Lulu Wild Bottomless Brunch Birmingham: Menu, Prices and Tips
Lulu Wild Bottomless Brunch Birmingham: Menu, Prices and Tips
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The usual Birmingham bottomless brunch looks pretty familiar: avocado toast, pancakes and a glass of something fizzy. We do ours a bit differently. 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.
| 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 |
| How long | 90 minutes |
| Courses | One starter and one main |
| Where | Unit 7 & 8 The Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HP |
What is bottomless brunch at Lulu Wild?
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. 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. Most guests say it feels like going out, only it begins around noon.
Who it works for
Friends who haven't seen each other in a while will feel right at home. Couples marking a birthday or an anniversary will find it works just as well. For office teams, the fixed price keeps expenses simple. With venues so close, it's easy to brunch before an evening show.
Why our brunch is Chinese food
Birmingham does a lot of bottomless brunches, and after a few they start to blur together. Eggs, toast, a Bloody Mary, then repeat next month somewhere else. We thought brunch should come from the same place as our dinner.
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. Only the plates are different, and they're far more exciting.
What happens when you arrive
There isn't much to figure out. Here's how a typical sitting goes:
- Grab a time. Friday, Saturday and Sunday sittings begin from 12pm, and the last goes at 4pm.
- Settle the package. It's either the Wild Brunch or the Champagne Upgrade, and the whole table has to match.
- Order your food. Mains arrive with a bowl of rice for every two people.
- Let the clock run. Your 90 minutes begin once you're seated, with refills right up to the end.
Ninety minutes gives you time for both courses and a good few rounds without losing the whole day. 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. It's one starter and one main per person.
First course: Crispy Chilli Wings, Bang Bang Chicken Salad, Aromatic Crispy Duck Roll, Crispy Lotus Salad (vegan) and Shiitake & Shimeji Mushroom Truffle Spring Roll (vegan).
For your main: 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.
There are two vegan starters, a vegan tofu main and a vegetarian main on the list. Two mains, Spicy King Prawn and Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu, are gluten-free.
Please mention any allergies when booking, giving our kitchen time to prepare.
What's in the glass
The Wild Brunch package, £45
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.
Our bar loves lychee, which is why the Lychee Martini made it onto the brunch list. First-timers usually find it a nice change from the Pornstar Martini.
The 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.
If you're off the booze
If you're not drinking, you can switch the Prosecco package for mocktails and soft drinks. There's a Virgin Pornstar Martini and a Virgin Lychee Martini on our alcohol-free list too.
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.
The maths behind the price
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. The brunch price of £45 includes both courses and an hour and a half of bottomless drinks.
If you'd normally have more than a couple of drinks with lunch, the package pays for itself quickly. 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.
Is the Champagne Upgrade worth it? 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.
Sides and rice upgrades sit outside the £45, so add those on if your table is hungry.
Picking your day
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.
Our Friday and Sunday sittings tend to be quieter and easier on the voice. Friday kicks things off early, whereas Sunday is made for taking it easy.
Saturday sittings fill first, so book well ahead if that's your day.
Don't forget to think about which sitting you want. 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.
Tips for your first brunch
- Be punctual. The clock is set, so turning up late just means less brunch.
- Don't skip the starter. A plate of wings early on does wonders for the rest of the day.
- Keep water on the table. It's free, and future you will be grateful.
- Agree the package early. 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.
Do drink sensibly. The team will keep an eye out so the whole table has a good day.
Bringing a group
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. See our private hire page for the details.
Location and travel
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: around five minutes' walk along the canal.
- Birmingham New Street station: about ten minutes' walk.
- 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. 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. From Gas Street Basin or the ICC, it's an easy wander along the towpath.
Brunch before a show
Utilita Arena, the ICC and Symphony Hall are all a short walk from us. A lunchtime sitting leaves room to breathe before the curtain goes up. For something quicker, closer to start time, we also do a pre-show menu.
Staying on after brunch
There's no need to leave once your sitting finishes. The bar serves until 11pm Sunday to Thursday, and until 2am at the weekend.
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). Everything else is listed on our cocktail page.
Coming back for dinner
Brunch is a small slice of our menu. Our dim sum is made in-house, and it comes steamed, pan-fried or baked. The main menu covers aromatic duck, XO prawns and wok classics, with veggie and vegan dishes throughout. 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.
Brunch over the festive season
December brings bottomless brunch seven days a week. Work Christmas parties and catch-ups with friends both fit in nicely. The only closures are Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Vouchers from £25 make an easy present.
Booking your table
Book via OpenTable, on our booking page or by phone on 0121 631 1739. Tell us about allergies at the booking stage, and settle the drinks package as a group.
Your questions answered
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 does brunch last?
Sittings run for an hour and a half.
Is it on every weekend?
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm, the last sitting at 4pm, and every day of December.
Can vegans come to brunch?
Yes. The Mushroom Truffle Spring Roll, Crispy Lotus Salad and Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are all vegan.
Do I have to drink alcohol?
Yes, non-drinkers can swap to mocktails and soft drinks.
Can we mix drinks packages?
Everyone at the table needs to be on the same one.
Will there be live music?
There's a DJ at each Saturday sitting.
Is service included?
Yes, an optional 12.5% charge.
What about parking?
The closest is Q-Park Brindleyplace, around two minutes on foot.
What's in the Wild Brunch?
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.
Is anything on the menu gluten-free?
Yes, the Spicy King Prawn and the Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are both gluten-free.
When is the last sitting?
The last sitting is at 4pm, and the first ones start from 12pm.
Do you sell gift vouchers?
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.
Do you take large bookings?
Yes, larger bookings can also consider our two private spaces, The Nest and The Hideout.
Can I book by phone?
You can ring us on 0121 631 1739 for bookings and check here questions.
Do sides cost extra?
You can add sides, from £3.50 for Steamed Jasmine Rice up to £6.00 for Stir-Fry Tenderstem Broccoli.
How far is 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.
Can I bring a birthday cake?
Yes, as long as you arrange it with our events team first.
Is the bar open after brunch?
Yes, the bar is open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays and 11pm on Sundays.
What's the best way to reserve?
Book on OpenTable, through our reservations page or by calling 0121 631 1739.
How far is it from New Street station?
Around ten minutes' walk from Birmingham New Street station.
Ready for a Birmingham brunch that breaks from the usual? Grab a bottomless brunch slot.
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