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. 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 |
|---|---|
| Brunch days | Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus every day in December |
| Start times | From 12pm, last sitting at 4pm |
| Sitting length | 90 minutes |
| Food | One starter and one main |
| Location | 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. You get a proper Chinese starter and main, with drinks that keep coming while you eat.
Neon lights the Lulu Wild bottomless brunch 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 our brunch suits
It works well for a group of friends getting the weekend started. It suits couples too, especially for a birthday or an anniversary. One price per head makes it easy for work teams to budget. 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. 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 difference is what turns up on your plate.
How brunch runs, start to finish
It's all very simple. Here's how a typical sitting goes:
- Reserve a sitting. We run sittings from 12pm across Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with 4pm the latest start.
- Settle the 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. Every main includes rice, served as one bowl per pair.
- 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. On Fridays and Saturdays the bar doesn't close until 2am, so there's no rush.
What you can order
The menu is short on purpose, so ordering never takes long. Everyone orders a starter plus a main.
Starters: Crispy Chilli Wings, Bang Bang Chicken Salad, Aromatic Crispy Duck Roll, Crispy Lotus Salad (vegan) 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.
Bigger appetites can add sides, from £3.50 to £6.00, such as pak choi with garlic, egg fried rice or tenderstem broccoli. 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. Spicy King Prawn and Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are both gluten-free.
Got an allergy? Tell us when you book so the kitchen knows before you arrive.
What's in the glass
The Wild Brunch package, £45
Our core package includes both courses and 90 minutes of unlimited Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis, Lychee Martinis and mocktails. With fizz and two martinis to rotate through, nothing gets repetitive.
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.
The Champagne Upgrade, +£9.95
The upgrade costs £9.95 per person and adds unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco. Plenty of tables go for it when there's something to celebrate.
Options for non-drinkers
Non-drinkers can swap the Prosecco package for mocktails and soft drinks, so nobody misses out. We mix alcohol-free cocktails as well, such as a Virgin Pornstar Martini and a Virgin Lychee Martini.
Worth sorting before you arrive
We can't mix packages on a single table. It's worth having that chat in the group chat before you turn up.
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. At brunch, £45 covers two courses and 90 minutes of Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis and Lychee Martinis.
Anyone expecting to drink more than two cocktails will find brunch the better deal. After just one drink and a smaller plate? Our lunchtime menu might suit you more. One more thing for the budget: there's an optional 12.5% service charge.
Is the Champagne Upgrade worth it? Adding it brings your brunch to £54.95 per person. If Champagne and rosé Prosecco are what you'd be ordering anyway, it's an easy yes.
Keep in mind that sides and rice upgrades are charged on top of the £45 price.
Picking your day
Every Saturday sitting has a DJ, so it's the loudest of the three. It's the one to pick if you want brunch to feel like a celebration.
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.
It's worth thinking about the time as well as the day. If you book from 12pm, you'll finish early with the evening still ahead. 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
- Arrive on time. Your 90 minutes are fixed, so a late start only shortens your sitting.
- Get the food in fast. A plate of wings early on does wonders for the rest of the day.
- Drink some water. It costs nothing and helps a lot.
- Agree the package early. Since the whole table shares one package, agree on it in the group chat before the day.
- 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.
Bringing a group
Group bookings are easy when food and drink sit under one price. 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. See our private hire page for the details.
Getting here
We're at Unit 7 & 8 The Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HP, beside the Sea Life Centre and just off the canal.
- Broad Street: a two-minute walk away.
- Utilita Arena: around five minutes' walk along the canal.
- Birmingham New Street station: roughly ten minutes on foot.
- Gas Street Basin and the ICC: a few minutes down the towpath.
If you're coming by car, Q-Park Brindleyplace is a two-minute walk. Honestly, with unlimited Prosecco on the table, we'd leave the car at home.
New Street is roughly a ten-minute walk, and once you reach Broad Street we're about two minutes off. Already on the canal? Walk along the towpath from Gas Street Basin or the ICC.
Pairing brunch with 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. Our pre-show dining menu suits anyone eating nearer the show.
Keeping the day going
When the timer stops, the afternoon doesn't have to. We're open until 11pm Sunday to Thursday and until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.
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.
More than brunch
There's a lot more to us than brunch. We make our dim sum in-house, and you can have it steamed, pan-fried or baked. Our full food menu includes aromatic duck, XO prawns and wok classics, plus vegan and vegetarian dishes. Brunch is a good first taste, and dinner is the next step.
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.
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. Note that we shut on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Stuck for ideas? Gift vouchers are available from £25.
How to book
You can book on OpenTable, through our reservations page or by calling 0121 631 1739. Flag allergies when booking, and sort out the drinks package with your group beforehand.
Frequently asked questions
How much will brunch set me back?
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?
Every sitting lasts 90 minutes.
Which days is it on?
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 we mix drinks packages?
Everyone at the table needs to be on the same one.
Do you have a DJ on?
On Saturdays, yes, at every sitting.
Is service included?
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?
You get two courses, rice to share and 90 minutes of Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis, Lychee Martinis and mocktails.
What's in the Champagne Upgrade?
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.
What's the final sitting time?
Sittings start from 12pm, and the final one begins at 4pm.
Can I buy a gift voucher?
We do, with gift vouchers from £25 that suit any occasion.
What kind of food is it?
Yes, our chefs cook Chinese dishes such as Bang Bang Chicken Salad and Pomegranate Sweet & Sour Pork.
Can I book for a big group?
Yes, larger bookings can also consider our two private spaces, The Nest and The Hideout.
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.
Are you near Utilita Arena?
It's roughly a five-minute walk along the canal to Utilita Arena.
Can I book brunch in December?
Yes, every day in December, though we're closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Are cakes allowed at brunch?
You can, provided our events team know in advance.
Can we carry on drinking afterwards?
You're welcome to stay, with the bar open until 2am Friday and Saturday and 11pm on Sunday.
How do I book?
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.
Ready for a Birmingham brunch that breaks from the usual? Book your bottomless brunch at Lulu Wild.
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