Bottomless Brunch in Birmingham: Everything to Know About Lulu Wild
Bottomless Brunch in Birmingham: Everything to Know About Lulu Wild
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The usual Birmingham bottomless brunch looks pretty familiar: avocado toast, pancakes and a glass of something fizzy. We decided to do something else with ours. Think Chinese plates, 90 minutes of top-ups and a price of £45 per person. 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.
| Price per person | £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 |
| How long | 90 minutes |
| Courses | One starter and one main |
| Find us | Unit 7 & 8 The Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HP |
Our bottomless brunch in a nutshell
We run a Chinese restaurant with a cocktail bar attached, sitting on the canal at Brindleyplace beside the Sea Life Centre. Brunch comes out of the same kitchen that makes our dim sum and wok dishes all week. 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. 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. 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 we went Chinese with brunch
Birmingham has no shortage of boozy brunches, and plenty of them follow the same script. Toast, eggs and a cocktail, then the identical plate somewhere new. 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. The things people love about brunch are all still here, from the refills to the long lunch. The food is just a lot more interesting.
Your sitting, explained
Nothing about it is complicated. A normal sitting looks like this:
- Grab a time. Sittings start from 12pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and the last one is at 4pm.
- Agree your drinks. Pick between the Wild Brunch and the Champagne Upgrade, keeping in mind one package covers the table.
- Pick two courses. Every main includes rice, served as one bowl per pair.
- Sit back. From the moment you take your seat, the glasses stay topped up for the full sitting.
Ninety minutes is plenty of time for food and refills, and you'll still have the whole evening free. If you'd like to stay on, our bar runs until 2am on a Friday or Saturday.
What you can order
The menu is short on purpose, so ordering never takes long. Each person chooses a starter and a main.
First course: Aromatic Crispy Duck Roll, Crispy Chilli Wings, Crispy Lotus Salad (vegan), Bang Bang Chicken Salad 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.
Vegans have two starters and a tofu main to choose from, and there's a vegetarian main as well. Spicy King Prawn and Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are both gluten-free.
If anyone has an allergy, let us know at the booking stage so the kitchen is ready.
The drinks packages
The Wild Brunch package, £45
For £45 you get the two courses plus an hour and a half of 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. It's a lighter, fruitier pick if you fancy a break from the fizz.
Going for Champagne
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?
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.
Worth sorting before you arrive
One package applies to every person at the table. So if opinions are split on the upgrade, talk it through in advance.
Is it worth the money?
It's worth running the numbers. On our regular cocktail menu, a Pornstar Martini is £14, so two of them comes to £28 before any food arrives. 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. After just one drink and a smaller plate? Our lunchtime menu might suit you more. An optional 12.5% service charge is added at the end, so factor that in.
What about the Champagne Upgrade? Adding it brings your brunch to £54.95 per person. If your group was always going to want Champagne, it's well worth adding.
Keep in mind that sides and rice upgrades are charged on top of the £45 price.
The best day for brunch
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 makes an early start to the weekend, while Sunday lends itself to a slow, lazy afternoon.
Saturday sittings fill first, so book well ahead if that's your day.
Don't forget to think about which sitting you want. 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.
First time? A few pointers
- Get here on the dot. Your 90 minutes are fixed, so a late start only shortens your sitting.
- Order food early. Having food in front of you makes the whole afternoon more enjoyable.
- Keep water on the table. It costs nothing and helps a lot.
- Sort drinks in advance. Since the whole table shares one package, agree on it in the group chat before the day.
- Plan the trip home. Look up trains or arrange a taxi before the drinks start.
We'd ask everyone to drink responsibly. Our team will look after you and make sure everyone gets home safely.
Birthdays and hen dos
Group bookings are easy when food and drink sit under one price. Our two private areas, The Nest and The Hideout, suit larger groups, and the events team can sort decorations and a pre-arranged cake. See our private hire page for the details.
Location and travel
You'll find us at Unit 7 & 8 The Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HP, next to Sea Life on the canal.
- Broad Street: about two minutes on foot.
- 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.
Drivers can use Q-Park Brindleyplace, about two minutes on foot. Then again, with bottomless drinks involved, the train is usually the smarter option.
It takes about ten minutes from New Street, and Broad Street sits a two-minute walk from our door. Anyone near Gas Street Basin or the ICC can stroll over along the towpath.
Pairing brunch with a show
Being in Brindleyplace puts us close to Utilita Arena, the ICC and Symphony Hall. An early sitting sets you up nicely before an evening performance. Our pre-show dining menu suits anyone eating nearer the show.
When the 90 minutes are up
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.
The signature list draws on ingredients from our kitchen, like elderflower, lychee, yuzu and rhubarb, all served with dry ice. Look out for the Fortune Cookie at £13.50, the China Silk at £13.25 and the Lucky Dragon at £12.75. Everything else is listed on our cocktail page.
Beyond the brunch menu
There's a lot more to us than brunch. 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. 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
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.
Common questions
What does the bottomless brunch cost?
The Wild Brunch is £45 per person with two courses, and the Champagne Upgrade is £9.95 more each.
How long is each sitting?
Every sitting lasts 90 check here minutes.
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. The Mushroom Truffle Spring Roll, Crispy Lotus Salad and Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are all vegan.
What if someone doesn't drink?
Not at all, the package can be swapped for mocktails and soft drinks.
Do we all need the same package?
Only if the whole table upgrades, as one package covers everybody.
Is there a DJ?
There's a DJ at each Saturday sitting.
Is service included?
Yes, an optional 12.5% charge.
Is there parking nearby?
Q-Park Brindleyplace is about two minutes' walk away.
What's in the Wild Brunch?
Two courses plus 90 minutes of unlimited Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis, Lychee Martinis and mocktails, with rice shared.
What does the Champagne Upgrade add?
Unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco, for an extra £9.95 per person.
Is anything on the menu gluten-free?
Yes, the Spicy King Prawn and the Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are both gluten-free.
How late can I book brunch?
You can book from 12pm, with 4pm the last sitting of the day.
Do you sell gift vouchers?
We do, with gift vouchers from £25 that suit any occasion.
Is it a Chinese brunch?
Yes, our chefs cook Chinese dishes such as Bang Bang Chicken Salad and Pomegranate Sweet & Sour Pork.
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?
Yes, call us on 0121 631 1739 to book or ask a question.
Do sides cost extra?
They cost extra, ranging from £3.50 for Steamed Jasmine Rice to £6.00 for Stir-Fry Tenderstem Broccoli.
Can I walk to Utilita Arena?
Utilita Arena is around five minutes away, following 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.
Is the bar open after brunch?
Absolutely, we're open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays, and until 11pm on Sundays.
How do I book?
You can reserve on OpenTable, online via our reservations page or on 0121 631 1739.
How far is it from New Street station?
It's about a ten-minute walk from Birmingham New Street.
Want a brunch with more going on than eggs on toast? Reserve your brunch table with us.
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