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. We do ours a bit differently. Our food is Chinese, the drinks flow for 90 minutes and it costs £45 a head. Below we've put the whole thing in one place, from the drinks and food to the value, the best day and the route here.
| Price per person | £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 |
| Address | 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. 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.
The dining room is lit with neon, and our bar looks after the more info drinks. Most guests say it feels like going out, only it begins around noon.
Is it right for you?
It works well for a group of friends getting the weekend started. It suits couples too, especially for a birthday or an anniversary. For office teams, the fixed price keeps expenses simple. If you're off to a show around the corner, an early sitting fits neatly before it.
Why we went Chinese with brunch
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. We wanted ours to taste like the rest of our menu.
Since Chinese cooking is what our team does daily, brunch gets their full attention too. The things people love about brunch are all still here, from the refills to the long lunch. The difference is what turns up on your plate.
Your sitting, explained
Nothing about it is complicated. Once you're through the door, it goes like this:
- Book a slot. We run sittings from 12pm across Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with 4pm the latest start.
- Choose a drinks package. It's either the Wild Brunch or the Champagne Upgrade, and the whole table has to match.
- Pick two courses. Each main comes with a rice bowl shared between two.
- Settle in. 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.
What's on the menu
The menu is short on purpose, so ordering never takes long. Everyone orders a starter plus a main.
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).
For your main: 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. We also offer rice upgrades, priced from +£1 for egg fried rice to +£4.50 for stir-fried shredded chicken noodles.
There are two vegan starters, a vegan tofu main and a vegetarian main on the list. Spicy King Prawn and Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are both gluten-free.
Allergies are best flagged when you reserve, so our kitchen can plan ahead.
What's in the glass
The Wild Brunch package, £45
The standard deal pairs your two courses with 90 minutes of bottomless Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis, Lychee Martinis and mocktails. With fizz and two martinis to rotate through, nothing gets repetitive.
Our bar loves lychee, which is why the Lychee Martini made it onto the brunch list. Never had one before? Brunch is the perfect chance to try it.
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
Non-drinkers can swap the Prosecco package for mocktails and soft drinks, so nobody misses out. Our bar also makes alcohol-free cocktails, including a Virgin Pornstar Martini and a Virgin Lychee Martini.
The table rule
We can't mix packages on a single table. It's worth having that chat in the group chat before you turn up.
Is it good value?
The sums are easy. On our regular cocktail menu, a Pornstar Martini is £14, so two of them comes to £28 before any food arrives. The brunch price of £45 includes both courses and an hour and a half of bottomless drinks.
Anyone expecting to drink more than two cocktails will find brunch the better deal. For a quieter bite and a single glass, have a look at our lunch menu instead. One more thing for the budget: there's an optional 12.5% service charge.
What about the Champagne Upgrade? Adding it brings your brunch to £54.95 per person. Should Champagne be on your list anyway, the upgrade is a simple decision.
The £45 doesn't include sides or rice upgrades, so budget a little extra for those.
Which day should you book?
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.
Because Saturday is usually first to fill, don't leave it late.
Don't forget to think about which sitting you want. If you book from 12pm, you'll finish early with the evening still ahead. The 4pm sitting rolls nicely into an evening out, especially on a Friday or Saturday when the bar is open late.
Making the most of your 90 minutes
- Arrive on time. Your 90 minutes are fixed, so a late start only shortens your sitting.
- Order food early. You'll feel much better later if you eat near the start.
- Ask for 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. Check train times or book a taxi before you sit down.
Look after yourselves and drink responsibly. The team will keep an eye out so the whole table has a good day.
Birthdays and hen dos
A fixed price for food and drink makes group plans much simpler. Our two private areas, The Nest and The Hideout, suit larger groups, and the events team can sort decorations and a pre-arranged cake. Everything is on the events hire page.
Finding Lulu Wild
You'll find us at Unit 7 & 8 The Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HP, next to Sea Life on the canal.
- Broad Street: you'll reach it in two minutes.
- Utilita Arena: about five minutes along the canal.
- 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. From Gas Street Basin or the ICC, it's an easy wander along the towpath.
Brunch before a show
We're within easy walking distance of Utilita Arena, the ICC and Symphony Hall. A lunchtime sitting leaves room to breathe before the curtain goes up. If you'd rather eat later and faster, see the show menu.
Not ready to leave?
When the timer stops, the afternoon doesn't have to. Sunday to Thursday we close at 11pm, and on Friday and Saturday it's 2am.
Our signature cocktails borrow kitchen flavours like lychee, yuzu, rhubarb and elderflower, and they arrive 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.
The rest of our menu
Brunch is a small slice of our menu. 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.
Bottomless brunch in December
December brings bottomless brunch seven days a week. Work Christmas parties and catch-ups with friends both fit in nicely. We're closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Stuck for ideas? Gift vouchers are available from £25.
Booking your table
Book via OpenTable, on our booking page or by phone on 0121 631 1739. Let us know about allergies when you reserve, and make sure the table agrees on one package.
Frequently asked questions
What does the bottomless brunch cost?
It's £45 a head for two courses and 90 minutes of drinks, and Champagne costs another £9.95 per person.
What's the length of a sitting?
You get 90 minutes from when you sit down.
When does bottomless brunch run?
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 12pm with a last sitting at 4pm, plus every day 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.
Can non-drinkers join?
Not at all, the package can be swapped for mocktails and soft drinks.
Can one table have different packages?
Everyone at the table needs to be on the same one.
Will there be live music?
Yes, a DJ plays at every Saturday sitting.
Do you add a service charge?
There's an optional 12.5% service charge.
Is there a car park close by?
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 does the Champagne Upgrade add?
It adds unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco for £9.95 more per person.
Can I eat gluten-free at brunch?
Yes, the Spicy King Prawn and the Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are both gluten-free.
What's the final sitting time?
The last sitting is at 4pm, and the first ones start from 12pm.
Are gift vouchers available?
Yes, our gift vouchers start from £25 and make an easy present.
Is it a Chinese brunch?
It is, with dishes like Aromatic Crispy Duck Roll and Spicy King Prawn from our Chinese kitchen.
Can I book for a big group?
We do, and larger groups can ask about The Nest or The Hideout, our private spaces.
Can I call to book?
Give us a call on 0121 631 1739 and we'll help you book.
Can I order extra sides?
Sides are extra, priced 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.
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 cake for a celebration?
Of course, just sort it with the events team beforehand.
Can we stay after our sitting?
You're welcome to stay, with the bar open until 2am Friday and Saturday and 11pm on Sunday.
How can I make a booking?
Use OpenTable, our reservations page, or just phone us on 0121 631 1739.
Can I walk from New Street?
Around ten minutes' walk from Birmingham New Street station.
Fancy swapping pancakes for crispy duck and Pornstar Martinis? Check dates and book your sitting.
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