Bottomless Brunch Birmingham: A Chinese Twist at Lulu Wild
Bottomless Brunch Birmingham: A Chinese Twist at 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. You get Chinese food, 90 minutes of drinks and a bill of £45 per person. 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.
| What it costs | £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 |
| Length | 90 minutes |
| What you eat | One starter and one main |
| Address | Unit 7 & 8 The Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HP |
Bottomless brunch, the Lulu Wild way
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. So instead of a fry-up with a cocktail, you sit down to two Chinese courses with unlimited drinks.
Inside there's neon on the walls and a full cocktail bar doing the pouring. Most guests say it feels like going out, only it begins around noon.
Is it right for you?
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 office teams, the fixed price keeps expenses simple. Heading to a show nearby? Grab an early sitting first.
A brunch that skips the eggs
There are lots of bottomless brunches in this city, and many of them look almost identical. Toast, eggs and a cocktail, then the identical plate somewhere new. We thought brunch should come from the same place as our dinner.
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 difference is what turns up on your plate.
How a sitting works
Nothing about it is complicated. 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.
- Let the clock run. From the moment you take your seat, the glasses stay topped up for the full sitting.
An hour and a half is enough to eat properly and enjoy several drinks, with time left for plans later. Anyone not ready to leave can carry on, since we're open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.
What you can order
We keep the list tight, which makes choosing quick. Everyone orders a starter plus a main.
Openers: Aromatic Crispy Duck Roll, Crispy Chilli Wings, Crispy Lotus Salad (vegan), Bang Bang Chicken Salad and Shiitake & Shimeji Mushroom Truffle Spring Roll (vegan).
Second course: Pomegranate Sweet & Sour Pork; Spicy King Prawn (gluten-free); Sanpei Chicken, our version of Taiwanese "three cup" chicken; Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu (vegan, gluten-free); Stir-Fry Black Pepper Vegetarian Chicken (vegetarian); and Stir-Fry Tender Chicken in Preserved Black Bean Sauce.
Bigger appetites can add sides, from £3.50 to £6.00, such as pak choi with garlic, egg fried rice or tenderstem broccoli. And the rice can be swapped, with egg fried rice at +£1 and stir-fried shredded chicken noodles at +£4.50 among the choices.
If you're vegan, you'll find two starters and a main, plus a vegetarian main for veggies. Two mains, Spicy King Prawn and Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu, are gluten-free.
Please mention any allergies when booking, giving our kitchen time to prepare.
Choosing your drinks package
Wild Brunch at £45
For £45 you get the two courses plus an hour and a half of Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis, Lychee Martinis and mocktails. With fizz and two martinis to rotate through, nothing gets repetitive.
Our bar loves lychee, which is why the Lychee Martini made it onto the brunch list. It's a lighter, fruitier pick if you fancy a break from the fizz.
Champagne Upgrade: +£9.95
Add £9.95 per person and we'll pour unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco too. It makes sense for a birthday, an engagement or any big news.
Options for non-drinkers
We're happy to swap the Prosecco package for mocktails and soft drinks for anyone who isn't drinking. We mix alcohol-free cocktails as well, such as a Virgin Pornstar Martini and a Virgin Lychee Martini.
One thing to agree first
We can't mix packages on a single table. It's worth having that chat in the group chat before you turn up.
Is it good value?
Let's do the arithmetic. 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. One more thing for the budget: there's an optional 12.5% service charge.
What about the Champagne Upgrade? With the upgrade, you're paying £54.95 a head in total. Should Champagne be on your list anyway, the upgrade is a simple decision.
The £45 doesn't include sides or rice upgrades, so budget a little extra for those.
Friday, Saturday or Sunday?
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 makes an early start to the weekend, while Sunday lends itself to a slow, lazy afternoon.
Because Saturday is usually first to fill, don't leave it late.
It's worth thinking about the time as well as the day. 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
- Get here on the dot. Your 90 minutes are fixed, so a late start only shortens your sitting.
- Don't skip the starter. A plate of wings early on does wonders for the rest of the day.
- Keep water on the table. A glass between rounds goes a long way.
- Decide on drinks beforehand. The table has to match, so make the call together a few days ahead of time.
- Plan the trip home. Look up trains or arrange a taxi before the drinks start.
We'd ask everyone to drink responsibly. Our team will look after you and make sure everyone gets home safely.
Birthdays and hen dos
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. Details are on our private events page.
How to find us
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: you'll reach it in two minutes.
- Utilita Arena: a five-minute stroll by the water.
- Birmingham New Street station: ten minutes or so walking.
- Gas Street Basin and the ICC: an easy walk on the towpath.
Drivers can use Q-Park Brindleyplace, about two minutes on foot. Honestly, with unlimited Prosecco on the table, we'd leave the car at home.
From New Street station it's around ten minutes on foot, with Broad Street just two minutes away from us. Anyone near Gas Street Basin or the ICC can stroll over along the towpath.
Got tickets for later?
Utilita Arena, Symphony Hall and the ICC are all just round the corner. Book a 12pm sitting and you'll have plenty of time before the doors open. 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. 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. 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.
Coming back for dinner
Brunch is only one part of what we do. 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.
Our charity partner for 2026/2027 is Birmingham Dogs Home, and we're really pleased to be backing the work they do.
Festive bottomless brunch
For the whole of December, brunch is on daily. 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.
How 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.
Bottomless brunch FAQs
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.
Do you cater for vegans?
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 some of us upgrade to Champagne?
Only if the whole table upgrades, as one package covers everybody.
Is there music at brunch?
There's a DJ at each Saturday sitting.
Is there a service charge?
Yes, an optional 12.5% charge.
What about parking?
Q-Park Brindleyplace is about two minutes' walk away.
What do I get for £45?
Two courses plus 90 minutes of unlimited Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis, Lychee Martinis and mocktails, with rice shared.
What does the Champagne Upgrade add?
It adds unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco for £9.95 read more more per person.
Do you have gluten-free mains?
Yes, the Spicy King Prawn and the Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are both gluten-free.
What's the final sitting time?
You can book from 12pm, with 4pm the last sitting of the day.
Can I gift a brunch?
Yes, vouchers are available from £25, ideal for a birthday.
What style of food do you serve?
Yes, our chefs cook Chinese dishes such as Bang Bang Chicken Salad and Pomegranate Sweet & Sour Pork.
Can I book for a big group?
We do, and larger groups can ask about The Nest or The Hideout, our private spaces.
What's your phone number?
You can ring us on 0121 631 1739 for bookings and questions.
Can we add sides?
Sides are extra, priced from £3.50 for Steamed Jasmine Rice to £6.00 for Stir-Fry Tenderstem Broccoli.
Can I walk to Utilita Arena?
It's roughly a five-minute walk along the canal to Utilita Arena.
Can I book brunch in December?
It runs daily through December, apart from 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.
Is the bar open after brunch?
Absolutely, we're open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays, and until 11pm on Sundays.
How do I book?
You can reserve on OpenTable, online via our reservations page or on 0121 631 1739.
How do I get there from the train station?
New Street station is roughly ten minutes away on foot.
Fancy swapping pancakes for crispy duck and Pornstar Martinis? Reserve your brunch table with us.
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