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
The Prince is a cocktail bar fit for royalty
Hankering for a proper cocktail bar? Head to the The Prince on Old Street for immaculate vibes and more martinis than anyone can manage
Published: Monday 18th May 2026
Carla Woodcock: “Don’t get stupid tattoos!”
Carla Woodcock plays a mysterious new character in the eighth and final season of Outlander. The actress speaks about regrettable tattoos, trusty water bottles, and why jeggings should never make a comeback
Published: Tuesday 12th May 2026
“I’m not afraid to express myself” | Alex Iwobi is a certified baller
Whether on the pitch or in the recording booth, Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi is a creative powerhouse. He talks using music as therapy, the manager who changed his career and his continual need for self-expression
Published: Friday 8th May 2026
Marilyn Monroe: the extraordinary life of Hollywood’s greatest icon
A century after her birth, Marilyn Monroe continues to enthral. She has been immortalised in songs, artwork, literature and, of course, film. We speak to the author of a new biography about the greatest star of them all
Published: Wednesday 6th May 2026
Can hypnotherapy fix a fear of flying?
Heard the one about the frequent flyer who hates flying? Features Editor Max Williams tries hypnotherapy to conquer his fear of the skies
Published: Friday 1st May 2026
NattyCanCook: “I think about prison every day”
Five years ago, Nathaniel Mortley was serving time for drug offences. Now he helms one of the UK’s most exciting new restaurants – 2210 by NattyCanCook
Published: Wednesday 29th April 2026
Otaku is the coolest dining experience in London
Otaku is a ten-seat, 18-course supper club by chef Max Posener taking place in a North London kitchen. Come hungry and prepare for an extraordinary evening
Published: Friday 24th April 2026
Forget Fury: Anthony Joshua should fight Deontay Wilder next
Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury is a generational fight but it shouldn't be the next fight for AJ. Take on Deontay Wilder in the summer and then face the Gypsy King
Published: Tuesday 14th April 2026
Radisson Collection thrusts you into the beating heart of Berlin
Radisson Collection Berlin offers stylish luxury in the centre of one of the world's greatest cities. You'll just have to drag yourself away from the view
Published: Wednesday 1st April 2026
Tim Henman: What surprised me this season? Novak Djokovic
The upcoming tennis summer looks set to be a thriller. We sat down with the great Tim Henman to discuss British hopes, bold predictions and whether anyone can topple Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner
Published: Thursday 12th March 2026
Holly Cattle: “I’ve learned a lot from the hard times”
With pivotal roles in Young Sherlock and Rivals, Holly Cattle is set for a blockbuster few months. She talks working with Guy Ritchie, her favourite poems, and an unfortunate fashion mishap
Published: Wednesday 11th March 2026
The Cavendish at Baslow is a bucolic British beauty
Situated on the Chatsworth Estate, The Cavendish at Baslow is an award-winning hotel that offers an idyllic weekend escape
Published: Thursday 5th March 2026
Enjoy Manhattan glamour in Berlin with Waldorf Astoria
Waldorf Astoria Berlin oozes class from the moment you pass through its golden doors. There's a theatrical restaurant, relaxing spa and the zoo just across the road
Published: Thursday 26th February 2026
“And still you rode?” A Knight’s Tale is the perfect incarnation of itself
A Knight’s Tale turns 25 this year but the film is essentially timeless. Endlessly quotable, deeply moving and far smarter than it’s often credited, it is the pinnacle of popcorn cinema
Published: Thursday 26th February 2026
Hit up Herne Hill for a cracking Caribbean restaurant
2210 By NattyCanCook combines Michelin-quality Caribbean food with the cheerful vibe of a friend's front room. Head to Herne Hill and have a feast
Published: Friday 20th February 2026
Lost Frequencies: My name was inspired by nostalgia
What does it take to become one of the biggest DJs on the planet? Lost Frequencies shares his secrets and future plans.
Published: Thursday 12th February 2026
IZZA brings Michelin magic to Marrakech
IZZA in Marrakech has already been awarded a Michelin Key since opening last year. Discover a hotel with soul, personality and more art than the Louvre
Published: Wednesday 11th February 2026
Leo Suter: “Everything you do will connect to something”
Leo Suter has graduated from a Norse king in Vikings: Valhalla to a suave detective in Lynley. Might a certain spy be next? He joins us for seafood and Guinness at Gilroy’s Loft
Published: Wednesday 4th February 2026
The Harrison Chambers of Distinction is a gloriously quirky Belfast hotel
The best hotel in Belfast? Aim higher: The Harrison Chambers of Distinction might be the most charming hotel in Great Britain. Owner Melanie Harrison has created a weird and utterly wonderful destination that everyone should experience for themselves
Published: Monday 26th January 2026
“Someone shouted, ‘Do the chicken dance!” | Daniel Ings is laughing up a storm
Daniel Ings is taking over TV with major roles in The Gentlemen and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Meet Great Britain’s very own laughing storm