Bottomless Brunch Birmingham: What to Order at Lulu Wild
Bottomless Brunch Birmingham: What to Order 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. 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.
| Price | £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 |
| Length | 90 minutes |
| What you eat | One starter and one main |
| Where | Unit 7 & 8 The Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HP |
So what is our bottomless brunch?
Lulu Wild is a Chinese restaurant and cocktail bar on the canal at Brindleyplace, right next to the Sea Life Centre. The brunch plates are cooked by the team who handle our dim sum and wok dishes every day. You get a proper Chinese starter and main, with drinks that keep coming while you eat.
The dining room is lit with neon, and our bar looks after the drinks. Honestly, it has the energy of a Saturday night, just a lot earlier.
Who it works for
Friends who haven't seen each other in a while will feel right at home. Couples marking a birthday or an anniversary will find it works just as well. One price per head makes it easy for work teams to budget. Heading to 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. Toast, eggs and a cocktail, then the identical plate somewhere new. We thought brunch should come from the same place as our dinner.
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. Only the plates are different, and they're far more exciting.
How a sitting works
There isn't much to figure out. This is roughly how your table's time plays out:
- Reserve a sitting. Sittings start from 12pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and the last one is at 4pm.
- Agree your drinks. 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. The timer starts when you sit down, and we keep the drinks coming until it ends.
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 you can order
It's a compact menu, and that keeps things moving. Each person chooses a starter and 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).
For your main: 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.
Extra sides like tenderstem broccoli, pak choi with garlic and egg fried rice are charged separately, priced between £3.50 and £6.00. You can also upgrade your rice, from egg fried rice at +£1 up to stir-fried shredded chicken noodles at +£4.50.
There are two vegan starters, a vegan tofu main and a vegetarian main on the list. 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.
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. 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. First-timers usually find it a nice change from the Pornstar Martini.
The Champagne Upgrade, +£9.95
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. There's a Virgin Pornstar Martini and a Virgin Lychee Martini on our alcohol-free list too.
One thing to agree first
We can't mix packages on a single table. If your group can't agree on Champagne, settle it before the day.
Working out the value
The sums are easy. Order two Pornstar Martinis from our usual list at £14 each and you've spent £28 without a starter in sight. At brunch, £45 covers two courses and 90 minutes of Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis and Lychee Martinis.
For a table that likes a few drinks, the maths works in your favour early on. 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.
Is the Champagne Upgrade worth it? 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.
Any sides or rice upgrades come on top of the £45, so factor them in if needed.
Which day should you book?
Saturdays bring a DJ to every sitting, which gives them more of a party feel. 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 makes an early start to the weekend, while Sunday lends itself to a slow, lazy afternoon.
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.
A few things we'd suggest
- Get here on the dot. Your 90 minutes are fixed, so a late start only shortens your sitting.
- Order food early. Having food in front of you makes the whole afternoon more enjoyable.
- Pace yourself with water. Your evening will be better for it.
- Agree the package early. 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.
Booking for a crowd
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
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: you'll reach it in two minutes.
- Utilita Arena: a five-minute stroll by the water.
- Birmingham New Street station: ten minutes or so walking.
- Gas Street Basin and the ICC: a few minutes down 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. From Gas Street Basin or the ICC, it's an easy wander along the towpath.
Heading to a gig afterwards?
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. Our pre-show dining menu suits anyone eating nearer the show.
Staying on after brunch
When the timer stops, the afternoon doesn't have to. The bar serves until 11pm Sunday to Thursday, and until 2am at the weekend.
Signature serves come with dry ice and use flavours from the kitchen, such as yuzu, lychee, elderflower and rhubarb. Try the China Silk at £13.25, the Lucky Dragon at £12.75 or the Fortune Cookie at £13.50. Everything else is listed on our cocktail page.
There's more to Lulu Wild
There's a lot more to us than brunch. In-house dim sum is a big part of our kitchen, whether steamed, pan-fried or baked. 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.
For 2026/2027 we've teamed up with Birmingham Dogs Home as our charity partner, and we're proud to support them.
Bottomless brunch in December
For the whole of December, brunch is on daily. It suits office parties, family get-togethers and a breather from the shops. The only closures are Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Vouchers from £25 make an easy present.
Ready to book?
Book via OpenTable, on our booking page or by phone on 0121 631 1739. Tell us about allergies at the booking stage, and settle the drinks package as a group.
Your questions answered
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?
Every sitting lasts 90 minutes.
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, there are two vegan starters and a vegan tofu main, the Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu.
Do I have to drink alcohol?
Not at all, the package can be swapped for mocktails and soft drinks.
Can one table have different packages?
No, the whole table must choose the same package.
Will there be live music?
On Saturdays, yes, at every sitting.
Is there a service charge?
Yes, an optional 12.5% charge.
Is there a car park close by?
The closest is Q-Park Brindleyplace, around two minutes on foot.
What do I get for £45?
Two courses plus 90 minutes of unlimited Prosecco, bottomless brunch Birmingham Pornstar Martinis, Lychee Martinis and mocktails, with rice shared.
What do I get with the upgrade?
It adds unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco for £9.95 more per person.
Can I eat gluten-free at brunch?
Yes, two mains are gluten-free: Spicy King Prawn and Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu.
How late can I book brunch?
You can book from 12pm, with 4pm the last sitting of the day.
Are gift vouchers available?
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.
What about larger parties?
We do, and larger groups can ask about The Nest or The Hideout, our private spaces.
Can I call to book?
You can ring us on 0121 631 1739 for bookings and questions.
Can we add sides?
They cost extra, ranging from £3.50 for Steamed Jasmine Rice to £6.00 for Stir-Fry Tenderstem Broccoli.
How far is Utilita Arena?
Yes, Utilita Arena is about five minutes from us along the canal.
Do you do brunch at Christmas?
It runs daily through December, apart from Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Can I bring a birthday cake?
Of course, just sort it with the events team beforehand.
Can we carry on drinking afterwards?
Absolutely, we're open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays, and until 11pm on Sundays.
How can I make a booking?
Use OpenTable, our reservations page, or just phone us on 0121 631 1739.
Is it close to New Street?
It's about a ten-minute walk from Birmingham New Street.
After a weekend plan that's a bit different? Check dates and book your sitting.
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