Lulu Wild: Chinese Bottomless Brunch in Birmingham
Lulu Wild: Chinese Bottomless Brunch in Birmingham
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Say "bottomless brunch in Birmingham" and most people picture pancakes, poached eggs and a Bloody Mary. At Lulu Wild, we've taken a different route. You get Chinese food, 90 minutes of drinks and a bill of £45 per person. Below we've put the whole thing in one place, from the drinks and food to the value, the best day and the route here.
| Price | £45 per person, Champagne Upgrade +£9.95 |
|---|---|
| Brunch days | Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus every day in December |
| Times | From 12pm, last sitting at 4pm |
| How long | 90 minutes |
| Food | One starter and one main |
| Where | Unit 7 & 8 The Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HP |
So what is our bottomless brunch?
We run a Chinese restaurant with a cocktail bar attached, sitting on the canal at Brindleyplace beside the Sea Life Centre. Everything on the brunch menu comes from the kitchen that makes our dim sum and wok cooking 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. Honestly, it has the energy of a Saturday night, just a lot earlier.
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. One price per head makes it easy for work teams to budget. With venues so close, it's easy to brunch before an evening show.
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 thought brunch should come from the same place as our dinner.
Because our chefs cook Chinese food every day, nothing on the brunch menu is an afterthought. The fun bits remain the same, with full glasses and no rush to be anywhere. The food is just a lot more interesting.
The format, step by step
Nothing about it is complicated. Here's how a typical sitting goes:
- Book a slot. Sittings start from 12pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and the last one is at 4pm.
- Settle the package. It's either the Wild Brunch or the Champagne Upgrade, and the whole table has to match.
- Get your food in. Mains arrive with a bowl of rice for every two people.
- Sit back. 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. Anyone not ready to leave can carry on, since we're open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Brunch food at a glance
It's a compact menu, and that keeps things moving. Everyone orders a starter plus 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).
Second course: Sanpei Chicken, a take on Taiwanese "three cup" chicken; Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu (vegan, gluten-free); Stir-Fry Tender Chicken in Preserved Black Bean Sauce; Stir-Fry Black Pepper Vegetarian Chicken (vegetarian); Spicy King Prawn (gluten-free); and Pomegranate Sweet & Sour Pork.
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.
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.
Got an allergy? Tell us when you book so the kitchen knows before you arrive.
Bottomless drinks, explained
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. Having two cocktails alongside the fizz means you're not stuck on one drink all afternoon.
Our bar loves lychee, which is why the Lychee Martini made it onto the brunch list. If you haven't tried one, brunch is a good place to start.
Adding the Champagne Upgrade
The upgrade costs £9.95 per person and adds unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco. Plenty of tables go for it when there's something to celebrate.
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.
The table rule
One package applies to every person at the table. If your group can't agree on Champagne, settle it before the day.
Is it good value?
It's worth running the numbers. 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. 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? With the upgrade, you're paying £54.95 a head in total. Should Champagne be on your list anyway, the upgrade is a simple decision.
Sides and rice upgrades sit outside the £45, so add those on if your table is hungry.
Choosing between the three days
Every Saturday sitting has a DJ, so it's the loudest of the three. Book it if you'd like to dance in your seat between courses.
Friday and Sunday are calmer, so it's easier to talk. Friday makes an early start to the weekend, while Sunday lends itself to a slow, lazy afternoon.
Saturdays go quickest, so early booking is a good idea.
Your start time changes the feel of the afternoon. 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.
First time? A few pointers
- Don't be late. 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.
- Sort drinks in advance. One package covers everyone, so sort it out with your group well before you arrive.
- Know how you're getting back. Have a taxi or train in mind before you arrive.
Do drink sensibly. We want everyone to enjoy themselves and get home in one piece.
Planning for a bigger party
A fixed price for food and drink makes group plans much simpler. Bigger parties can use our private spaces, The Nest and The Hideout, and the events team can help with decorations or a cake arranged in advance. Details are on our private events page.
How to find us
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: you'll reach it in two minutes.
- Utilita Arena: a five-minute stroll by the water.
- Birmingham New Street station: a walk of around ten minutes.
- Gas Street Basin and the ICC: an easy walk on 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.
New Street is roughly a ten-minute walk, and once you reach Broad Street we're about two minutes off. From Gas Street Basin or the ICC, it's an easy wander along the towpath.
Heading to a gig afterwards?
Utilita Arena, Symphony Hall and the ICC are all just round the corner. An early sitting sets you up nicely before an evening performance. For something quicker, closer to start time, we also do a pre-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.
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. Everything else is listed on our cocktail page.
Beyond the brunch menu
Brunch is only one part of what we do. We make our dim sum in-house, and you can have it steamed, pan-fried or baked. On the dinner menu you'll find aromatic duck, XO prawns and wok classics, with meat-free options all through it. Brunch is a good first taste, and dinner is the next step.
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. Note that we shut on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Stuck for ideas? Gift vouchers are bottomless dim sum Birmingham available from £25.
Ready to book?
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.
Your questions answered
What does the bottomless brunch cost?
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.
When does bottomless brunch run?
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.
Can non-drinkers join?
Yes, non-drinkers can swap to mocktails and soft drinks.
Can we mix drinks packages?
No, the whole table must choose the same package.
Is there music at brunch?
On Saturdays, yes, at every sitting.
Is service included?
An optional 12.5% service charge is added.
What about parking?
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.
Can I eat gluten-free at brunch?
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.
Are gift vouchers available?
Yes, our gift vouchers start from £25 and make an easy present.
What style of food do you serve?
Yes, everything comes from our Chinese kitchen, from Crispy Chilli Wings to Sanpei Chicken.
Do you take large bookings?
Yes, larger bookings can also consider our two private spaces, The Nest and The Hideout.
Can I call to book?
Give us a call on 0121 631 1739 and we'll help you book.
Can I order extra sides?
They cost extra, ranging from £3.50 for Steamed Jasmine Rice to £6.00 for Stir-Fry Tenderstem Broccoli.
Is it close to the Arena?
It's roughly a five-minute walk along the canal to Utilita Arena.
Is brunch available over Christmas?
It runs daily through December, apart from Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Can we bring our own cake?
You can, provided our events team know in advance.
Can we stay after our sitting?
Yes, the bar is open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays and 11pm on Sundays.
How do I book?
Use OpenTable, our reservations page, or just phone us on 0121 631 1739.
Is it close to New Street?
Around ten minutes' walk from Birmingham New Street station.
Fancy swapping pancakes for crispy duck and Pornstar Martinis? Grab a bottomless brunch slot.
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