Max Williams

Features Editor

Max Williams's articles

An audience with Bret Easton Ellis

He published his debut novel while still in college and watched it become the literary sensation of the 1980s. His third novel is merely the most notorious fictional work of the 20th century. Max Williams meets the man who gave the world American Psycho

Published: Monday 20th January 2020
Elizabeth Morris

Me and my London: Elizabeth Morris

In the latest instalment of our Me and my London series, the brilliant writer and actor Elizabeth Morris gives us a tour of her capital, while sharing a few secrets on the way

Published: Thursday 16th January 2020

Best of health: Love Yourself

New decade, new you? We're profiling some of the best healthy food delivery services. Next up, it's Love Yourself. Remember: health isn't just for January...

Published: Thursday 16th January 2020

Ceviche is the most affordable way to dine in Peru

Peruvian restaurant Ceviche serves up delicious food for great value. Visit the seafood specialists in Soho

Published: Wednesday 15th January 2020

Brand Watch: Cody & Co

Founded by Phil Cody, an entrepreneur with 20 years in the industry, Cody & Co combines British craftsmanship with Italian design to create a selection of shoes that will serve you well on any occasion

Published: Monday 13th January 2020
Sam Way

Me and my London: Sam Way

Singer-songwriter Sam Way lets us into his life and his London. Oh, and he also gives Square Mile readers the chance to win tickets to his upcoming Shoreditch show...

Published: Monday 13th January 2020
Beaufort Bar at the Savoy

The Bar Necessities: Beaufort Bar at the Savoy

Fancy an evening of escapism? Beaufort Bar at the Savoy is one of the finest in the world – a gorgeous drinking den in London's most famous hotel

Published: Monday 13th January 2020

Me and My London: Chris Jammer

A new series in which we invite Londoners to share a bit about themselves and their favourite spots in the capital. First up, it's the founder of Strawberries & Creem festival, occasional model and star of Shipwrecked 2019 – Chris Jammer

Published: Thursday 9th January 2020

Ricky Gervais’s legacy goes far beyond his Golden Globes speeches

Ricky Gervais is one of the greatest comedians and writers of the 21st century. His legacy will not be his stints hosting the Golden Globes. It will be the humour and humanity of his finest work: The Office, Extras, and After Life

Published: Thursday 9th January 2020
The Green Room at The Curtain

The Bar Necessities: The Green Room

Passing through Shoreditch? Grab at cocktail or two at The Green Room, the bar at the ultra-cool Curtain Hotel. Once you're done, there's always the members' club downstairs...

Published: Wednesday 8th January 2020
Luigi's Bar

The Bar Necessities: Luigi's Bar

Spelzini Cafe by day before transforming into Luigi's Bar by night, this is a glorious little pocket of chill hidden in the least chill area in the country

Published: Monday 6th January 2020
Keith Dube, Marv Abbey and Tazer Black

"Nothing is off limits" | 3 Shots of Tequila is the podcast taking over Spotify

Speaking on anything and everything, hit podcast 3 Shots of Tequila has developed a devoted following over the past three and a half years. Now, following a national tour, Keith Dube, Marv Abbey and Tazer Black are putting on a huge one-off show at the Hammersmith Apollo. We spoke to Dube on what we can expect…

Published: Thursday 19th December 2019
The Gallery at sketch

The Gallery at sketch serves up fine dining by way of Disneyland

Fancy escaping reality for an evening? The Gallery at sketch serves up fine dining by way of Disneyland

Published: Friday 13th December 2019
Murder Inc

The Bar Necessities: Murder Inc

Don your fedora and pay a visit to Murder Inc, the Soho cocktail bar from the team behind Shoreditch's Cocktail Trading Company. Imbued with sin, sex and Sinatra, it's a subterranean trip back in time

Published: Thursday 12th December 2019
Time Hotel NYC – Penthouse Terrace

Stay in the centre of the universe at the Time Hotel NYC

Times Square’s dazzling, technicolour surrounds of make it one of NYC’s most iconic attractions. Position yourself right in the heart of the action with a stay at the Time Hotel

Published: Tuesday 10th December 2019
Arabica Borough Market

The Bar Necessities: Arabica

Is it a bar? Is it a kitchen? Is it a restaurant? One thing's for sure: Arabica is worth a visit for its Middle Eastern cocktails and delicious sharing plates

Published: Monday 9th December 2019

In the club: Eight Moorgate

We're profiling London's best private members' clubs – breaking down all the need-to-know information into one easily digestible guide. Get on your shiny shoes and pay a visit to Eight Moorgate

Published: Thursday 28th November 2019
Santino Le Saint

See Santino Le Saint play XOYO

Don't miss the chance to see Santino Le Saint headline XOYO on Tuesday 26 November. The lad is going places...

Published: Friday 22nd November 2019
Ten Trinity Square

In the club: Ten Trinity Square

We're profiling London's best private members' clubs – breaking down all the need-to-know information into one easily digestible guide. Take a trip to Tower Hill and Ten Trinity Square – a members' club straight out of your imagination

Published: Friday 22nd November 2019
Big Mike Straumietis outside his house

"I was walking around with duffle bags with $1m inside." Meet Big Mike Straumietis: the Marijuana Don of America

America's biggest cannabis baron. Star of TV show The Next Marijuana Millionaire. Former drug runner. Persona non grata in Canada (the police had to kidnap him). Visionary.

Published: Wednesday 20th November 2019