Bottomless Brunch Birmingham: What to Order at Lulu Wild
Bottomless Brunch Birmingham: What to Order at 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. Think Chinese plates, 90 minutes of top-ups and a price 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 |
| Start times | From 12pm, last sitting at 4pm |
| Drinks window | 90 minutes |
| On the plate | One starter and one main |
| Where | Unit 7 & 8 The Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HP |
What is bottomless brunch at Lulu Wild?
Lulu Wild is a Chinese restaurant and cocktail bar on the canal at Brindleyplace, right next to the Sea Life Centre. Brunch comes out of the same kitchen that makes our dim sum and wok dishes all week. In short, you swap the full English for two courses of Chinese food and bottomless drinks.
Neon lights the room, and a proper cocktail bar sits at the heart of it. Honestly, it has the energy of a Saturday night, just a lot earlier.
Who comes to brunch?
It's a good fit for friends catching up after a long week. It suits couples too, especially for a birthday or an anniversary. For a team from work, nobody has to split a complicated bill. If you're off to a show around the corner, an early sitting fits neatly before it.
Why our brunch is Chinese food
Birmingham has no shortage of boozy brunches, and plenty of them follow the same script. Pancakes, bacon and fizz, then the same again at the next place. We wanted our brunch to match what our kitchen actually does.
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. The food is just a lot more interesting.
What happens when you arrive
There isn't much to figure out. A normal sitting looks like this:
- Book a slot. Sittings start from 12pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and the last one is at 4pm.
- Sort the drinks. 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 is plenty of time for food and refills, and you'll still have the whole evening free. Anyone not ready to leave can carry on, since we're open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.
A quick look at the menu
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).
Mains: 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.
If you're still hungry, sides are extra and run from £3.50 to £6.00, including egg fried rice, pak choi with garlic and tenderstem broccoli. You can also upgrade your rice, from egg fried rice at +£1 up to stir-fried shredded chicken noodles at +£4.50.
Vegans have two starters and a tofu main to choose from, and there's a vegetarian main as well. Spicy King Prawn and Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are both gluten-free.
Please mention any allergies when booking, giving our kitchen time to prepare.
The drinks packages
Wild Brunch: £45
Our core package includes both courses and 90 minutes of unlimited 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. It's a lighter, fruitier pick if you fancy a break from the fizz.
The 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
If you're not drinking, you can switch the Prosecco package for mocktails and soft drinks. 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. So if opinions are split on the upgrade, talk it through in advance.
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. 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 £54.95 with it added. If Champagne and rosé Prosecco are what you'd be ordering anyway, it's an easy yes.
The £45 doesn't include sides or rice upgrades, so budget a little extra for those.
Choosing between the three days
Saturdays bring a DJ to every sitting, which gives them more bottomless dim sum Birmingham of a party feel. It's the one to pick if you want brunch to feel like a celebration.
Our Friday and Sunday sittings tend to be quieter and easier on the voice. Friday kicks things off early, whereas Sunday is made for taking it easy.
Because Saturday is usually first to fill, don't leave it late.
Don't forget to think about which sitting you want. A 12pm start leaves the rest of the day free, which is handy if you have plans later. 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
- Be punctual. Your 90 minutes are fixed, so a late start only shortens your sitting.
- Eat early on. You'll feel much better later if you eat near the start.
- Pace yourself with water. It costs nothing and helps a lot.
- Settle the package first. Since the whole table shares one package, agree on it in the group chat before the day.
- Know how you're getting back. Check train times or book a taxi before you sit down.
Look after yourselves and drink responsibly. We want everyone to enjoy themselves and get home in one piece.
Booking for a crowd
A fixed price for food and drink makes group plans much simpler. For larger groups we have two private spaces, The Nest and The Hideout, and our events team will help with decorations, plus a cake if agreed beforehand. Everything is on the events hire page.
Location and travel
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: about five minutes along the canal.
- Birmingham New Street station: a walk of around ten minutes.
- Gas Street Basin and the ICC: an easy walk on the towpath.
Drivers can use Q-Park Brindleyplace, about two minutes on foot. Then again, with bottomless drinks involved, the train is usually the smarter option.
From New Street station it's around ten minutes on foot, with Broad Street just two minutes away from us. 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.
Staying on after brunch
Your brunch ending doesn't mean you have to go. The bar serves until 11pm Sunday to Thursday, and until 2am at the weekend.
The signature list draws on ingredients from our kitchen, like elderflower, lychee, yuzu and rhubarb, all served with dry ice. Try the China Silk at £13.25, the Lucky Dragon at £12.75 or the Fortune Cookie at £13.50. Browse every drink on our cocktail bar page.
Coming back for dinner
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. On the dinner menu you'll find aromatic duck, XO prawns and wok classics, with meat-free options all through it. Brunch is a good first taste, and dinner is the next step.
We're also supporting Birmingham Dogs Home as our charity partner for 2026/2027, which is a cause close to our hearts.
Christmas brunch
December brings bottomless brunch seven days a week. Work Christmas parties and catch-ups with friends both fit in nicely. Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day are our days off. Vouchers from £25 make an easy present.
Reserving your sitting
Use OpenTable, head to our online reservations or ring us on 0121 631 1739. Tell us about allergies at the booking stage, and settle the drinks package as a group.
Quick answers
How much is bottomless brunch at Lulu Wild?
The Wild Brunch is £45 per person with two courses, and the Champagne Upgrade is £9.95 more each.
How long is each sitting?
Sittings run for an hour and a half.
What days can I book?
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.
Do we all need the same package?
Everyone at the table needs to be on the same one.
Will there be live music?
There's a DJ at each Saturday sitting.
Is there a service charge?
There's an optional 12.5% service charge.
Is there parking nearby?
Q-Park Brindleyplace is about two minutes' walk away.
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 do I get with the upgrade?
Unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco, for an extra £9.95 per person.
Is anything on the menu gluten-free?
Yes, the Spicy King Prawn and the Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are both gluten-free.
What time is the latest sitting?
You can book from 12pm, with 4pm the last sitting of the day.
Can I gift a brunch?
Yes, our gift vouchers start from £25 and make an easy present.
Is the brunch food Chinese?
Yes, everything comes from our Chinese kitchen, from Crispy Chilli Wings to Sanpei Chicken.
Can I book for a big group?
Yes, larger bookings can also consider our two private spaces, The Nest and The Hideout.
How do I reach you by phone?
Yes, call us on 0121 631 1739 to book or ask a question.
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?
Utilita Arena is around five minutes away, following the canal.
Is brunch available over Christmas?
It runs daily through December, apart from Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Can we bring our own cake?
Yes, as long as you arrange it with our events team first.
Is the bar open after brunch?
You're welcome to stay, with the bar open until 2am Friday and Saturday and 11pm on Sunday.
How do I book?
Use OpenTable, our reservations page, or just phone us on 0121 631 1739.
How far is it from New Street station?
Around ten minutes' walk from Birmingham New Street station.
After a weekend plan that's a bit different? Reserve your brunch table with us.
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