Bottomless Brunch Birmingham: Your Complete Guide to Lulu Wild
Bottomless Brunch Birmingham: Your Complete Guide to 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. 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 |
|---|---|
| When it runs | Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus every day in December |
| Times | From 12pm, last sitting at 4pm |
| Length | 90 minutes |
| On the plate | One starter and one main |
| Where | 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. That means a starter and a main from a Chinese kitchen, with your glass kept topped up.
Inside there's neon on the walls and a full cocktail bar doing the pouring. It feels more like a night out that happens to start at lunchtime.
Who books bottomless brunch?
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. Work teams will like that one price covers the whole table. If you're off to a show around the corner, an early sitting fits neatly before it.
Why our brunch looks different
There are lots of bottomless brunches in this city, and many of them look almost identical. Eggs, toast, a Bloody Mary, then repeat next month somewhere else. We thought brunch should come from the same place as our dinner.
Our chefs work the wok every day, and brunch is cooked with exactly the same attention. You still get the long, chatty afternoon and the bottomless glass that make brunch fun. The food is just a lot more interesting.
How brunch runs, start to finish
The set-up is easy to follow. Once you're through the door, it goes like this:
- Book a slot. Sittings start from 12pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and the last one is at 4pm.
- Agree your drinks. You go for the Wild Brunch or add the Champagne Upgrade, and everyone at the table has the same one.
- Choose a starter and a main. Mains arrive with a bowl of rice for every two people.
- Sit back. 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. On Fridays and Saturdays the bar doesn't close until 2am, so there's no rush.
Brunch food at a glance
There's a focused set of dishes, so nobody spends ages deciding. 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).
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. We also offer rice upgrades, priced from +£1 for egg fried rice to +£4.50 for stir-fried shredded chicken noodles.
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.
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.
The Lychee Martini is a nod to our bar, where lychee turns up in plenty of our cocktails. It's a lighter, fruitier pick if you fancy a break from the fizz.
The Champagne Upgrade, +£9.95
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?
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 worth the money?
The sums are easy. Our standard menu prices the Pornstar Martini at £14, so a couple of them is £28 on their own. For £45 you get the food plus 90 minutes of unlimited Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis and Lychee Martinis.
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. Do note there's an optional 12.5% service charge on the bill.
How does the upgrade stack up? Your total per person comes to £54.95 with it added. Should Champagne be on your list anyway, the upgrade is a simple decision.
Sides and rice upgrades sit outside the £45, so add those on if your table is hungry.
Choosing between the three days
Every Saturday sitting has a DJ, so it's the loudest of the three. That makes it ideal for groups who want to make some noise.
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.
Expect Saturday to book up before Friday or Sunday.
Don't forget to think about which sitting you want. If you book from 12pm, you'll finish early with the evening still ahead. Pick the 4pm sitting if you'd like brunch to carry on into the night, ideally on a Friday or Saturday.
First time? A few pointers
- Arrive on time. Sittings run to a timetable, and arriving late eats into your time.
- Get the food in fast. Having food in front of you makes the whole afternoon more enjoyable.
- Drink some water. A glass between rounds goes a long way.
- Agree the package early. The table has to match, so make the call together a few days ahead of time.
- Know how you're getting back. Have a taxi or train in mind before you arrive.
Do drink sensibly. Our staff are here to make sure you have a great time and get home safe.
Bringing a group
With one price per head, organising a group gets a lot easier. 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.
Getting here
Head for Unit click here 7 & 8 The Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HP, just off the canal and next door to the Sea Life Centre.
- Broad Street: roughly two minutes away walking.
- Utilita Arena: a five-minute stroll by the water.
- Birmingham New Street station: ten minutes or so walking.
- Gas Street Basin and the ICC: a few minutes down the towpath.
If you're coming by car, Q-Park Brindleyplace is a two-minute walk. That said, bottomless drinks and driving don't mix, so public transport makes more sense.
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.
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
Your brunch ending doesn't mean you have to go. The bar serves until 11pm Sunday to Thursday, and until 2am at the weekend.
Signature serves come with dry ice and use flavours from the kitchen, such as yuzu, lychee, elderflower and rhubarb. Try the China Silk at £13.25, the Lucky Dragon at £12.75 or the Fortune Cookie at £13.50. Everything else is listed on our cocktail 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. The main menu covers aromatic duck, XO prawns and wok classics, with veggie and vegan dishes throughout. Brunch is a good first taste, and dinner is the next step.
For 2026/2027 we've teamed up with Birmingham Dogs Home as our charity partner, and we're proud to support them.
Brunch over the festive season
Throughout December you can book brunch on any day. It suits office parties, family get-togethers and a breather from the shops. Note that we shut on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Vouchers from £25 make an easy present.
Making a reservation
You can book on OpenTable, through our reservations page or by calling 0121 631 1739. Mention any allergies when you book, and agree the drinks package with your table first.
Your questions answered
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.
How much time do we get?
Sittings run for an hour and a half.
What days can I book?
It runs Friday to Sunday, with sittings from 12pm and the last at 4pm, and daily in December.
Can vegans come to brunch?
Yes, the Crispy Lotus Salad, the Mushroom Truffle Spring Roll and the Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are vegan.
Do I have to drink alcohol?
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.
Is there a DJ?
Yes, a DJ plays at every Saturday sitting.
Do you add a service charge?
Yes, an optional 12.5% charge.
What about parking?
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?
For £9.95 extra each, you get unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco on top.
Are there gluten-free options?
Yes, the Spicy King Prawn and the Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are both gluten-free.
What time is the latest sitting?
You can book from 12pm, with 4pm the last sitting of the day.
Can I gift a brunch?
Yes, our gift vouchers start from £25 and make an easy present.
Is it a Chinese brunch?
Yes, everything comes from our Chinese kitchen, from Crispy Chilli Wings to Sanpei Chicken.
Can a big group come to brunch?
We do, and larger groups can ask about The Nest or The Hideout, our private spaces.
What's your phone number?
Give us a call on 0121 631 1739 and we'll help you book.
Do sides cost extra?
Sides are extra, priced from £3.50 for Steamed Jasmine Rice to £6.00 for Stir-Fry Tenderstem Broccoli.
Is it close to the Arena?
It's roughly a five-minute walk along the canal to Utilita Arena.
Is bottomless brunch on 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 cake for a celebration?
You can, provided our events team know in advance.
Can we stay after our sitting?
Yes, the bar is open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays and 11pm on Sundays.
What's the best way to reserve?
Use OpenTable, our reservations page, or just phone us on 0121 631 1739.
Is it close to New Street?
It's about a ten-minute walk from Birmingham New Street.
Want a brunch with more going on than eggs on toast? Check dates and book your sitting.
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