Bottomless Brunch at Lulu Wild, Birmingham: Your Guide
Bottomless Brunch at Lulu Wild, Birmingham: Your Guide
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For most of Birmingham, bottomless brunch still means eggs, a short stack and a Bloody Mary on the side. At Lulu Wild, we've taken a different route. 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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. The brunch plates are cooked by the team who handle our dim sum and wok dishes every day. You get a proper Chinese starter and main, with drinks that keep coming while you eat.
Inside there's neon on the walls and a full cocktail bar doing the pouring. Honestly, it has the energy of a Saturday night, just a lot earlier.
Is it right for you?
Friends who haven't seen each other in a while will feel right at home. For two people celebrating a birthday or anniversary, it's an easy booking. One price per head makes it easy for work teams to budget. If you're off to a show around the corner, an early sitting fits neatly before it.
A brunch that skips the eggs
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 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.
What happens when you arrive
Nothing about it is complicated. Here's how a typical sitting goes:
- Reserve a sitting. Sittings start from 12pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and the last one is at 4pm.
- Settle the package. Pick between the Wild Brunch and the Champagne Upgrade, keeping in mind one package covers the table.
- Pick two courses. Each main comes with a rice bowl shared between two.
- 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's on the menu
The menu is short on purpose, so ordering never takes long. Everyone orders a starter plus a main.
Openers: Aromatic check here Crispy Duck Roll, Crispy Chilli Wings, Crispy Lotus Salad (vegan), Bang Bang Chicken Salad and Shiitake & Shimeji Mushroom Truffle Spring Roll (vegan).
The main event: 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. Rice upgrades are available too, starting at +£1 for egg fried rice and going up to +£4.50 for stir-fried shredded chicken noodles.
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.
Bottomless drinks, explained
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.
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. There's a Virgin Pornstar Martini and a Virgin Lychee Martini on our alcohol-free list too.
One thing to agree first
One package applies to every person at the table. So if opinions are split on the upgrade, talk it through in advance.
Working out the value
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.
If you'd normally have more than a couple of drinks with lunch, the package pays for itself quickly. If you only want one glass and something light, our lunch menu is probably a better fit. Do note there's an optional 12.5% service charge on the bill.
And the Champagne Upgrade? Adding it brings your brunch to £54.95 per person. If your group was always going to want Champagne, it's well worth adding.
Sides and rice upgrades sit outside the £45, so add those on if your table is hungry.
Which day should you book?
Saturdays bring a DJ to every sitting, which gives them more of a party feel. Book it if you'd like to dance in your seat between courses.
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.
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. The 4pm sitting rolls nicely into an evening out, especially on a Friday or Saturday when the bar is open late.
Tips for your first brunch
- Be punctual. The clock is set, so turning up late just means less brunch.
- Eat early on. You'll feel much better later if you eat near the start.
- Ask for water. It costs nothing and helps a lot.
- Agree the package early. One package covers everyone, so sort it out with your group well before you arrive.
- Know how you're getting back. Look up trains or arrange a taxi before the drinks start.
Please drink responsibly. The team will keep an eye out so the whole table has a good day.
Bringing a group
A fixed price for food and drink makes group plans much simpler. 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. Details are on our private events page.
Getting here
You'll find us at Unit 7 & 8 The Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HP, next to Sea Life on the canal.
- Broad Street: roughly two minutes away walking.
- Utilita Arena: roughly five minutes following the canal.
- Birmingham New Street station: roughly ten minutes on foot.
- Gas Street Basin and the ICC: close by, along 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.
Coming from New Street, the walk is about ten minutes, and Broad Street is only two minutes from our door. Anyone near Gas Street Basin 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. If you'd rather eat later and faster, see the show menu.
When the 90 minutes are up
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. Look out for the Fortune Cookie at £13.50, the China Silk at £13.25 and the Lucky Dragon at £12.75. Everything else is listed on our cocktail page.
There's more to Lulu Wild
Brunch is a small slice of our menu. The dim sum is made right here, in steamed, pan-fried and baked versions. 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.
Brunch over the festive season
For the whole of December, brunch is on daily. It's a useful option for work dos, festive meet-ups and tired shoppers. Note that we shut on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Vouchers from £25 make an easy present.
Making a reservation
Reservations go through OpenTable, our reservations page or a call to 0121 631 1739. Tell us about allergies at the booking stage, and settle the drinks package as a group.
Bottomless brunch FAQs
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.
How much time do we get?
You get 90 minutes from when you sit down.
Which days is it on?
It runs Friday to Sunday, with sittings from 12pm and the last at 4pm, and daily in December.
Do you cater for vegans?
Yes, the Crispy Lotus Salad, the Mushroom Truffle Spring Roll and the Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are vegan.
Is there an alcohol-free option?
Yes, non-drinkers can swap to mocktails and soft drinks.
Can we mix drinks packages?
Only if the whole table upgrades, as one package covers everybody.
Do you have a DJ on?
Yes, a DJ plays at every Saturday sitting.
Do you add a service charge?
There's an optional 12.5% service charge.
Is there parking nearby?
Use Q-Park Brindleyplace, roughly a two-minute walk.
What's included in the £45?
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?
For £9.95 extra each, you get unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco on top.
Are there gluten-free options?
The Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu and Spicy King Prawn mains are both gluten-free.
When is the last sitting?
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.
Is the brunch food Chinese?
It is, with dishes like Aromatic Crispy Duck Roll and Spicy King Prawn from our Chinese kitchen.
Can a big group come to brunch?
Yes, larger bookings can also consider our two private spaces, The Nest and The Hideout.
Can I book by phone?
You can ring us on 0121 631 1739 for bookings and questions.
Can I order extra 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?
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.
Can I bring a birthday cake?
Of course, just sort it with the events team beforehand.
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.
Is it close to New Street?
New Street station is roughly ten minutes away on foot.
Want a brunch with more going on than eggs on toast? Check dates and book your sitting.
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