Bottomless Brunch Birmingham: What to Order at Lulu Wild
Bottomless Brunch Birmingham: What to Order at Lulu Wild
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Say "bottomless brunch in Birmingham" and most people picture pancakes, poached eggs and a Bloody Mary. We decided to do something else with ours. It's Chinese food from our kitchen, an hour and a half of refills and £45 each. This guide covers how it all works, what's on the menu, whether it's worth the money, which day to pick and how to find us.
| What it costs | £45 per person, Champagne Upgrade +£9.95 |
|---|---|
| Which days | Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus every day in December |
| Sittings | From 12pm, last sitting at 4pm |
| How long | 90 minutes |
| On the plate | One starter and one main |
| Find us | Unit 7 & 8 The Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HP |
Our bottomless brunch in a nutshell
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. You get a proper Chinese starter and main, with drinks that keep coming while you eat.
The dining room is lit with neon, and our bar looks after the drinks. Most guests say it feels like going out, only it begins around noon.
Who it works for
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 office teams, the fixed price keeps expenses simple. If you're off to a show around the corner, an early sitting fits neatly before it.
Why we went Chinese with brunch
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 wanted ours to taste like the rest of our menu.
Because our chefs cook Chinese food every day, nothing on the brunch menu is an afterthought. The things people love about brunch are all still here, from the refills to the long lunch. Only the plates are different, and they're far more exciting.
The format, step by step
The set-up is easy to follow. This is roughly how your table's time plays out:
- Grab a time. Friday, Saturday and Sunday sittings begin from 12pm, and the last goes at 4pm.
- Agree your drinks. It's either the Wild Brunch or the Champagne Upgrade, and the whole table has to match.
- Order your food. Each main comes with a rice bowl shared between two.
- Sit back. 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. Anyone not ready to leave can carry on, since we're open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.
What's on the menu
It's a compact menu, and that keeps things moving. Everyone orders a starter plus a main.
Starters: Aromatic Crispy Duck Roll, Crispy Chilli Wings, Crispy Lotus Salad (vegan), Bang Bang Chicken Salad and Shiitake & Shimeji Mushroom Truffle Spring Roll (vegan).
Second course: 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. And the rice can be swapped, with egg fried rice at +£1 and stir-fried shredded chicken noodles at +£4.50 among the choices.
Vegans have two starters and a tofu main to choose from, and there's a vegetarian main as well. 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.
Choosing your drinks package
Wild Brunch: £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.
You'll spot lychee across our cocktail menu, so a Lychee Martini on brunch made sense. Never had one before? Brunch is the perfect chance to try it.
Champagne Upgrade: +£9.95
The upgrade costs £9.95 per person and adds unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco. If the day calls for a proper toast, this is the one.
Not drinking?
If you're not drinking, you can switch the Prosecco package for mocktails and soft drinks. Our bar also makes alcohol-free cocktails, including a Virgin Pornstar Martini and a Virgin Lychee Martini.
One thing to agree first
One package applies to every person at the table. If your group can't agree on Champagne, settle it before the day.
Is it good 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.
For a table that likes a few drinks, the maths works in your favour early on. If you only want one glass and something light, our lunch menu is probably a better fit. One more thing for the budget: there's an optional 12.5% service charge.
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.
Friday, Saturday or Sunday?
If you want music, come on a Saturday, when a DJ plays each sitting. It's the one to pick if you want brunch to feel like a celebration.
Fridays and Sundays are more relaxed, which suits a catch-up. A Friday sitting gets the weekend going, and a Sunday one stretches out nicely.
Saturdays go quickest, so early booking is a good idea.
Your start time changes the feel of the afternoon. An early sitting from 12pm means you're done with plenty of the day left. A 4pm start leads straight into the evening, which works well on Fridays and Saturdays when we're open until 2am.
Making the most of your 90 minutes
- Be punctual. Sittings run to a timetable, and arriving late eats into your time.
- Order food early. A plate of wings early on does wonders for the rest of the day.
- Pace yourself with water. Your evening will be better for it.
- Sort drinks in advance. The table has to match, so make the call together a few days ahead of time.
- Plan the trip home. Check train times or book a taxi before you sit down.
Do drink sensibly. 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 cake if agreed beforehand. Details are on our private events page.
How to find us
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: a two-minute walk away.
- Utilita Arena: about five minutes along the canal.
- Birmingham New Street station: ten minutes or so walking.
- Gas Street Basin and the ICC: a few minutes down 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.
From New Street station it's around ten minutes on foot, with Broad Street just two minutes away from us. Already on the canal? Walk along the towpath from Gas Street Basin or the ICC.
Heading to a gig afterwards?
Utilita Arena, the ICC and Symphony Hall are all a short walk from us. If your show is in the evening, an early brunch slot fits neatly in front. Our pre-show dining menu suits anyone eating nearer the show.
Not ready to leave?
When the timer stops, the afternoon doesn't have to. Our hours run to 11pm from Sunday to Thursday, and 2am on Friday and Saturday.
Our signature cocktails borrow kitchen flavours like lychee, yuzu, rhubarb and elderflower, and they arrive with dry ice. We'd point you towards the China Silk (£13.25), the Fortune Cookie (£13.50) or the Lucky Dragon (£12.75). The full list is on our cocktail bar page.
There's more to Lulu Wild
Our brunch is just one side of Lulu Wild. We make our dim sum in-house, and you can have it steamed, pan-fried or baked. 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.
Our charity partner for 2026/2027 is Birmingham Dogs Home, and we're really pleased to be backing the work they do.
Bottomless brunch in December
Throughout December you can book brunch on any day. 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. Need a gift? Our vouchers start from £25.
Ready to book?
You can book on OpenTable, through our reservations page or by calling 0121 631 1739. Let us know about allergies when you reserve, and make sure the table agrees on one package.
Bottomless brunch FAQs
How much will brunch set me back?
£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?
You get 90 minutes from when you sit down.
Which days is it on?
It runs Friday to Sunday, with sittings from 12pm and the last at 4pm, and daily in December.
Can vegans come to brunch?
Yes, there are two vegan starters and a website 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.
Do we all need the same package?
Everyone at the table needs to be on the same one.
Do you have a DJ on?
Yes, a DJ plays at every Saturday sitting.
Do you add a service charge?
There's an optional 12.5% service charge.
What about parking?
The closest is Q-Park Brindleyplace, around two minutes on foot.
What do I get for £45?
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?
Unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco, for an extra £9.95 per person.
Are there gluten-free options?
Yes, the Spicy King Prawn and the Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are both gluten-free.
How late can I book brunch?
Sittings start from 12pm, and the final one begins at 4pm.
Are gift vouchers available?
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.
Can a big group come to brunch?
Yes, larger bookings can also consider our two private spaces, The Nest and The Hideout.
How do I reach you by phone?
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.
Can I walk to Utilita Arena?
Yes, Utilita Arena is about five minutes from us along the canal.
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.
Are cakes allowed at brunch?
Yes, as long as you arrange it with our events team first.
Can we stay after our sitting?
Absolutely, we're open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays, and until 11pm on Sundays.
How do I book?
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.
After a weekend plan that's a bit different? Book your bottomless brunch at Lulu Wild.
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