Bottomless Brunch Birmingham: A Chinese Twist at Lulu Wild
Bottomless Brunch Birmingham: A Chinese Twist at Lulu Wild
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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. You get Chinese food, 90 minutes of drinks and a bill of £45 per person. We've written this to answer the questions people ask us most, from how a sitting runs to where you can park nearby.
| Price per person | £45 per person, Champagne Upgrade +£9.95 |
|---|---|
| When it runs | 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 |
| Location | 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. So instead of a fry-up with a cocktail, you sit down to two Chinese courses with unlimited drinks.
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 comes to brunch?
It's a good fit for friends catching up after a long week. It suits couples too, especially for a birthday or an anniversary. For office teams, the fixed price keeps expenses simple. Heading to a show nearby? Grab an early sitting first.
A brunch that skips the eggs
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 wanted our brunch to match what our kitchen actually does.
Because our chefs cook Chinese food every day, nothing on the brunch menu is an afterthought. You still get the long, chatty afternoon and the bottomless glass that make brunch fun. The food is just a lot more interesting.
How a sitting works
There isn't much to figure out. 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.
- Settle the package. Pick between the Wild Brunch and the Champagne Upgrade, keeping in mind one package covers the table.
- Get your food in. Each main comes with a rice bowl shared between two.
- 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. Want to keep going? The bar stays open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.
What you can order
There's a focused set of dishes, so nobody spends ages deciding. Each person chooses a starter and a main.
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: 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. 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. Spicy King Prawn and Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are both gluten-free.
Got an allergy? Tell us when you book so the kitchen knows before you arrive.
Your drinks options
£45: the Wild Brunch
With the Wild Brunch, your two courses come with 90 minutes of free-flowing Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis, Lychee Martinis and mocktails. Being able to move from bubbles to cocktails and back makes the 90 minutes fly by.
Lychee is a flavour our bar uses a lot, so the Lychee Martini felt like a natural fit. Never had one before? Brunch is bottomless cocktails Birmingham the perfect chance to try it.
Adding the Champagne Upgrade
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?
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.
Worth sorting before you arrive
We can't mix packages on a single table. If your group can't agree on Champagne, settle it before the day.
Is it worth the money?
Let's do the arithmetic. A single Pornstar Martini costs £14 on our normal menu, which means a pair already hits £28 with nothing to eat. The brunch price of £45 includes both courses and an hour and a half of bottomless drinks.
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.
How does the upgrade stack up? Adding it brings your brunch to £54.95 per person. If your group was always going to want Champagne, it's well worth adding.
Any sides or rice upgrades come on top of the £45, so factor them in if needed.
Choosing between the three days
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.
Friday and Sunday are calmer, so it's easier to talk. A Friday sitting gets the weekend going, and a Sunday one stretches out nicely.
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. If you book from 12pm, you'll finish early with the evening still ahead. 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
- 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.
- Ask for water. It's free, and future you will be grateful.
- Agree the package early. The table has to match, so make the call together a few days ahead of time.
- Sort your lift in advance. Check train times or book a taxi before you sit down.
Look after yourselves and drink responsibly. The team will keep an eye out so the whole table has a good day.
Booking for a crowd
A fixed price for food and drink makes group plans much simpler. Our two private areas, The Nest and The Hideout, suit larger groups, and the events team can sort decorations and a pre-arranged cake. Details are on our private events page.
Getting here
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: roughly two minutes away walking.
- Utilita Arena: about five minutes along the canal.
- Birmingham New Street station: about ten minutes' walk.
- Gas Street Basin and the ICC: a few minutes down the towpath.
If you're coming by car, Q-Park Brindleyplace is a two-minute walk. Honestly, with unlimited Prosecco on the table, we'd leave the car at home.
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.
Got tickets for later?
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. If you'd rather eat later and faster, see the show menu.
Keeping the day going
When the timer stops, the afternoon doesn't have to. We're open until 11pm Sunday to Thursday and until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Signature serves come with dry ice and use flavours from the kitchen, such as yuzu, lychee, elderflower and rhubarb. 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.
Coming back for dinner
Brunch is a small slice of our menu. In-house dim sum is a big part of our kitchen, whether steamed, pan-fried or baked. Our full food menu includes aromatic duck, XO prawns and wok classics, plus vegan and vegetarian dishes. Enjoyed brunch? Come back one evening for the full menu.
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.
Festive bottomless brunch
Throughout December you can book brunch on any day. It's a useful option for work dos, festive meet-ups and tired shoppers. Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day are our days off. Vouchers from £25 make an easy present.
Reserving your sitting
Reservations go through OpenTable, our reservations page or a call to 0121 631 1739. Tell us about allergies at the booking stage, and settle the drinks package as a group.
Quick answers
How much will brunch set me back?
It's £45 a head for two courses and 90 minutes of drinks, and Champagne costs another £9.95 per person.
How long is each sitting?
Sittings run for an hour and a half.
Which days is it on?
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 12pm with a last sitting at 4pm, plus every day in December.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes, the Crispy Lotus Salad, the Mushroom Truffle Spring Roll and the Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are vegan.
What if someone doesn't drink?
You can switch the Prosecco package for mocktails and soft drinks.
Can some of us upgrade to Champagne?
Everyone at the table needs to be on the same one.
Is there music at brunch?
There's a DJ at each Saturday sitting.
Is there a service charge?
Yes, an optional 12.5% charge.
Where can I park?
Q-Park Brindleyplace is about two minutes' walk away.
What does the £45 cover?
A starter, a main with shared rice, 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, two mains are gluten-free: Spicy King Prawn and Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu.
What's the final sitting time?
Sittings start from 12pm, and the final one begins at 4pm.
Are gift vouchers available?
Yes, vouchers are available from £25, ideal for a birthday.
Is it a Chinese brunch?
It is, with dishes like Aromatic Crispy Duck Roll and Spicy King Prawn from our Chinese kitchen.
Do you take large bookings?
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.
Can we add sides?
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 bottomless brunch on in December?
Yes, all through December, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day when we're closed.
Are cakes allowed at brunch?
Yes, as long as you arrange it with our events team first.
Can we stay after our sitting?
You're welcome to stay, with the bar open until 2am Friday and Saturday and 11pm on Sunday.
What's the best way to reserve?
Use OpenTable, our reservations page, or just phone us on 0121 631 1739.
Can I walk from New Street?
New Street station is roughly ten minutes away on foot.
After a weekend plan that's a bit different? Grab a bottomless brunch slot.
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