Max Williams
Deputy Editor
Max has worked at Square Mile since 2016. He joined as editorial assistant (e.g. making the coffees) before rising to the giddy heights of Deputy Editor (still makes the coffees). He likes a good pub, loves a bad pub, plays a decent chess game yet still can't whistle. Crystal Palace winning the FA Cup is easily one of the best days of his life. At Square Mile, he specialises in profile pieces, travel and food. Plus coffee, of course.
Max Williams's articles
Seizing the moment with Marriott Bonvoy at the Hungarian Grand Prix
Marriott Bonvoy Moments offers its members VIP access to exclusive events around the world. We went along to the Hungarian Grand Prix for a taster...
Published: Friday 4th September 2026
Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC is a perfect base for the city's coolest neighbourhood
The Meatpacking District is one of New York City's most buzzy neighbourhoods – and the Gansevoort Hotel offers a perfect base to explore
Published: Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Charles Babalola is ready to take the gloves off
Fightland is the British boxing drama produced by 50 Cent. Charles Babalola plays its most compelling character. We head to Carnaby Street to face-off with the rising star
Published: Thursday 27th August 2026
Waldorf Astoria New York: still the greatest of them all
No hotel is more iconic than the Waldorf Astoria New York. The old girl reopened last year, after a lengthy closure and $2bn renovation. She's looking better than ever...
Published: Thursday 20th August 2026
“It’s going to be wild and it’s going to be feral.” How George Jaques created the buzziest film of the summer
George Jaques won plaudits for his debut film Black Dog. Now the 26-year-old is back with his sophomore effort Sunny Dancer. The director shares how he created one of the buzziest films of the year
Published: Thursday 20th August 2026
The Hilton Malta is a beautiful behemoth of a hotel
Heading to Malta? The Hilton is a magnificent hotel that proves bigger can sometimes mean better. Great food, multiple swimming pools and swoonsome balcony views
Published: Tuesday 18th August 2026
Enjoy a little London magic at the Bloomsbury Hotel
The Bloomsbury is one of the most charming hotels in London. Seeped in literary history, impeccably stylish and boasting a huge sense of fun
Published: Tuesday 18th August 2026
The Pulitzer in Amsterdam is a truly prize hotel
Spread across 25 former canal houses, and owned by the award-winning Lore Group, the Pulitzer Hotel makes the perfect base for your next visit to Amsterdam
Published: Tuesday 28th July 2026
Le Magritte is a masterpiece of a cocktail bar
Le Magritte might be the most beautiful cocktail bar in London. Head to the Beaumont Hotel in Mayfair and be transported back to 1920s glamour
Published: Wednesday 22nd July 2026
Playing wheelchair tennis with Alfie Hewett
We headed to the National Tennis Centre for a training session with wheelchair tennis legend Alfie Hewett. It was very fun and very hard
Published: Tuesday 21st July 2026
The Nevill Arms offers a picture-postcard getaway
Situated in the beautiful village of Medbourne, the Nevill Arms offers a perfect escape for Londoners looking for a weekend break
Published: Tuesday 21st July 2026
Where the wave broke... Bazball peaked with Ben Stokes' 2023 Ashes declaration
Ben Stokes has retired, the Bazball era is over. People will be debating it for years to come. For better and worse, it peaked with Stokes' Edgbaston declaration in the 2023 Ashes
Published: Tuesday 7th July 2026
How Fairmont revitalised a historic Hamburg hotel
Heading to Hamburg? Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten has been dazzling guests since 1897. Book yourself a stay in Hamburg hotel royalty
Published: Monday 15th June 2026
Hit up Hamburg with the Conrad
Conrad Hamburg only opened last year but it's already established itself as one of the German city's leading hotels. Like you needed another excuse to visit
Published: Wednesday 10th June 2026
Win wedding season with Charles Tyrwhitt
Charles Tyrwhitt is offering a bespoke wedding suit service to ensure you're looking sensational this summer
Published: Tuesday 9th June 2026
Sam C Wilson: “I’m late to the party but I’ve arrived”
Sam C Wilson is enjoying a breakout year. He talks Welsh lineage, the joy of consistency and dressing like The Kooks in his youth
Published: Thursday 4th June 2026
“We have a tradition of bad guys.” Mark Strong: actor, gentleman, legend
Mark Strong is one of the most respected actors in the industry, but his success was anything but ordained. One of the game’s true gentlemen talks Max Williams through a remarkable career
Published: Tuesday 2nd June 2026
The Prince is a cocktail bar fit for royalty
Hankering for a proper cocktail bar? Head to the The Prince on Old Street for immaculate vibes and more martinis than anyone can manage
Published: Monday 18th May 2026
Carla Woodcock: “Don’t get stupid tattoos!”
Carla Woodcock plays a mysterious new character in the eighth and final season of Outlander. The actress speaks about regrettable tattoos, trusty water bottles, and why jeggings should never make a comeback
Published: Tuesday 12th May 2026
“I’m not afraid to express myself” | Alex Iwobi is a certified baller
Whether on the pitch or in the recording booth, Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi is a creative powerhouse. He talks using music as therapy, the manager who changed his career and his continual need for self-expression