Lulu Wild: Chinese Bottomless Brunch in Birmingham
Lulu Wild: Chinese Bottomless Brunch in Birmingham
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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. 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.
| What it costs | £45 per person, Champagne Upgrade +£9.95 |
|---|---|
| Which days | Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus every day in December |
| Start times | From 12pm, last sitting at 4pm |
| Drinks window | 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
Lulu Wild is a Chinese restaurant and cocktail bar on the canal at Brindleyplace, right next to the Sea Life Centre. The brunch plates are cooked by the team who handle our dim sum and wok dishes every day. So instead of a fry-up with a cocktail, you sit down to two Chinese courses with unlimited drinks.
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 our brunch suits
Friends who haven't seen each other in a while will feel right at home. It suits couples too, especially for a birthday or an anniversary. For office teams, the fixed price keeps expenses simple. With venues so close, it's easy to brunch before an evening show.
Why we went Chinese with brunch
You can find a bottomless brunch on most streets in Birmingham, usually with the same menu. Eggs, toast, a Bloody Mary, then repeat next month somewhere else. We wanted ours to taste like the rest of our menu.
Since Chinese cooking is what our team does daily, brunch gets their full attention too. You still get the long, chatty afternoon and the bottomless glass that make brunch fun. The difference is what turns up on your plate.
How brunch runs, start to finish
There isn't much to figure out. Here's how a typical sitting goes:
- Reserve a sitting. Friday, Saturday and Sunday sittings begin from 12pm, and the last goes at 4pm.
- Agree your drinks. Pick between the Wild Brunch and the Champagne Upgrade, keeping in mind one package covers the table.
- Get your food in. Every main includes rice, served as one bowl per pair.
- 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.
A quick look at the menu
It's a compact menu, and that keeps things moving. You pick one starter and one main each.
Starters: 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: 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).
Extra sides like tenderstem broccoli, pak choi with garlic and egg fried rice are charged separately, priced between £3.50 and £6.00. 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. 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.
Choosing your drinks package
The Wild Brunch package, £45
Our core package includes both courses and 90 minutes of unlimited 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. First-timers usually find it a nice change from the Pornstar Martini.
Adding the Champagne Upgrade
The upgrade costs £9.95 per person and adds unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco. It makes sense for a birthday, an engagement or any big news.
Not drinking?
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.
One rule to know
One package applies to every person at the table. So if opinions are split on the upgrade, talk it through in advance.
Working out the value
The sums are easy. 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.
How does the upgrade stack up? With the upgrade, you're paying £54.95 a head in total. If Champagne and rosé Prosecco are what you'd be ordering anyway, it's an easy yes.
Sides and rice upgrades sit outside the £45, so add those on if your table is hungry.
Friday, Saturday or Sunday?
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.
Our Friday and Sunday sittings tend to be quieter and easier on the voice. 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.
It's worth thinking about the time as well as the day. An early sitting from 12pm means you're done with plenty of the day left. The 4pm sitting rolls nicely into an evening out, especially on a Friday or Saturday when the bar is open late.
Making the most of your 90 minutes
- Get here on the dot. Your 90 minutes are fixed, so a late start only shortens your sitting.
- Get the food in fast. Having food in front of you makes the whole afternoon more enjoyable.
- Ask for water. A glass between rounds goes a long way.
- Decide on drinks beforehand. Since the whole table shares one package, agree on it in the group chat before the day.
- Book your ride first. Look up trains or arrange a taxi before the drinks start.
Do drink sensibly. The team will keep an eye out so the whole table has a good day.
Bringing a group
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. See our private hire page for the details.
How to find us
You'll find us at Unit 7 & 8 The Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HP, next to Sea Life on the canal.
- Broad Street: roughly two minutes away walking.
- Utilita Arena: roughly five minutes following the canal.
- Birmingham New Street station: about ten minutes' walk.
- Gas Street Basin and the ICC: close by, along the towpath.
The nearest car park is Q-Park Brindleyplace, roughly two minutes from our door. 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. From Gas Street Basin or the ICC, it's an easy wander along the towpath.
Got tickets for later?
Utilita Arena, the ICC and Symphony Hall are all a short walk from us. An early sitting sets you up nicely before an evening performance. If you'd rather eat later and faster, see the show menu.
When the 90 minutes are up
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). Browse every drink on our cocktail bar page.
Beyond the brunch menu
Our brunch is just one side of Lulu check here Wild. In-house dim sum is a big part of our kitchen, whether steamed, pan-fried or baked. Have a look at our food menu for aromatic duck, XO prawns and wok classics, alongside plenty of vegan choices. If brunch wins you over, dinner is worth a return trip.
Our charity partner for 2026/2027 is Birmingham Dogs Home, and we're really pleased to be backing the work they do.
Festive bottomless brunch
For the whole of December, brunch is on daily. Work Christmas parties and catch-ups with friends both fit in nicely. We're closed on 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. Flag allergies when booking, and sort out the drinks package with your group beforehand.
Bottomless brunch FAQs
How much is bottomless brunch at Lulu Wild?
£45 per person for two courses and 90 minutes of drinks, with the Champagne Upgrade at an extra £9.95 each.
How long does brunch last?
You get 90 minutes from when you sit down.
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.
What if someone doesn't drink?
You can switch the Prosecco package for mocktails and soft drinks.
Can one table have different packages?
Everyone at the table needs to be on the same one.
Is there music at brunch?
There's a DJ at each Saturday sitting.
Is there a service charge?
There's an optional 12.5% service charge.
Is there a car park close by?
Q-Park Brindleyplace is about two minutes' walk away.
What does the £45 cover?
You get two courses, rice to share and 90 minutes of Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis, Lychee Martinis and mocktails.
What extra drinks come with the upgrade?
It adds unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco for £9.95 more per person.
Is anything on the menu gluten-free?
The Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu and Spicy King Prawn mains 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?
We do, with gift vouchers from £25 that suit any occasion.
Is the brunch food Chinese?
Yes, our chefs cook Chinese dishes such as Bang Bang Chicken Salad and Pomegranate Sweet & Sour Pork.
Can a big group come to brunch?
We do, and larger groups can ask about The Nest or The Hideout, our private spaces.
Can I book by phone?
Give us a call on 0121 631 1739 and we'll help you book.
Can we add sides?
You can add sides, from £3.50 for Steamed Jasmine Rice up to £6.00 for Stir-Fry Tenderstem Broccoli.
How far is Utilita Arena?
Utilita Arena is around five minutes away, following the canal.
Can I book brunch in December?
It runs daily through December, apart from Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Are cakes allowed at brunch?
Of course, just sort it with the events team beforehand.
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?
Use OpenTable, our reservations page, or just phone us on 0121 631 1739.
How do I get there from the train station?
Around ten minutes' walk from Birmingham New Street station.
Fancy swapping pancakes for crispy duck and Pornstar Martinis? Book your bottomless brunch at Lulu Wild.
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