Bottomless Brunch Birmingham: The Ultimate Lulu Wild Guide
Bottomless Brunch Birmingham: The Ultimate Lulu Wild Guide
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Say "bottomless brunch in Birmingham" and most people picture pancakes, poached eggs and a Bloody Mary. We decided to do something else with ours. 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 | £45 per person, Champagne Upgrade +£9.95 |
|---|---|
| Brunch days | Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus every day in December |
| Times | From 12pm, last sitting at 4pm |
| Sitting 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
We run a Chinese restaurant with a cocktail bar attached, sitting on the canal at Brindleyplace beside the Sea Life Centre. The brunch plates are cooked by the team who handle our dim sum and wok dishes every day. In short, you swap the full English for two courses of Chinese food and bottomless 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.
Who it works for
It works well for a group of friends getting the weekend started. For two people celebrating a birthday or anniversary, it's an easy booking. 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 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. We wanted our brunch to match what our kitchen actually does.
Our chefs work the wok every day, and brunch is cooked with exactly the same attention. 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.
What happens when you arrive
It's all very simple. Here's how a typical sitting goes:
- Book a slot. Sittings start from 12pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and the last one is at 4pm.
- Choose a drinks package. 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. Your 90 minutes begin once you're seated, with refills right up to the end.
An hour and a half is enough to eat properly and enjoy several drinks, with time left for plans later. If you'd like to stay on, our bar runs until 2am on a Friday or Saturday.
What you can order
The menu is short on purpose, so ordering never takes long. It's one starter and one main per person.
Openers: Crispy Chilli Wings, Bang Bang Chicken Salad, Aromatic Crispy Duck Roll, Crispy Lotus Salad (vegan) and Shiitake & Shimeji Mushroom Truffle Spring Roll (vegan).
Mains: 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).
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.
If you're vegan, you'll find two starters and a main, plus a vegetarian main for veggies. Both the Spicy King Prawn and the Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are 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
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.
The Lychee Martini is a nod to our bar, where lychee turns up in plenty of our cocktails. If you haven't tried one, brunch is a good place to start.
Adding the Champagne Upgrade
For an extra £9.95 a head, unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco join the list. It makes sense for a birthday, an engagement or any big news.
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.
One thing to agree first
The whole table needs to share one drinks package. So if opinions are split on the upgrade, talk it through in advance.
Is it good value?
It's worth running the numbers. A single Pornstar Martini costs £14 on our normal menu, which means a pair already hits £28 with nothing to eat. Brunch, at £45, gets you two courses and 90 minutes of those drinks on repeat.
For a table that likes a few drinks, the maths works in your favour early on. After just one drink and a smaller plate? Our lunchtime menu might suit you more. An optional 12.5% service charge is added at the end, so factor that in.
What about the Champagne Upgrade? 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.
Which day should you book?
If you want music, come on a Saturday, when a DJ plays each sitting. It's the one to pick if you want brunch to feel like a celebration.
Friday and Sunday are calmer, so it's easier to talk. Think of Friday as a head start on the weekend and Sunday as a gentle wind-down.
Saturdays go quickest, so early booking is a good idea.
Your start time changes the feel of the afternoon. If you book from 12pm, you'll finish early with the evening still ahead. The 4pm sitting rolls nicely into an evening out, especially on a Friday or Saturday when the bar is open late.
First time? A few pointers
- Get here on the dot. Sittings run to a timetable, and arriving late eats into your time.
- Don't skip the starter. You'll feel much better later if you eat near the start.
- 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. Sort the journey home before your first Prosecco, not after your fourth.
We'd ask everyone to drink responsibly. Our staff are here to make sure you have a great time and get home safe.
Birthdays and hen dos
Group bookings are easy when food and drink sit under one price. 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. 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: roughly two minutes away walking.
- Utilita Arena: around five minutes' walk along the canal.
- Birmingham New Street station: roughly ten minutes on foot.
- Gas Street Basin and the ICC: an easy walk on the towpath.
The nearest car park is Q-Park Brindleyplace, roughly two minutes from our door. That said, bottomless drinks and driving don't mix, so public transport makes more sense.
It takes about ten minutes from New Street, and Broad Street sits a two-minute walk from our door. Anyone near Gas Street Basin or the ICC can stroll over along the towpath.
Heading to a gig afterwards?
Utilita Arena, the ICC and Symphony Hall are all a short walk from us. Book a 12pm sitting and you'll have plenty of time before the doors open. For something quicker, closer to start time, we also do a pre-show menu.
When the 90 minutes are up
When the timer stops, the afternoon doesn't have to. Our hours run to 11pm from Sunday to Thursday, and 2am on Friday and Saturday.
The signature list draws on ingredients from our kitchen, like elderflower, lychee, yuzu and rhubarb, all served with dry ice. We'd point you towards the China Silk (£13.25), the Fortune Cookie (£13.50) or the Lucky Dragon (£12.75). The full list is on our cocktail bar page.
Coming back for dinner
Brunch is a small slice of our menu. 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. If brunch wins you over, dinner is worth a return trip.
For 2026/2027 we've teamed up with Birmingham Dogs Home as our charity partner, and we're proud to support them.
Festive bottomless brunch
December brings bottomless brunch seven days a week. It suits office parties, family get-togethers and a breather from the shops. Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day are our days off. Stuck for ideas? Gift vouchers are available from £25.
Reserving your sitting
Book via OpenTable, on our booking page or by phone on 0121 631 1739. Flag allergies when booking, and sort out the drinks package with your group beforehand.
Bottomless brunch FAQs
How much will brunch set me back?
It's £45 a head for two courses and 90 minutes of drinks, and Champagne costs another £9.95 per person.
How long does brunch last?
You get 90 minutes from when you sit down.
What days can I book?
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 12pm with a last sitting at 4pm, plus every day 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.
What if someone doesn't drink?
Yes, non-drinkers can swap to mocktails and soft drinks.
Can one table have different packages?
Only if the whole table upgrades, as one package covers everybody.
Is there a DJ?
There's a DJ at each Saturday sitting.
Is there a service charge?
Yes, an optional 12.5% charge.
Is there parking nearby?
Use Q-Park Brindleyplace, roughly a two-minute here walk.
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 more per person.
Is anything on the menu gluten-free?
Yes, two mains are gluten-free: Spicy King Prawn and Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu.
What time is the latest sitting?
Sittings start from 12pm, and the final one begins at 4pm.
Are gift vouchers available?
Yes, vouchers are available from £25, ideal for a birthday.
Is it a Chinese brunch?
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.
Can I call to book?
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.
How far is Utilita Arena?
Yes, Utilita Arena is about five minutes from us along the canal.
Is brunch available over 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?
Yes, as long as you arrange it with our events team first.
Can we stay after our sitting?
You're welcome to stay, with the bar open until 2am Friday and Saturday and 11pm on Sunday.
Where do I book a table?
You can reserve on OpenTable, online via our reservations page or on 0121 631 1739.
Is it close to New Street?
New Street station is roughly ten minutes away on foot.
Ready for a Birmingham brunch that breaks from the usual? Check dates and book your sitting.
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