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. At Lulu Wild, we've taken a different route. You get Chinese food, 90 minutes of drinks and a bill 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.
| Cost per head | £45 per person, Champagne Upgrade +£9.95 |
|---|---|
| Which days | Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus every day in December |
| Sitting 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 |
What is bottomless brunch at Lulu Wild?
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. 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. It feels more like a night out that happens to start at lunchtime.
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.
Why our brunch is Chinese food
Birmingham does a lot of bottomless brunches, and after a few they start to blur together. Eggs, toast, a Bloody Mary, then repeat next month somewhere else. We thought brunch should come from the same place as our dinner.
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.
The format, step by step
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.
- Settle the package. You go for the Wild Brunch or add the Champagne Upgrade, and everyone at the table has the same one.
- Pick two courses. Mains arrive with a bowl of rice for every two people.
- Sit back. The timer starts when you sit down, and we keep the drinks coming until it ends.
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.
A quick look at the menu
It's a compact menu, and that keeps things moving. Each person chooses a starter and a main.
Starters: Crispy Chilli Wings, Aromatic Crispy Duck Roll, Shiitake & Shimeji Mushroom Truffle Spring Roll (vegan), Bang Bang Chicken Salad and Crispy Lotus Salad (vegan).
Second course: 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.
Extra sides like tenderstem broccoli, pak choi with garlic and egg fried rice are charged separately, priced between £3.50 and £6.00. 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. Two mains, Spicy King Prawn and Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu, are gluten-free.
Got an allergy? Tell us when you book so the kitchen knows before you arrive.
The drinks packages
Wild Brunch at £45
With the Wild Brunch, your two courses come with 90 minutes of free-flowing Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis, Lychee Martinis and mocktails. Having two cocktails alongside the fizz means you're not stuck on one drink all afternoon.
Lychee is a flavour our bar uses a lot, so the Lychee Martini felt like a natural fit. First-timers usually find it a nice change from the Pornstar Martini.
The Champagne Upgrade, +£9.95
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.
Options for non-drinkers
If you're not drinking, you can switch the Prosecco package for mocktails and soft drinks. There's a Virgin Pornstar Martini and a Virgin Lychee Martini on our alcohol-free list too.
The table rule
One package applies to every person at the table. If your group can't agree on Champagne, settle it before the day.
Is it good 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. 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. 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.
How does the upgrade stack up? Adding it brings your brunch to £54.95 per person. 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.
The best day for brunch
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.
Our Friday and Sunday sittings tend to be quieter and easier on the voice. A Friday sitting gets the weekend going, and a Sunday one stretches out nicely.
Because Saturday is usually first to fill, don't leave it late.
It's worth thinking about the time as well as the day. A 12pm start leaves the rest of the day free, which is handy if you have plans later. 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
- Don't be late. Sittings run to a timetable, and arriving late eats into your time.
- Order food early. Having food in front of you makes the whole afternoon more enjoyable.
- Keep water on the table. Your evening will be better for it.
- Sort drinks in advance. Since the whole table shares one package, agree on it in the group chat before the day.
- Know how you're getting back. Sort the journey home before your first Prosecco, not after your fourth.
Look after yourselves and drink responsibly. Our team will look after you and make sure everyone gets home safely.
Bringing a group
With one price per head, organising a group gets a lot easier. 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. Everything is on the events hire page.
How to find us
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: a two-minute walk away.
- Utilita Arena: around five minutes' walk along the canal.
- Birmingham New Street station: about ten minutes' walk.
- Gas Street Basin and the ICC: a short walk along the towpath.
Drivers can use Q-Park Brindleyplace, about two minutes on foot. 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. Already on the canal? Walk along the towpath from Gas Street Basin or the ICC.
Got tickets for later?
Being in Brindleyplace puts us close to Utilita Arena, the ICC and Symphony Hall. A lunchtime sitting leaves room to breathe before the curtain goes up. For something quicker, closer to start time, we also do a pre-show menu.
Not ready to leave?
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. Good ones to try are the Lucky Dragon (£12.75), the China Silk (£13.25) and the Fortune Cookie (£13.50). The full list is on our cocktail bar page.
Beyond the brunch menu
Our brunch is just one side of Lulu Wild. The dim sum is made right here, in steamed, pan-fried and baked versions. Have a look at our food menu for aromatic duck, XO prawns and wok classics, alongside plenty of vegan choices. Enjoyed brunch? Come back one evening for the full menu.
Our charity partner for 2026/2027 is Birmingham Dogs Home, and we're really pleased to be backing the work they do.
Brunch over the festive season
For the whole of December, brunch is on daily. Work Christmas parties and catch-ups with friends both fit in nicely. The only closures are Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Stuck for ideas? Gift vouchers are available from £25.
Making a reservation
Use OpenTable, head to our online reservations or ring us website on 0121 631 1739. Mention any allergies when you book, and agree the drinks package with your table first.
Common questions
What's the price per person?
It's £45 a head for two courses and 90 minutes of drinks, and Champagne costs another £9.95 per person.
How much time do we get?
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.
What if someone doesn't drink?
Not at all, the package can be swapped for mocktails and soft drinks.
Can one table have different packages?
No, the whole table must choose the same package.
Do you have a DJ on?
There's a DJ at each 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?
Two courses plus 90 minutes of unlimited Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis, Lychee Martinis and mocktails, with rice shared.
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, two mains are gluten-free: Spicy King Prawn and Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu.
What's the final sitting time?
The last sitting is at 4pm, and the first ones start from 12pm.
Can I gift a brunch?
We do, with gift vouchers from £25 that suit any occasion.
What kind of food is it?
It is, with dishes like Aromatic Crispy Duck Roll and Spicy King Prawn from our Chinese kitchen.
What about larger parties?
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.
Do sides cost extra?
You can add sides, from £3.50 for Steamed Jasmine Rice up 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.
Is bottomless brunch on in December?
Yes, all through December, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day when we're closed.
Can I bring a birthday cake?
Of course, just sort it with the events team beforehand.
Do we have to leave afterwards?
You're welcome to stay, with the bar open until 2am Friday and Saturday and 11pm on Sunday.
How can I make a booking?
Book on OpenTable, through our reservations page or by calling 0121 631 1739.
How do I get there from the train station?
It's about a ten-minute walk from Birmingham New Street.
Want a brunch with more going on than eggs on toast? Reserve your brunch table with us.
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