Bottomless Brunch in Birmingham: Everything to Know About Lulu Wild
Bottomless Brunch in Birmingham: Everything to Know About Lulu Wild
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For most of Birmingham, bottomless brunch still means eggs, a short stack and a Bloody Mary on the side. We decided to do something else with ours. 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.
| Price | £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 |
| 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
We run a Chinese restaurant with a cocktail bar attached, sitting on the canal at Brindleyplace beside the Sea Life Centre. Everything on the brunch menu comes from the kitchen that makes our dim sum and wok cooking all week. In short, you swap the full English for two courses of Chinese food and bottomless drinks.
Inside there's neon on the walls and a full cocktail bar doing the pouring. It feels more like a night out that happens to start at lunchtime.
Who books bottomless brunch?
It works well for a group of friends getting the weekend started. 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. Heading to a show nearby? Grab an early sitting first.
Why our brunch is Chinese food
Birmingham has no shortage of boozy brunches, and plenty of them follow the same script. Eggs, toast, a Bloody Mary, then repeat next month somewhere else. 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. You still get the long, chatty afternoon and the bottomless glass that make brunch fun. Only the plates are different, and they're far more exciting.
What happens when you arrive
Nothing about it is complicated. Here's how a typical sitting goes:
- Pick your sitting. Friday, Saturday and Sunday sittings begin from 12pm, and the last goes at 4pm.
- Choose a drinks package. It's either the Wild Brunch or the Champagne Upgrade, and the whole table has to match.
- Choose a starter and a main. Each main comes with a rice bowl shared between two.
- Sit back. The timer starts when you sit down, and we keep the drinks coming until it ends.
Ninety minutes gives you time for both courses and a good few rounds without losing the whole day. Anyone not ready to leave can carry on, since we're open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.
What you can order
The menu is short on purpose, so ordering never takes long. It's one starter and one main per person.
To start: 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: 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.
Bigger appetites can add sides, from £3.50 to £6.00, such as pak choi with garlic, egg fried rice or tenderstem broccoli. We also offer rice upgrades, priced from +£1 for egg fried rice to +£4.50 for stir-fried shredded chicken noodles.
If you're vegan, you'll find two starters and a main, plus a vegetarian main for veggies. 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 at £45
Our core package includes both courses and 90 minutes of unlimited Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis, Lychee Martinis and mocktails. Being able to move from bubbles to cocktails and back makes the 90 minutes fly by.
The Lychee Martini is a nod to our bar, where lychee turns up in plenty of our cocktails. First-timers usually find it a nice change from the Pornstar Martini.
Going for Champagne
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.
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.
The table rule
One package applies to every person at the table. If your group can't agree on Champagne, settle it before the day.
The maths behind the price
The sums are easy. A single Pornstar Martini costs £14 on our normal menu, which means a pair already hits £28 with nothing to eat. For £45 you get the food plus 90 minutes of unlimited Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis and Lychee Martinis.
For a table that likes a few drinks, the maths works in your favour early on. For a quieter bite and a single glass, have a look at our lunch menu instead. An optional 12.5% service charge is added at the end, so factor that in.
How does the upgrade stack up? Your total per person comes to brunch Birmingham city centre £54.95 with it added. 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.
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. 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.
Tips for your first brunch
- Don't be late. 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. It's free, and future you will be grateful.
- Settle the package first. The table has to match, so make the call together a few days ahead of time.
- Sort your lift in advance. Check train times or book a taxi before you sit down.
Please drink responsibly. Our team will look after you and make sure everyone gets home safely.
Groups and celebrations
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. Details are on our private events page.
Finding Lulu Wild
Head for Unit 7 & 8 The Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HP, just off the canal and next door to the Sea Life Centre.
- Broad Street: a two-minute walk away.
- Utilita Arena: around five minutes' walk along the canal.
- Birmingham New Street station: ten minutes or so walking.
- 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.
From New Street station it's around ten minutes on foot, with Broad Street just two minutes away from us. Already on the canal? Walk along the towpath from Gas Street Basin or the ICC.
Heading to a gig afterwards?
Being in Brindleyplace puts us close to Utilita Arena, the ICC and Symphony Hall. Book a 12pm sitting and you'll have plenty of time before the doors open. For something quicker, closer to start time, we also do a pre-show menu.
After your sitting
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. Try the China Silk at £13.25, the Lucky Dragon at £12.75 or the Fortune Cookie at £13.50. The full list is 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. Have a look at our food menu for aromatic duck, XO prawns and wok classics, alongside plenty of vegan choices. If brunch wins you over, dinner is worth a return trip.
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.
Christmas brunch
December brings bottomless brunch seven days a week. It's a useful option for work dos, festive meet-ups and tired shoppers. We're closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Need a gift? Our vouchers start from £25.
Ready to book?
Reservations go through OpenTable, our reservations page or a call to 0121 631 1739. Flag allergies when booking, and sort out the drinks package with your group beforehand.
Frequently asked questions
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 the menu vegan friendly?
Yes. The Mushroom Truffle Spring Roll, Crispy Lotus Salad and Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are all vegan.
Is there an alcohol-free option?
You can switch the Prosecco package for mocktails and soft drinks.
Can we mix drinks packages?
Only if the whole table upgrades, as one package covers everybody.
Will there be live music?
Yes, a DJ plays at every Saturday sitting.
Do you add a service charge?
Yes, an optional 12.5% charge.
Is there parking nearby?
The closest is Q-Park Brindleyplace, around two minutes on foot.
What do I get for £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?
Unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco, for an extra £9.95 per person.
Are there gluten-free options?
Yes, the Spicy King Prawn and the Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are both gluten-free.
How late can I book brunch?
Sittings start from 12pm, and the final one begins at 4pm.
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.
Do you take large bookings?
Yes, larger bookings can also consider our two private spaces, The Nest and The Hideout.
What's your phone number?
You can ring us on 0121 631 1739 for bookings and questions.
Can I order extra sides?
You can add sides, from £3.50 for Steamed Jasmine Rice up to £6.00 for Stir-Fry Tenderstem Broccoli.
Can I walk to Utilita Arena?
Utilita Arena is around five minutes away, following the canal.
Do you do brunch at 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?
Yes, as long as you arrange it with our events team first.
Is the bar open after brunch?
Yes, the bar is open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays and 11pm on Sundays.
What's the best way to reserve?
Book on OpenTable, through our reservations page or by calling 0121 631 1739.
Can I walk from New Street?
New Street station is roughly ten minutes away on foot.
Want a brunch with more going on than eggs on toast? Book your bottomless brunch at Lulu Wild.
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