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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Say "bottomless brunch in Birmingham" and most people picture pancakes, poached eggs and a Bloody Mary. We do ours a bit differently. Our food is Chinese, the drinks flow for 90 minutes and it costs £45 a head. 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.
| What it costs | £45 per person, Champagne Upgrade +£9.95 |
|---|---|
| Which days | Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus every day in December |
| Sitting times | From 12pm, last sitting at 4pm |
| Sitting length | 90 minutes |
| On the plate | One starter and one main |
| Location | Unit 7 & 8 The Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HP |
So what is our bottomless brunch?
Our home is a canal-side spot in Brindleyplace, next door to Sea Life, where we run a Chinese kitchen and a cocktail bar. 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.
The dining room is lit with neon, and our bar looks after the drinks. 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. 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. 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. Pancakes, bacon and fizz, then the same again at the next place. Our idea was simple: cook brunch the way we cook everything else.
Because our chefs cook Chinese food every day, nothing on the brunch menu is an afterthought. What makes a brunch great is still on the table: plenty of drinks and a slow afternoon. The difference is what turns up on your plate.
What happens when you arrive
There isn't much to figure out. Here's how a typical sitting goes:
- Book a slot. Friday, Saturday and Sunday sittings begin from 12pm, and the last goes at 4pm.
- Choose a drinks 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.
- Enjoy your 90 minutes. 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. Anyone not ready to leave can carry on, since we're open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.
What's on the menu
There's a focused set of dishes, so nobody spends ages deciding. You pick one starter and one main each.
Openers: 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: 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.
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.
If you're vegan, you'll find two starters and a main, plus a vegetarian main for veggies. Both the Spicy King Prawn and the 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
£45: the Wild Brunch
Our core package includes both courses and 90 minutes of unlimited Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis, Lychee Martinis and mocktails. With fizz and two martinis to rotate through, nothing gets repetitive.
The Lychee Martini is a nod to our bar, where lychee turns up in plenty of our cocktails. It's a lighter, fruitier pick if you fancy a break from the fizz.
Adding the Champagne Upgrade
Add £9.95 per person and we'll pour unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco too. Plenty of tables go for it when there's something to celebrate.
Driving or teetotal?
Non-drinkers can swap the Prosecco package for mocktails and soft drinks, so nobody misses out. There's a Virgin Pornstar Martini and a Virgin Lychee Martini on our alcohol-free list too.
One rule to know
We can't mix packages on a single table. So if opinions are split on the upgrade, talk it through in advance.
The maths behind the price
The sums are easy. On our regular cocktail menu, a Pornstar Martini is £14, so two of them comes to £28 before any food arrives. 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. An optional 12.5% service charge is added at the end, so factor that in.
What about the Champagne Upgrade? Your total per person comes to £54.95 with it added. 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. It's the one to pick if you want brunch to feel like a celebration.
On a Friday or Sunday you can chat without shouting over the music. 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. If you book from 12pm, you'll finish early with the evening still ahead. Pick the 4pm sitting if you'd like brunch to carry on into the night, ideally on a Friday or Saturday.
A few things we'd suggest
- 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. Your evening will be better for it.
- Sort drinks in advance. One package covers everyone, so sort it out with your group well before you arrive.
- Sort your lift in advance. Look up trains or arrange a taxi before the drinks start.
Do drink sensibly. We want everyone to enjoy themselves and get home in one piece.
Bringing a group
With one price per head, organising a group gets a lot easier. 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. Everything is on the events hire page.
Getting here
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: roughly five minutes following the canal.
- Birmingham New Street station: ten minutes or so walking.
- 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.
Coming from New Street, the walk is about ten minutes, and Broad Street is only two minutes from our door. Already on the canal? Walk along the towpath from Gas Street Basin or the ICC.
Brunch before a show
Utilita Arena, the ICC and Symphony Hall are all a short walk from us. Book a 12pm sitting and you'll have plenty of time before the doors open. For something quicker, closer to start time, we also do a pre-show menu.
Not ready to leave?
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. We'd point you towards the China Silk (£13.25), the Fortune Cookie (£13.50) or the Lucky Dragon (£12.75). Browse every drink on our cocktail bar page.
The rest of our menu
Our brunch is just one side of Lulu Wild. In-house dim sum is a big part of our kitchen, whether steamed, pan-fried or baked. The main menu covers aromatic duck, XO prawns and wok classics, with veggie and vegan dishes throughout. If brunch wins you over, dinner is worth a return trip.
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.
Brunch over the festive season
For the whole of December, brunch is on daily. 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. Stuck for ideas? Gift vouchers are available from £25.
How to book
Book via OpenTable, on our booking page or by phone on 0121 631 1739. Flag allergies when booking, and sort out the drinks package with your group beforehand.
Frequently asked questions
What's the price per person?
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?
You get 90 minutes from when you sit down.
What days can I book?
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm, the last sitting at 4pm, and every day of 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?
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.
Is there a DJ?
On Saturdays, yes, at every sitting.
Is there a service charge?
There's an optional 12.5% service charge.
Where can I park?
Use Q-Park Brindleyplace, roughly a two-minute walk.
What's in the Wild Brunch?
A starter, a main with shared rice, and 90 minutes of Prosecco, Pornstar Martinis, Lychee Martinis and mocktails.
What does the Champagne Upgrade add?
For £9.95 extra each, you get unlimited Champagne and rosé Prosecco on top.
Is anything on the menu gluten-free?
The Stir-Fry Spicy Tofu and Spicy King Prawn mains 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?
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.
How do I reach you by phone?
You can ring us on 0121 631 1739 for bookings and questions.
Do sides cost extra?
They cost extra, ranging from £3.50 for Steamed Jasmine Rice to £6.00 for Stir-Fry Tenderstem Broccoli.
How far is Utilita Arena?
Utilita Arena is around five minutes away, following the canal.
Do you do brunch at Christmas?
Yes, all through December, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day when we're closed.
Can I bring a birthday cake?
Of course, just sort it with the events team beforehand.
Do we have to leave afterwards?
You're welcome to stay, with the bar open until 2am Friday and Saturday and 11pm on Sunday.
Where do I book a table?
You can reserve on OpenTable, online via our reservations page or on 0121 631 1739.
How far is it from New Street station?
Around ten minutes' walk from Birmingham New Street station.
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