
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.
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.
Adding the Champagne Upgrade
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.
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.
Worth sorting before you arrive
The whole table needs to share one drinks package. It's worth having that chat in the group chat before you turn up.
Does £45 add up?
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. Brunch, at £45, gets you two courses and 90 minutes of those drinks on repeat.
If you'd normally have more than a couple of drinks with lunch, the package pays for itself quickly. After just one drink and a smaller plate? Our lunchtime menu might suit you more. An optional 12.5% service charge is added at the end, so factor that in.
What about the Champagne Upgrade? Your total per person comes to £54.95 with it added. Should Champagne be on your list anyway, the upgrade is a simple decision.
Sides and rice upgrades sit outside the £45, so add those on if your table is hungry.
The best day for brunch
If you want music, come on a Saturday, when a DJ plays each sitting. That makes it ideal for groups who want to make some noise.
Friday and Sunday are calmer, so it's easier to talk. Think of Friday as a head start on the weekend and Sunday as a gentle wind-down.
Saturdays go quickest, so early booking is a good idea.
It's worth thinking about the time as well as the day. An early sitting from 12pm means you're done with plenty of the day left. A 4pm start leads straight into the evening, which works well on Fridays and Saturdays when we're open until 2am.
A few things we'd suggest
- Arrive on time. The clock is set, so turning up late just means less brunch.
- Don't skip the starter. A plate of wings early on does wonders for the rest of the day.
- Drink some water. A glass between rounds goes a long way.
- Decide on drinks beforehand. The table has to match, so make the call together a few days ahead of time.
- Know how you're getting back. Look up trains or arrange a taxi before the drinks start.
Look after yourselves and drink responsibly. Our team will look after you and make sure everyone gets home safely.
Birthdays and hen dos
With one price per head, organising a group gets a lot easier. 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
Our address is Unit 7 & 8 The Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HP, website a short step from the canal and right by Sea Life.
- Broad Street: roughly two minutes away walking.
- Utilita Arena: a five-minute stroll by the water.
- Birmingham New Street station: roughly ten minutes on foot.
- Gas Street Basin and the ICC: close by, along the towpath.
If you're coming by car, Q-Park Brindleyplace is a two-minute walk. That said, bottomless drinks and driving don't mix, so public transport makes more sense.
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.
Brunch before a show
Utilita Arena, Symphony Hall and the ICC are all just round the corner. An early sitting sets you up nicely before an evening performance. 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.
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). Browse every drink on our cocktail bar page.
Coming back for dinner
Brunch is a small slice of our menu. The dim sum is made right here, in steamed, pan-fried and baked versions. 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.
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
For the whole of December, brunch is on daily. 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. Let us know about allergies when you reserve, and make sure the table agrees on one package.
Bottomless brunch FAQs
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 is each sitting?
You get 90 minutes from when you sit down.
Is it on every weekend?
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 12pm with a last sitting at 4pm, plus every day in December.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes, there are two vegan starters and a vegan tofu main, the Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu.
Is there an alcohol-free option?
Yes, non-drinkers can swap to mocktails and soft drinks.
Can some of us upgrade to Champagne?
Only if the whole table upgrades, as one package covers everybody.
Is there a DJ?
Yes, a DJ plays at every Saturday sitting.
Is service included?
There's an optional 12.5% service charge.
Is there parking nearby?
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.
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?
The last sitting is at 4pm, and the first ones start from 12pm.
Do you sell gift vouchers?
Yes, vouchers are available from £25, ideal for a birthday.
Is the brunch food Chinese?
Yes, everything comes from our Chinese kitchen, from Crispy Chilli Wings to Sanpei Chicken.
Can a big group come to brunch?
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 I order extra sides?
They cost extra, ranging from £3.50 for Steamed Jasmine Rice to £6.00 for Stir-Fry Tenderstem Broccoli.
Can I walk to Utilita Arena?
Yes, Utilita Arena is about five minutes from us along the canal.
Is bottomless brunch on in December?
Yes, every day in December, though we're closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Can I bring a cake for a celebration?
You can, provided our events team know in advance.
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?
You can reserve on OpenTable, online via our reservations page or on 0121 631 1739.
How far is it from New Street station?
It's about a ten-minute walk from Birmingham New Street.
After a weekend plan that's a bit different? Reserve your brunch table with us.
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