Lulu Wild: A Different Bottomless Brunch in Birmingham
Lulu Wild: A Different Bottomless Brunch in Birmingham
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The usual Birmingham bottomless brunch looks pretty familiar: avocado toast, pancakes and a glass of something fizzy. We decided to do something else with ours. It's Chinese food from our kitchen, an hour and a half of refills and £45 each. We've written this to answer the questions people ask us most, from how a sitting runs to where you can park nearby.
| Cost per head | £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 |
| How long | 90 minutes |
| Food | One starter and one main |
| Address | 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. Most guests say it feels like going out, only it begins around noon.
Who books bottomless brunch?
Friends who haven't seen each other in a while will feel right at home. It suits couples too, especially for a birthday or an anniversary. For a team from work, nobody has to split a complicated bill. Heading to a show nearby? Grab an early sitting first.
Why we went Chinese with brunch
Birmingham does a lot of bottomless brunches, and after a few they start to blur together. Pancakes, bacon and fizz, then the same again at the next place. Our idea was simple: cook brunch the way we cook everything else.
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. Only the plates are different, and they're far more exciting.
How a sitting works
The set-up is easy to follow. A normal sitting looks like this:
- Pick your sitting. We run sittings from 12pm across Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with 4pm the latest start.
- Sort the drinks. Pick between the Wild Brunch and the Champagne Upgrade, keeping in mind one package covers the table.
- Choose a starter and a main. Mains arrive with a bowl of rice for every two people.
- Settle in. 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. Want to keep going? The bar stays open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.
What you can order
We keep the list tight, which makes choosing quick. Each person chooses a starter and a main.
First course: Crispy Chilli Wings, Bang Bang Chicken Salad, Aromatic Crispy Duck Roll, Crispy Lotus Salad (vegan) and Shiitake & Shimeji Mushroom Truffle Spring Roll (vegan).
Second course: 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).
Bigger appetites can add sides, from £3.50 to £6.00, such as pak choi with garlic, egg fried rice or tenderstem broccoli. Rice upgrades are available too, starting at +£1 for egg fried rice and going up 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. Spicy King Prawn and Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are both gluten-free.
Please mention any allergies when booking, giving our kitchen time to prepare.
What's in the glass
£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. First-timers usually find it a nice change from the Pornstar Martini.
Going for Champagne
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.
Driving or teetotal?
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. If your group can't agree on Champagne, settle it before the day.
Working out the value
The sums are easy. Our standard menu prices the Pornstar Martini at £14, so a couple of them is £28 on their own. The brunch price of £45 includes both courses and an hour and a half of bottomless drinks.
If you'd normally have more than a couple of drinks with lunch, the package pays for itself quickly. 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? With the upgrade, you're paying £54.95 a head in total. If Champagne and rosé Prosecco are what you'd be ordering anyway, it's an easy yes.
Any sides or rice upgrades come on top of the £45, so factor them in if needed.
Picking your day
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.
Fridays and Sundays are more relaxed, which suits a catch-up. A Friday sitting gets the weekend going, and a Sunday one stretches out nicely.
Saturdays go quickest, so early booking is a good idea.
Don't forget to think about which sitting you want. 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.
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. A plate of wings early on does wonders for the rest of the day.
- Drink some water. Your evening will be better for it.
- Decide on drinks beforehand. Since the whole table shares one package, agree on it in the group chat before the day.
- Book your ride first. Look up trains or arrange a taxi before the drinks start.
Look after yourselves and drink responsibly. We want everyone to enjoy themselves and get home in one piece.
Groups and celebrations
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
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: roughly two minutes away walking.
- Utilita Arena: a five-minute stroll by the water.
- Birmingham New Street station: a walk of around ten minutes.
- Gas Street Basin and the ICC: a short walk along the towpath.
The nearest car park is Q-Park Brindleyplace, roughly two minutes from our door. Honestly, with unlimited Prosecco on the table, we'd leave the car at home.
It takes about ten minutes from New Street, and Broad Street sits a two-minute walk from our door. Anyone near Gas Street Basin bottomless dim sum Birmingham or the ICC can stroll over along the towpath.
Pairing brunch with 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. Our pre-show dining menu suits anyone eating nearer the show.
After your sitting
There's no need to leave once your sitting finishes. The bar serves until 11pm Sunday to Thursday, and until 2am at the weekend.
Our signature cocktails borrow kitchen flavours like lychee, yuzu, rhubarb and elderflower, and they arrive 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.
There's more to Lulu Wild
There's a lot more to us than brunch. Our dim sum is made in-house, and it comes steamed, pan-fried or baked. On the dinner menu you'll find aromatic duck, XO prawns and wok classics, with meat-free options all through it. 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.
Festive bottomless brunch
For the whole of December, brunch is on daily. Work Christmas parties and catch-ups with friends both fit in nicely. Note that we shut on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Need a gift? Our vouchers start from £25.
Booking your table
Reservations go through OpenTable, our reservations page or a call to 0121 631 1739. Let us know about allergies when you reserve, and make sure the table agrees on one package.
Common questions
What's the price per person?
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.
When does bottomless brunch run?
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm, the last sitting at 4pm, and every day of December.
Can vegans come to brunch?
Yes, the Crispy Lotus Salad, the Mushroom Truffle Spring Roll and the Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are vegan.
What if someone doesn't drink?
Not at all, the package can be swapped for mocktails and soft drinks.
Do we all need the same package?
No, the whole table must choose the same package.
Is there music at brunch?
On Saturdays, yes, at every sitting.
Will there be service on the bill?
An optional 12.5% service charge is added.
Where can I park?
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?
For £9.95 extra each, you get unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco on top.
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?
Yes, our gift vouchers start from £25 and make an easy present.
What kind of food is it?
Yes, our chefs cook Chinese dishes such as Bang Bang Chicken Salad and Pomegranate Sweet & Sour Pork.
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 call to book?
You can ring us on 0121 631 1739 for bookings and questions.
Are sides included?
You can add sides, from £3.50 for Steamed Jasmine Rice up 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?
Yes, every day in December, though we're closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Can we bring our own cake?
You can, provided our events team know in advance.
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?
Use OpenTable, our reservations page, or just phone us on 0121 631 1739.
Is it close to New Street?
Around ten minutes' walk from Birmingham New Street station.
After a weekend plan that's a bit different? Check dates and book your sitting.
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