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
Bindas Eatery: Indian street food comes to Mayfair
Serving up delicious Indian street food in a colourful venue, a trip to Bindas Eatery will leave you with a smile on your face and a full belly
Published: Monday 19th October 2020
“Amplify us. Elevate us. Protect us. Honour us.” Brandon Kyle Goodman is speaking for our souls
Actor. Writer. Activist. In the months since the killing of George Floyd, Brandon Kyle Goodman has used Instagram to tackle complicated subjects and partake in difficult conversations.
Published: Thursday 15th October 2020
Meet the man who wants to help train your brain
Dan Murray-Serter has launched a new mental health podcast Working In. The first guest? None other than Stephen Fry...
Published: Friday 9th October 2020
The Bar Necessities: Madison London
Didn't make the trip to Ibiza this year? Madison London offers a decent approximation, with much less hassle and added St Paul's
Published: Friday 9th October 2020
Manteca is a restaurant to cherish
Offering affordable Italian food that doesn't skimp on the taste, Manteca is a restaurant worth treasuring. Get yourself down to Shoreditch...
Published: Thursday 8th October 2020
Legendary Milanese restaurant Giannino has arrived in Mayfair
Giannino Mayfair marks the first opening of the legendary Giannino restaurant outside of its native Italy. With the Milanese restaurant dating back more than 120 years, class and quality are assured...
Published: Wednesday 7th October 2020
Ramla Ali is ready to shake up the world
Vogue covers. Nike campaigns. Film biopics. Olympic gold...? Ramla Ali is set to become the new queen of world boxing – but her life outside the ring is even more extraordinary. We speak to a true trailblazer
Published: Wednesday 7th October 2020
Pablo Escobar, a British spy, their shared son, and the missing millions
Here’s a pitch: the son of a teenage Pablo Escobar is adopted by the real-life James Bond. Except it really happened. Max Williams speaks to Roberto Sendoya Escobar about a life like no other
Published: Thursday 1st October 2020
Sebastiano Pigazzi: "I remember crying for days"
We Are Who We Are actor Sebastiano Pigazzi on his acting inspirations, his aborted career as a poet, and his lost childhood pacifier in this latest Life / Style
Published: Monday 14th September 2020
Tom Ellis: Devil on the side of the angels
How does a child of the church end up playing the Devil? And can he help us escape the hell of 2020? Tom Ellis speaks to Max Williams about the war for the world’s soul
Published: Monday 7th September 2020
"When someone comes through my door, they leave their problems behind." Enter Papa L's Kitchen with Lawrence Gomez
He's worked at some of the biggest restaurants in London, and cooked for celebrities and royalty. Now Lawrence Gomez is returning to his roots with PAPA L’s KITCHEN – an African-fusion pop-up in West Brompton that serves up an eight-course tasting menu. Once you've tried it, you'll wish there were 18...
Published: Monday 31st August 2020
The Laundry is bringing the buzz to Brixton
The Laundry has quickly established a reputation for one of the best culinary spots in South London – and once you've spent a leisurely evening drinking cocktails on its terrace, the appeal is easy to understand
Published: Thursday 27th August 2020
Hugh Harris: "David Bowie left us so much treasure"
Ahead of his debut solo album, The Kooks guitarist Hugh Harris talks about visiting Dumbledore's grave with his daughter, the inspirational David Bowie and his idea for a inclusive members' club
Published: Friday 21st August 2020
Cameron Gellman: "I speak Labrador Retriever"
Stargirl actor Cameron Gellman on the advice he'd give his younger self, learning from co-star Neil Jackson and the lost jacket that he misses from his wardrobe
Photographer: David Higgs | Grooming: Emily Zempel | Styling: Wilford Lenov
Published: Wednesday 19th August 2020
JP Cooper: "I lost to SpongeBob SquarePants in a half marathon"
Musician JP Cooper on his second album, founding his own brewery and his favourite outfits in this latest Life / Style
Published: Wednesday 12th August 2020
Tom Hopper: "I have a pair of CK underpants that I can't throw away"
Handsome man and all-round unit, Tom Hopper would make you feel bad about yourself if he wasn't such a damn nice guy. We spoke to The Umbrella Academy star about modelling for Men's Health, his inspiration Arnold Schwarzenegger and his treasured Breitling watch
Published: Wednesday 29th July 2020
Scott Eastwood: Made in America
He drives a pick-up truck. He shoots movies with a broken ankle. He prefers a Texan ranch to an LA mansion. Scott Eastwood is the least Hollywood of film stars – and a damn nice guy to boot
Published: Friday 24th July 2020
ZieZie: "I should ask my fans to recommend podcasts for me"
We spoke to Congolese rapper ZieZie about the contents of his phone. Be warned: you may well feel guilty that you're not nicer to your parents
Published: Friday 17th July 2020
Macca Wiles: "I had a rough time getting to where I’m at now"
Essex, Atlanta, London... Macca Wiles has enjoyed quite a journey, and it's only just getting started. We spoke to the 22-year-old rapper about his life and style
Published: Thursday 16th July 2020
Alex Aiono: "I’m a pretty open book"
Musician Alex Aiono talks about his debut album The Gospel At 23, his artistic inspirations and how his sister turned his T-shirt into a crop top