Birmingham Bottomless Brunch: How It Works at Lulu Wild
Birmingham Bottomless Brunch: How It Works at Lulu Wild
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The usual Birmingham bottomless brunch looks pretty familiar: avocado toast, pancakes and a glass of something fizzy. We do ours a bit differently. It's Chinese food from our kitchen, an hour and a half of refills and £45 each. 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 |
| Drinks window | 90 minutes |
| Food | One starter and one main |
| Location | 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. 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.
Neon lights the room, and a proper cocktail bar sits at the heart of it. Most guests say it feels like going out, only it begins around noon.
Who books bottomless 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. Heading to a show nearby? Grab an early sitting first.
Why there are no pancakes here
You can find a bottomless brunch on most streets in Birmingham, usually with the same menu. 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 fun bits remain the same, with full glasses and no rush to be anywhere. Only the plates are different, and they're far more exciting.
What happens when you arrive
There isn't much to figure out. Once you're through the door, it goes like this:
- Book a slot. We run sittings from 12pm across Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with 4pm the latest start.
- Settle the package. You go for the Wild Brunch or add the Champagne Upgrade, and everyone at the table has the same one.
- Order your food. Each main comes with a rice bowl shared between two.
- Enjoy your 90 minutes. The timer starts when you sit down, and we keep the drinks coming until it ends.
Ninety minutes is plenty of time for food and refills, and you'll still have the whole evening free. Want to keep going? The bar stays open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.
What you can order
It's a compact menu, and that keeps things moving. Everyone orders a starter plus a main.
To start: Crispy Chilli Wings, Aromatic Crispy Duck Roll, Shiitake & Shimeji Mushroom Truffle Spring Roll (vegan), Bang Bang Chicken Salad and Crispy Lotus Salad (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).
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. Both the Spicy King Prawn and the Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are gluten-free.
Please mention any allergies when booking, giving our kitchen time to prepare.
Bottomless drinks, explained
£45: the Wild Brunch
The standard deal pairs your two courses with 90 minutes of bottomless 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. First-timers usually find it a nice change from the Pornstar Martini.
Champagne Upgrade: +£9.95
Another £9.95 each brings unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco into the mix. Plenty of tables go for it when there's something to celebrate.
Not drinking?
We're happy to swap the Prosecco package for mocktails and soft drinks for anyone who isn't drinking. Our bar also makes alcohol-free cocktails, including a Virgin Pornstar Martini and a Virgin Lychee Martini.
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.
The maths behind the price
Let's do the arithmetic. Order two Pornstar Martinis from our usual list at £14 each and you've spent £28 without a starter in sight. Brunch, at £45, gets you two courses and 90 minutes of those drinks on repeat.
Anyone expecting to drink more than two cocktails will find brunch the better deal. If you only want one glass and something light, our lunch menu is probably a better fit. 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. For a table that would order Champagne regardless, the upgrade makes a lot of sense.
The £45 doesn't include sides or rice upgrades, so budget a little extra for those.
Choosing between the three days
If you want music, come on a Saturday, when a DJ plays each sitting. 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. Think of Friday as a head start on the weekend and Sunday as a gentle wind-down.
Saturday sittings fill first, so book well ahead if that's your day.
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.
Tips for your first brunch
- Get here on the dot. The clock is set, so turning up late just means less brunch.
- Eat early on. You'll feel much better later if you eat near the start.
- Pace yourself with water. It's free, and future you will be grateful.
- Decide on drinks beforehand. One package covers everyone, so sort it out with your group well before you arrive.
- Sort your lift in advance. Look up trains or arrange a taxi before the drinks start.
Please drink responsibly. We want everyone to enjoy themselves and get home in one piece.
Bringing a group
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 cake if agreed beforehand. Details are on our private events page.
Getting here
We're at Unit 7 & 8 The Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HP, beside the Sea Life Centre and just off the canal.
- Broad Street: about two minutes on foot.
- Utilita Arena: roughly five minutes following the canal.
- Birmingham New Street station: ten minutes or so walking.
- 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. Honestly, with unlimited Prosecco on the table, we'd leave the car at home.
Coming from New Street, the walk is about ten minutes, and Broad Street is only two minutes 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 read more leaves room to breathe before the curtain goes up. If you'd rather eat later and faster, see the show menu.
After your sitting
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. Try the China Silk at £13.25, the Lucky Dragon at £12.75 or the Fortune Cookie at £13.50. The full list is on our cocktail bar page.
More than brunch
Brunch is a small slice of our menu. The dim sum is made right here, in steamed, pan-fried and baked versions. 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.
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.
Bottomless brunch in December
For the whole of December, brunch is on daily. 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. Stuck for ideas? Gift vouchers are available from £25.
Reserving your sitting
Book via OpenTable, on our booking page or by phone on 0121 631 1739. Mention any allergies when you book, and agree the drinks package with your table first.
Your questions answered
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 is each sitting?
Every sitting lasts 90 minutes.
When does bottomless brunch run?
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 Mushroom Truffle Spring Roll, Crispy Lotus Salad and Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are all vegan.
Do I have to drink alcohol?
You can switch the Prosecco package for mocktails and soft drinks.
Can we mix drinks packages?
Only if the whole table upgrades, as one package covers everybody.
Will there be live music?
On Saturdays, yes, at every sitting.
Do you add a service charge?
An optional 12.5% service charge is added.
Where can I park?
Q-Park Brindleyplace is about two minutes' walk away.
What's included in the £45?
You get two courses, rice to share and 90 minutes of Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis, Lychee Martinis and mocktails.
What's in the Champagne Upgrade?
It adds unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco for £9.95 more per person.
Can I eat gluten-free at brunch?
Yes, the Spicy King Prawn and the Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are both gluten-free.
What time is the latest sitting?
The last sitting is at 4pm, and the first ones start from 12pm.
Can I buy a gift voucher?
Yes, our gift vouchers start from £25 and make an easy present.
What kind of food is it?
Yes, our chefs cook Chinese dishes such as Bang Bang Chicken Salad and Pomegranate Sweet & Sour Pork.
What about larger parties?
We do, and larger groups can ask about The Nest or The Hideout, our private spaces.
How do I reach you by phone?
Give us a call on 0121 631 1739 and we'll help you book.
Are sides included?
Sides are extra, priced from £3.50 for Steamed Jasmine Rice 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 brunch available over Christmas?
It runs daily through December, apart from 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.
Where do I book a table?
You can reserve on OpenTable, online via our reservations page or on 0121 631 1739.
Is it close to New Street?
It's about a ten-minute walk from Birmingham New Street.
Fancy swapping pancakes for crispy duck and Pornstar Martinis? Grab a bottomless brunch slot.
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