Lulu Wild: Chinese Bottomless Brunch in Birmingham
Lulu Wild: Chinese Bottomless Brunch in Birmingham
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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. We've written this to answer the questions people ask us most, from how a sitting runs to where you can park nearby.
| Cost per head | £45 per person, Champagne Upgrade +£9.95 |
|---|---|
| When it runs | Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus every day in December |
| Start times | From 12pm, last sitting at 4pm |
| Sitting length | 90 minutes |
| Food | 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. Everything on the brunch menu comes from the kitchen that makes our dim sum and wok cooking 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 it works for
It works well for a group of friends getting the weekend started. 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.
Why we went Chinese with brunch
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.
Our chefs work the wok every day, and brunch is cooked with exactly the same attention. The fun bits remain the same, with full glasses and no rush to be anywhere. Only the plates are different, and they're far more exciting.
How brunch runs, start to finish
The set-up is easy to follow. Here's how a typical sitting goes:
- Pick your sitting. Friday, Saturday and Sunday sittings begin from 12pm, and the last goes at 4pm.
- Choose a drinks package. Pick between the Wild Brunch and the Champagne Upgrade, keeping in mind one package covers the table.
- Pick two courses. Mains arrive with a bowl of rice for every two people.
- Enjoy your 90 minutes. 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.
What you can order
It's a compact menu, and that keeps things moving. Everyone orders a starter plus a main.
Starters: Aromatic Crispy Duck Roll, Crispy Chilli Wings, Crispy Lotus Salad (vegan), Bang Bang Chicken Salad 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).
Extra sides like tenderstem broccoli, pak choi with garlic and egg fried rice are charged separately, priced between £3.50 and £6.00. We also offer rice upgrades, priced from +£1 for egg fried rice to +£4.50 for stir-fried shredded chicken noodles.
Vegans have two starters and a tofu main to choose from, and there's a vegetarian main as well. 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.
The drinks packages
Wild Brunch at £45
Our core package includes both courses and 90 minutes of unlimited Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis, Lychee Martinis and mocktails. Having two cocktails alongside the fizz means you're not stuck on one drink all afternoon.
You'll spot lychee across our cocktail menu, so a Lychee Martini on brunch made sense. Never had one before? Brunch is the perfect chance to try it.
Adding the Champagne Upgrade
Add £9.95 per person and we'll pour unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco too. It makes sense for a birthday, an engagement or any big news.
Driving or teetotal?
We're happy to swap the Prosecco package for mocktails and soft drinks for anyone who isn't drinking. We mix alcohol-free cocktails as well, such as a Virgin Pornstar Martini and a Virgin Lychee Martini.
Worth sorting before you arrive
One package applies to every person at the table. It's worth having that chat in the group chat before you turn up.
The maths behind the price
The sums are get more info easy. On our regular cocktail menu, a Pornstar Martini is £14, so two of them comes to £28 before any food arrives. For £45 you get the food plus 90 minutes of unlimited Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis and Lychee Martinis.
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. Do note there's an optional 12.5% service charge on the bill.
What about the Champagne Upgrade? At £9.95 extra, it takes the total to £54.95 per person. For a table that would order Champagne regardless, the upgrade makes a lot of sense.
Any sides or rice upgrades come on top of the £45, so factor them in if needed.
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.
Our Friday and Sunday sittings tend to be quieter and easier on the voice. Friday makes an early start to the weekend, while Sunday lends itself to a slow, lazy afternoon.
Because Saturday is usually first to fill, don't leave it late.
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. 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
- Arrive on time. The clock is set, so turning up late just means less brunch.
- Don't skip the starter. Having food in front of you makes the whole afternoon more enjoyable.
- Keep water on the table. Your evening will be better for it.
- Decide on drinks beforehand. Since the whole table shares one package, agree on it in the group chat before the day.
- Know how you're getting back. Look up trains or arrange a taxi before the drinks start.
Please drink responsibly. We want everyone to enjoy themselves and get home in one piece.
Bringing a group
Group bookings are easy when food and drink sit under one price. 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. 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: you'll reach it in two minutes.
- Utilita Arena: about five minutes along the canal.
- Birmingham New Street station: a walk of around ten minutes.
- Gas Street Basin and the ICC: a few minutes down the towpath.
Drivers can use Q-Park Brindleyplace, about two minutes on foot. That said, bottomless drinks and driving don't mix, so public transport makes more sense.
Coming from New Street, the walk is about ten minutes, and Broad Street is only two minutes from our door. Anyone near Gas Street Basin or the ICC can stroll over along the towpath.
Got tickets for later?
Utilita Arena, Symphony Hall and the ICC are all just round the corner. If your show is in the evening, an early brunch slot fits neatly in front. Our pre-show dining menu suits anyone eating nearer the show.
After your sitting
Your brunch ending doesn't mean you have to go. The bar serves until 11pm Sunday to Thursday, and until 2am at the weekend.
Our signature cocktails borrow kitchen flavours like lychee, yuzu, rhubarb and elderflower, and they arrive with dry ice. Look out for the Fortune Cookie at £13.50, the China Silk at £13.25 and the Lucky Dragon at £12.75. Browse every drink on our cocktail bar page.
More than brunch
There's a lot more to us than brunch. The dim sum is made right here, in steamed, pan-fried and baked versions. 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.
Our charity partner for 2026/2027 is Birmingham Dogs Home, and we're really pleased to be backing the work they do.
Bottomless brunch in December
Throughout December you can book brunch on any day. Work Christmas parties and catch-ups with friends both fit in nicely. Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day are our days off. Vouchers from £25 make an easy present.
Booking your table
Reservations go through OpenTable, our reservations page or a call to 0121 631 1739. Flag allergies when booking, and sort out the drinks package with your group beforehand.
Bottomless brunch FAQs
What does the bottomless brunch cost?
The Wild Brunch is £45 per person with two courses, and the Champagne Upgrade is £9.95 more each.
How much time do we get?
Every sitting lasts 90 minutes.
Is it on every weekend?
It runs Friday to Sunday, with sittings from 12pm and the last at 4pm, and daily in December.
Do you cater for vegans?
Yes. The Mushroom Truffle Spring Roll, Crispy Lotus Salad and Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are all vegan.
What if someone doesn't drink?
Yes, non-drinkers can swap to mocktails and soft drinks.
Can some of us upgrade to Champagne?
Only if the whole table upgrades, as one package covers everybody.
Is there music at brunch?
Yes, a DJ plays at every Saturday sitting.
Is there a service charge?
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?
Two courses plus 90 minutes of unlimited Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis, Lychee Martinis and mocktails, with rice shared.
What do I get with the upgrade?
It adds unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco for £9.95 more per person.
Are there gluten-free options?
Yes, two mains are gluten-free: Spicy King Prawn and Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu.
How late can I book brunch?
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.
Can I book for a big group?
Yes, larger bookings can also consider our two private spaces, The Nest and The Hideout.
Can I call to book?
Yes, call us on 0121 631 1739 to book or ask a question.
Are sides included?
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.
Can I book brunch in December?
It runs daily through December, apart from Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Can I bring a cake for a celebration?
Of course, just sort it with the events team beforehand.
Can we carry on drinking afterwards?
You're welcome to stay, with the bar open until 2am Friday and Saturday and 11pm on Sunday.
How can I make a booking?
Book on OpenTable, through our reservations page or by calling 0121 631 1739.
Is it close to New Street?
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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