88 Vinotheque

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Wine Destination in the Carpathians

Tucked inside HAY Boutique Hotel & SPA by Edem Family in Polyanytsia — the village at the heart of the Bukovel resort in Ukraine's Ivano-Frankivsk region — 88 Vinotheque is the property's dedicated fine dining and wine space. In 2025, Wine Spectator recognised it with an Award of Excellence, a distinction that speaks to the seriousness of the cellar and the care behind the experience.

Part of a Broader Vision

HAY Boutique Hotel & SPA was conceived around a "10+ concept" — a framework oriented toward genuine rest, recovery, and inner balance set against the energy of the Carpathian landscape. The hotel's 40 rooms, Local SPA, and two restaurants — 88 Daily and 88 Vinotheque — are all expressions of that philosophy. Where 88 Daily handles everyday dining, 88 Vinotheque steps into a more considered register, designed for guests who want to linger over a bottle and eat with intention.

The Setting

The hotel sits on Vyshni Tract in Polyanytsia, with suites offering panoramic mountain views and the surrounding nature doing much of the atmospheric work. Fine dining here means something specific: the Carpathian backdrop, an environment built around quality rest, and a wine program serious enough to earn international recognition. Private dining options, a chef's table, and event catering are all part of what 88 Vinotheque offers, making it a destination for private parties and special occasions as well as quieter evenings.

Why It's Here

The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence is not handed out casually — it requires a wine list with breadth, depth, and thoughtful pairing with the menu. That 88 Vinotheque holds this recognition while operating within a boutique mountain resort underlines the ambition behind the 88 Local restaurant group. For visitors to Bukovel looking for fine dining anchored by a genuinely curated wine experience, this is the address.