Jo Milligan
Writer
Summary
Jo Milligan is one of the main writers at Confidential Guides. She has almost fifteen years experience as a writer and copywriter specialising in writing about food, restaurants, bars, events and family days out in the North West of England. Her work includes features, reviews, articles and practical guides designed to help readers make the most of their city and beyond.
Experience
Jo writes a range of pieces for Confidential Guides. She understands the local food scene and as a parent to two young children, has a lot of experience in planning days out and activities for families. Her articles, features and guides are underpinned by knowledge, authority and an informed but conversational style.
Areas of Expertise and Interest
Food, drink, and things to do across Manchester, Liverpool, and the wider North of England including:
- Restaurants and dining
- Bars, cafés and hospitality venues
- Family activities, days out and things to do with children
- Music, gigs and record shops
- Theatre, art and culture
Review Approach
Jo’s writing is grounded in direct experience and on-the-ground research. She focuses on what readers need to know — from atmosphere and setting to practical details — ensuring recommendations are clear and considered. Her writing is designed to entertain readers but also to help them discover new places and activities, or get the most out of well-known attractions.
Editorial Transparency
Confidential Guides (part of Confidentials) is independently written by our editorial team. While premium listings are paid-for, they are not written by or approved by clients, ensuring unbiased and independent coverage.
Author Posts
Fort
DeansgateFort is one of only a small batch of multi-roaster coffee shops in Manchester. If you want your espresso to...
Layla’s Cafe
CastlefieldLayla's Cafe is a canalside coffee shop in Castlefield. It has a welcoming community feel and an appealing menu of...
Where to book next for an ultra stylish Sunday lunch
Want a roast dinner date that feels like a real occasion? Jo Milligan visits one of the most luxurious entries in our Best Sunday Lunches guide
Greene’s Bistro & Parlour
UppermillGreene's Bistro & Parlour is the urban offshoot for the Saddleworth ice cream megastars. All things are relative in this...
Shorts on, shoes off: 7 places to go for a paddle this summer
It's not that deep. Seven shallow, child-friendly spots for splashing about in a river.
Foodies Festival
Knutsford
House of Social
Manchester City CentreHouse of Social is both student accommodation and an open-to-all food hall, but it's a world away from your average...
The Northern Light Cinema Stretford
StretfordThe Northern Light Cinema Stretford is the seventh cinema from the Mundin family who specialise in running independent boutique venues...
Aahaa
ChorltonAahaa is a new Indian restaurant in Chorlton which has already become very popular. The website is not very convincing...
How to make the perfect risotto
Learn how to make the perfect risotto with Chef Giuseppe Lombardo from Vesuvio. Follow our step-by-step guide for a dish to be proud of. The first in our series of recipes from renowned local restaurants, this month we show you how to make aubergine parmigiana risotto - a new take on a Southern Italian classic.
Lily’s Deli
ChorltonLily's Deli is from the family behind Lily's, the award-wining vegetarian Indian restaurant in Ashton-under-Lyne. You'll find all the ingredients...
Plere
ChorltonPlere is - whisper it - a wine bar, but it's one that brings a Europhile cool to Beech Road...