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
Luxury drinks cabinets for your home
Show your booze its importance to your life by storing it in one of the finest drinks cabinets money can buy. And we're talking A LOT of money...
Published: Tuesday 24th March 2020
Four of the best bars for your home
Ain't no party like a lockdown party! Enjoy a fabulous night out while staying in with some of the best home bars on the market. Like an actual bar, only cheaper, and you can't get kicked out!
Published: Monday 23rd March 2020
Me and my London: Natalie Dew
The fantastic Natalie Dew talks Bend It Like Beckham, turning down Harry Potter, and her favourite London haunts
Published: Wednesday 18th March 2020
"It's a brand that the whole world needs." Spencer Matthews on going Clean
Spencer Matthews has gone clean. The former City boy, Made in Chelsea star, and Square Mile cover tells Max Williams about why his Clean Liquor Company will one day take over the world
Published: Wednesday 18th March 2020
"There are many more things for me to be achieving..." How Samanah Duran went from fashion to Forbes
In a few short years, Samanah Duran has launched a clothing label and founded a media company – all before turning 30.
Published: Tuesday 17th March 2020
Me and my London: Ahmed Alsanawi
Ahmed Alsanawi of A Star Barbers is personal barber to numerous international footballers, including Paul Pogba and Eden Hazard. He also knows a thing or two about London...
Published: Saturday 14th March 2020
Me and my London: David Elliot
What does a proud Scot know about London? Quite a bit, actually, judging by David Elliot's impeccable Me and my London responses
Published: Thursday 5th March 2020
Win or learn: life lessons from Conor McGregor's coach
As he prepares to fight Floyd Mayweather, one of Conor McGregor's greatest assets will be his coach, John Kavanagh – the man who has been in McGregor's corner from the beginning. Kavanagh tells his remarkable story in the autobiography Win or Learn. Square Mile shares the lessons to take from a born winner...
Published: Monday 2nd March 2020
Me and my London: Karli
Karli is one of the most exciting new voices in the music industry. We caught up with her for a tour around the capital
Published: Friday 28th February 2020
"Just enjoy every moment as it comes." Thomas Doherty on Disney, Dove and One Direction
As one of the stars of the new TV adaptation of High Fidelity, it seemed only fitting that we quizzed Thomas Doherty on a few of his personal Top Fives – from 'Members Of One Direction' to 'Favourite Things About His Girlfriend'
Published: Wednesday 26th February 2020
Me and my London: Amy Huberman
London tips from across the Irish Sea... Amy Huberman, writer and star of Finding Joy, chats about her career and her favourite spots in the capital
Published: Wednesday 12th February 2020
"I wanted to let other people know that they're not alone." How Alexander Ludwig conquered his demons
After starring in Vikings and Bad Boys For Life, Alexander Ludwig is set to take over 2020. Yet alcoholism and substance abuse nearly destroyed the young actor. He shares all in this remarkable interview...
Published: Wednesday 12th February 2020
Me and my London: Ben Bailey Smith
The multi-talented Ben Bailey-Smith - aka Doc Brown – gives us a glimpse into his life and his London
Published: Tuesday 11th February 2020
Joivan Wade may soon rule the world (and this is a good thing)
Having built a huge online entertainment platform alongside an acting career, Joivan Wade is fulfilling his goals one by one. He tells Max Williams why real success will be helping others do the same
Published: Tuesday 11th February 2020
Me and my London: Alex Le Roux
Alex Le Roux, founder and CEO of world-renowned entertainment company ALR Music, tells us a little about his life and his London
Published: Tuesday 11th February 2020
"I struggled for such a long time." Yinka Bokinni is burning up the airwaves
Yinka Bokinni has charisma to burn. Max Williams tries to keep up with the Capital XTRA DJ and all-round polymath
Published: Tuesday 11th February 2020
Me and my London: Annabel Scholey
The brilliant Annabel Scholey, star of The Split and upcoming BBC drama Salisbury, shares a bit of her life and a bit of her London
Published: Friday 7th February 2020
The Bar Necessities: Opium
Hidden above Chinatown, and styled like 1920s Shanghai, Opium houses three separate cocktail bars and a dim sum parlour – a good time is guaranteed
Published: Friday 7th February 2020
The Bar Necessities: The Proofing Room
The Proofing Room is the ultra-slick basement cocktail bar situated beneath the shrine to whisky that is Milroy's of Spitalfields. We hope you can hold your liquor...
Published: Thursday 6th February 2020
Me and my London: July Namir
July Namir, star of the brilliant Channel 4 drama Baghdad Central, discusses her life and her favourite London haunts