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
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
Published: Friday 8th May 2026
Marilyn Monroe: the extraordinary life of Hollywood’s greatest icon
A century after her birth, Marilyn Monroe continues to enthral. She has been immortalised in songs, artwork, literature and, of course, film. We speak to the author of a new biography about the greatest star of them all
Published: Wednesday 6th May 2026
Can hypnotherapy fix a fear of flying?
Heard the one about the frequent flyer who hates flying? Features Editor Max Williams tries hypnotherapy to conquer his fear of the skies
Published: Friday 1st May 2026
NattyCanCook: “I think about prison every day”
Five years ago, Nathaniel Mortley was serving time for drug offences. Now he helms one of the UK’s most exciting new restaurants – 2210 by NattyCanCook
Published: Wednesday 29th April 2026
Otaku is the coolest dining experience in London
Otaku is a ten-seat, 18-course supper club by chef Max Posener taking place in a North London kitchen. Come hungry and prepare for an extraordinary evening
Published: Friday 24th April 2026
Forget Fury: Anthony Joshua should fight Deontay Wilder next
Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury is a generational fight but it shouldn't be the next fight for AJ. Take on Deontay Wilder in the summer and then face the Gypsy King
Published: Tuesday 14th April 2026
Radisson Collection thrusts you into the beating heart of Berlin
Radisson Collection Berlin offers stylish luxury in the centre of one of the world's greatest cities. You'll just have to drag yourself away from the view
Published: Wednesday 1st April 2026
Tim Henman: What surprised me this season? Novak Djokovic
The upcoming tennis summer looks set to be a thriller. We sat down with the great Tim Henman to discuss British hopes, bold predictions and whether anyone can topple Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner