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
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
Published: Monday 26th January 2026
Enjoy a theatrical dinner at The Kensington Hotel
Town House at The Kensington Hotel is serving a limited-edition pre-dinner menu inspired by the return of Cirque du Soleil’s Ovo to the Royal Albert Hall
Published: Tuesday 20th January 2026
Harry Styles's 2026 world tour: full list of dates, venues and ticket info
Harry Styles will make his long awaited return to the global stage with a seven city tour, Together Together. Full details below
Published: Thursday 15th January 2026
Is your pub f*cked? We interviewed the creator of the viral website
A new website shows the impact of rising business rates on every single pub in the country. We spoke to its creator Ben Guerin
Published: Thursday 15th January 2026
How did Alcaraz and Sinner conquer men's tennis? And what happens now?
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are sharing a period of unprecedented dominance in men’s tennis. Journalist Giri Nathan has written a brilliant book on their nascent rivalry
Published: Saturday 10th January 2026
Ranking every Ashes series of the 21st century
The 2025-26 Ashes proved an underwhelming contest. However it's not quite the worst Ashes series of the 21st century. We've ranked the lot – the good, the bad and the ugly of the modern Ashes
Published: Thursday 8th January 2026
The dream cast for the next James Bond film
Pondering the cast for the next James Bond film? We've assembled our dream team to aid and abet 007 on his next adventure. From villain to henchman to MI6 staff, take a look and come up with your own
Published: Monday 5th January 2026
Enjoy a Wilde stay in Cambridge at this beautiful aparthotel
Wilde is the luxury aparthotel brand from the Staycity Group – and the latest outpost recently opened in Cambridge.
Published: Sunday 28th December 2025
From Arthur Miller to Avatar: Stephen Lang is living the American myth
Over the past four decades, Stephen Lang has worked with everyone from Arthur Miller to James Cameron. Now he’s back as the bad guy in the latest Avatar sequel. A true legend of the screen shares the stories
Published: Thursday 18th December 2025
Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua isn't a fixed fight
Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua is the weirdest boxing match of the year. Here's our explainer of the fight itself, the two protagonists and what might actually happen in the ring
Published: Wednesday 17th December 2025
Forget Australia: England lost the Ashes at the Oval this summer
England's Ashes campaign has been a disaster every since the team landed in Australia. However their malaise can be traced back to the Oval this summer and their failure to close out the India series