Lulu Wild: Chinese Bottomless Brunch in Birmingham
Lulu Wild: Chinese Bottomless Brunch in Birmingham
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Say "bottomless brunch in Birmingham" and most people picture pancakes, poached eggs and a Bloody Mary. At Lulu Wild, we've taken a different route. 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.
| 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 |
| Where | Unit 7 & 8 The Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HP |
What is bottomless brunch at Lulu Wild?
We run a Chinese restaurant with a cocktail bar attached, sitting on the canal at Brindleyplace beside the Sea Life Centre. Everything on the brunch menu comes from the kitchen that makes our dim sum and wok cooking all week. You get a proper Chinese starter and main, with drinks that keep coming while you eat.
Inside there's neon on the walls and a full cocktail bar doing the pouring. Honestly, it has the energy of a Saturday night, just a lot earlier.
Is it right for you?
It works well for a group of friends getting the weekend started. 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.
Why our brunch looks different
You can find a bottomless brunch on most streets in Birmingham, usually with the same menu. Pancakes, bacon and fizz, then the same again at the next place. Our idea was simple: cook brunch the way we cook everything else.
Because our chefs cook Chinese food every day, nothing on the brunch menu is an afterthought. The fun bits remain the same, with full glasses and no rush to be anywhere. The difference is what turns up on your plate.
How brunch runs, start to finish
The set-up is easy to follow. 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.
- Get your food in. Every main includes rice, served as one bowl per pair.
- Settle in. 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. Want to keep going? The bar stays open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Brunch food at a glance
We keep the list tight, which makes choosing quick. You pick one starter and one main each.
First course: Crispy Chilli Wings, Aromatic Crispy Duck Roll, Shiitake & Shimeji Mushroom Truffle Spring Roll (vegan), Bang Bang Chicken Salad and Crispy Lotus Salad (vegan).
For your main: 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. We also offer rice upgrades, priced from +£1 for egg fried rice to +£4.50 for stir-fried shredded chicken noodles.
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.
Allergies are best flagged when you reserve, so our kitchen can plan ahead.
Bottomless drinks, explained
Wild Brunch at £45
The standard deal pairs your two courses with 90 minutes of bottomless Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis, Lychee Martinis and mocktails. Being able to move from bubbles to cocktails and back makes the 90 minutes fly by.
You'll spot lychee across our cocktail menu, so a Lychee Martini on brunch made sense. First-timers usually find it a nice change from the Pornstar Martini.
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.
Not drinking?
Non-drinkers can swap the Prosecco package for mocktails and soft drinks, so nobody misses out. There's a Virgin Pornstar Martini and a Virgin Lychee Martini on our alcohol-free list too.
One rule to know
The whole table needs to share one drinks package. It's worth having that chat in the group chat before you turn up.
The maths behind the price
The sums are easy. Our standard menu prices the Pornstar Martini at £14, so a couple of them is £28 on their own. 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. 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? 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.
Keep in mind that sides and rice upgrades are charged on top of the £45 price.
Choosing between the three days
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. A Friday sitting gets the weekend going, and a Sunday one stretches out nicely.
Expect Saturday to book up before Friday or Sunday.
It's worth thinking about the time as well as the day. 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.
Tips for your first brunch
- Arrive on time. Sittings run to a timetable, and arriving late eats into your time.
- Don't skip the starter. A plate of wings early on does wonders for the rest of the day.
- Ask for water. It's free, and future you will be grateful.
- Agree the package early. The table has to match, so make the call together a few days ahead of time.
- Book your ride first. Have a taxi or train in mind before you arrive.
We'd ask everyone to drink responsibly. Our staff are here to make sure you have a great time and get home safe.
Booking for a crowd
A fixed price for food and drink makes group plans much simpler. For larger groups we have two private spaces, The Nest and The Hideout, and our events team will help with decorations, plus a Lulu Wild bottomless brunch cake if agreed beforehand. See our private hire page for the details.
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: you'll reach it in two minutes.
- Utilita Arena: a five-minute stroll by the water.
- Birmingham New Street station: roughly ten minutes on foot.
- Gas Street Basin and the ICC: close by, along the towpath.
If you're coming by car, Q-Park Brindleyplace is a two-minute walk. Then again, with bottomless drinks involved, the train is usually the smarter option.
Coming from New Street, the walk is about ten minutes, and Broad Street is only two minutes from our door. If you're already by the water, follow the towpath from Gas Street Basin or the ICC.
Brunch before a show
Utilita Arena, Symphony Hall and the ICC are all just round the corner. If your show is in the evening, an early brunch slot fits neatly in front. If you'd rather eat later and faster, see the show menu.
Staying on after brunch
There's no need to leave once your sitting finishes. We're open until 11pm Sunday to Thursday and until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Signature serves come with dry ice and use flavours from the kitchen, such as yuzu, lychee, elderflower and rhubarb. Look out for the Fortune Cookie at £13.50, the China Silk at £13.25 and the Lucky Dragon at £12.75. The full list is on our cocktail bar page.
More than brunch
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. The main menu covers aromatic duck, XO prawns and wok classics, with veggie and vegan dishes throughout. 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.
Bottomless brunch in December
Throughout December you can book brunch on any day. 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.
Booking your table
Reservations go through OpenTable, our reservations page or a call to 0121 631 1739. Let us know about allergies when you reserve, and make sure the table agrees on one package.
Common questions
What does the bottomless brunch cost?
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?
Every sitting lasts 90 minutes.
What days can I book?
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 12pm with a last sitting at 4pm, plus every day in December.
Can vegans come to brunch?
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 we mix drinks packages?
Everyone at the table needs to be on the same one.
Is there music at brunch?
On Saturdays, yes, at every sitting.
Will there be service on the bill?
There's an optional 12.5% service charge.
Is there a car park close by?
Use Q-Park Brindleyplace, roughly a two-minute walk.
What's included in the £45?
A starter, a main with shared rice, and 90 minutes of Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis, Lychee Martinis and mocktails.
What's in the Champagne Upgrade?
For £9.95 extra each, you get unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco on top.
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.
Can I buy a gift voucher?
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, and for bigger parties our private spaces, The Nest and The Hideout, are worth a look.
Can I call to book?
You can ring us on 0121 631 1739 for bookings and questions.
Can we add sides?
They cost extra, ranging from £3.50 for Steamed Jasmine Rice to £6.00 for Stir-Fry Tenderstem Broccoli.
Is it close to the Arena?
Utilita Arena is around five minutes away, following the canal.
Can I book brunch 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?
Yes, as long as you arrange it with our events team first.
Can we carry on drinking afterwards?
Yes, the bar is open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays and 11pm on Sundays.
How do I book?
You can reserve on OpenTable, online via our reservations page or on 0121 631 1739.
Can I walk from New Street?
New Street station is roughly ten minutes away on foot.
Fancy swapping pancakes for crispy duck and Pornstar Martinis? Grab a bottomless brunch slot.
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