Max Williams

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

Andina Spitalfields

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
KSI for Square Mile magazine

"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 Festival

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

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

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
John Stones

“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

Published: Thursday 1st July 2021
El Pirata

El Pirata brings a taste of Madrid to Mayfair

Offering delicious tapas at remarkably competitive prices, El Pirata has been feeding the great and the good of Mayfair for the past quarter of a century

Published: Friday 25th June 2021
Sumosan Twiga

Sumosan Twiga is a Japanese x Italian fusion that tastes a billion dollars

Sumosan Twiga draws inspiration from Japanese specialists Sumosan and legendary Italian restaurant Twiga. Get down to Knightsbridge for a truly delightful experience

Published: Friday 18th June 2021
Discount Suit Company

The Bar Necessities: Discount Suit Company

In recent years, Discount Suit Company has acquired a reputation as one of the finest cocktail bars in London. It's a truly timeless delight

Published: Thursday 17th June 2021
The Gunmakers

The Bar Necessities: The Gunmakers

Clerkenwell stalwart The Gunmakers has teamed up with street-food specialists Tigre Tacos to offer delicious food and a sizzling cocktail list. Plus the beer garden is just delightful

Published: Thursday 10th June 2021
Alex Albon

Alex Albon: "I’ve never come close to quitting... Not by choice"

Red Bull racer and breakout star of Drive to Survive, British-Thai driver Alex Albon talks about his racing inspirations, his toughest opponent and his determination to return to Formula 1

Published: Thursday 10th June 2021
Akemnji Ndifornyen

Akemnji Ndifornyen: "I really look up to Ashley Walters"

Actor. Musician. Writer. BAFTA winner. Akemnji Ndifornyen is one of the most talented creatives working in Britain today. He takes us through his life and style

Published: Tuesday 18th May 2021
Josh Taylor

"The quickest. The fastest. The strongest." Josh Taylor is fighting for immortality

Seventeen fights. Seventeen wins. Two world titles. Scottish boxer Josh Taylor stands on the cusp of greatness. He talks us through a winner’s mentality and his quest to join the immortals

Published: Friday 14th May 2021
Daniel Howell

Daniel Howell: "Mental health isn't a mystery"

YouTuber Daniel Howell has written a book aimed at demystifying mental health and offering a toolkit for people who are struggling. He tells us why You Will Get Through This Night.

Published: Friday 14th May 2021
Ricky Whittle

"You need to own your history." Ricky Whittle on identity, capitalism and the rebirth of American Gods

Ricky Whittle moved to America and landed the biggest role of his career. Life was good but the love affair soured. He opens up about politics, publicity – and why American Gods isn't finished yet

Published: Tuesday 11th May 2021
Pop-up Summer Terrace at The Churchill

Set sail for the Pop-up Summer Terrace at The Churchill

Anchors away and plot a course for the Pop-up Summer Terrace at The Churchill – bringing a bit of seafood and sunlight (fingers crossed) to Marylebone's hottest cocktail bar

Published: Tuesday 11th May 2021