Bottomless Brunch Birmingham: What to Order at Lulu Wild
Bottomless Brunch Birmingham: What to Order 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 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 |
| Times | From 12pm, last sitting at 4pm |
| Sitting length | 90 minutes |
| On the plate | One starter and one main |
| Where | 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. That means a starter and a main from a Chinese kitchen, with your glass kept topped up.
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.
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. 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 there are no pancakes here
Birmingham does a lot of bottomless brunches, and after a few they start to blur together. Pancakes, bacon and fizz, then the same again at the next place. 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.
How a sitting works
The set-up is easy to follow. Here's how a typical sitting goes:
- Pick your sitting. We run sittings from 12pm across Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with 4pm the latest start.
- Sort the 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.
- 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. On Fridays and Saturdays the bar doesn't close until 2am, so there's no rush.
A quick look at the menu
There's a focused set of dishes, so nobody spends ages deciding. You pick one starter and one main each.
To start: Aromatic Crispy Duck Roll, Crispy Chilli Wings, Crispy Lotus Salad (vegan), Bang Bang Chicken Salad and Shiitake & Shimeji Mushroom Truffle Spring Roll (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).
Extra sides like tenderstem broccoli, pak choi with garlic and egg fried rice are charged separately, priced between £3.50 and £6.00. And the rice can be swapped, with egg fried rice at +£1 and stir-fried shredded chicken noodles at +£4.50 among the choices.
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.
The drinks packages
£45: the Wild Brunch
Our core package includes both courses and 90 minutes of unlimited Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis, Lychee Martinis and mocktails. Switching between Prosecco click here and a couple of cocktails keeps the sitting interesting.
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.
Going for Champagne
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.
If you're off the booze
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
The whole table needs to share one drinks package. If your group can't agree on Champagne, settle it before the day.
The maths behind the price
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. At brunch, £45 covers two courses and 90 minutes of Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis and Lychee Martinis.
Anyone expecting to drink more than two cocktails will find brunch the better deal. For a quieter bite and a single glass, have a look at our lunch menu instead. One more thing for the budget: there's an optional 12.5% service charge.
What about the Champagne Upgrade? Your total per person comes to £54.95 with it added. 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.
Friday, Saturday or Sunday?
Saturdays bring a DJ to every sitting, which gives them more of a party feel. That makes it ideal for groups who want to make some noise.
Fridays and Sundays are more relaxed, which suits a catch-up. Friday makes an early start to the weekend, while Sunday lends itself to a slow, lazy afternoon.
Expect Saturday to book up before Friday or Sunday.
Your start time changes the feel of the afternoon. A 12pm start leaves the rest of the day free, which is handy if you have plans later. Pick the 4pm sitting if you'd like brunch to carry on into the night, ideally on a Friday or Saturday.
A few things we'd suggest
- Don't be late. The clock is set, so turning up late just means less brunch.
- Order food early. You'll feel much better later if you eat near the start.
- Keep water on the table. 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.
- Book your ride first. Look up trains or arrange a taxi before the drinks start.
We'd ask everyone to drink responsibly. We want everyone to enjoy themselves and get home in one piece.
Planning for a bigger party
With one price per head, organising a group gets a lot easier. 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. Everything is on the events hire page.
Location and travel
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: about two minutes on foot.
- Utilita Arena: around five minutes' walk along the canal.
- Birmingham New Street station: a walk of around ten minutes.
- Gas Street Basin and the ICC: an easy walk on the towpath.
The nearest car park is Q-Park Brindleyplace, roughly two minutes from our door. That said, bottomless drinks and driving don't mix, so public transport makes more sense.
It takes about ten minutes from New Street, and Broad Street sits a two-minute walk from our door. Already on the canal? Walk along the towpath from Gas Street Basin or the ICC.
Heading to a gig afterwards?
Utilita Arena, Symphony Hall and the ICC are all just round the corner. Book a 12pm sitting and you'll have plenty of time before the doors open. Our pre-show dining menu suits anyone eating nearer the show.
Keeping the day going
Your brunch ending doesn't mean you have to go. 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. Try the China Silk at £13.25, the Lucky Dragon at £12.75 or the Fortune Cookie at £13.50. Browse every drink on our cocktail bar page.
Beyond the brunch menu
Our brunch is just one side of Lulu Wild. Our dim sum is made in-house, and it comes 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. Enjoyed brunch? Come back one evening for the full menu.
We're also supporting Birmingham Dogs Home as our charity partner for 2026/2027, which is a cause close to our hearts.
Bottomless brunch in December
Throughout December you can book brunch on any day. 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.
Making a reservation
Use OpenTable, head to our online reservations or ring us on 0121 631 1739. Mention any allergies when you book, and agree the drinks package with your table first.
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 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, there are two vegan starters and a vegan tofu main, the Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu.
Is there an alcohol-free option?
Yes, non-drinkers can swap to mocktails and soft drinks.
Can one table have different packages?
No, the whole table must choose the same package.
Is there music at brunch?
On Saturdays, yes, at every sitting.
Is there a service charge?
There's an optional 12.5% service charge.
Is there a car park close by?
The closest is Q-Park Brindleyplace, around two minutes on foot.
What does the £45 cover?
Two courses plus 90 minutes of unlimited Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis, Lychee Martinis and mocktails, with rice shared.
What's in the Champagne Upgrade?
It adds unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco for £9.95 more per person.
Do you have gluten-free mains?
Yes, the Spicy King Prawn and the Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are both gluten-free.
What time is the latest sitting?
You can book from 12pm, with 4pm the last sitting of the day.
Are gift vouchers available?
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.
What about larger parties?
Yes, and for bigger parties our private spaces, The Nest and The Hideout, are worth a look.
What's your phone number?
You can ring us on 0121 631 1739 for bookings and questions.
Are sides included?
They cost extra, ranging from £3.50 for Steamed Jasmine Rice to £6.00 for Stir-Fry Tenderstem Broccoli.
How far is Utilita Arena?
Utilita Arena is around five minutes away, following the canal.
Is brunch available over Christmas?
Yes, all through December, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day when we're closed.
Are cakes allowed at brunch?
Of course, just sort it with the events team beforehand.
Do we have to leave afterwards?
You're welcome to stay, with the bar open until 2am Friday and Saturday and 11pm on Sunday.
How do I book?
Use OpenTable, our reservations page, or just phone us 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? Grab a bottomless brunch slot.
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