Bottomless Brunch Birmingham: What to Order at Lulu Wild
Bottomless Brunch Birmingham: What to Order 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 do ours a bit differently. Think Chinese plates, 90 minutes of top-ups and a price 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.
| Cost per head | £45 per person, Champagne Upgrade +£9.95 |
|---|---|
| Days | Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus every day in December |
| Start times | From 12pm, last sitting at 4pm |
| How long | 90 minutes |
| Food | One starter and one main |
| Location | 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.
Who comes to brunch?
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 looks different
Birmingham has no shortage of boozy brunches, and plenty of them follow the same script. Toast, eggs and a cocktail, then the identical plate somewhere new. 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
The set-up is easy to follow. Here's how a typical sitting goes:
- Pick your sitting. Friday, Saturday and Sunday sittings begin from 12pm, and the last goes at 4pm.
- Settle the package. It's either the Wild Brunch or the Champagne Upgrade, and the whole table has to match.
- Pick two courses. Each main comes with a rice bowl shared between two.
- Settle in. Your 90 minutes begin once you're seated, with refills right up to the end.
Ninety minutes gives you time for both courses and a good few rounds without losing the whole day. If you'd like to stay on, our bar runs until 2am on a Friday or Saturday.
What's on the menu
There's a focused set of dishes, so nobody spends ages deciding. You pick one starter and one main each.
To start: Aromatic Crispy Duck Roll, Crispy Chilli Wings, Crispy Lotus Salad (vegan), Bang Bang Chicken Salad 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.
There are two vegan starters, a vegan tofu main and a vegetarian main on the list. 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.
What's in the glass
The Wild Brunch package, £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. If you haven't tried one, brunch is a good place to start.
Adding the Champagne Upgrade
Add £9.95 per person and we'll pour unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco too. If the day calls for a proper toast, this is the one.
Driving or teetotal?
Non-drinkers can swap the Prosecco package for mocktails and soft drinks, so nobody misses out. We mix alcohol-free cocktails as well, such as a Virgin Pornstar Martini and a Virgin Lychee Martini.
The table rule
The whole table needs to share one drinks package. So if opinions are split on the upgrade, talk it through in advance.
The maths behind the price
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. For £45 you get the food plus 90 minutes of unlimited 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. 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.
And the Champagne Upgrade? Your total per person comes to £54.95 with it added. For a table that would order Champagne regardless, the upgrade makes a lot of sense.
Any sides or rice upgrades come on top of the £45, so factor them in if needed.
The best day for brunch
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.
Friday and Sunday are calmer, so it's easier to talk. Friday makes an early start to the weekend, while Sunday lends itself to a slow, lazy afternoon.
Saturdays go quickest, so early booking is a good idea.
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.
First time? A few pointers
- Arrive on time. Your 90 minutes are fixed, so a late start only shortens your sitting.
- Eat early on. Having food in front of you makes the whole afternoon more enjoyable.
- Ask for water. It costs nothing and helps a lot.
- Settle the package first. The table has to match, so make the call together a few days ahead of time.
- Book your ride first. Check train times or book a taxi before you sit down.
Please drink responsibly. Our staff are here to make sure you have a great time and get home safe.
Groups and celebrations
A fixed price for food and drink makes group plans much simpler. Our two private areas, The Nest and The Hideout, suit larger groups, and the events team can sort decorations and a pre-arranged cake. See our private hire page for the details.
Finding Lulu Wild
Head for Unit 7 & 8 The Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HP, just off the canal and next door to the Sea Life Centre.
- Broad Street: about two minutes on foot.
- Utilita Arena: around five minutes' walk along the canal.
- Birmingham New Street station: ten minutes or so walking.
- 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.
New Street is roughly a ten-minute walk, and once you reach Broad Street we're about two minutes off. Already on the canal? Walk along the towpath from Gas Street Basin or the ICC.
Brunch before a show
Being in Brindleyplace puts us close to Utilita Arena, the ICC and Symphony Hall. 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.
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.
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). Browse every drink on our cocktail bar 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. Our full food menu includes aromatic duck, XO prawns and wok classics, plus vegan and vegetarian dishes. If brunch wins you over, dinner is worth a return trip.
One more thing we're proud of: Birmingham Dogs Home is our charity partner for 2026/2027, and we're glad to be supporting them.
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. The only closures are Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Stuck for ideas? Gift vouchers are available from £25.
Ready 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?
£45 per person for two courses and 90 minutes of drinks, with the Champagne Upgrade at an extra £9.95 each.
How much time do we get?
Every sitting lasts 90 minutes.
Is it on every weekend?
It runs Friday to Sunday, with sittings from 12pm and the last at 4pm, and daily in December.
Do you cater for vegans?
Yes, there are two vegan starters and a vegan tofu main, the Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu.
Is there an alcohol-free option?
Not at all, the package can be swapped for mocktails and soft drinks.
Can some of us upgrade to Champagne?
No, the whole table must choose the same package.
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.
What about parking?
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 does the Champagne Upgrade add?
For £9.95 extra each, you get unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco on top.
Can I eat gluten-free at brunch?
The Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu and Spicy King Prawn mains are both gluten-free.
How late can I book brunch?
Sittings start from 12pm, and the final one begins at 4pm.
Do you sell gift vouchers?
We do, with gift vouchers from £25 that suit any occasion.
What style of food do you serve?
Yes, everything comes from our Chinese kitchen, from Crispy Chilli Wings to Sanpei Chicken.
What about larger parties?
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 I order extra sides?
They cost extra, ranging from £3.50 for Steamed Jasmine Rice to £6.00 for Stir-Fry Tenderstem Broccoli.
Are you near Utilita Arena?
Utilita Arena is around five minutes here away, following the canal.
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?
Absolutely, we're open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays, and until 11pm on Sundays.
How do I book?
Book on OpenTable, through our reservations page or by calling 0121 631 1739.
How far is it from New Street station?
It's about a ten-minute walk from Birmingham New Street.
Fancy swapping pancakes for crispy duck and Pornstar Martinis? Reserve your brunch table with us.
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