Max Williams
Features 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 Features 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
Klipper Kem on perfect shaves and great haircuts
Capital People is a new series profiling London entrepreneurs across a variety of industries. Kicking us off is Hackney barber Klipper Kem. We visit his Cuts & Bruises barbershop to discover the secret of great haircuts
Published: Monday 20th February 2023
The best boxing gyms in London
Boxing isn't only a thrilling sport but a great way to lose weight and improve your mental health through exercise. Any good boxer needs to find a good boxing gym. Here are the best boxing gyms in London...
Published: Friday 17th February 2023
Roll out the barrel with Sandeman and Bar 1790
Port house Sandeman has a City of London heritage dating back centuries. Now it's returned with Bar 1790 and some damn good tapas. Plus port, obviously
Published: Thursday 16th February 2023
"A slight smile is an important thing." The rising star of Leo Suter
Leo Suter has won fans around the world for his portrayal as the charismatic Harald Sigurdsson in Netflix’s Vikings: Valhalla. Meet an actor whose star is on the rise
Published: Thursday 16th February 2023
Alexander Stewart: "I have two weird fun facts about myself"
Singing sensation Alexander Stewart has a new single out and a tour on the horizon. He talks to us about the inspirational Sam Smith, his love of fashion and his bizarre body
Published: Thursday 9th February 2023
Experience Switzerland like a baller with these luxury hotels
Switzerland is the perfect destination for a luxurious long weekend (or week). Travel the country in style while staying in some of the finest hotels in the world
Published: Thursday 2nd February 2023
Luke Rollason: "Carrying a sword in public is a stupid thing to do"
Extraordinary actor Luke Rollason on performing live comedy, the perils of time travel and losing a sword on the train
Published: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Laurence O'Fuarain: "I have been baptised in fantasy"
Irish actor Laurence O'Fuarain once went to school in his sister's blouse. This is one of several fantastic anecdotes from the Witcher: Blood Origin star
Published: Tuesday 24th January 2023
Velvet brings classic cocktails to the Corinthia
With cocktails curated by the legendary Salvatore Calabrese, Velvet at the Corinthia has serious credentials. This is the kind of bar that makes you feel like a film star
Published: Monday 23rd January 2023
Malaga offers culture, history and sunshine by the sea
Yearning to escape to the sun? The Andalusian city of Malaga on Spain's Costa del Sol offers everything you could desire from a weekend escape
Published: Friday 23rd December 2022
Herman Tømmeraas: "I often interview myself when I feel sad"
Herman Tømmeraas got his – literal – big break playing the giant Fjor in the Netflix show Ragnarok. The Norwegian actor shares his life and style
Published: Thursday 22nd December 2022
Hey Mama! Take Shelter in Prague's coolest hotel
Prague is one of the world's coolest cities – and Mama Shelter is one of the world's coolest hotel brands. Next time you visit the Czech capital, be sure to stay with Mama...
Published: Tuesday 20th December 2022
Matild Palace is a Budapest beauty
Fancy a trip to Budapest? Of course you do. Beautiful and historic, Matild Palace is a UNESCO world heritage hotel that more than lives up to its name
Published: Friday 16th December 2022
"I didn’t know what the hell we just made!” Phil Dunster is at the top of his game
Being one of the stars of the world’s hottest TV show might bring pressure, but Phil Dunster appears to be having a blast. Ahead of Ted Lasso’s third season, the British actor sits down to discuss his career
Published: Tuesday 13th December 2022
Thomas Rhett: "I still tear up at The Notebook"
Thomas Rhett is one of the biggest stars in country music - and one of the nicest guys. He talks favourite boots, career ambitions and his abiding love for The Notebook
Published: Wednesday 7th December 2022
"I’m still that eight-year-old kid..." | All about Jon Bass
He got his break on Broadway before going green in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. But Jon Bass is still that eight-year-old kid who wanted to make people laugh
Published: Tuesday 29th November 2022
Chotto Matte is taking Nikkei cuisine global
With venues opening around the world, Nikkei restaurant Chotto Matte is quickly becoming something of a phenomenon. There are two in London alone...
Published: Thursday 17th November 2022
Kit Young: "I’m always the guy with some type of weapon"
Kit Young is a fantasy regular with leading roles in Shadow and Bone and The School for Good and Evil. What next for the actor? He checks in for a chat
Published: Wednesday 16th November 2022
Essie Davis: "I want to win an Oscar! Among many other things"
She's won awards. Starred in monster TV shows. And played one of the great detectives in Miss Phryne Fisher. The delightful Essie Davis discusses her remarkable career
Published: Tuesday 15th November 2022
"I almost cussed Dwayne Johnson out!" Aldis Hodge in conversation with Kevin Bacon
Aldis Hodge craved a superhero film for years. Then he went and landed a major role in the blockbuster Black Adam. He shares his story with his friend, the legendary Kevin Bacon