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Jo Milligan, writer at Confidential Guides.

Jo Milligan

Editor

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

Guide The red and black street art on the exterior of Red Brick Market in Liverpool.

Days out for teenagers near Manchester and Liverpool

Get them out of bed and off the algorithm with our guide to things to do with teenagers in Manchester,...

Updated: 13 August 2026
Guide Children playing on a log at Dunham Massey

40 things to do with kids in Manchester for half term

Half-term sorted. The holidays will fly by in a flash with our round-up of family things to do in Manchester.

Updated: 20 October 2026
Guide The record store at The Jacaranda - an iconic music venue and bar in Liverpool city centre.

The best record shops in Liverpool

Vinyl shopping in Liverpool? Here's where to go for secondhand finds, new releases, and sought-after Beatles rarities.

Updated: 13 April 2026
Guide The outdoor pool at Waterworld in Stoke with tube slides in the background

7 water parks and leisure pools in Manchester and the North West

New entries for Summer 2026: From vertical drops to gentle bubble pools, we've rounded up the top water parks and...

Updated: 3 August 2026
Guide People sitting in the sun on the terrace at Caravan in Manchester.

Rays for days: the best beer gardens and roof terraces in Manchester

Here’s our guide to Manchester’s best beer gardens and terraces – our favourite places to dine and day-drink the hours...

Updated: 21 May 2026
Guide Could this be the best fried chicken in Manchester? Kong's NQ is certainly up there - check out Confidential Guides list of the best fried chicken in Manchester to find out the rest

Grade A bantam action: The best fried chicken in Manchester

Don't get in a flap, get Confidential Guides' list of the best chicken shops and fried chicken restaurants in Manchester.

Updated: 2 February 2026
Guide The new exterior of Fountain Records in Stretford

The vinyl countdown: Greater Manchester’s best record shops

Get ready for Record Store Day on Saturday 20 April 2026 with Confidential Guides' best places to get lost in...

Updated: 14 April 2026
Place The new exterior of Fountain Records in Stretford

Fountain Records

Stretford Record Shops

Fountain Records is a vinyl store in Stretford, formerly known as Reel Around The Fountain. The new shop is smaller...

Guide Beautiful interior at Doctor Duncan's, a friendly pub in Liverpool city centre

Time at the bar: Old pubs in Liverpool

Take a ye olde bar crawle around these historical drinking dens with our curated guide to old pubs in Liverpool...

Updated: 21 September 2026
Guide Child in Chef's hat eating meatballs at Banyan

Family-friendly restaurants in Manchester city centre

Planning a family-friendly day out in Manchester can be all sorts of hard work without even factoring in the pain...

Updated: 3 August 2026
Guide The Horse & Jockey in Chorlton on a sunny day.

An insider’s guide to eating and drinking in Chorlton

Chorlton's food and drink scene is a lively one with new openings coming and going all the time. On high...

Updated: 21 May 2026
Guide Hot chocolate with marshmallow at Knoops, Manchester.

Sweet spots: the best places for hot chocolate in Manchester

From park cafes to specialist chocolaterias, here are the best places to get cosy with a cup of hot cocoa...

Updated: 18 September 2025
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