Bottomless Brunch Birmingham for Hen Dos and Birthdays at Lulu Wild
Bottomless Brunch Birmingham for Hen Dos and Birthdays 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. We decided to do something else boozy brunch Birmingham with ours. 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 | £45 per person, Champagne Upgrade +£9.95 |
|---|---|
| Days | Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus every day in December |
| Sitting times | From 12pm, last sitting at 4pm |
| How long | 90 minutes |
| On the plate | 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. The brunch plates are cooked by the team who handle our dim sum and wok dishes every day. In short, you swap the full English for two courses of Chinese food and bottomless drinks.
Inside there's neon on the walls and a full cocktail bar doing the pouring. 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. Couples marking a birthday or an anniversary will find it works just as well. 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 our brunch looks different
Birmingham has no shortage of boozy brunches, and plenty of them follow the same script. Toast, eggs and a cocktail, then the identical plate somewhere new. We wanted ours to taste like the rest of our menu.
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. The food is just a lot more interesting.
The format, step by step
The set-up is easy to follow. This is roughly how your table's time plays out:
- Book a slot. We run sittings from 12pm across Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with 4pm the latest start.
- Sort the drinks. Pick between the Wild Brunch and the Champagne Upgrade, keeping in mind one package covers the table.
- Order your food. Each main comes with a rice bowl shared between two.
- Sit back. The timer starts when you sit down, and we keep the drinks coming until it ends.
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.
What's on the menu
There's a focused set of dishes, so nobody spends ages deciding. It's one starter and one main per person.
Starters: Crispy Chilli Wings, Aromatic Crispy Duck Roll, Shiitake & Shimeji Mushroom Truffle Spring Roll (vegan), Bang Bang Chicken Salad and Crispy Lotus Salad (vegan).
Mains: 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).
If you're still hungry, sides are extra and run from £3.50 to £6.00, including egg fried rice, pak choi with garlic and tenderstem broccoli. Rice upgrades are available too, starting at +£1 for egg fried rice and going up 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.
Allergies are best flagged when you reserve, so our kitchen can plan ahead.
What's in the glass
Wild Brunch at £45
For £45 you get the two courses plus an hour and a half of Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis, Lychee Martinis and mocktails. Being able to move from bubbles to cocktails and back makes the 90 minutes fly by.
The Lychee Martini is a nod to our bar, where lychee turns up in plenty of our cocktails. First-timers usually find it a nice change from the Pornstar Martini.
The Champagne Upgrade, +£9.95
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.
Driving or teetotal?
We're happy to swap the Prosecco package for mocktails and soft drinks for anyone who isn't drinking. Our bar also makes alcohol-free cocktails, including a Virgin Pornstar Martini and a Virgin Lychee Martini.
One thing to agree first
One package applies to every person at the table. If your group can't agree on Champagne, settle it before the day.
Working out the value
The sums are easy. Order two Pornstar Martinis from our usual list at £14 each and you've spent £28 without a starter in sight. Brunch, at £45, gets you two courses and 90 minutes of those drinks on repeat.
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. Do note there's an optional 12.5% service charge on the bill.
How does the upgrade stack up? 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.
The best day for brunch
If you want music, come on a Saturday, when a DJ plays each sitting. That makes it ideal for groups who want to make some noise.
Fridays and Sundays are more relaxed, which suits a catch-up. Friday makes an early start to the weekend, while Sunday lends itself to a slow, lazy afternoon.
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. Pick the 4pm sitting if you'd like brunch to carry on into the night, ideally on a Friday or Saturday.
Making the most of your 90 minutes
- Get here on the dot. Your 90 minutes are fixed, so a late start only shortens your sitting.
- Get the food in fast. You'll feel much better later if you eat near the start.
- Pace yourself with water. It costs nothing and helps a lot.
- Settle the package first. One package covers everyone, so sort it out with your group well before you arrive.
- Plan the trip home. Have a taxi or train in mind before you arrive.
Do drink sensibly. Our team will look after you and make sure everyone gets home safely.
Booking for a crowd
With one price per head, organising a group gets a lot easier. Our two private areas, The Nest and The Hideout, suit larger groups, and the events team can sort decorations and a pre-arranged cake. Everything is on the events hire page.
Finding Lulu Wild
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: about two minutes on foot.
- Utilita Arena: roughly five minutes following the canal.
- Birmingham New Street station: roughly ten minutes on foot.
- Gas Street Basin and the ICC: a few minutes down the towpath.
The nearest car park is Q-Park Brindleyplace, roughly two minutes from our door. That said, bottomless drinks and driving don't mix, so public transport makes more sense.
New Street is roughly a ten-minute walk, and once you reach Broad Street we're about two minutes off. 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. If your show is in the evening, an early brunch slot fits neatly in front. If you'd rather eat later and faster, see the show menu.
When the 90 minutes are up
Your brunch ending doesn't mean you have to go. The bar serves until 11pm Sunday to Thursday, and until 2am at the weekend.
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.
Coming back for dinner
Brunch is a small slice of our menu. 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. 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.
Festive bottomless brunch
Throughout December you can book brunch on any day. It suits office parties, family get-togethers and a breather from the shops. We're closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Need a gift? Our vouchers start from £25.
Reserving your sitting
You can book on OpenTable, through our reservations page or by calling 0121 631 1739. Flag allergies when booking, and sort out the drinks package with your group beforehand.
Your questions answered
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 long does brunch last?
You get 90 minutes from when you sit down.
Is it on every weekend?
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 12pm with a last sitting at 4pm, plus every day in December.
Can vegans come to brunch?
Yes, the Crispy Lotus Salad, the Mushroom Truffle Spring Roll and the Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are vegan.
Is there an alcohol-free option?
Not at all, the package can be swapped for mocktails and soft drinks.
Can some of us upgrade to Champagne?
Only if the whole table upgrades, as one package covers everybody.
Will there be live music?
There's a DJ at each Saturday sitting.
Is there a service charge?
An optional 12.5% service charge is added.
Where can I park?
Q-Park Brindleyplace is about two minutes' walk away.
What's included in the £45?
Two courses plus 90 minutes of unlimited Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis, Lychee Martinis and mocktails, with rice shared.
What's in the Champagne Upgrade?
It adds unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco for £9.95 more per person.
Are there gluten-free options?
Yes, the Spicy King Prawn and the Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu are both gluten-free.
What's the final sitting time?
The last sitting is at 4pm, and the first ones start from 12pm.
Are gift vouchers available?
We do, with gift vouchers from £25 that suit any occasion.
What kind of food is it?
Yes, everything comes from our Chinese kitchen, from Crispy Chilli Wings to Sanpei Chicken.
Can a big group come to brunch?
Yes, and for bigger parties our private spaces, The Nest and The Hideout, are worth a look.
Can I book by phone?
Yes, call us on 0121 631 1739 to book or ask a question.
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?
Utilita Arena is around five minutes away, following the canal.
Can I book brunch in December?
Yes, all through December, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day when we're closed.
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 do I book?
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.
After a weekend plan that's a bit different? Grab a bottomless brunch slot.
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