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
Kudus to Kudu, Peckham's peerless South African restaurant
Kudu Collective is a veritable empire of South African restaurants in South London. The flagship Kudu in Queen's Road is a brilliant creation
Published: Thursday 31st October 2024
“I thought about quitting multiple times…” | Alex Hassell has big main character energy
Alex Hassell has enjoyed a successful career on stage and screen but his lead role in the hugely anticipated Rivals should turn the actor into a bonafide star. He talks about playing a literary sex god
Published: Tuesday 22nd October 2024
Nature and nurture at Places Hotel, Hvar
Places Hotel by Valamar offers a relaxing hideaway on the beautiful Croatian island of Hvar – complete with a few unique twists
Published: Tuesday 15th October 2024
Restaurant don't come more classy than Cornus
Belgravia restaurant Cornus offers wonderfully cooked food in a sophisticated setting. Don your dinner jacket and open your wallet
Published: Friday 11th October 2024
Marceline brings French chic to Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf has become significantly cooler with the arrival of Marceline, a beautiful French brasserie situated on the water
Published: Friday 4th October 2024
Humble Chicken is a restaurant to be proud of
The super suave Humble Chicken has established itself as one of the buzziest restaurants in London. It seats a mere 18 diners, serves as many courses and has already picked up a Michelin star
Published: Friday 27th September 2024
How Alex Watson created the hottest gin brand on the market
Alex Watson spent youthful summers working on the family vineyard in Chablis. Now he’s launched his own gin brand Renais alongside his sister Emma. We head to Scarfes Bar for a glass or two
Published: Friday 20th September 2024
Pennyhill Park offers a picture perfect getaway
Pennyhill Park is a luxury hotel with a spa that offers a bit of everything. Factor in the breezy commute to Bagshot and you have the perfect weekend getaway
Published: Monday 16th September 2024
“It’s a mad, extraordinary thing” | A night in Galway with Robert Sheehan
Robert Sheehan found success as a young actor in Misfits before conquering the world with The Umbrella Academy. He has also written a book of short stories and now a memoir exploring life, fame and meditation. We hit Galway with a true original
Published: Friday 13th September 2024
Nico Mirallegro on his ultimate stag party
Your worst stag party experience hopefully has nothing on Stags, a new TV series in which a group of friends are sent to an island prison. Nico Mirallegro plays the unfortunate groom. He shares the stories
Published: Thursday 12th September 2024
Nadia Parkes: “It’s not what I achieve, it’s how I achieve it”
Nadia Parkes is receiving rave reviews for her performance in BBC true crime drama Kidnapped. She spends a sunny afternoon in Mayfair with Max Williams
Published: Tuesday 3rd September 2024
George Jaques: “Black Dog nearly broke me. But it also made me”
George Jaques is only 24 yet already preparing to direct his second feature film Sunny Dancer. His debut film, Black Dog, has just arrived on Apple TV and Amazon Prime. We catch up with the coolest kid in the game
Published: Tuesday 13th August 2024
The Dorchester is the grande dame of London hotels
The Dorchester recently renovated its entire ground floor – rooms, bars, restaurants all got a facelift. Well you don't reach the top by standing still
Published: Tuesday 13th August 2024
Tom Ellis: “The hairs on my arm just went up”
Lucifer made Tom Ellis a global star but all good things must come to an end. What’s next for the charismatic actor? Well, everything. He catches up with Max Williams to discuss past, present and future plans
Published: Tuesday 6th August 2024
Ultimate It Girl: the extraordinary life of Penelope Tree
She was discovered at Truman Capote’s party of the century and became one of the hottest models of the 1960s. Now she’s written her debut novel. Meet the brilliant Penelope Tree
Published: Tuesday 16th July 2024
“Bang – it's done!” The brutal power of the knockout punch
There is no more dramatic moment in sport than the knockout. We speak to boxing journalist Andy Clarke about this most devastating and decisive of sporting denouements
Published: Monday 1st July 2024
Henry Ashton: “I'm a committed pinky ring guy”
Henry Ashton plays lead roles in My Lady Jane and A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. He talks us through his journey to date
Published: Monday 1st July 2024
Cricket's coming home at Lord's
Guy Lavender has been at the forefront of British cricket for 13 years. We head to the Home of Cricket to meet the CEO of MCC
Published: Thursday 20th June 2024
“We broke into the 1990s like we were owed something” | How Dazed & Confused defined a decade
Dazed & Confused was the defining magazine of the 1990s. We catch up with its co-founder, legendary photographer Rankin, to discuss stories and lessons from that seminal decade
Published: Monday 17th June 2024
Music, laughter, love: the beautiful life of Fra Fee
With a career spanning musicals, Shakespeare and blockbuster films, Fra Fee is among the most versatile actors in the game. Max Williams heads to the countryside to share a few pints with him