Lulu Wild: A Different Bottomless Brunch in Birmingham
Lulu Wild: A Different 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. 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 | £45 per person, Champagne Upgrade +£9.95 |
|---|---|
| Brunch days | Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus every day in December |
| Sitting 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 |
What is bottomless brunch at Lulu Wild?
Lulu Wild is a Chinese restaurant and cocktail bar on the canal at Brindleyplace, right next to the Sea Life Centre. Brunch comes out of the same kitchen that makes our dim sum and wok dishes 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. 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. One price per head makes it easy for work teams to budget. 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. Toast, eggs and a cocktail, then the identical plate somewhere new. Our idea was simple: cook brunch the way we cook everything else.
Our chefs work the wok every day, and brunch is cooked with exactly the same attention. 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 a sitting works
Nothing about it is complicated. Once you're through the door, it goes like this:
- Book a slot. Friday, Saturday and Sunday sittings begin from 12pm, and the last goes at 4pm.
- Sort the drinks. Pick between the Wild Brunch and the Champagne Upgrade, keeping in mind one package covers the table.
- Order your food. 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. On Fridays and Saturdays the bar doesn't close until 2am, so there's no rush.
Brunch food at a glance
We keep the list tight, which makes choosing quick. You pick one starter and one main each.
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).
Second course: Pomegranate Sweet & Sour Pork; Spicy King Prawn (gluten-free); Sanpei Chicken, our version of Taiwanese "three cup" chicken; Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu (vegan, gluten-free); Stir-Fry Black Pepper Vegetarian Chicken (vegetarian); and Stir-Fry Tender Chicken in Preserved Black Bean Sauce.
Bigger appetites can add sides, from £3.50 to £6.00, such as pak choi with garlic, egg fried rice or tenderstem broccoli. 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. Spicy King Prawn and Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are both gluten-free.
Allergies are best flagged when you reserve, so our kitchen can plan ahead.
Your drinks options
£45: the Wild Brunch
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.
The Lychee Martini is a nod to our bar, where lychee turns up in plenty of our cocktails. If you haven't tried one, brunch is a good place to start.
Champagne Upgrade: +£9.95
For an extra £9.95 a head, unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco join the list. If the day calls for a proper toast, this is the one.
Options for non-drinkers
Non-drinkers can swap the Prosecco package for mocktails and soft drinks, so nobody misses out. Our bar also makes alcohol-free cocktails, including a Virgin Pornstar Martini and a Virgin Lychee Martini.
The table rule
The whole table needs to share one drinks package. It's worth having that chat in the group chat before you turn up.
Is it good value?
Let's do the arithmetic. Our standard menu prices the Pornstar Martini at £14, so a couple of them is £28 on their own. 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. 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.
Is the Champagne Upgrade worth it? Adding it brings your brunch to £54.95 per person. For a table that would order Champagne regardless, the upgrade makes a lot of sense.
Sides and rice upgrades sit outside the £45, so add those on if your table is hungry.
Which day should you book?
If you want music, come on a Saturday, when a DJ plays each sitting. Book it if you'd like to dance in your seat between courses.
Friday and Sunday are calmer, so it's easier to talk. A Friday sitting gets the weekend going, and a Sunday one stretches read more out nicely.
Saturday sittings fill first, so book well ahead if that's your day.
Don't forget to think about which sitting you want. 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.
First time? A few pointers
- Arrive on time. Sittings run to a timetable, and arriving late eats into your time.
- Order food early. Having food in front of you makes the whole afternoon more enjoyable.
- Pace yourself with water. Your evening will be better for it.
- Agree the package early. 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.
Please drink responsibly. Our staff are here to make sure you have a great time and get home safe.
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.
Where we are
Head for Unit 7 & 8 The Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HP, just off the canal and next door to the Sea Life Centre.
- Broad Street: roughly two minutes away walking.
- Utilita Arena: a five-minute stroll by the water.
- Birmingham New Street station: ten minutes or so walking.
- Gas Street Basin and the ICC: close by, along the towpath.
If you're coming by car, Q-Park Brindleyplace is a two-minute walk. 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. Anyone near Gas Street Basin or the ICC can stroll over along the towpath.
Heading to a gig afterwards?
Utilita Arena, Symphony Hall and the ICC are all just round the corner. A lunchtime sitting leaves room to breathe before the curtain goes up. If you'd rather eat later and faster, see the show menu.
Keeping the day going
Your brunch ending doesn't mean you have to go. Sunday to Thursday we close at 11pm, and on Friday and Saturday it's 2am.
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). Everything else is listed on our cocktail page.
Beyond the brunch menu
Brunch is only one part of what we do. 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.
Our charity partner for 2026/2027 is Birmingham Dogs Home, and we're really pleased to be backing the work they do.
December at Lulu Wild
For the whole of December, brunch is on daily. 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. Vouchers from £25 make an easy present.
Reserving your sitting
Use OpenTable, head to our online reservations or ring us on 0121 631 1739. Flag allergies when booking, and sort out the drinks package with your group beforehand.
Frequently asked questions
How much is bottomless brunch at Lulu Wild?
It's £45 a head for two courses and 90 minutes of drinks, and Champagne costs another £9.95 per person.
What's the length of a sitting?
Every sitting lasts 90 minutes.
Which days is it on?
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.
Can non-drinkers join?
Not at all, the package can be swapped for mocktails and soft drinks.
Can we mix drinks packages?
Everyone at the table needs to be on the same one.
Is there a DJ?
There's a DJ at each Saturday sitting.
Do you add a service charge?
An optional 12.5% service charge is added.
Is there parking nearby?
Q-Park Brindleyplace is about two minutes' walk away.
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.
Do you have gluten-free mains?
Yes, the Spicy King Prawn and the Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are both gluten-free.
When is the last sitting?
Sittings start from 12pm, and the final one begins at 4pm.
Do you sell gift vouchers?
Yes, our gift vouchers start from £25 and make an easy present.
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?
Yes, larger bookings can also consider our two private spaces, The Nest and The Hideout.
Can I book by phone?
Yes, call us on 0121 631 1739 to book or ask a question.
Can I order extra sides?
Sides are extra, priced from £3.50 for Steamed Jasmine Rice to £6.00 for Stir-Fry Tenderstem Broccoli.
Are you near Utilita Arena?
It's roughly a five-minute walk along the canal to Utilita Arena.
Is bottomless brunch on 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 stay after our sitting?
Absolutely, we're open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays, and until 11pm on Sundays.
How can I make a booking?
Book on OpenTable, through our reservations page or by calling 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? Reserve your brunch table with us.
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