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
"There’s a whole lot more of me that I don’t even know about.” Max Harwood is ready to get the world talking
It started as a documentary. Then it became a West End musical. Now it’s a major movie. Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is a modern phenomenon. We meet its star Max Harwood, a name soon to be everywhere
Published: Thursday 16th September 2021
"You need to try and understand people." Iman Amrani is giving journalists a good name
Iman Amrani is best known for her award-winning video series on modern masculinity, but her life is no less fascinating than her work. We sit down for a conversation about conversations
Published: Friday 10th September 2021
L.A.X: "I would love to work on a song with Drake"
The multitalented Nigerian musician L.A.X tells us about his dream collaborations, his sporting prowess and his favourite Nike Air Force Ones
Published: Thursday 9th September 2021
Legare is a Tower Bridge treat
Tower Bridge Italian Legare encapsulates the very best of the London restaurant scene: fantastic food served in an unpretentious yet classy setting
Published: Wednesday 8th September 2021
Visiting Belfast? Three hotels for your consideration
Want to escape the Big Smoke? Belfast is an unexplored gem of a city a mere two hours from London. Check into one of these delightful hotels
Published: Monday 6th September 2021
Hate him or love him, Conor McGregor changed the face of modern boxing
Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor took place four years ago this month. The fight established McGregor as a global superstar but boxing is still feeling the hangover
Published: Friday 20th August 2021
Lunch at Lyle's is a delightful deal
One of London's finest restaurants, Lyle's is offering a three-course lunch menu for a ridiculous £30. It's one of the best deals going in the capital
Published: Thursday 19th August 2021
Junsei serves up all of the chicken – literally
Marylebone restaurant Junsei specialises in the art of Yakitori – grilled chicken skewers that utilise every bit of the bird. Take a seat at the counter and feast on some fowl
Published: Monday 16th August 2021
Jack Rowan: "Growing up, my ultimate hero was Rey Mysterio"
Jack Rowan is an actor going places. He tells us about his multiple new roles, his childhood hero Rey Mysterio and his beloved old rucksack – as well as the contents of his shopping list. Frozen chips. Strong
Published: Thursday 29th July 2021
Transform your body and mind with White Collar Fight Club
Want to better your physical and mental health in front of a cheering crowd? White Collar Fight Club is staging shows in September and October. We spoke to former participant Stephen Lynch about a unique experience
Published: Thursday 29th July 2021
Andina brings the fiesta to Spitalfields
Peruvian restaurant Andina has relocated from Shoreditch to Spitalfields. With a new menu and underground bar, the experience is bigger and better than ever
Published: Wednesday 28th July 2021
Tom Davis: "You can tell my mood from what glasses I'm wearing"
Tom Davis went from working on a building site to becoming a comedy star thanks to Murder In Successville and King Gary. Next up? Stand up! Or maybe a flying car...
Published: Wednesday 28th July 2021
"I can’t do one thing forever..." | The many faces of KSI
Musician. Boxer. Entrepreneur. YouTuber. KSI is doing life like nobody has ever done before him. Meet a 21st-century phenomenon
Published: Tuesday 20th July 2021
Nicky Hornby's Fever Pitch shows the more things seem to change, the more they stay the same
For the inaugural Square Mile Book Club, we revisit Nick Hornby's 1992 classic Fever Pitch – the greatest football book ever written. It depicts a different world. It could have been published yesterday. The more things seem to change, the more they stay the same...
Published: Saturday 17th July 2021
The Estate is reinventing the festival experience
Want to do music festivals a little differently? Enter The Estate Festival, a new boutique venture that combines an eco-friendly ethos with VIP service.
Published: Thursday 15th July 2021
Blade Soho makes haircuts fun
Part hairdresser, part members' club, Blade is pure Soho – inventive, social, and a little bit out of the ordinary.
Published: Wednesday 14th July 2021
Why the Southgate Ballad is the greatest football song of all time (a line-by-line analysis)
It's been sung in pubs and squares across the country, but the Southgate ballad is more than a catchy tune – it's one of the great football songs, every word fraught with meaning. We break it down line-by-line...
Published: Monday 12th July 2021
Josh Denzel: "David Haye hit me with a punch from hell!"
Josh Denzel is updating the nation with dispatches from the England squad. We managed to catch up with the presenter to discuss his idol Reggie Yates, red-carpet encounters with Will Smith – and the time he was punched by David Haye
Published: Sunday 11th July 2021
“I never thought I'd play for England." How John Stones went from Championship to champion
At the age of 27, John Stones has established himself as one of the finest defenders in world football, with a trophy cabinet to match his talent. He takes Max Williams through his rise to the very top
Published: Sunday 11th July 2021
Let's just enjoy Roger Federer while we can
This Wimbledon is more than just a tennis tournament – it could be the last hurrah for the greatest era tennis has ever known. Watch it, cheer it, but most of all cherish it